Östersunds rådhus, Town hall in Östersund, Sweden
Östersunds rådhus is a 51-metre national romantic town hall built 1909–1912 to drawings by Frans Bertil Wallberg. Its onion dome echoes Jämtland bell towers; the façade is dark Helsingborg brick with Gusta limestone from Brunflo, and Olof Ahlberg made the sculptures. The lower and upper stair halls, Rådhussalen and Domsalen form the best-preserved representative interiors, the upper hall with vaults, columns and a mural.
The building was constructed between 1909 and 1912 under the direction of architect Frans Bertil Wallberg. Its completion marked a period of significant growth for Östersund during the early 20th century.
The interior displays regional craftsmanship through wooden panels, linen wallpaper, and parquet floors sourced from the Jämtland area. Brass works and iron chandeliers created by local artisans shape the look and feel of the grand rooms.
The building stands in the city center and is easy to identify by its distinctive tower. Adjacent spaces house municipal offices and the two grand halls that serve different civic functions.
Four times a day, at 8:00, 12:00, 16:00 and 20:00, the computer-controlled carillon in the town hall tower plays. Installed in 1986 for Östersund's bicentenary, its 26 bells ring out the Jämtland anthem and Hans Peter Burman's "E Jamtlandstaus".
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