Härjedalen

The province of Härjedalen in central Sweden, with an area of some 12,000sq.km/7,455sq.mi and a population of 13,000, is one of the most sparsely settled parts of the country. It lies between two large rivers, the Ljunga to the north and the Ljusna to the south, and is bounded on the west by Norway. It is a region of forests and bare upland plateau. Härjedalen forms the southern boundary of reindeer herding; bears and wolves are also found here, and there is a varied plant life.

Tourism

In the past the people of Härjedalen depended for their subsistence almost entirely on the resources of the forest and on farming, but the tourist and holiday trade has now developed into a major source of income, and many old upland grazing stations have provided the basis for the development of modern hotels and other holiday accommodation. The region offers magnificent walking country and excellent facilities for winter sports.