Hede – a lively village in summer and winter

Twenty minutes from Vemdalen village, you will find Hede – a lively village with many permanent residents. Here you will find the nearest pharmacy, health center, and veterinarian.

Hede in winter – the entrance to Sonfjället

In winter, you can admire the magnificent Sonfjället mountain in all its snow-covered splendor from Hede. It is also through Hede that you drive to reach the winter road that takes you to the national park. You park at Nysätern, where you can put on your touring skis right by the parking lot and start skiing up through the forest surrounding the foot of Sonfjället.

If you would rather discover family-friendly cross-country skiing, there are four kilometers of ski trails on the golf course in Hede. After a day outdoors, you can take the opportunity to check out the cozy interior design store in the center of Hede. There is also a pharmacy, shoe store, and grocery store here. On the north side of Ljusnan, there is also a furniture store.

Many people who suffer minor accidents on the ski slopes may need to visit Fjällhälsan in Hede. This is an emergency care center with X-ray facilities and the ability to set minor bone fractures. However, if it is your pet that has come to harm during your mountain vacation, the veterinary clinic in Hede accepts emergency patients around the clock.

Hede in summer – golf and hiking

In summer, Hede attracts many visitors with its scenic golf course. Located right next to the Ljusnan River, with Sonfjället as a backdrop, it is easy to understand why it is considered one of Sweden's most beautiful golf courses.

Even in summer, you can start from Nysätern, which you reach by driving through Hede, to explore Sonfjället National Park. From Nysätern, the climb up to the bare mountain is gentler than if you start from the main entrance at Nyvallen.

Practical information

• Food belly
• Gas station
• Pharmacy
• Health center
• Veterinarian
• Ski tracks
• Golf course

Hedeviken – with Sonfjället as its neighbor

Hedeviken is located where the Ljusnan River spreads out into Vikartjärnen. Here you will find a highly rated campsite and a cozy craft café. In the summer, one of the access roads to Sonfjället National Park runs through the village.

Hedeviken in winter – a popular spot for ice fishermen

Around Hedeviken there is a well-maintained network of snowmobile trails, which connects with the Vemdalen and Hede snowmobile trails. Many of the trails pass excellent fishing lakes where you can enjoy superb ice fishing on fine spring days.

You can stay at the popular campsite, where you can rent snowmobiles, book snowmobile safaris, and book guided ice fishing trips. The nearest grocery stores are in Vemdalen village or in Hede, both about a ten-minute drive from Hedeviken. If you fancy some downhill skiing, Vemdalsskalet and Björnrike are Björnrike nearest ski areas. Cross-country skiing is available in both Hede and Vemdalen village.

Hedeviken in summer – the gateway to Sonfjället

In summer, you can drive through Hedeviken to get to Nyvallen, which is one of the entrances to Sonfjället National Park. Nyvallen is also a mountain pasture that is still in use. Mountain cows graze freely at the mountain pasture, and there is also a summer café.

In summer, the campsite in Hedeviken is in full swing. Here you can book a guided tour where you can spot wild animals such as moose and bears, or go on a guided tour of Sonfjället. There is also a nice swimming spot next to the campsite. For those who enjoy trail running, there are pleasant trails around Hedeviken to explore.

Don't miss a visit to Hedlanda Airport, which is not far from Hedeviken. Although the airport only handles private aircraft, it offers services such as parking for motorhomes and caravans, electric car charging, and catering.

Trip to Hedeviken

• The long-distance bus Härjedalingen stops along Route 84 at Hedeviken.
• County bus 164 between Östersund and Funäsdalen.
• County bus 631 between Sveg and Hede.
• Beep Beep transport for your own transfer.