Östersund
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Östersund is the major town in the province of Jämtland (Jemtia) in the large Norrland region of Sweden. It was founded in 1786 and is the only town in Sweden that was founded in the 18th century.
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"Åre Östersund Airport" is located on "Frösön", just outside the town. There are four airlines operating at "Åre Östersund Airport".
Stockholm Arlanda - Östersund:
Umeå - Östersund
Luleå-Östersund
Kiruna-Östersund
Helsinki-Östersund (Only during the winter)
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SJ (the national train line) [1] has regular service between Östersund and many cities in Sweden. Price and time wise it's more expensive than flying, but if you wish to see the country, a good option indeed. Expect times to and from Stockholm to run anywhere from 5.5 hours on the X2000 (their high speed train) to 6.5 hours on a slightly slower train.
Another nice way to go to Östersund is by the Inlandsbanan. it's a slow dieseltrain that starts in Mora en ends in Gällivare. The make a stop in östersund so you can get on and of the train. The train is rather touristic, but it's a very special way to got to Östersund. The train online rides in the summer.
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Östersund has a fairly extensive, inexpensive bus system, although you might have a long wait ahead of you if you plan to move about after 19:00, or on the weekends. You can buy single tickets on the bus, or pre-paid cards are a great deal if you plan on a longer stay. These can be purchased at the main bus station in town, located on Kyrkgatan.
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When you go tot östersund I reciommend to go to Jamtli. it's a sort of museum but not like any other museum I've been before. In the museam you can see a lot of history of Jämtland, but in a soft of interactive way. Take the guided tour if you have a chance, the guide is very knowledgeable, and can speak both Swedish and English. The museum is nice for people from every age; the children can have a great time here.
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A great thing to do in Östersund is taking a walk along the lake. The view is beautiful.
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If you're looking for a hostel to stay at in town, there is a Hostelling International (HI) location in Östersund by the name of STF Vandrarhem Östersund. No information on quality of stay or the rates, but they are pretty close to the center of town, and they can be reached by phone at: +46 063 12 20 60.
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The Hotel Algen, located near the train station, has nice, large rooms, a sauna, and a good breakfast. Weekend costs are around 694 SEK.
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