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Härjedalen

Härjedalen municipality is Sweden’s fifth-largest municipality in terms of size, and with just over 10,000 inhabitants we have plenty of room for visitors! Härjedalen municipality in principle equates to the historical Härjedalen province. The municipal centre Sveg is located in eastern Härjedalen together with Ytterhogdal and Lillhärdal. The Funäsfjällen mountains make up western Härjedalen, and inbetween there is Hede, Vemdalen and Lofsdalen. Each area has its own character, from magnificent mountains to wide forest landscapes and fertile cultivated land.     

 

A holiday with added value
It is almost impossible to visit Härjedalen without wanting to get out into the open on a bike, to hike or to try some tempting fishing waters! Wherever you are in Härjedalen, nature is always just by the roadside, the cottage or the village. Exploring the landscape by trying one of the many activities on offer creates memories and feelings that you will carry with you for a long time to come, and which may help you on the path to a new, more active way of life! Whether you are a novice or have had a bit more practice, you can also opt for riding, golf, canoeing or some form of hunting. Several places offer well-marked trails and maps for both easy and more advanced hikes and mountain bike trips. Perhaps you’ll catch sight of an animal while you’re out and about, perhaps even a muskox? After a day on the go, you’ll want to end the day with some delicious food, mostly made from local produce, and why not relax in a spa.

Europe’s oldest tapestry
One of Europe’s most significant cultural treasures was discovered at the beginning of the last century in Överhogdal, just north of Ytterhogdal: five tapestries, the oldest sections of which date back to the 9th century! This makes them Europe’s best preserved Viking tapestries. The original can be seen at the Jamtli County Museum in Östersund. An exhibition at Överhogdal Old Farm has been created around the replicas of the Överhogdal tapestries, showing how the oldest tapestries were rediscovered, how they were once made and how they can be interpreted. Make time for a coffee in the cafeteria, and there is also a place for swimming!


Close to the National Park
The Sonfjället National Park is located in the middle of Härjedalen, and the characteristic silhouette of Sonfjället mountain is visible from large sections of the province. Sonfjället has one of the greatest bear population densities in the country, and one of the reasons for establishing the National Park was to create a protected habitat for the bears. At the foot of the mountain is Nyvallen mountain pasture, which is an excellent starting point for excursions into the National Park. This place also provides an insight into life on a mountain pasture, with grazing mountain cows, milking and production of butter and cheese. Have a coffee before you carry on with your journey, or buy some pasture foods to take home. Overnight stays in huts is available, and even the cows come in at night since there are so many bears …

 

Did you know that ...
… Härjedalen is ”Sweden’s highest province” – 4/5 is situated more than 500 metres above sea level and some 40 peaks reach more than 1,000 metres above sea level.
… Härjedalen has 5 golf courses, many offering a magnificent view of the mountains along the course.
… author Henning Mankell grew up in Sveg.

 

Highlights! Sveg old farm. In the centre of Sveg is Gammelgår’n old farm, which is run by Sveg local heritage society and comprises some 30 buildings in the midst of lovely greenery. It is open on wednesdays during July from 12.00-16.00, When you can enjoy a cup of coffee and walk around and have a look at all the old objects thatoriginate in Härjedalen.