Myrviken: Trails, Sports and Regional Experiences

Myrviken offers various ways to plan a trip combining physical activity, experiences on the water and regional history. These include the illuminated Myrvikens elljusspår Berg trail, a range of sporting activities, the traditional Fröjdholmsloppet and fishing opportunities in Lake Storsjön. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Myrviken, you can therefore plan your trip around whether you want to focus primarily on trails and fitness, group sports, attending an event or spending time by the water.

Trails, Lighting and Sports in Myrviken

Myrvikens elljusspår Berg is an illuminated trail with a grass surface and a wide path. The trail runs mostly through coniferous forest and also passes through some open sections. Its starting point is at Kejsarvallens IP in Oviken. These specific features can help you assess what kind of stay you are looking for: the focus is on a clearly described route, forest and open sections, without implying any particular walking time or level of difficulty.

Myrviken's ski and fitness trail is separate from this. It is open every day. In winter, from October to March, it is illuminated with LED lighting from sunset until 22:00 and from 06:00 until sunrise. These times are relevant for seasonal planning if you like to divide your days flexibly between excursions and sporting activities.

There are also specific places to go for various sporting interests. Myrviken Pumptrack is part of a multisport facility with an artificial turf field and a skateboard ramp. The multi-activity hall offers bowling, swimming, fitness training and other sports. Myrviken swimming pool is located at Gräftåvägen 9 in Myrviken. When choosing your accommodation, you can therefore consider which facilities are particularly important for your travel group without limiting your days to a single activity.

Fröjdholmsloppet: Sport with a History

A notable event in the region is the Fröjdholmsloppet, a 6.2-mile water-ski race from Badhusparken in Östersund to Fröjdholmen in Myrviken. The 2026 event started on 4 July. At the finish area, food, entertainment and a market are part of the event.

The race was first held in 1976, took place annually until the mid-1980s and was later revived. It is organised by volunteers together with Myssjö Ovikens IF. All proceeds benefit local children's and youth sports. Fröjdholmsloppet therefore combines sporting competition with a history reaching back to the 1970s and a clear local connection.

Fishing in Lake Storsjön

Lake Storsjön offers different fishing opportunities depending on the season. In summer, trolling for large trout and Arctic char is possible. Grayling and trout can be caught with a fly rod or spinning rod. In winter, ice fishing for grayling and vendace is possible.

The applicable conditions are also important for planning: fishing with hand-held equipment is free throughout Lake Storsjön. Anyone fishing from a boat needs a valid fishing permit. If you choose your holiday apartment based on your own interests, you can clarify before your trip whether summer fishing, ice fishing or a combination of different activities is best suited to the stay you want.

Orientation and Regional Additions

There are parking spaces at Myrviken school and at “Torget” by the intersection of four roads for the green Myrviken runt promenade loop. This information provides practical orientation for visitors who want to explore the town and its surroundings in their own way.

In the wider area around Myrviken, Persåsbacken in Persåsen offers alpine skiing, cross-country skiing and sledding. The site is being developed into a year-round arena designed to be more accessible in both summer and winter. This allows you to distinguish between the activities in Myrviken and additional regional sporting opportunities when planning your trip. The right accommodation choice will then depend primarily on which activities you want to prioritise and how varied you want your days to be.

More Destinations for Your Search

If you would like to compare other destinations in addition to Myrviken, you can expand your search to Hackås, Ljungdalen, Kvarnsjö, Åsarna, Oviken, Storhågna, Galabodarna and Klövsjö.

To the higher-level travel overview: Berg.