This text features a roadtrip along, and detours off of, E45 to the mountain ranges in Sweden. In the previous text, from the Swedish south to south Härjedalen, I covered some of the sites and stops on the E45.
In continuation, the focus will be on the mountain areas in Härjedalen and Jämtland, as well as the south Lapland region. In the next text, it will feature the northern Lapland.
Land of the Fjäll mountains
This is a great part of Sweden if you are into outdoors and nature. In addition, you can learn about the local Sami cultural and history.
You will be reaching the southern part of the Swedish north, the distance between sites is longer, and the wilderness will be always present. As you get further and further north, you will need time to roam the north of Sweden. It is not densely populated and thus, there are fewer shops and restaurants. So planning is crucial.
Nevertheless, in a motorhome you can travel with your own accommodation and cooking facilities.
The roads, detours, and places with a view
You will go pass northern Dalarna to enter into Härjedalen and Jämtland (two Swedish counties) and should spend some days in the beginning of beautiful Swedish mountain landscape before heading further north. This route on and around E45 will take you through Härjedalen, Jämtland, and up to Southern Lapland Vilhelmina, Dorotea, Åsele and Strömsund.
Check out the map to see the Center North and Southern Lapland part of the roadtrip.
From Lillhärdal in Härjedalen through the world of the Swedish “Fjäll” (Swedish mountains)
The Swedish mountain region (fjällen) is the region where I went skiing with my family as a kid. We always went wintertime. However, since then I have re-visited this region as an young adult (many years ago) to do “fjällvandring” or hike in the mountains. Walking for days and carrying your food, often dried food to make the backpack lighter, with you was a fantastic experience.
The backpack got lighter by the day. It was living of the grit and back then we were very careful not to litter and respect nature. I am reading that it is not the case any longer, as many leave behind broken tents, food cans etc. This makes me very sad and angry at the same time.
Anyway, back to the fantastic nature and cultural sites you can visit in the world of the Fjäll.
Nature and cultural sites to visit
- The nature reserve Linsellborren in Jämtland offers beautiful pristine nature around the River Ljusnan
- Vemdalen, a valley and also an outdoors resort
- Hiking trail in Vemdalen takes you to the waterfall Fettjeåfallet
- Klövsjö, a ski and outdoor resort in Jämtland
- Horse ranch in Trumvallen – ride in the Swedish mountains
- Hike over the mountain to “Falmmoran”, summer grazing farm, and visit the waterfall “Fallmoranfallet”
- Funäsdalen, mountain resort in Jämtland
- Visit the summer farmstead Vikarvålvallens, 15 km from Vemhån at the mountain Digervålen, in Härjedalen
- Nyvallens fäbod, old summer farmstead and summer grazing farm in the national park sonnfjället
- Rändåfallet is a waterfall close to the village Långå. Nice hiking trails.
- Funäs fjället with villages, such as Fjällnäs , Tänndalen, Tännäs, Burksvallarna etc. The Swedish mountain tourism says “particular with the calm, the views and the feeling in Fjällnäs.”
- Flatruet
- Långbuans fäbodar, (shacks)
- Hiking in the national Park Sonfjället
Overnight motorhome parking
There are two golf clubs in Vemdalen that receives motorhomes. There are also some pitches at Fågelsjö Gammelgård Ställplats. At the National Park Sonfjället, there is the Sonfjällscampen. In Funäsdalen you have Risnäset Ställplats.
South Lapland
Continue through Northern Jämtland and the municipalities of Vilhelmina, Dorotea, Åsele and Strömsund.
Nature sites to visit
- Andersöns naturreservat (Nature reserve)
- Bynäsets fritidsområde (Outdoor area)
- Meselefors Rastplats next to Ångermanälven
- Rastplats Vojmån
- The capital of Jämtland is Östersund, worth a stop
- Frösö Island
- Kyrkberget (mountain) in Vilhelmina
Camping and campsites around Östersund and Vilhelmina
There are several camping and campsites around Östersund.
In Vilhelmina at Malgoviks you have campsites for motorhomes at Malgoviks husbilscamping. At Vojmån, close to the water you have several pitches.
Locality Nylupsen offer a wilderness campground in Lappudden. At the lake Västra Ormsjö, there are some nature pitches at the outdoor recreational and swimming area.
