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Discover Östersund by Hire Car

“With a cold nose but a warm heart,” guests are welcomed to Östersund in Sweden. The town in the province of Jämtland is picturesquely situated on a lake called Storsjön.

It is the only major town for miles around, and among scattered villages in the surrounding area is unspoiled nature: clear lakes, vast forests, meadows and more.

If you’re looking for relaxation but still the amenities of a charming Swedish town, this is the place for you.

There are many different options for arranging one’s vacation. Thanks to a good transport connection, the city and its surroundings are easily reached.

Sights in Östersund

Östersund itself has had city rights since 1786. The timber industry increased its wealth.

Jämtli, the provincial museum of Jämtland, is an open-air museum through which you can get to know better the history, culture and everyday life of the local people in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Good signage in he city makes for a smooth journey.

There are also plenty of parking spaces available. Expression of cultural life in Östersund offer furthermore interesting galleries, about 20 are located within the city limits.

But even a stroll through the charming city centre with its very special atmosphere will be a wonderful experience.

Östersund hosted the Biathlon World Championships in 2008, which resulted in improvements to the infrastructure and road layout, pleasing both local and non-local drivers.