Jämtland continues to distinguish itself as one of Sweden's premier food regions! When this year's Swedish Championship in Artisan Food was decided in Kristianstad on October 8–9, the county's producers brought home a total of 15 medals: five gold, nine silver, and one bronze. Several products were also named "Best in Class," an award given to the highest-rated product in its category.
Between September 5–6, Harvest Festival Jämtland Härjedalen offered a weekend filled with flavors, encounters and discoveries. Throughout the region, farms, restaurants, breweries and other local businesses opened their doors and welcomed visitors who wanted to get closer to the food, the people and the places behind the products.
In Japan, matsutake has been a prized autumn mushroom for centuries. In Klövsjö, the same mushroom has grown more quietly, hidden in the pine heaths and unknown to many. On September 5, the first Matsutake Premiere will be held in Klövsjö.
In Östersund and the Region of Jämtland Härjedalen, gastronomy is more than just food—it is innovation, craftsmanship, and pride. As Sweden’s only region in the UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy network, we bring together stakeholders who drive the region’s gastronomic development forward through local ingredients, sustainable production, and creative culinary experiences.
