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Best Time to Visit

The guide was updated: 2024-09-17

Average temperatures in Östersund vary drastically. The best time to visit this city is from July to August: this time of the year is the warmest and the weather is quite sunny. In winter, you can enjoy a lot of outdoor sports and cultural events, like the Nordic Winter Youth Games and the Christmas market at Jamtli, with a beautiful and cosy Christmas atmosphere.

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Åre Östersund Airport (OSD)

Åre Östersund Airport (OSD)

Östersund’s airport is located on Frösön Island and transport to the city centre only takes ten minutes. VY Airport Coaches run to and from the centre of Östersund in connection with most departures. You can use Länstrafiken’s app/MobiTime to easily buy a ticket. The bus departs from Centrum stop B in the town centre.

Passport/Visa

Passport/Visa

Sweden can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of most European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) travellers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the Schengen zone. Citizens of Schengen countries can travel without a passport but must have a valid ID with them during their stay.

Best Time to Visit

Best Time to Visit

Average temperatures in Östersund vary drastically. The best time to visit this city is from July to August: this time of the year is the warmest and the weather is quite sunny. In winter, you can enjoy a lot of outdoor sports and cultural events, like the Nordic Winter Youth Games and the Christmas market at Jamtli, with a beautiful and cosy Christmas atmosphere.

Public Transport

Public Transport

There is a pretty good network of city buses in Östersund, which runs between most districts. Tickets are purchased onboard the buses – credit card only. There is a range of discount cards, depending on the number of journeys you are going to make. The card is sold at the bus depot, at Kärnan Godis, at Domus customer service and with the bus driver. There are night buses on Fridays and Saturdays between 11pm–2:30am.

Taxi

Taxi

Taxis in Östersund are reliable and use fare meters. It can sometimes be difficult to find a car on the street, even in the city centre.

Post

Post

You will find postal service points in supermarkets and petrol stations across Östersund, where you can buy stamps and send and receive packets. Stamps can also be bought at smaller newsagents, for example at Pressbyrån shops.

Pharmacy

Pharmacy

You can find Apoteket Kärnan at the Kärnan Östersund shopping mall.

Telephone

Telephone

Country code: +46 Area code: 063

Electricity

Electricity

220 Volt AC/50 Hz

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