Härjedalen, Latinized form Herdalia, is a province in Norrland, Sweden. With only 10,500 inhabitants, it is Sweden's least populous province . Sveg is the largest town, and the seat of Härjedalen municipality, roughly corresponding to the province, and belonging to Jämtland County.
Sweden annexed Härjedalen from Norway in 1645, during the height of the Swedish Empire. Forestry and peat extraction became important during the 19th century. In recent decades the ski resorts have become the most successful businesses. Härjedalen is known as the only Swedish province without a city (stad). Sveg was merely a town (köping), though there is no practical distinction between the titles since 1971, where all of Sweden was divided into municipalities.
While Härjedalen has few cultural attractions, the sceneries are great.
Outdoor life: Winter sports, hiking and fishing. See hiking in the Nordic countries and Winter in the Nordic countries.
The few shopping opportunities in the province can be found in Sveg.
Nightlife in Härjedalen is seasonal, and comes with the skiers.
Cold weather and bears.