Östersund

Östersund stretches along the eastern shore of Lake Storsjön in Jämtland County, and its lakeside position has shaped it into the county’s administrative and commercial centre. Across the water lies Frösön, home to the Frösö Runestone, Jämtland’s only known runestone, whose inscription records the area’s Christianisation in the 11th century. Founded in 1786, Östersund was laid out as a planned town and retains a compact centre with a strong winter-sport identity. Jamtli, the county museum, explores Jämtland’s archaeology, historic buildings and everyday traditions. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Östersund and Lake Storsjön relate to the surrounding Jämtland region.

Generated by AI