Luleå! Close to Sea and Nature, and One of the Sunniest Places in Sweden, These Are Some of the Ingredients That Make Luleå a Fantastic Summer Destination
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SWEDISHthe destinations of LAPLAND SWEDEN’S NORTHERNMOST DESTINATION summer/autumn 2014 Fishing, river rafting The Råne River& Sámi culture Modern time travel: Culture is alive in Gammelstad! the islands of swedish lapland A perfect excursion for the entire family Eat WE CANlocally! TELL YOU ABOUT LOCALLY PRODUCED FOOD AND SNACKS Photo: Fredrik Broman/humanspectra.com Fredrik Photo: Welcome to Luleå! Close to sea and nature, and one of the sunniest places in Sweden, these are some of the ingredients that make Luleå a fantastic summer destination. The two harbours that envelop the city centre give a sea breeze that is a constant reminder of the freedom out on the open sea. During the summer months, nature explodes with fragrance and colour, and wherever you are in the area, you are never far from grass beneath bare feet or calm, green forests that offer riches of berries tasting of summer. Take a boat tour out into the archipelago and try the life of an islander. With plenty of campfire sites and trails to discover, it makes for many exciting adventures for the entire family. Indulge in culture – visit the Gammelstad Church Town World Heritage Site or learn more about the Sámi culture in the Råne River Valley. Take a seat on a rock with a fishing rod in hand and let all the world’s troubles disappear. In Luleå you can spend one moment at a lively restaurant, enjoying good food cooked using local delicacies, and the next finding peace by the ocean. You are invited to share our everyday life with long, bright summer days and nights, filled with adventure and a healthy helping of peace and quiet. 3 2 DESTINATIONS OF SWEDISH LAPLAND LULEÅ Photo: Fredrik Broman/humanspectra.com Fredrik Photo: contents 10 Your guide to summer Family fun for all ages! events in 8 Luleå. 14 18 22 Shop ’til you drop! Local flavours at the city’s restaurants. Gammelstad World Heritage Site. Experience nature 6, 12 Luleå’smore: best baths 13 Food culture 20 Sámi culture 26 Excursions 27 Activity tips 28 Beauty spots 32 24 30 Contact 34 Find adventure in Råneå. Accommodation for all tastes. 5 4 DESTINATIONS OF SWEDISH LAPLAND LULEÅ NÄRA BOAT TOURS AT YOUR SERVICE 29th 21st You can chose between short day tours and longer May –September tours with the possibility of staying overnight on one Pleasant days at sea of the islands. The ship M/S Stella Marina is Luleå’s bathing shuttle and operates between Södra Hamn DISCOVER THE ISLANDS OF SWEDISH LAPLAND (South Harbour) in central Luleå and the Klubbviken Havsbad. M/S Eskil also departs from Södra Hamn and takes you from pier to pier between the islands of the archipelago. M/S Laponia is boarded at Teaterkajen in Luleå’s North Harbour. She is your choice if you wish to go on a cruise amongst islets and skerries in the archi- pelago. M/S Laponia is a well-equipped, accessible ship with a restaurant kitchen, two lounges and a sun deck. The Laponia bread, baked on board, is a sum- mer classic and if you want to come on the popular shrimp dinner cruise you must make a reservation well in advance. Broman/humanspectra.com Fredrik Photo: Klubbviken Havsbad – an archipelagic paradise Crowded boats depart for Klubbviken every day. Here, you will be met with warm smiles and a packed calendar of events. In the restaurant overlooking the beach and the mouth of the Lule River into the Gulf of Bothnia, you can enjoy good food and snacks. Play beach volleyball and miniature golf or hire kayak or pedal boat. There are playgrounds for the younger children and the beach kiosk sells ice cream, refreshments and candy. Many activities are arranged at Klubbviken, including seal safaris and RIB charter tours, combining the best that archipelago has to Photo: Per Pettersson Per Photo: offer with adrenaline filled 60 knot boat tours. SHIP AHOY ! It can be nice to leave the city and all its demands some- SIX ISLANDS TO VISIT times. Go out into the islands of Swedish Lapland and take some sea air. KLUNTARNA HINDERSÖN BRÄNDÖSKÄR Luleå’s favourite island. Here, you can The only island north of Roslagen where Picturesque boathouses line the beach Let your feet sink down into the sand. Live on deep breaths, sunsets and experience most of the different types of there is farming. It is here you will find whilst the cottages on the island are good food. environment found in the archipelago by the popular Jopikgården boarding situated on the mountain. Brändöskär walking the beautiful hiking trails. Near house, a beautifully restored Norrbotten lies at the far end of the archipelago and The 1,312 islands around Luleå invite a day’s tour or maybe a longer Hedberg Lena Photo: Victoriaklippan are remains from the farm with a restaurant, café and confer- is famous for its fishing camp, its chapel tour of the whole archipelago. The archipelago has a lot to offer, no foundations of the first fishing camps on ence facilities. Stay a night or two, drink and the statue of Christ by artist Erik the island. Also, don’t miss the labyrinths in the island’s mood, visit the many sights Marklund. Here modern cottages are matter what you want to do. If this place had its own perfume, it would and the compass rose, the fields of shingle or take in one of the themed entertain- available for rent. smell of sea-buckthorn, gault, lingonberry sprigs, bird feathers, sea- and the old harbour. The island has three ment nights arranged by Jopikgården. cottages and two sauna facilities, togeth- weed and freshly broiled perch. When your stomach starts to rumble SMÅSKÄR er with a nice harbour where you can moor SANDÖN The fishing camp on the island has long you can eat amongst other places, aboard the tour boat M/S Laponia. your own boat. The largest island in the archipelago. played an important role in Luleå’s Go for everything from shrimps to a summery midsummer buffet. On Klubbviken Havsbad is here with long, history and has been around since the JUNKÖN sandy beaches. You come here if you 16th century. There are several smaller the islands there is also a lot of good food for both children and adults. This island is famous for its archipelago want to bathe, have a snack, eat or beaches here and also a rich bird life. Fish from the pure waters of the Lule River, the famous Klubbviken ribs, museum and gallery. Another tourist enjoy evening entertainment. Make Around 40 species of breeding birds and attraction is the 18th century windmill. time to take a walk along the footpath grey seals can be spotted west of the and fried Baltic herring with mashed potatoes, lingonberries and melted In addition to the boarding house at The island has two rental cottages – the of the island and visit the shingle field island. The chapel at Småskär was built butter. You can also have brilliant experiences and find great food at Jopikgården, there are 28 cottages only cottages in the archipelago that at Lappmyrberget. in the 1720’s, making it the oldest in all with 2–10 beds in the archipelago. have water and electricity. the islands of Luleå’s coast. Jopikgården on Hindersön, an island a bit further out in the archipelago. The tourist centre at Kulturens Hus On the far end of the archipelago, at the mercy of wind and weather, can help you find a cottage that fits is Brändöskär. A more genuine archipelagic environment is hard to find your needs perfectly, and they have great information about all there is to and the island chapel is a popular place to visit. Here, older children experience in the archipelago. Book can explore the island with binoculars in hand, whilst younger children your cottage online via visitlulea.se or call the tourist centre for more scoop small fish in the reeds. On the way home, the captain whistles information. with the waves and the children are rocked to sleep by the sea and the hum of the engines. When you see Luleå’s silhouette in the distance you will soon be on the mainland again, but don’t forget that there are many islands to explore along the coast. Come out again, visit different islands and find your very own favourite. Welcome aboard! Bring family, friends or your better half and enjoy the calm and the beautiful Timetables can be found at the tourist centre or online at lulea.se/skargard environment at Jopikgården. Photo: Graeme Richardson 7 6 DESTINATIONS OF SWEDISH LAPLAND LULEÅ You can experience traditional Swedish Midsummer celebrations at the Hägnan Outdoor Museum amongst other places. Adventures big and little Holmstedt Erik Photo: FOR KIDS ALL AGES FOR A FA M I LY WITH CHILDREN , Luleå is a great beach, fun and games in the forest, and a play- place to fill the day with fun activities. It’s good to ground awaits you. Ice cream and other goodies are have a fishing rod handy on your outings – be- available at the café. Exciting adventures can also cause before you know it, you’ll find a creek or be found at Luleå Steelpark – an extreme sports a bay where you can try your luck. Please don’t park where you can try biking, skateboarding or forget your life jacket, though. rollerblading. It is totally free to visit and guaran- Teknikens Hus (The House of Technology) is a teed to be lots of fun! Whilst we’re on the subject great place for all clever juniors.