Svenstavik is the center of the municipality of Berg, which has been named after mount Hoverberg, a peninsula in Storsjön with a characteristic mountain peak. Berg´s municipality has just over 7,000 inhabitants employed in service and trade, and there are great opportunities for an active lifestyle in the vicinity of water, forests and mountains.
Tourism
Berg´s municipality has tourism mainly in the destinations of Södra Storsjöbygden, Ljungdalsfjällen and Vemdalen (on the border of Härjedalen Municipality). Summer tourism includes attractions, activities and events that appeal to the whole family. Winter tourism is also strong thanks to the range of events, ski trails, alpine ski resorts, etc. The range of accommodation facilities includes hotels, guest houses, cottages, hostels and camping. In Berg there are the following destinations: Södra Storsjöbygden, Ljungdalsfjällen, Vemdalen (located on the border with Härjedalen Municipality) and Bydalsfjällen (situated on the border with Åre municipality).
Saepmie
Berg is a management municipality for Sami language, meaning for example signage, Schooling, government service etc in both Swedish and Sami.
Getting to Berg
Road E45 crosses the municipality. The nearest airport is Åre Östersund and railway stations are located in Rätan, Svenstavik, Hackås and Östersund.
Bordering Municipalities
The municipality borders Norway in the west, Åre and Östersund municipalities in the north, Bräcke municipality in the east and Härjedalen municipality in the south.