Östersund
in Staare of Jämtlands län, Sweden

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
63.179 and 14.636 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 63° 10' 45" and E 14° 38' 8"
Currency and Currency Code:
Krona - SEK
Spoken languages:
Swedish, Northern Sami, Finnish
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:44 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Europe/Stockholm
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:02 am and 6:15 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Wikipedia
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Sweden in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,5 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Sweden.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Sweden. Last Update: 2024-03-18 07:26:14

Explore Östersund

Östersund in Staare (Jämtlands län) with it's 49,806 inhabitants is located in Sweden about 289 mi (or 465 km) north-west of Stockholm, the country's capital.

Local time in Östersund is now 06:44 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Europe / Stockholm with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Östersund. The closest airport in Sweden is Östersund Airport in a distance of 4 mi (or 7 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Decorated Farmhouses of Hälsingland in a distance of 113 mi (or 182 km), South-East. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Krokom, Hoverberg, Braecke, Stroemsund and Sveg. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 2°C / 36 °F

Morning Temperature -6°C / 21 °F
Evening Temperature 2°C / 35 °F
Night Temperature 1°C / 34 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 69%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 16% of sky
General Conditions Few clouds

Wednesday, 20th of March 2024

3°C (38 °F)
-1°C (31 °F)
Snow, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 21st of March 2024

3°C (38 °F)
0°C (33 °F)
Light snow, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Friday, 22nd of March 2024

4°C (39 °F)
0°C (33 °F)
Light snow, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Clarion Hotel Grand Ostersund

Address
0,1 mi
Prastgatan 16
831 31 Östersund
Sweden

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SCANDIC OSTERSUND CITY

Address
0,3 mi
KYRKGATAN 70 BOX 94
83121 Östersund
Sweden

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BEST WESTERN HTL GAMLA TEATERN

Address
0,3 mi
THOMEEGRAND 20
83134 Östersund
Sweden

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Zäta

Address
0,1 mi
Prästgatan 32
831 31 Östersund
Sweden

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 22:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 22:00


Hotell Jämteborg

Address
0,4 mi
Storgatan 54
831 33 Ostersund
Sweden

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


HOTEL ALGEN SWEDEN HOTELS-OSTERSUND

Address
0,5 mi
STORGATAN 61
83133 Östersund
Sweden

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotell Linden

Address
0,5 mi
Storgatan 64
83133 Östersund
Sweden

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BEST WESTERN HOTELL ETT

Address
1,2 mi
KORFALTETS CENTRUM
83138 Östersund
Sweden

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 03:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SCANDIC OSTERSUND SOUTH

Address
1,7 mi
KRONDIKESVAEGEN 97
831 46 Östersund
Sweden

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Nya Pensionatet

Address
0,5 mi
Prästgatan 65
83134 Ostersund
Sweden

Time Information

Checkout: 06:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Fagerskrapan Östersund

Published: July 11, 2014
Length: 06:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: FlyingInEights

Fagerskrapan Östersund, Sweden. Filmed July 11th 2014.


Aztronauten - Östersund

Published: July 01, 2014
Length: 33:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Billy Ljungberg

Midsummer's eve.


Podcast om Bluesfestivalen 25 Oktober 2014 i Östersund.

Published: October 03, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Åre-Östersundspodden.se

Hör Erika Andersson & Morgan Hall tala om Östersunds bluesfestival! 25 oktober går Östersunds bluesfestival av stapeln på Storsjöteatern i Östersund. Programmet är inte tidsmässigt...


Rådhuset Östersund / Town Hall of Östersund ( Ostersund )

Published: December 04, 2010
Length: 46:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mr Actionfotograf

Live recorded in Östersund, Sweden. During Winterfestival in march 2010. Live inspelat vid rådhuset i Östersund under vinterfestivalen i mars 2010. Very cool lightshow on Town Hall....


Nai11, wargen Östersund

Published: June 05, 2014
Length: 08:22 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Per Hemmingson


Tilda Norman Artistisk Gymnastik Steg 7 Östersund Rikscupen 2014 11 08

Published: November 09, 2014
Length: 23:09 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: P Norman

Tilda tävlar på Steg 7 i Kvinnlig Artistisk Gymnastik i Östersund på Rikscupen, Går att köra i 1080p http://www.gymnastik.se/Tavling/Kvinnlig-Artistisk-Gymnastik/


Motormässan 2014 Östersund

Published: June 13, 2014
Length: 31:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: simba von lionking

lite ihop-klipp från motormässan, well, finns inte så mkt mer att säga om saken. :P enjoy!


Joakim Grelsson och Daniel Svenson, gopro, Östersund 2013

Published: February 10, 2013
Length: 00:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Joakim Grelsson

Enduro i Östersund, snöspår. 9-10 februari 2013. Hjälmkameror: Joakim Grelsson (Husaberg 125) Daniel Svenson (KTM 125) Medverkande: Erik Bengtsson (Husaberg 250)


Summer 2013 in Östersund. (HD)

Published: November 23, 2013
Length: 45:46 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: mattias svedberg

En kort film från i sommras! Svart Aerox: Mattias Svedberg Setup: stage6 mkII 70cc, stage6 pro rör, 19mm förgasare. malossi delta koppling, med hebo variator, stage6 hpc 10mm vev. På...


Östersund 2K Loop with Bettan Hoegberg (edited)

Published: December 03, 2014
Length: 51:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: JerryKokesh

A look at the new 2K loop in Ostersund with Sweden's Betan Hoeg.


Videos provided by Youtube are under the copyright of their owners.

Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Jämtlands fältjägarregemente

Jämtlands fältjägarregemente (Jämtland Rifle Regiment), also I 5 or I 23, was a Swedish Army infantry regiment located in the province of Jämtland that traced its origins back to the 17th century.

Located at 63.1836, 14.6419 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Infantry regiments of Sweden

Frösö Runestone

Frösöstenen is the northern-most raised runestone in the World and Jämtland's only runestone. It originally stood at the tip of ferry terminal on the sound between the island of Frösön and Östersund. On it is inscribed: Austmaðr, Guðfastr's son, had this stone raised and this bridge built and Christianized Jämtland. Ásbjörn built the bridge. Trjónn and Steinn carved these runes.

Located at 63.1833, 14.6189 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Runestones in Jämtland

Jamtli

Jamtli is the name of the regional museum of Jämtland and Härjedalen in Östersund, Sweden. It consists of an open air museum with historical buildings, and an indoor museum with both permanent and temporary exhibitions. “Jamtli” literally means “hillside of Jämtland” in the local dialect. Since the 1980s, the museum has been working with living history in a project entitled Jamtli Historyland.

Located at 63.1878, 14.6368 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Open air museums in Sweden, Art museums and galleries in Sweden, Jämtland, Museums established in 1912, 1912 establishments in Sweden, Museums in Jämtland County

Norrlands artilleriregemente

Norrlands artilleriregemente (Norrland Artillery Regiment), designation A 4, was a Swedish Army artillery regiment that traced its origins back to the 19th century. The regiment's soldiers were originally recruited from the provinces of Norrland. The regiment was disbanded in 1997.

Located at 63.1761, 14.6478 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Artillery regiments of Sweden, Military units and formations established in 1893, Military units and formations disestablished in 1997

2008–09 Biathlon World Cup – World Cup 1

The 2008-09 Biathlon World Cup - World Cup 1 was the opening event of the season and has been held in Östersund, Sweden. From Wednesday December 3 until Sunday December 7, 2008.

Located at 63.1833, 14.6333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
2008–09 Biathlon World Cup

Göviken Heliport

Göviken Heliport, Östersund is the home base of Jämtlands Flyg AB helicopter company. The base is located near central Östersund city.

Located at 63.1925, 14.6314 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Heliports in Sweden, Airports in Sweden

2009–10 Biathlon World Cup – World Cup 1

The 2009–10 Biathlon World Cup - World Cup 1 was the opening event of the season and has been held in Östersund, Sweden, from 2 December until 6 December 2009

Located at 63.1833, 14.6333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
2009–10 Biathlon World Cup

Östersund Central Station

Östersund Central Station or Östersund C is the main railway station serving Östersund, Sweden. It is located on the Middle Line and the Inland Line, and is served by SJ, Mittnabotåget and Inlandsbanan. Trains often leave to, for example, Stockholm, Trondheim, and the inlandsbanan to Gällivare (a one day travel) or to Mora

Located at 63.1703, 14.6377 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Sweden, Östersund, Buildings and structures in Jämtland County

2010–11 Biathlon World Cup – World Cup 1

The 2010–11 Biathlon World Cup - World Cup 1 was the opening event of the season and was held in Östersund, Sweden, from 1 December until 5 December 2010.

Located at 63.1833, 14.6333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
2010–11 Biathlon World Cup, 2010 in Swedish sport

2011–12 Biathlon World Cup – World Cup 1

The 2011–12 Biathlon World Cup – World Cup 1 is the opening event of the season and is held in Östersund, Sweden, from 30 November until 4 December 2011.

Located at 63.1833, 14.6333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
2011–12 Biathlon World Cup, 2011 in Swedish sport

Districts of the same city

These districts belong to Östersund.

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Östersund.

capture of the webcam Östersund: Wargentinsskolans

Östersund: Wargentinsskolans, Östersund (source)

Webcams provided by webcam.travel are under the copyright of their owners.


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
إوسترسوند, Горад Эстэрсунд, Йостершунд, Эстерсунд, Östersund, Έστερσουντ, اوستشوند, OSD, エステルスンド, ესტერსუნდი, 외스테르순드, Estešundas, Estešunda, Østersund, اوسٹرسنڈ, Естерсунд, اوسترشوند, 厄斯特松德