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The city of Ostersund has about 60000 citizens and is the capital of the county Jamtland. The city spreads from the eastern shore of Lake Storsjon to the island of Froson.
The city is among the most beautiful in Sweden with its lakeside location, mountain view and rich nature. The winters are long and cold which makes the surroundings perfect for winter activities like skiing, snowboarding and ice skating. Nearby Are is Scandinavias premier ski resort. Summertime Ostersund benefits from long summer nights with daylight up to 22 hours a day. The highlight of this season is the Storsjoyran (Great Lake Dizzy) festival in the end of July, which attracts people from all over northern Europe. The citys main attraction is Jamtli History Museum where visitors get the opportunity to take part in Swedish 18th and 19th century life. The indoor Museum is well known for the Overhogdal tapestry, dated to the 10th century. Ostersund is also capital of the self declared Republic of Jamtland and has its own president, Ewert Ljusberg. |
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This is the complete list of Ostersund hostels and other types of cheap accommodation such as cheap hotels, B&B s and guest houses in Ostersund, Sweden which you can book online free now with Hostel Bookers.
For more information about a single hostel, you can click the the hostel link from the list below. All hostels in Ostersund are hand picked and they are proven to be backpacker friendly. Check hostel photos, read customer reviews and if you are satisfied, you can book you dorm bed or private room from our site for free. |