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Wilderness and unspoiled scenery entice visitors to Swedish Lapland and provide breathtaking winter adventures, trips along rivers, and exhilarating hikes. Get to know the unique Sami culture and relax in the reindeer sleigh while watching the dazzling Northern Lights dance in the sky above. The national parks and seductive tastes of reindeer, trout, and arctic raspberries add colour to your holiday. Here you can discover the secrets of the mines and traditional marketplaces. In the summer, enjoy a sun that never wants to set.

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Lapland is Sweden's northernmost region, which provides a steady stream of adventurous pursuits all year round. The main attraction is Lapland's unique and magnificent unspoiled wilderness, which brings in visitors not only from Sweden but from the whole world. If you ever look out over Rapa Valley in Sarek's National Park or visit the World Heritage site of Laponia, you'll instantly know why this corner of the world enjoys a reputation for being exceptionally stunning.

Northern Lights & Midnight Sun

Light plays a central role in this part of Sweden. The winter nights are lit up thanks to the dazzling Northern Lights that flow over the sky in different colours. If you are really quiet you can hear how they crackle. While during the summer months, the nights never get dark thanks to the midnight sun squandering its light.

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Dog Sledding

Embark on a thrilling winter adventure by experiencing the exhilarating activity of riding on a sled pulled by a team of lively dogs. The combination of the brisk pace and the stunning winter landscape ensures that memories from this fun sled ride linger in your mind long after the adventure ends. Companies arranging dog sled tours: Wilderness Life Auktsjaur 16, Arvidsjaur +46 73 914 09 11 Northern Nature Experience Kiruna +46 703 21 91 08

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Tärendö Church

The first stone blocks to the church foundation walls were broken in 1875 in Kenttärova. The same year F. R. Ekberg completed the drawings of the architect. The Royal Majesty, however, decided in 1877, that the church and schoolhouse would be built in the same area: Nivankorvanmaa. A significant restoration occurred in 1941, addressing structural and interior changes, and the church was reconsecrated in 1942. The restoration included new pews, removal of the heating stove, and electric lighting.

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Laestadius Museum (Pajala)

Laestadius Museum became the residence of the Pajala's first pastor, the temperance campaigner, botanist and scientist Lars Levi Laestadius. The place was used for many years after his death as a tenant house and also during World War II as a military barracks.

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Hiking from Nivalehto to Jupukka

The hike is about 11 km. The trail passes through an old forest lined with open fields where you can enjoy different experiences in nature, as well as witness local animal and plant life. The water is clear and clean so you can drink straight from the stream or from a spring.

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Sleigh Ride with Reindeer

In Swedish Lapland, you get many opportunities to take a sleigh ride with reindeer, an excellent chance to get to know the region’s wildlife. Allow yourself to be driven through a snowy landscape, an experience certainly beyond the ordinary. One company that arranges sleigh rides with reindeer is Nutti Sámi Siida located in Jukkasjärvi.

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Population:	91,333 (2017)
Currency:	Swedish Krona (Svensk krona, pl. Svenska kronor), SEK
Emergency Numbers:	112
Newspapers:	Norrländska Socialdemokraten: nsd.se Norrbottens-Kuriren: kuriren.nu
Website:	www.swedishlapland.com »
Opening Hours:	Usual opening hours are from Monday to Friday 10am–5pm and Saturday 10am–1pm. Most businesses close on Sunday. Sometimes extended opening hours apply during holidays and weekends.
Tourist Information:	Tourist Information Centre in Kiruna Malmvägen 9B, Kiruna +46 980 188 80 Open Mon–Sat 10am–3pm, Sun closed