One of the most fun activities to do during a visit to Jämtland is the Are gastronomy winter walk. Here, the discovery is made through a gastronomic trail on snowshoes. As the name suggests, travelers will cross the region's beautiful winter landscape and make three stops to taste local specialties according to a specific theme. ►
One of the most fun activities to do during a visit to Jämtland is the Are gastronomy winter walk. Here, the discovery is made through a gastronomic trail on snowshoes. As the name suggests, travelers will cross the region's beautiful winter landscape and make three stops to taste local specialties according to a specific theme. For this excursion, it is generally recommended to be accosted by a guide to obtain more information about the food, the producers and the preparation techniques used. That said, those who prefer to go to Are during the summer period can take the same route but in a summer version.
For the great adventurers at heart who love winter landscapes, it is advisable to stop at Sonfjällets national park. Indeed, in the mountains and dense forests of this reserve, they can try to see the brown bear, more commonly known as the giant of the Scandinavian animal kingdom. In addition, the main activity in Sonfjällets is to go hiking to look for animal tracks and possibly have the chance to see one.
For a bit of history, it is advisable to stop at Jämtlimuseum. It is the local history and culture museum in Östersund, the main town in Jämtland County. Here, explorers will find themselves in an area steeped in history and discover almost the entire history of the zone from the Stone Age to the present day. In addition, among the most recommended exhibitions in the museum is the one that highlights the Sámi people - they were an indigenous population from the great plains of northern Sweden.
The more adventurous at heart are strongly advised to discover the caves with a torch in hand. For this unique experience, they must go to the Ramundberget ski resort. In addition to being able to ski, they will have the chance to find an old 17th-century mine with a torch in hand. With the help of the flickering light, the darkness is explored while listening to the guide tell the life of the miners. At the end of the route, tourists can warm up with a hot drink and snacks. ◄
