FamxplorJamtli Regional Museum
What to expect
Jamtli is a regional museum in Östersund, Sweden, that showcases the cultural history of Jämtland and Härjedalen. The museum features a range of exhibitions, including permanent and temporary displays, as well as an open-air museum with historical buildings. One of the main attractions is the Överhogdal Tapestries, a series of Viking Age textiles that depict people, horses, and wild animals. The museum also offers guided tours, creative activities, and role-playing experiences, making it a great place for families to visit. Additionally, the museum has a café and a shop where visitors can find traditional handicraft and modern design products
Plan your family visit to the Jamtli Regional Museum with these blog insights 👇
Swedish history comes alive at Jamtli
Activities: We took a journey through yesteryear at Jamtli, a living history museum where actors re-create life in different eras. We explored the 1700s, 1895, 1956, the 70s, and even a 1942 farmyard. The kids loved the 70s exhibit with its plastic colours and the 1956 gas station with its attendant talking about the latest Volvo
Highlights: The kids enjoyed the whirligig swings and archery competition, while I found the Överhogdalsbonaderna Viking Tapestry fascinating. The interactive exhibits, like the children's traffic school, were a hit with everyone ✨
Jamtli – an exciting journey through the history of Jämtland
Activities: We toured the indoor and outdoor parts of Jamtli, learning about Vikings, the Sami people, and Swedish history. We also participated in a guided tour of the open-air museum with a Christmas theme, learning about Christmas traditions in Sweden
Highlights: My daughter loved the interactive part of the museum, where she could try things the way they used to be done a hundred years ago. She was also fascinated by the Sami's wooden tents and the area where you can learn about their culture ✨
Things to do in Östersund during summer
Activities: We spent a whole day at Jamtli, which is like Jämtland's answer to Skansen in Stockholm. We explored the outdoor area with historic farms and animals. The children spent a long time at Hackåsgården, jumping on the hay bale and building in the woodshed, and loved Mejeriet, a play environment depicting a dairy from the beginning of the century. The indoor part includes exhibitions about Sami and Vikings
Highlights: The children's clear favorite was the outdoor area. They loved the historical settings, the animals, and the interactive activities like the hay bale jumping and the woodworking. “Our children lingered for a long time already at the first stop Hackåsgården”, and they really enjoyed the Mejeriet experience ✨
From Åre to Östersund (and stopover at Ristafallet)
Activities: We spent most of the day at Jamtli, which is described as Östersund's answer to Skansen. We enjoyed the outdoor activities, now that "sommaren är tillbaka (summer is back)"
Highlights: We had a fantastic day at Jamtli. We spent almost the entire day there. The kids loved the outdoor activities. "I liken it to Östersund's answer to Skansen." ✨
Jämtland with children: 9 tips for things to do and see
Activities: We spent a whole day at Jamtli, which is like a Swedish Skansen. We explored the forty or so farms from different eras. The kids loved the animals and the small plays that were happening all day. We spent a lot of time at Hackåsgården where they jumped on the hay, played with hobby horses, and built things in the woodshed. We also visited the Mejeriet, a play area designed like a dairy from the beginning of the century
Highlights: The kids had a blast at Jamtli! The animals were a big hit, and they especially loved the play areas. They spent a long time at Hackåsgården, jumping around and building things. We had a great time seeing the different time periods and the kids learned a lot while having fun! ✨