Stromsund Attractions
The handsome little town of Strömsund (alt. 288m/945ft, pop. 16,000) is reached on Road 45, which runs northeast from Östersund. South of the town is the Russfjärd. 2.5km/1.5mi northeast is Grelsgården, with a lookout tower from which the view reaches to the mountains on the Norwegian frontier.
(Near Stromsund)
North of Strömsund, reached on a minor road from Gäddede, is the village of Ankarede, a traditional Sami meeting-place (chapel of 1896). The annual Lapp fair held here at midsummer attracts many visitors.
There is a waterfall located about 3 kilometres from Ankarede that tourists can hike to. Fishing is available along the way with a permit.
Northwest of Strömssund is the string of lakes known as Ströms Vattudal, extending to the Norwegian frontier. This lake system, through which flows the Faxälv, is an anglers' paradise. Near the frontier, in a nature reserve, is the Hällingsåfall (55m/180ft high).
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