BORGVATTNET HISTORY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Spend a Night in Sweden’s Most Famous Haunted Parsonage
Book individual rooms or the entire 1876 Borgvattnets Prästgård outside Östersund for a 16‑hour, historically charged overnight stay.
Spend a Night in Sweden’s Most Famous Haunted Parsonage.
Borgvattnets Prästgård, built in 1876 and located about 10 mil from Östersund in Jämtland, has been regarded since 1947 as Sweden’s most haunted house; guests can reserve one of six distinct rooms or the whole property for an immersive overnight on-site experience operated by LaxTon Ghost Sweden AB.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A House Famous Since 1947
The parsonage gained nationwide attention in 1947 after clergy reported persistent disturbances; that reputation is central to the house’s appeal and the stories you’ll encounter during a stay.
Six Rooms, Thirteen Beds — Or Book It All
Guests can book any of six individually named rooms across two floors, or reserve the entire property — together the rooms sleep up to 13 people and offer a contained, private stay.
1876 Parsonage in Remote Jämtland
Set roughly 10 mil from Östersund, the 19th‑century parsonage’s age and rural isolation amplify its atmosphere and why visitors come specifically for the location itself.
What the day feels like
What It Feels Like to Stay
A stay at Borgvattnets Prästgård is compact and intense: over a 16‑hour period guests occupy rooms in an 1876 parsonage with a long reputation for hauntings, sampling the property’s layered history and atmosphere whether in one room or across all six when booked as a whole.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this stay suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The standard stay duration is 16 timmar.
There are six named rooms across two floors with a total of 13 beds, accommodating up to 13 guests in total.
Whole‑house bookings are offered during May through October.
Published prices span from 1,490 kr to 10,495 kr depending on room or whole‑house booking.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the stay?
The experience is 16 timmar in duration.
How many guests can stay at the parsonage?
All rooms combined provide 13 beds and accommodate up to 13 guests.
Can I book the entire parsonage?
Yes — you can book the whole Borgvattnets Prästgård, which gives access to all six rooms; whole‑house bookings are available May–October.
Is there an age requirement for the person who makes the booking?
The person who is booking‑responsible must be at least 18 years old.
Where is Borgvattnet located?
Borgvattnets Prästgård is in Jämtlands län, about 10 mil from Östersund.
Why is the house famous?
The parsonage became nationally known in 1947 after priests reported persistent paranormal phenomena; it dates from 1876.