The best walks and hikes in Rannåsen

Arctura, the large water reservoir near the ski stadium, was built in 2003 by the energy company Jämtkraft to serve as a water buffer for the new combined heat and power plant in Lugnvik. The tank is 65 meters high, 27 meters in diameter and holds 26 million liters of water. It is covered on the outside with a hanging net that 7,600 small lights illuminate differently at different times of the day. On the top floor, 55 meters high, there is a restaurant with wonderful views. However, it is only open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day. The name of the reservoir tower refers to Jämtland's landscape star Arcturus, but locals simply call the reservoir "the thermos flask."

Since October 2013, the Östersund ski stadium, which had been expanded to international standards twenty years earlier, has been declared Sweden's national biathlon arena. The facility hosts biathlon world cup competitions every year, usually in conjunction with the season opener at the end of November. The 1970, 2008 and 2019 biathlon world championships were held here. The arena is also a popular venue for sled dog races, such as the WSA Sprint World Championships in February 2025. The ski area has 89 kilometers of groomed slopes, 29 kilometers of which are illuminated. Since 2007, there has been a snow guarantee from November 1st. This is made possible by the municipality storing large amounts of snow covered with sawdust in the summer.

A hundred years ago, Storgatan was Östersund's main commercial and parade street. The large trading companies were located here, e.g. “Freskens” – Fresks and Smiths. Along Storgatan was also perhaps Östersund's most beautiful and magnificent building - the Grand Hotel. Although some have been demolished, many beautiful houses along the street remain, e.g. B. “Frimans”, one of the oldest shops on Storgatan.

With an area of 456 square meters, Storsjön is the fifth largest lake in Sweden. The 420 kilometer long river Indalsälven flows through it. In Storsjön there are three islands: Andersön, Skansholmen and Isön, which are nature reserves. According to legend, a sea monster called Storsjöodjuret lives in the waters.

Östersund is the center of the province of Jämtland County and is always worth a trip. There are a variety of options here for purchasing typical regional products and practical outdoor equipment. Many restaurants and cafés invite you to linger. Östersund is the perfect starting point for hikes in the region.

The statue “Far och son” is located in the Badhusparken park right by Lake Storsjön. Translated, her name means “father and son”. The sculpture was designed in 1921 by the artist Olof Ahlberg.

In the Badhusparken park, visitors can take beautiful walks directly by Lake Storsjön. There is also a café in the park that invites you to stop off. There is also the opportunity to play mini golf on site. There is also a playground for children where they can give free rein to their urge to move.

Storsjöteatern is Östersund's theater house and is located right in the heart of the city on Stortorget. The building is owned by the municipality of Östersund and was inaugurated in 1978. The company is managed by Gamla Teatern AB.