Sweden’s most taste-conscious region

In Östersund and the Jämtland Härjedalen region, gastronomy is more than just food—it is innovation, craftsmanship and pride. As Sweden’s only region in UNESCO’s Creative City of Gastronomy network, we bring together actors who drive the region’s gastronomic development forward through local ingredients, sustainable production and creative food experiences. Here, tradition and innovation meet, with Jämtland flavours at the centre.

What is UCCN?

UNESCO Creative City Network is UNESCO’s network for creative cities, where Östersund, together with the Jämtland Härjedalen region, as the only place in Sweden, was designated a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in 2010.

What does the designation mean?

That we in the Jämtland Härjedalen region have been designated as one of UNESCO’s Creative Cities of Gastronomy is an international recognition of our food culture, our gastronomic craftsmanship and our ingredients.

What happens here?

For those working in gastronomy in the region, the network offers opportunities to both find inspiration and develop. Through both international and local collaborations.

A place for you who
work in gastronomy

From local collaborations and events to international exchanges and trade fairs, the designation creates opportunities for you who work in gastronomy in Jämtland Härjedalen. Whether you are a producer, restaurateur or run a business in tourism.

Articles

Thanks to the UCCN network, there is an opportunity to take part in various activities that offer exciting and educational experiences. Here, some of the people who have participated in activities since the designation in 2010 share their experiences.

  • A basket placed on moss in the forest filled with matsutake.

    Japanese delicacy gets its own premiere in Klövsjö

    2 September 2026

    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.

  • Östersund to host UNESCO’s global gastronomy meeting!

    24 August 2026

    Östersund has been chosen as the host city for the next annual meeting of the UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy. The decision was recently made at the network's annual meeting in Kuching, Malaysia.

  • Jämtland flavors took center stage in Switzerland during the Ice Hockey World Championship

    24 August 2026

    When the Ice Hockey World Championship was held in Fribourg, Switzerland, Daniel Lumb from restaurant Slaktarn in Östersund had the opportunity to represent Jämtland's culinary culture and cook alongside local partners.

Would you like to get involved?

Get in touch and we will tell you more about what is coming up in terms of events, trade fairs and exchanges—and how you can join the network.