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Östersund

Östersund is a town in Jämtland County district, Jämtland County, Sweden of about 49,806 people. Within 50 km by road there are 248 places to visit: 164 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 34 wildlife, forests & gardens and 28 churches. The must-see places are Frösöstenen, Ändsjön and Torvalla Urskogs Naturreservat.

63.1792° N, 14.6357° EPop. 49,806

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Within 30 km123 places
Within 50 km248
Must-see28
Notable235
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Östersund

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:56 pm

47 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Östersund
  2. Torvalla Urskogs Naturreservatnature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Fillstabäckens Naturreservatnature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Ändsjönnature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Frösönlake · 45 min
  6. Tysjöarnanature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Östersund
Today’s loopÖstersundStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Östersund?

Frösöstenen (heritage site, about 1 km), Ändsjön (nature spot, about 4 km), Torvalla Urskogs Naturreservat (nature spot, about 7 km), Frösön (lake, about 7 km), Tysjöarna (nature spot, about 8 km), Fillstabäckens Naturreservat (nature spot, about 8 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Östersund?

248 places on Spotwander: 164 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 34 wildlife, forests & gardens, 28 churches, 6 forts & heritage, 4 museums.

Which is the nearest lake to Östersund?

Rannåstjärnen, about 4 km by road; Lillsjön (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Östersund?

Ändsjön, about 4 km by road; Rannåsen (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Östersund?

Start in Östersund, visit Torvalla Urskogs Naturreservat, then Fillstabäckens Naturreservat, then Ändsjön, then Frösön, then Tysjöarna, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.