Cheap houses for sale in Jämtland, Sweden

Jämtland lies in the middle of Sweden, against the Norwegian border, and is one of the most mountainous and least densely populated parts of the country. The region centres on Lake Storsjön and the town of Östersund, with the Åre ski area to the west and endless forest, lakes and mountain views in between. In the south, around Berg municipality and Svenstavik, the landscape is quieter farmland and forest.

Houses here are often old farmhouses or red timber houses with outbuildings, many of them built a century ago and modernised step by step. Plots tend to be generous, and you get views towards mountains such as the Bydalen range for the price of a small flat in Stockholm. Because Jämtland is far from the big cities, asking prices are often modest relative to the size of the house and land.

Think practically: winters are long and cold, so ask for the heating costs and the energy declaration, and check how far it is to shops, healthcare and the nearest train station. Read our guide to heating a Nordic house and the Sweden buying guide before you make an offer.