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Since October 2013, the Östersund ski stadium, which had been expanded to international standards twenty years earlier, has been declared Sweden's national biathlon arena. The facility hosts biathlon world cup competitions every year, usually in conjunction with the season opener at the end of November. The 1970, 2008 and 2019 biathlon world championships were held here. The arena is also a popular venue for sled dog races, such as the WSA Sprint World Championships in February 2025. The ski area has 89 kilometers of groomed slopes, 29 kilometers of which are illuminated. Since 2007, there has been a snow guarantee from November 1st. This is made possible by the municipality storing large amounts of snow covered with sawdust in the summer.

Construction probably began in the late 12th century. A 13th-century shrine is located in the niche in the chancel. On the north side of the chancel is the communion cabinet, where the consecrated communion bread is kept; a red prayer lamp marks the presence of Christ. Two medieval saints, the Virgin Mary to the north and the patron saint of Olof the Saint to the south, indicate the church's importance as a pilgrimage church. A fire in 1898 destroyed the 17th-century decorative wall paintings. The church was rebuilt after the fire, but it was not until 1930 that the interior of the church acquired the appearance it has today.

Next to it there is a room for pilgrims with water and toilet.

Östersund is the center of the province of Jämtland County and is always worth a trip. There are a variety of options here for purchasing typical regional products and practical outdoor equipment. Many restaurants and cafés invite you to linger. Östersund is the perfect starting point for hikes in the region.

The Restaurang in the Thoméegrände is quite hidden, but is a real tip. Excellent Indian food is served here, served by the friendly owner himself.

Stortorget is the central square of Östersund. It was created as a result of plans for new residential areas that were supposed to expand in all directions. For a long time, Stortorget served as a city market square. Today the traditional Gregorius market and the Storsjöyran town festival take place here every year.

Stora kyrkan or Östersund's new church is a church building in the Söder district, in Österängsparken, in the central part of Östersund and about 800 meters south of Östersund's old church. The church belongs to the Östersund parish in the Diocese of Härnösand. The large church was built according to the design of the architect Lars Israel Wahlman and consecrated on July 14, 1940 by Bishop Torsten Bohlin. The church building has a brick frame and rests on a granite base. The church is in the form of a basilica with a high nave surrounded by two lower aisles. There is a three-sided chancel on the eastern narrow side of the church. On the western narrow side there is a strong church tower with an entrance.

For every biathlon fan who happens to be in Sweden, this is a MUST. The biathlon stadium in Östersund, which is also Sweden's national biathlon arena. It is located at the foot of the radiant Arctura water tower. Östersund traditionally hosts the opening weekend of the IBU World Cup season. This modern, compact stadium and the Arctura on the edge of the pine forest shine far beyond the city during the evening competitions. In summer, training naturally takes place here too, and with a bit of luck, you might meet one or two well-known athletes. Hiking poles or mountain bike trails are signposted. It is definitely worth it.