Östersund is the capital of Jämtland County in central Sweden. It has approximately 59,300 inhabitants and is known as the "winter city" due to its emphasis on winter sports. Some key facts about Östersund include: - It has a long history of military presence but now focuses on being an educational and administrative center after the military downsized. Many old military buildings have been converted to university, housing, and offices. - Winter sports are a major part of the local economy and identity, with world-class skiing and biathlon venues. Events like the Alpine World Championships in 2007 and IBU Biathlon World Championships in 2008 were held there. -

1. Östersund the winter city

2. Sweden in the World 瑞典在世界 Östersund

3. Östersund in Sweden The Capital of the County of Jämtland 59,300 inhabitants Area: 2517 km 2 Åre Östersund Airport 3.5 hours from Trondheim, by car 2 hours to Sundsvall 5 hours to Stockholm, by express train Trondheim Sundsvall Stockholm

4. The History of Östersund

5. The termination of garrisons… …turned into development 350 years of military tradition ended 1,400 people, or 3 per cent of the regional labour market, lost their job Östersund was compensated with 1,200 governmental jobs. New uses for regiment quarters: University, residential areas, offices, arena, arts centre etc.

6. Wintercity The winter is our greatest asset We enjoy it, and we benefit from it Many winter sports events and World class arenas

7. Winter Park, a recreational area for fun and games. Snow castle, skating track, sauna, winter bathing, refreshments and deckchairs Sweden’s longest maintained skating track, Medvinden, stretches for 20 kilometres The ski slope of Frösön, Gustavsbergsbacken, is situated five minutes from the city centre. Europe’s largest funpark for cross-country skiing, Frösö Skidlek, offers playful skiing for children The pleasures of Winter Public establishments

8. Winter Park - Winter's living room • A place for fun and enjoyment . • There is snow forts, ice skating track, ice bath, sauna, food, drinks and chairs

12. Surrounded by the breathtaking open spaces • Around Ostersund's mountains and magnificent scenery throughout the year

13. Sailing on drinking-water First Swedish municipality to be certified in accordance to both ISO 14001 and EMAS Freshest air and cleanest water of Europe “ Preserving Winter is vital”

14. Sweden’s best for climate work • The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation compared the 221 municipalities in 2010’s climate index. • ” Östersund is the best, thanks to comprehensive and ambitious climate efforts in all areas.”

15. The capital city of Culinary Sweden Östersund named as the capital city of Culinary Sweden in 2011 by the National Board of Agriculture and the government . • Jämtland has also been named as a gastronomic region in the Creative Cities Network.

16. Östersund appointed as a Creative City of Gastronomy by UNESCO july 2010 The purpose of the network is to enhance the creative, social and economic potential of cultural industries

17. Many “outdoors companies” in the region Niched at outdoors-, event- and adventure sector, many with winter profile Snow systems from Areco and Lenco Ski Lift systems from Liftbyggarna Tents from Hilleberg Outdoors equipment and clothes from, e.g. Lundhags, Triangia, Woolpower, Klättermusen och ToBe

18. Food craftsmanship The region is famous for its’ food craftsmanship, and no other Swedish region has so many small-scale producers Among the specialities are cured meats and provisions, cheese, berries and chocolates. The Swedish national centre of food craftsmanship, Eldrimner, is located to the County Jämtland Annual gourmet fair

19. Events are important parts of tourism Aims at, along with Åre, becoming Northern Europe's leading winter sports region Alpine World Championships 2007 IBU World Championships 2008 Aims at becoming a recurrent host of World Cup competitions in biathlon

20. The ski stadium of Östersund The World’s best Biathlon stadium 90 km of tracks Illuminated to meet night-time TV demands Public stand for 10,000 spectators Computer access by the tracks

21. 18 000m 3 of snow have been stored in order to guarantee the IBU World Championships Producing snow, early in the season and for major winter sports events, is a long term objective Snow is guaranteed

22. The City of Östersund 5 600 employees. Seven departments. Turnover of 3,5 billion kroner. • Community builder, employer authority and service provider.

23. Activities of the municipality Preschool 1-5 Education class 6-12 Individual and family care Social security benefits Elderly and disability care and medical care at home Streets and roads Culture and recreation

24. Activities of the municipality Town planning and environmental administration Fire department and emergency service Water supply and garbage collection and disposal

25. Östersund’s political vision • A democratic, socially, ecologically and economically sustainable Östersund. • The starting point for policy making.

26. The political leadership • The municipality is governed through a partnership between S, V and MP. • The highest decision-making body in the municipality is the City Council. AnnSofie Andersson

28. STRUCTURE FOR GOVERNING THE CITY OF ÖSTERSUND Goals to strive towards in sectoral plans, budget etc. Requirements in annual budget, agreements etc. Contracts with units, volume, quality, etc. Plan and activities to fulfil contracts, etc. National governing documents Political level Follow up contracts & report to committee Unit follow up plan & that activities are implemented Council follows up and evaluates goals in budget Follow up & evaluate agreements, etc. Department level City council Committees Departments Units

29. The money – and how it is used • Municipal tax is determined by the elected politicians in the City Council. • They also decide how the money should be divided.

30. www.ostersund.se