What are the best things to do in Östersund?
Explore local landmarks, neighbourhoods and day trips around Östersund, Sweden. This guide covers attractions, food and where to stay.
Photo: Hult · CC BY-SA 4.0
Why visit Östersund
Travel guide for Östersund, Sweden — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Östersund is a stop in Sweden, not a country-in-a-weekend. Most people stay 2–4 days. Mid-range ground costs are about 130–260 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Budget
Östersund trip cost
Budget
USD 60–100
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 130–260
per person / day
Luxury
USD 300–495+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Östersund, Sweden. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Östersund
Estimated total (USD)
$3,300
≈ $1,650 per person · $471 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $200/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Östersund mid-range ground costs (budget 60–100 · mid 130–260 · luxury 300–495+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
Arctura Restaurang och Skybar
Brunkullan Brasserie
Hov
Jazzköket
Lilla Siam
Sir Winston
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Hotel Älgen
Clarion Hotel Grand
Scandic hotel
STF Östersund Ledkrysset
Nightlife
- Frösötornet
- Jamtli Café
- Tages Konditori och Kök
- Wedemarks Konditori och Bageri
- Marité
- O'Learys
In pictures
Östersund gallery
Photos: Hult, Kid Svedberg (Arccor), Zoef de Haas at Dutch Wikipedia, Mikepopstar, Andreaze, Heimvennar — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Östersund travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Östersund?
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds.
How many days do I need in Östersund?
Most travellers spend 2–4 days in Östersund, depending on how many day trips you want in Sweden.
Where should I stay in Östersund?
Popular stays in Östersund include Hotel Älgen, Clarion Hotel Grand, Scandic hotel. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Östersund cost?
On the ground in Östersund (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 60–100 per person per day, mid-range about 130–260, and luxury about 300–495+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Östersund, Sweden. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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