Things to do in Östersund: Jamtli museum

1. Jamtli’s regional history museum

Start indoors with the history of Jämtland and Härjedalen. The Viking exhibition includes the remarkable Överhogdal tapestries, while temporary exhibitions bring other historical and cultural subjects into focus. This is the part of Jamtli to choose when you want the stories behind the landscapes around Östersund.

Good to know

• Check your date in Jamtli’s opening and admission calendar; hours and prices vary with season and events.
• The indoor admission includes both the regional museum and Nationalmuseum Jamtli.
• Jamtli Kafé serves fika and simple food, so you can build a break into a longer museum visit.

2. Nationalmuseum Jamtli

Stay on the same site but give the art its own time. Nationalmuseum Jamtli shows art and design from the Nationalmuseum collections through changing exhibitions. The Art Lobby offers somewhere to sit, gather your thoughts and learn more about what is on show.

Good to know

• This is part of the Jamtli visit, not a separate journey across town; indoor admission includes both museums.
• Check the current exhibition before you come rather than expecting a fixed selection of famous works.
• Use Jamtli’s date-specific calendar for opening times and prices.

3. Jamtli’s open-air museum

Step outside to see historical farms and homes from Jämtland and Härjedalen. The settings stretch from the late 1700s to a house furnished as it would have been in 1975, with heritage-breed animals and play areas along the way. Summer’s Historieland adds actors and role-play, while other seasons are better suited to a quieter walk.

Good to know

• Grounds are normally free outside ticketed programmes and special events; check the calendar for your date.
• Most historical buildings are closed outside the summer Historieland season, even when the grounds are accessible.
• Jamtli’s app lets you look into the houses virtually when their doors are shut.
• Animals can be seen in the outdoor enclosures year-round.

4. Frösö kyrka

For a different view of the region, head to Frösö church on the island of Frösön. The church has medieval roots and looks out across the Storsjön countryside towards the mountains. It makes a good counterpoint to the museums: a place to take in the landscape rather than another exhibition.

Good to know

• The church is on Frösön, so allow travel time rather than treating it as a central-city stop.
• Visit Östersund lists directions and public-transport information; check current timetables before setting off.
• If seeing the interior is important to you, confirm visitor access with the church before you travel.

5. Mjällestigen on Frösön

For a more active outing, follow Mjällestigen around Öneberget. The roughly 2.5-kilometre route combines the island’s Iron Age history with views and woodland, so it gives you more than just a walk for exercise. It is a useful choice when you want to get outside without committing to a long hike.

Good to know

• Most of the route follows roads and easy paths, but the section over Öneberget is partly steep, with stairs and a handrail on the descent.
• Visit Östersund recommends walking clockwise; use its route information to choose your starting point.
• Suggested starts are by Önevägen beside Storsjön or at Hårdvallsvägen. Check the route map before leaving.

6. Storsjöbadet

If you want an indoor alternative to another walk, try Storsjöbadet. There are slides, a family adventure pool and a 25-metre pool for swimming, plus a relaxation area. It is a useful option for a mixed group that wants a change from museums.

Good to know

• Find it at Krondikesvägen 95 A, about 3 km from the city centre.
• Check current opening times and admission through the operator link on Visit Östersund; different areas may have different arrangements.
• There is a café on site. The outdoor pools are a summer feature, not a year-round option.

Quick tips

• You can combine the first three stops at Jamtli in one visit; they are different parts of the same site, not three separate journeys.
• Check whether your dates fall in Historieland season before planning to explore the historical house interiors.
• Keep a separate half day for Frösön if you want both the church and a walk rather than rushing back for museum hours.
• Want company? Check upcoming events in Östersund on Socroo below and find someone to go with.

Upcoming events

• THE BEST OF CHRISTER SJÖGREN 6 November 2026 at 18:00 UTC Storsjöteatern
• Kärleksbrev - En teaterföreställning om kärlek 11 February 2027 at 17:00 UTC Storsjöteatern
• PETTER 20 February 2027 at 18:30 UTC ÖSTERSUND - GAMLA TEATERN
• Nour El Refai – Glows in the dark 5 March 2027 at 18:00 UTC Storsjöteatern
• Babblarna & Klonks Klapp-kalas 21 March 2027 at 10:00 UTC PB-Hallen