Frösön
A large island in Lake Storsjön, connected to the town by bridge. It combines farmland, historic sites and lake views, and is the top choice for a summer cycling loop.
Frösön is named after Freyr, the Norse god of fertility, and has long been the religious and political centre of Jämtland. Walking and road bridges connect the island to the town, and it is a 10-minute bike ride from the city centre. The loop around the island is about 30 km and passes farmland, lakeshores and old farmsteads. Along the way you can visit the runestones, Frösö Church, the Peter Pettersson-Berjer House and the Frösön lookout tower. There are several car rental shops in town, and in summer you can also take a ferry to and from the island. In winter, the island's Ännen hill has a small ski slope.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Frösötornet
- Frösö Church
- Sommarhagen
- Frösö Runestone
- Jamtli Open-Air Museum
- Stortorget Östersund
- Östersund Town Hall
- Lake Storsjön & M/S Thomée Cruise