Why go
- City in Jämtland, Sweden.
- Served by Åre Östersund Airport (OSD).
History
Östersund is an urban area (city) in Jämtland in northern Sweden. It is the seat of Östersund Municipality and the capital of Jämtland County. Östersund is located at the shores of Sweden's fifth-largest lake, Storsjön, opposite the island Frösön. It is the only city in Jämtland. The northern part of the urban area is located inside of the municipality of Krokom.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Malmö Aviation TF (S20) · 1 route: Stockholm
- Scandinavian Airlines System SK (736, 737-700, 737-700, 737-800) · 1 route: Stockholm
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Åre Östersund Airport (OSD); 10 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: OSD has direct flights to 3 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Stockholm, Stockholm, Umea). By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km; routes include Isön - Norderön.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Östersund, Sweden. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.