SUMMER 2021 YOUR GUIDE to ACTIVITIES, SHOPPING, CULTURE, ACCOMMODATION, RESTAURANTS and MUCH MORE! Visitostersund.Se 1 WELCOME to US! Parksommar
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SUMMER 2021 YOUR GUIDE TO ACTIVITIES, SHOPPING, CULTURE, ACCOMMODATION, RESTAURANTS AND MUCH MORE! visitostersund.se 1 WELCOME TO US! Parksommar There is something special about being in Östersund. The contrast between city, lake and the mountains are some of the ingredients that make the city unique and a magnificent summer destination. Whether your intention is to experience the city´s pulse, the nature´s calming effect, for the culinary delights or any other activity, you will discover that there are many activities we have to offer. The summer 2021 will be special, as last years summer, due to Covid-19. Much has been Jamtli 16 7 done and continues to be done so that you as a guest can visit Östersund safely. Innovation and adjustments have been made due to Covid-19, so you can enjoy activities, food and accommodation in a safe way. As a visitor, you can take part in many outdoor activities where Gastronomy Cycling Hiking we can offer large areas with relatively few people. You can also rest assured that our attrac- tions, restaurants, cafes and accommodation facilities follow the official regulations made, so that you all can enjoy your stay in Östersund. We look forward to this summer and hope you will enjoy your stay with us! 12 20 26 #hjärtaöstersund ....................................... 4–5 Kid’s Summer .........................................28-31 It’s Bubbling in Badhusparken ������������������ 6–7 Nature near-by ......................................32-33 Östersund is surrounded by water ........... 8-9 Fabulous fishing ....................................34-35 Unique stores ������������������������������������������10-11 Get to know Östersund �����������������������36-37 Creative City of Gastronomy ..................12-13 Relaxing Spas ...........................................38-39 Frösön .......................................................14-15 Take a day trip .......................................40-41 Jamtli.........................................................16-17 GUIDES: 6 places to go swimming ���������������������18-19 Activities �������������������������������������������������42-45 A city of cycling .....................................20-21 Restaurants & cafés �����������������������������46-49 Cultural summer �����������������������������������22-23 Shopping ��������������������������������������������������50-56 Get active .................................................24-25 Accommodation ....................................57-59 Hiking �������������������������������������������������������26-27 Map �����������������������������������������������������������60-61 Publisher: Destination Östersund | Contakt: [email protected] Photo: Bildbank Visit Östersund, Bildbank JHT, Bildbank Östersunds kommun; Håkan Wike, Göran Strand, Anneli Åsén, Roger Strandberg, Tina Stafrén, Sandra Lee Pettersson, Lars Häreblad, Per Danielsson, Tommy Andersson, Monica Landin, Jamtli, Storsjöbadet, Moose Garden, Martin Björnvall, St Olavsleden, Nationalmuseum, Teknikland, Multi Challenge, Bowlinghallen, Frösö Park SPA, Cloud SPA, Rådhusgatan 44 | Tel. +46 (0)63-701 17 00 | [email protected] Wikners i Persåsen. Pressbilder Måns Zelmerlöw, Nisse Hellberg, Petra Marklund, Smith & Tell, Stefan Sundström / Live Nation/Storsjöyran. visitostersund.se | facebook.com/visitostersund Text: Visit Östersund, Tina Stafrén, Emelie Strand, Helena Enqvist, Ingemar Näslund, Lars Häreblad, Per Danielsson, Sofie Sillrén. instagram.com/visitostersund | Open: Monday-Friday 10-15. Graphic design and production: Nestorville | Print: Printson, 15.000 ex Our Info Points: Östersunds Camping, Norderöns GK/Njord, First Camp Frösön, Jamtli, Lits Camping & Kanot, Pressbyrån Stationsplan, Outdoorhubben Badhusparken, Orrviksbua, ICA Fåker, Gulf Brunflo visitostersund.se 3 #HJÄRTAÖSTERSUND @helenaenqvist @moosegardenorrviken @per_danielsson There are plenty of Instagram friendly places and activities @storsjoyran @visitostersund @astrofotografen in Östersund to put on your bucket list. Tag your picture with #hjärtaöstersund or #visitostersund and share it with us. olsson @malekamarouche @sara.gardegard @nummer.ett.ostersund @strandbergic @adventuresbyjenny 4 visitostersund.se visitostersund.se 5 IT’S BUBBLING IN BADHUSPARKEN PARKSOMMAR Badhusparken is a beloved oasis in Östersund. Both summer and winter, this is One of the big highlights of the year is usually the music festival BOOKED ARTISTS INCLUDE: Storsjöyran. This year, given the current situation, no festival will be where you go to meet up and enjoy life. During the winter, the snow-covered beach Tomas Andersson Wij 16 July arranged. However, there was no Storsjöyran in the summer of 1991 is lined with sun chairs and snow castles for the kids. Lake Storsjön once frozen over either. Instead, Badhusparken was the host stage for a series of Nisse Hellberg 17 July has an area for ice skating and groomed tracks for skiing and walking. Summertime, concert evenings that went under the collective name Parksommar. Måns Zelmerlöw 23 July it’s soft ice cream in hand, exploring the boating life on the lake. Now, 30 years later, Storsjöyran is reviving Parksommar! Ten Petra Marklund 24 July evenings with exclusive concerts, of course on a smaller scale and Stefan Sundström 31 July adapted to current restrictions. Anna Ternheim 6 Aug OUTDOOR HUBS Smith & Thell 7 Aug This year is the year of life outdoors. There’s no If you’d like to experience Lake Storsjön from a yran.se Markus Krunegård 13 Aug better way than for Sjötorget at Badhusparken to Stand Up Paddle Board, those are also available More acts to follow. be transformed into an outdoor hub and summer to rent. oasis. If you’ve not tried sleeping in a tree tent, this Östersund is perfect for adventurous is something you must not miss this excursions on water and land. At the summer. Rent a tree tent and find outdoor hub in Badhusparken you a secluded place on, for example, can rent kayaks, paddle boards, Frösön or Andersön Island. It’s a bicycles, outdoor equipment and fantastic mid-nature experience to find inspiration for your future soar above the ground, look up at trips and explorations. the starry sky and enjoy the views of the lake and mountains. Rent Lagg & Hoj is on-site with their a portable pizza oven and your and here you’ll find bike rentals evening will be complete. everything from city bikes and electric bikes to mountain bikes. Most rentals are drop-in, but bikes can be pre-booked via Lagghoj.se. The kayaks are stable all-around kayaks, with foot rudders. You can put them directly in For those of you who prefer a quiet moment on Lake Storsjön from Badhusparken or rent them land, there are sun chairs to sit on and games to and bring them to, for example, Locknesjön. On borrow. Badhusparkens Café is open and next page 8 you can read more about kayak trips. door are the restaurants Seaport and Marité. Måns Zelmerlöw Nisse Hellberg Petra Marklund 6 visitostersund.se visitostersund.se 7 – ÖSTERSUND IS WATER SURROUNDED BY WATER By SUP with paddling, a tour around Frösön island (some break. At Lits camping and Aboard a boat Stand Up Paddling is the perfect combination of 30 km) might be an exciting challenge. Two other canoe rental centre they M / S Thomée. M / S Thomée operates Storsjön’s water sport and nature experience. Rent a SUP nice tours are around Andersön island (just over have compiled a range water with trips to Verkön and the castle restau- and discover lake Storsjön or close by lakes like 10 km) and from the city along the shoreline of of different tour options. rant. The voyage takes about 1.5 hours. Food and Locknesjön with it´s green waters. Frösön into the bay between Frösön and Bynäset. Whether you are a beginner drink are also served on board. There are lovely beaches for a well-deserved bre- or advanced, want to be By kayak / canoe ak. In Storsjön kayaks can be rented at Surfbukten out for half a day or a whole Sjöexpressen. From Norderön you can take or at Tivars on Norderön. week, there is something for you. the Sjöexpressen to Verkön. You can also take Around Östersund there is a diversity of lakes your own boat and dock at the marina below and watercourses that are perfect for paddling. Flowing waters. Indalsälven, Långan and Hårkan the castle. Verkö Castle is a paradise nestled in From a try out trip to being out for several days Surf & kite that are all rivers to the north of Östersund lush greenery with Storsjön’s most generous and with a tent. Remember that winds can suddenly Östersund often features strong offering a wide variety of paddling experiences welcoming summer terrace. whip up so adapt the trip based on your skills, the winds and playful waves, making perfect to combine with fishing, for example, waves and the wind direction and always use a it a popular place for all kinds Rib boat SuperTornado. Expect wind in your hair brown trout and grayling. For beginners life jacket. of surfers. On our website we – The Rib boat SuperTornado takes only 20 minu- wanting to try out a day trip, a tour to Blå- list the most popular spots. tes from Östersund harbor to Verkön. Passengers berget of 8 km one way easily upstream, Lake Storsjön. Gliding along the mirror-like Remember to wear a dry suit as are equipped with float overalls, life jackets and is one option. Another is paddling surface of Lake Storsjön on a still summer eve- the water seldom reaches over googles. downstream along Indalsälven, with ning, with the snow-capped mountains in view 18 degrees Celsius. pretty