When Norway, shortly after midsummer, abolished the requirement to quarantine when traveling from Jämtland County, many in our neighboring country packed their bags.
The Norwegian newspaper Adressa reports that 9,000 Norwegians have crossed the border since the quarantine requirement for entry was abolished.
The effect is noticeable in Östersund, where the campsites have received more bookings.
- Since midsummer, 105 Norwegians have lived here.
Compared to last year, when we had no Norwegian visitors at all, this is an 800 percent increase so we are very happy that they are back, says Johan Ohlzon, site manager at Östersunds Camping.
Depending on the event
But despite the fact that tourists have come from Norway, the campsite faces challenges.
Norwegians usually make up 85 percent of the guests in the summer and when they were absent last summer, they lost their most important income.
Also this year, you notice a drop in visitors as corona restrictions prevent audience events such as Storsjöyran.
- Östersund is an event city so we are a bit dependent on things happening that make people want to come here.
I think it has gone better for the mountain campsites as people go there for the sake of nature, says Ohlzon.
The Norwegians themselves are happy to be back in the county. Hear what the holidaymakers think in the clip above.