Harjedalen Attractions
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.
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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.
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.
Related Attractions
Fjällnäs
12km/7.5mi northwest of Tänndalen is Fjällnäs (alt. 784m/2,572ft), an altitude resort which also attracts many skiers in winter, in a magnificent setting on Lake Malmagen, enclosed by hills rising to over 1,000m/3,280ft (good climbing). 8km/5mi west is the Norwegian frontier.
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Helagsfjäll
Road (No. 41) runs northeast from Funäsdalen to Ljungdalen (alt. 605m/1,985ft), from which it is a 19km/12-mi walk to the Helagsfjällets Turiststation (1,033m/3,389ft), under the northeast side of the Helagsfjäll (1,796m/5,893ft). From the summit of the Helagsfjäll (2.5-3 hours' climb) descends the most southerly glacier in Sweden.
Härjedalen Access
Härjedalen is reached by way of Road 81, which runs north from Mora on Lake Siljan. From Sveg Road 84 runs northwest via Glissjöberg and Linsell and in 67km/42mi comes to Hedeviken, on the northern shore of the Vikarsjö (alt 413m/1,335ft). 12km/7.5mi west is Hede.
Härjedalens Fjällmuseum
The museum houses an exhibition that shows the lives of the Sami people, farmers and miners over the last 1000 years.
Hours
November 30 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
Sånfjäll (Sonfjäll)
Some 18km/11mi south of Hede is the Sånfjäll or Sonfjäll, an isolated peak (1,277m/4,190ft) rising out of a great expanse of forest. An area of 2,700 hectares (6,750 acres) is now a National Park, the highest parts of which reach above the tree-line. Sånfjäll is known as Sweden's "Bear Mountain".
Road 84 now continues up the wooded valley of the Ljusna. In 46km/29mi Road 311 goes off on the left and runs south via Tännäs to Särna (104km/65mi).
Road 84 now continues up the wooded valley of the Ljusna. In 46km/29mi Road 311 goes off on the left and runs south via Tännäs to Särna (104km/65mi).
Jämtland County Administrative Board
S-83186 Östersund
Sweden
S-83186 Östersund
Sweden
