Sweden\u2019s most taste-conscious region<\/h1><\/div>In \u00d6stersund and the J\u00e4mtland H\u00e4rjedalen region, gastronomy is more than just food\u2014it is innovation, craftsmanship and pride. As Sweden\u2019s only region in UNESCO\u2019s Creative City of Gastronomy network, we bring together actors who drive the region\u2019s gastronomic development forward through local ingredients, sustainable production and creative food experiences. Here, tradition and innovation meet, with J\u00e4mtland flavours at the centre.<\/p>\n<\/div>
For you as an actor<\/span><\/a><\/div>More about the Award<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>What is UCCN?<\/h2><\/div>UNESCO Creative City Network is UNESCO\u2019s network for creative cities, where <\/span>\u00d6stersund, together with the J\u00e4mtland H\u00e4rjedalen region, as the only place in Sweden, was designated a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in 2010.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>What does the designation mean?<\/h2><\/div>That <\/span>we in the J\u00e4mtland H\u00e4rjedalen region have been designated as one of UNESCO\u2019s Creative Cities of Gastronomy is an international recognition of our food culture, our gastronomic craftsmanship and our ingredients.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>What happens here?<\/h2><\/div>For those working in gastronomy in the region, the network offers opportunities to both find inspiration and develop. Through both international and local collaborations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
A place for you who
\nwork in gastronomy<\/h2><\/div>From local collaborations and events to international exchanges and trade fairs, the designation creates opportunities for you who work in gastronomy in J\u00e4mtland H\u00e4rjedalen. Whether you are a producer, restaurateur or run a business in tourism.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Join the network<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Articles<\/h2><\/div>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div>Japanese delicacy gets its own premiere in Kl\u00f6vsj\u00f6<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>2 September 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>
In Japan, matsutake has been a prized autumn mushroom for centuries. In Kl\u00f6vsj\u00f6, 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 Kl\u00f6vsj\u00f6. <\/p>\n<\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div>\u00d6stersund to host UNESCO’s global gastronomy meeting!<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>24 August 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>
\u00d6stersund 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. <\/p>\n<\/div>
In \u00d6stersund and the J\u00e4mtland H\u00e4rjedalen region, gastronomy is more than just food\u2014it is innovation, craftsmanship and pride. As Sweden\u2019s only region in UNESCO\u2019s Creative City of Gastronomy network, we bring together actors who drive the region\u2019s gastronomic development forward through local ingredients, sustainable production and creative food experiences. Here, tradition and innovation meet, with J\u00e4mtland flavours at the centre.<\/p>\n<\/div>
What is UCCN?<\/h2><\/div>UNESCO Creative City Network is UNESCO\u2019s network for creative cities, where <\/span>\u00d6stersund, together with the J\u00e4mtland H\u00e4rjedalen region, as the only place in Sweden, was designated a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in 2010.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>What does the designation mean?<\/h2><\/div>That <\/span>we in the J\u00e4mtland H\u00e4rjedalen region have been designated as one of UNESCO\u2019s Creative Cities of Gastronomy is an international recognition of our food culture, our gastronomic craftsmanship and our ingredients.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>What happens here?<\/h2><\/div>For those working in gastronomy in the region, the network offers opportunities to both find inspiration and develop. Through both international and local collaborations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
A place for you who
\nwork in gastronomy<\/h2><\/div>From local collaborations and events to international exchanges and trade fairs, the designation creates opportunities for you who work in gastronomy in J\u00e4mtland H\u00e4rjedalen. Whether you are a producer, restaurateur or run a business in tourism.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Join the network<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Articles<\/h2><\/div>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Japanese delicacy gets its own premiere in Kl\u00f6vsj\u00f6<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>2 September 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>
In Japan, matsutake has been a prized autumn mushroom for centuries. In Kl\u00f6vsj\u00f6, 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 Kl\u00f6vsj\u00f6. <\/p>\n<\/div>
Read Article<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n- <\/span><\/div><\/div>
\u00d6stersund to host UNESCO’s global gastronomy meeting!<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>24 August 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>
\u00d6stersund 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. <\/p>\n<\/div>
UNESCO Creative City Network is UNESCO\u2019s network for creative cities, where <\/span>\u00d6stersund, together with the J\u00e4mtland H\u00e4rjedalen region, as the only place in Sweden, was designated a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in 2010.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> That <\/span>we in the J\u00e4mtland H\u00e4rjedalen region have been designated as one of UNESCO\u2019s Creative Cities of Gastronomy is an international recognition of our food culture, our gastronomic craftsmanship and our ingredients.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> For those working in gastronomy in the region, the network offers opportunities to both find inspiration and develop. Through both international and local collaborations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> From local collaborations and events to international exchanges and trade fairs, the designation creates opportunities for you who work in gastronomy in J\u00e4mtland H\u00e4rjedalen. Whether you are a producer, restaurateur or run a business in tourism.<\/p>\n<\/div> 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> 2 September 2026<\/p>\n<\/div> In Japan, matsutake has been a prized autumn mushroom for centuries. In Kl\u00f6vsj\u00f6, 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 Kl\u00f6vsj\u00f6. <\/p>\n<\/div> 24 August 2026<\/p>\n<\/div> \u00d6stersund 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. <\/p>\n<\/div>What does the designation mean?<\/h2><\/div>
What happens here?<\/h2><\/div>
A place for you who
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<\/span><\/div>Japanese delicacy gets its own premiere in Kl\u00f6vsj\u00f6<\/h3><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>\u00d6stersund to host UNESCO’s global gastronomy meeting!<\/h3><\/div>
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