Östersund Municipality, Administrative municipality in Jämtland County, northern Sweden.
Östersund Municipality is an administrative area in Jämtland that includes the city of Östersund at its center along with several rural villages and smaller settlements spread across the region. The territory contains lakes, forests, and open land that form a mix of urban and countryside environments typical of northern Sweden.
The municipality was established in 1971 when the city of Östersund merged with several surrounding rural villages to create a more efficient administrative structure. This consolidation was part of a larger Swedish reform movement that brought many similar mergers across the country.
The municipal government maintains strong democratic traditions with regular elections every four years, parallel to national voting schedules.
The area is best explored by car or bus since settlements and attractions are spread across the region and public transport is not available everywhere. The main city offers shops, restaurants, and services that can serve as a base for exploring the surrounding areas.
The territory combines urban and rural landscapes, with water bodies covering 292 square kilometers of its total area.
GPS coordinates: 68.43036,19.82530
Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:41
Jämtkraft Arena
628.2 km
Jamtli
629.3 km
Frösö Runestone
630 km
Högfors slott
605.7 km
Arctura
628.7 km
Frösö Zoo
629.6 km
Vallsund Bridge
632.8 km
Hoverberget
670.2 km
Locknesjön
647.2 km
Östersunds rådhus
630.2 km
Näkten
667.6 km
Mjälleborgen
631.9 km
Frösöbron
630 km
Revsund lake
654.5 km
Östersunds bibliotek
630.3 km
Tibrandshögen
628 km
Grytans skjutfält
634 km
Rödöbron
628.7 km
Västerhus kapell
630.8 km
Sannasund bridge
654.1 km
Hovermo gårdsmuseum
665.9 km
Optand Teknikland
633 km
Tysjöarna Nature Reserve
624.3 km
Marby gamla kyrka
641.4 km
Jämtlands flyg- och lottamuseum
632.2 km
Fillstabäcken Nature Reserve
635.9 km
Berge Virgin Forest Nature Reserve
652.8 km
Torvalla Virgin Forest Nature Reserve
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