Rent a car in östersund with Europcar
östersund is literally located in the middle of sweden, in central scandinavia by the shore of sweden's fifth largest lake, storsjön. it is called the ""winter city"" and is known for both its location in the surrounding nature and its outdoor activities, all year round. the city has a modern cross-country skiing stadium just 2 km away, and actual ski tracks in the middle of the city. so, if you enjoy cross-country skiing, you should take a tour on the tracks in gustavsbergsbacken or ladängen. stop by the beach badhusparken where you can swim, sunbathe, and relax in the summer or ice skate in the winter. visit gaaltije, the center for south sami culture, or the town hall, both landmarks in östersund. and don't forget to ask the locals to tell stories about the storsjö monster, the swedish equivalent of the loch ness monster, a mysterious creature in the lake.
there is no big city nearby, so get ready to head out into the wilderness. östersund is the perfect gateway for explorations - by car, of course!
The rental experience with Europcar in östersund
you will find two europcar rental stations in östersund: one located in
central östersund and the other at
östersund airport just about 10 km from the city center.
choose the station that suits you best to pick up your favorite car or larger family car, and start your journey. from hourly rentals to long-term rentals, you can choose the car that best suits your needs. europcar's car rental offers you flexibility and a range of choices to find your own way.
choose Europcar's "delivery and collection" option which gives you the best convenience by having your car or large family car come to you - so you can take the time to relax. we deliver and collect your car where and when it suits you best. all that is required is an address in sweden.
Driving in östersund
don't forget to always have your headlights on - even during the day. it is mandatory in sweden!
there are no tolls on swedish roads. when you take a drive in the city or in the wilderness, you must remember to respect the speed limits, unless traffic signs say otherwise: 50 km/h in the city, 70 km/h on roads outside the city, and 110 km/h on highways and expressways.
since östersund is not a crowded city, it should not be a problem for you to park in the city center. most hotels have free parking options so you can arrange your parking when you book the hotel.
Discover östersund and its surroundings by car
if you like collecting items from the past or are just a bit of a collector, you should definitely head to mus-olle's museum, which was opened in 1906 by the collector per-olov nilson. this quirky place is home to a collection of more than 150,000 items from old buttons to antique tin cans and much more. it is located on nilson's estate and is just 34 km northwest of östersund.
about 50 km northwest of östersund, you will find the small historic village of glösa. discover glösa's stone exhibition with its thousand-meter-long open-air museum displaying stone age petroglyphs made over 5000 years ago. you can also visit the moose clan's settlement, more exhibitions, and actual excavations showing ancient moose trapping pits.
if you have the kids with you, then moose garden is a must - the name says it all! it's really fun and just 15 km by car from östersund. take a guided tour and learn all about the life of moose. during the summer, you can end the tour with a meal and enjoy the beautiful view of jämtland. you can also stay overnight and welcome nature as your neighbor.
Into the wilderness:
a road trip is the perfect way to experience scandinavia and create strong memories of its beautiful wilderness. if you're up for an adventure and can imagine taking one of the most spectacular road trips, head to strömsund, the starting point for the famous wilderness road, about 100 km from östersund. this is where your journey into the wilderness begins. this 360 km long road connects jämtland to swedish lapland and takes you to vilhelmina, the subarctic seat of västerbotten. it is usually open from june to october. you will drive through the village of stora blåsjön, admire the magnificent stekenjokk plateau, and maybe even catch a glimpse of reindeer! are you ready for a "car hike"?
