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You are welcome to share our everyday life with long, bright summer days and nights, filled with both adventure and a healthy helping of peace and quiet.

WorldGAMMELSTAD CHURCHHeritage TOWN – A UNIQUE PLACESite PADDLE A KAYAK INTO THE HORIZON, CYCLE ON THE BEACH, HIKE IN THE FOREST Sun, swimming, shopping, culture and dining – night as day, nature as city

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LULEÅ TURISTCENTER LOOK FOR CHECKPOINTS The Luleå tourist centre offers tips and advice during Hittaut is a public health initiative your stay in Luleå. Here, you will find maps, time­tables, focused on the use of maps and modern brochures and other useful information about Luleå and technology. Hittaut can be found in a Swedish Lapland. We also have information on accessible number of locations throughout Sweden, activities and destinations. The tourist centre is also re­ Luleå being one. It is a fun and simple sponsible for information about and rental of the council- way to get exercise, while also discove­ owned cabins in the archipelago, and you will find season ring scenic locations. Using a map and/ tickets for guest harbours and boat services. Additionally, or a GPS device, you go looking for the there’s a souvenir shop with Luleå-branded products. respective checkpoints. Kulturens hus, Skeppsbrogatan 17, Luleå. If you would like to compete for +46 920-45 70 00, [email protected] a chance to win nice prizes, you can register an account online, at orien­ tering.se, where RÅNEA CITIZEN’S OFFICE AND LIBRARY you will also find a At the InfoPoint in Råneå, you will find hunting licences, web-based map and postage stamps and local crafts. You will also find brochures more information on display. You can borrow books, use public computers and about Hittaut. Hard connect to the internet. copies of the map Västerlångvägen 2, Råneå. are also available, at the Luleå Tourist FIRST CAMP LULEÅ Centre and in other InfoPoint available by the front desk. Adjacent to it, you will locations. also find a shop where you can buy food, beverages and tasty May 28 marked treats. You can also find brochures and ask the staff for tips. the official start of First Camp Luleå, Arcusvägen 110, Luleå. Hittaut Luleå 2021. New areas this year are Kallax, Råneå, Mattisberget and ELITE STADSHOTELLET Tjuvholmssundet. All four of the new­ comers offer beautiful environments with InfoPoint available by the front desk. Where, you will find tips on things to see and do in and around Luleå. many gems to see. The hope is that those who participate will broaden their hori­ Storgatan 15, Luleå. zons and discover new favourite spots to which they may return. The central parts VISITOR CENTER GAMMELSTAD of Luleå are still part of hittaut, and you will find new locations worth a visit here Start your visit to the Gammelstad church town with a visit to the Visitor Center. Here, you will receive a good introduction to the area and too. all its sights, you can find brochures, maps and browse the souvenir shop. Find out more at: orientering.se/ Kyrktorget 1, 954 33 Gammelstad. provapaaktiviteter/hittaut/lulea

Free WiFi in Luleå Free WiFi is available in large parts of the city center and in several of Luleå municipality’s public premises. If you wish to use council WiFi, connect to the network LK-GUEST. No login required, users must however agree to Terms of Use. Following the first connection, your device will connect automatically whenever in range of a council WiFi transmitter, as long as WiFi is enabled on the device. Read more at: lulea.se

CHANGES DUE TO THE KONST FRÅN HOJ CORONAVIRUS, COVID-19 (ART CYCLING TOUR) n.b!The recommendations of the Swedish Public Health Board, and Experience Luleå’s decisions by the Swedish Government, regarding things such as public art on your social distancing and limitations for audiences at public events, bicycle. The tour will may impact businesses and event organizers. This may result in take you through events being cancelled, and businesses being closed. Therefore, central Luleå. You can please be aware that some of the information in this guide may collect a map and a registration form at be subject to change, under the circumstances. the Konsthallen front desk, or from the Luleå Tourist Centre at Kulturens Hus.

2 DESTINATIONS OF SWEDISH LAPLAND LULEÅ LULEÅ 100 YEARS LULEÅ 300 YEARS 1762 The first major fire in the city 1921 King Gustaf V and Queen consumes two thirds of it. Victoria arrive on June 11, to 1790’s This decade marks the celebrate the jubilee. beginning of the mill era, with the 1939 World War II breaks out. Nazi Selet and Melderstein. Germany stored goods for their 1808–1809 The Swedish-Finnish war, troops in Luleå. The arson attack Russian soldiers occupy Gammel­ on the socialist daily newspaper stad and Luleå, and are plagued by Norrskensflamman in 1940 leaves Text: Katja Güth Laitila | Graphics: Joakim Höggren disease, as evidenced by the Russian five people dead. graves in Alvik and Gammelstad. 1943 Iron production begins at the Come along on a historic journey, Norrbotten Iron Mill, and the mill is beginning in 1621. From the city LULEÅ 200 YEARS in dire need of workers. There is a of Luleå with 250 inhabitants, to major housing shortage. 1857 The County Administrative Luleå Municipality, with a current Board relocated from Piteå. 1950 The Malmudden residential population of over 78,000. area is completed, with 458 flats. 1864 The city council was established. 1954 The Bergnäset bridge was opened, making the ferry obsolete. CITY PRIVILEGES 1883 Construction of the Svartön 1621 Luleå was granted city privi­ ore port. 1955 Construction of the city mall, leges by King Gustavus Adolphus. Shopping, was completed, The city 1887 The city burns again. In its first five years, the city grew hall was finished in 1958. by 50 people. Soon after, the city 1888 The first ore train arrives from 1969 The municipalities of Neder­ was moved from Gammelstad to its Gällivare to the port of Luleå. luleå and Råneå merge with the city current location. Luleå’s most expansive phase begins of Luleå, to form Luleå Municipality. 1653 The city has its first fire. Four in the 1890’s, with a population 1971 Luleå University of Technology years after the relocation from growth of 1,000 percent between was established as Sweden’s fifth Gammelstad, half of the city’s buil­ 1821 and 1921. college of technology. dings were devastated. In 1657, the 1905 The first water pipes were The residential areas city burned once again. 1970–1980’s built. of Björkskatan, Hertsön and Porsön 1667 The church was opened. 1910 Teacher Siri Holm becomes the are built. In the 1690’s there was considerable first woman to join the city council. 1976 Plans for the Stålverk 80 steel starvation, following years of crop 1914 World War I breaks out. The mill are shelved. failure. Crown’s horses were readied in front 1988 An unforgettable summer of 1716 Russian Cossacks raid and pilla­ of the old city hall, and the fleet of World Cup sailing. ge Luleå, killing some 20 citizens. ore ships were held in Luleå’s south harbour roadstead. 1996 Gammelstad church town is listed for preservation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, becoming one of fifteen such sites in Sweden. 2011 Facebook decides to construct new server facilities in Luleå. 2019 Luleå Municipality reaches a population of 78,000. 2021 Luleå celebrates 400 years.

On July 12, 1621, Luleå received its city privileges from King Gustavus Adolphus. This Today, Facebook has three server halls means that the city is now celebrating its 400th anniversary. Jubilee activities will in Luleå, occupying a combined space be organised throughout the year. Read more at lulea.se/400 equivalent to 50 ice hockey rinks.

3 Luleå in Swedish Lapland

N D Our close proximity to sea and nature, as well as the L A A P fact that Luleå is one of the sunniest places in Sweden, L H S makes it an amazing summer destination. With two I harbours enveloping the city centre, the breeze is a D E

constant reminder of the freedom of the open sea. W During the summer months, the natural environment S is bursting with fragrance and colour and wherever you go in the region, you are never far away from feeling the grass under your bare feet or experiencing tranquil, green forests offering a wealth of berries, all with a taste of summer. Take a boat tour out into the archipelago and sample island life. Sit down on a rock with a fishing rod in hand and let all your everyday worries fade away. With plenty of campfire sites and trails to discover, exciting adventures await the whole family. ABOUT SWEDISH LAPLAND Take your time and enjoy some culture – visit the Swedish Lapland is Sweden’s Artic destination – and a collaborative Gammelstad Church Town World Heritage Site, with place brand. the largest late medieval stone church in northern Sweden and well-preserved church cottages. At the WHAT IS SWEDISH LAPLAND? The destination is a collaborative Hägnan Outdoor Museum, you can see what life was place brand, designed to promote like in the 18th century. Sweden’s Arctic area to international Enjoy a day full of learning at Teknikens Hus (the travellers. The place brand also constitutes a collaborative platform House of Technology), Sweden’s northernmost science for all the local destinations and center. Jump, play and slide at Leos Lekland and 360 tourism entrepreneurs in Norrbotten Trampoline Center. Adventures for all ages can be county and the municipalities Skellefteå and Sorsele. All operate found at the Alcatraz multi arena. Are you looking within the joint place brand Swedish for a challenge? Try the high altitude obstacle course Lapland. at the Upzone Adventure Park. Climb amongst the WHY DO YOU DO THIS? treetops, swing between nets, walk wires and leap onto There are many advantages. But ropeways. basically, it’s about improving our Luleå offers a wide array of easily accessible competitiveness when marketing shopping. You will find and urban atmosphere as northernmost Sweden as a destina­ tion. We compete against the rest well as smaller shops and malls. At the Storheden of the world to attract the attention commercial district, you will find large chain stores of the global traveller and to be whereas Gammelstad Church Town has cosy little seen and remembered, we need all the help we can get. As a small local boutiques with local design, arts and crafts. destination, it’s hard to compete on Embrace every opportunity. Here you can spend one an international level – that is why moment at an outdoor restaurant and enjoy good food we work together. made with local ingredients – and then find yourself at WHY IS IT CALLED SWEDISH a peaceful spot out by the sea only minutes later. LAPLAND? You are welcome to share our everyday life with Because the area is pretty much equivalent with our Finnish counter­ long, bright summer days and nights, filled with both part and neighbour who has made adventure and a healthy helping of peace and quiet. the name Lapland know to the world. We just added Swedish to distinguish Tips and inspiration can be found at: visitlulea.se us geographically.

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WHAT IS ARCTIC EUROPE? To strengthen our international position, we also cooperate with our neighbouring countries under the place brand Arctic Europe. We work towards positioning us as the Sápmi is a nation without country Sámi tourism. The flag and the Sámi most accessible arctic destination borders but within the area, there is colours. The wander­lust and respect together with Finnish Lapland and a language, history and culture that for the surroundings. And everything Northern Norway. When cooperating ties the area together. The reindeer in between. beyond country borders, our tourism is intertwined with the human and entrepreneurs can develop and offer nature, and the Sámi culture is EXCITING! more unique and exciting travel rooted far back in time. The word HOW CAN I LEARN MORE? experiences. Sápmi can loosely translate to The The best way is to visit Sámi tourism land of the Sámi. entrepreneurs – the are excellent WHAT IS SÁPMI? Sápmi is the land and its people, storytellers and are happy to share It is the Sámi name for the area nature and the reindeer. The wildlife their knowledge with everyone who traditionally inhabited by the Sámi. and the light. The midnight sun and wants to learn more about Sápmi. In And a lot more than that! Sápmi the northern lights. The warmth Swedish Lapland, there are a number stretches over four countries – of the open fire on a glistening of experiences that will give you a Norway, Sweden, Finland and the winters day and the cooling water piece of in-depth knowledge about Kola peninsula in Russia. In Sweden, of a mountain stream after a long Sápmi. Sápmi stretches over the northern­ days hike. Sápmi is the food and most half of Sweden, and most of the produce. But also their indigenous destination Swedish Lapland. And rights and the Sámi names. Duodji Visit samer.se for more information, Arctic Europe. (the handicraft), fishing and the the Sámi information centre.

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WORTH PRESERVING Gammelstad Church Town just ou t s i de lu l eå you will find Gammelstad a gathering place for the locals. Amazingly, the Church Town, one of Sweden’s World Heritage church was built in 1492, and is still standing to Sites on UNESCO’s list of places worth preserving. this day in the very same place. Gammelstad actually used to be Luleå’s town Church cottages were built to house church­ centre up until the 17th century. Then, land uplift goers who came from far away, as regular church made the Gammelstad harbour too shallow, which attendance was mandated by law in Sweden. meant that in 1649 the town had to be moved Today, there are over 400 church cottages pre­ closer to the coast. served in Gammelstad Church Town and the Luleå’s history, however, began in Gammelstad. tradition of staying overnight lives on. It was mainly the church, the largest late medieval stone church in Northern Sweden that served as Read more at: visitgammelstad.se

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GAMMELSTAD CHURCH TOWN Open,tours guided tours all year round, on designated dates and times. During the tour, which will take about an hour, you will be strolling through the quaint alleyways and learning more about the exciting history of Gammelstad. You will visit a church cottage, and the medieval church (so long as there are no ongoing events). Book online to secure your spot. Lindholm Susanne Photo: OPEN-AIR MUSEUM HÄGNAN THE GAMMELSTAD VISITOR CENTER The Open-air Museum Hägnan has In the midst of the church town, in the old 19th century chapel Betelkapellet, farmsteads from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries on display. Come on lies the Gammelstad Visitor Center. Here you will find information about a journey back in time, and learn more Gammelstad, brochures and maps. There is also a small souvenir shop. about what life was like in the far­ Welcome! ming community of Luleå parish. You will be visiting a wealthy 1880’s farm, and a simple farmstead from 1780.

AUDIOGUIDE: EnjoyTip! a “fika” at EXPLORE BY YOURSELF Ullas Café, near the Listen to eight different Visitor Center and at audio tracks on the history of Kafé Fägnan at the Gammelstad. Book your audio Open-air Museum guide online and collect it at Hägnan. the Visitor Center, on Kyrk- torget. Use the accompanying map to navigate while you are listening. The audio guide is available in Swedish, English, German, French, Dutch, Finnish, Northern Sami and Meänkieli. visitgammelstad.se. Photo: Visitor Centre Visitor Photo:

7 Open-air Museum Hägnan

t h e ope n - a i r mus eu m häg na n , located a stone’s throw from the church town, is well worth a visit when you are in Gammelstad. At Hägnan, you will get to see what life was like in a coastal village in this region between the 18th and 20th centuries. The museum contains buildings from all over Swedish Lapland, offering a rich, varied selection of activities and experiences for all ages. After en­ joying a Swedish fika, a light snack and a beverage, at the Kafé Fägnan, a stroll through the outdoor museum will do you good. Or you could bring your own picnic basket and sit down on the grass. There is a lot to see and you mustn’t miss the store, where you will get to go back in time. The pigs, the goats, the rabbits and the hens are also popular Tip! amongst our younger visitors. If you would like to have something locally produced Lindholm Susanne Photo: and typical of Luleå and Swedish Lapland, we recommend Shop in Lapland in the Gammelstad Church Town. Photo: Susanne Lindholm Susanne Photo: Lindholm Susanne Photo: Photo: Magnus Stenberg Magnus Photo: SummerAT THE OPEN-AIR MUSEUM theatre HÄGNAN In June, the Norrbotten County Theatre hosts their traditional summer theatre at the Open-air Museum Hägnan. This year, audiences will be treated to Molières classic “The Imaginary Invalid”. The play, which deals with hypochondria, malpractice and alternative medicine is a colourful, popular and festive show with many humorous situations, confusions and misunderstandings, all dressed in elegant, historic attire. Purchase tickets through: norrbottensteatern.se

8 DESTINATIONS OF SWEDISH LAPLAND LULEÅ A well-preserved world

Brändöskär. Photo: Laponia rederi t h e lu l eå archipelago is part of the archipelago Boat trips to the larger islands are accessible of the Gulf of Bothnia, stretching from Skellefteå and comfortable. On Sandön you will find the in the south to Haparanda by the Finnish border popular Klubbviken, with its two entirely diffe­ in the northeast. The Bothnian archipelago is the rent sides: one idyllic and simple with sandy world’s largest brackish water archipelago. The beaches, restaurants and fun activities, one water is neither salt nor fresh, which affects the untouched and facing the sea. On the tour boat flora and fauna. you can reach the archipelago with islands such There are 1,312 ever-changing islands in the as Kluntarna, Småskär, Brändöskär, Hindersön Luleå archipelago, shaped by weather and wind, and Junkön – islands which have been inhabited midwinter cold and the magical summertime for hundreds of years. Fishermen’s cabins, light­ midnight light. This vast archipelago, near the house keepers’ cottages, lighthouses and log city, is well-preserved and tranquil. An experience chapels remain. for everyone and for all the senses. Travelling with your own boat, you can dock at Those used to life in the archipelago often say one of Luleå’s guest harbours or choose a natural that you leave every­thing behind on the main­ harbour and have an entire island to yourself. land. Worldly things leave your mind and time Hop from beach to beach and walk across islands. itself slows down. Here, there is a fresh fragrance, Fall asleep and wake up in a tent or cottage in the an aroma of sea and not harbour. The weather archipelago, to the sound of sea birds, waves and shifts. Sun turns to summer rain and mirror-like winds. Bright, tranquil nights or days of adventure. waters become stormy seas. Experience the Luleå archipelago in your own way.

EVENING CRUISE SHRIMP CRUISE Go on an evening cruise During a three hour cruise with the Laponia Shipping you get to enjoy a shrimp Company to Brändöskär. buffet and entertainment, The boat will dock at the whilst travelling through picturesque fishing camp Luleå’s beautiful archi­ and a guided tour of the pelago. Alternatives to island will be available. In shrimp can be ordered addition to the beautiful when booking. The skipper natural environment, the will always choose a chapel from 1774 is well suitable route with worth a visit. Dinner is weather conditions in served and there will be mind. accordion music and song. laponia.se laponia.se

9 OUT IN THE ARCHIPELAGO SIX ISLANDS TO VISIT

tou r boat s to the largest and most popular island KLUNTARNA SANDÖN destinations in the archipelago are available during Luleå’s most popular The largest island in the archipelago island. Here, archipelago. Klubbviken the summer and autumn. You can choose between you can experience most sea bath is here with long, shorter day trips and longer tours with the option of the different types of sandy beaches. You come of staying overnight on one of the islands, in the environment found in the here if you want to bathe, archipelago by walking have a snack, dine or enjoy archipelago cottages that are available to rent. the beautiful hiking trails. evening entertainment. • The M/S Stella Marina is Luleå’s ‘bathing Near Victoriaklippan, Make time to take a walk colloquially known as along the footpath of the shuttle’, going between Södra hamnplan in the Klunt­gubben (the Klunt­ island and visit the shingle city centre and Klubbviken havsbad. arna Man) are remains field at Lappmyrberget. from the foundations of • The M/S Symfoni departs from Södra hamnplan the first fishing camps on BRÄNDÖSKÄR the island. Also, don’t miss and takes you from pier to pier between the Brändöskär lies on the the labyrinths and the islands in the archipelago. outer rim of the archipe­ compass rose, the fields lago and is famous for its of shingle and the old har­ fishing camp, its chapel Timetable for the archipelago boats available at bour. The island has three and the statue of Christ the Tourist Centre in Kulturens Hus and online at: cottages and two sauna (by artist Erik Marklund). lulea.se/skargard facilities, as well as a nice Picturesque boathouses harbour where you can line the beach whilst the moor your own boat. cottages on the island are lu leå skärg situated on the mountain. år JUNKÖN Here, there are also cotta­ d This island is famous for its ges available to rent. RÅNEÅ archipelago museum and gallery. Another tourist SMÅSKÄR RÖRBÄCK attraction is the 18th cen­ The fishing camp on the tury windmill. The island KÄNGSÖN island has long played has two rental cottages an important role in and a sauna. Luleå’s history and has been around since the HINDERSÖN 16th century. There are BRÄNDÖN Hindersön is one of the several smaller beaches larger islands in the Luleå here and also a rich bird archipelago. People lived life. Around 40 species of here as early as the 16th breeding birds and grey LULEÅ century, with fishing, seals are often visible HINDERSÖN farming and sealing as west of the island. The BRÄNDÖSKÄR their main livelihoods. The chapel at Småskär was ALTAPPEN island had an iron ore built in the 1720’s, making LIKSKÄR mine in the late 19th cen­ it the oldest in the Luleå KALLAXÖN SANDÖN/ SMÅSKÄR tury, as well as a limestone archipelago. There are two K LUBBVIKEN and marble quarry in the cottages available to rent KLUNTARNA GERMANDÖN early 20th century. Here here, as well as a sauna. are Jopikgården with cozy JUNKÖN restaurant. Accommoda­ tion in the form of hotel SANDGRÖNNORNA rooms and hostels. Sauna SKVALPEN with panoramic view. RÖDKALLEN Photo: Fredrik Broman Fredrik Photo:

10 DESTINATIONS OF SWEDISH LAPLAND LULEÅ HYR EN STUGA MED HAVSUTSIKT Brändön Klubbviken Havsbad Stay in a cottage near the child-friendly beach. Brändö Klubbviken Havsbad (The Klubbviken Sea Bath) has a daily Konferens offers well-lit, well equipped cottages for up boat service during the high season. In the restaurant you to four people, all with a view of the sea. The cottages can enjoy a meal or Swedish fika. Here, you can spend your have a sofa bed, a toilet, shower, TV, and a kitchen with day playing beach volleyball, or rent a fatbike or a pedal a fridge and a freezer. On the deck, outside the sauna boat. For the youngest, there are playgrounds. Klubbviken or at one of our barbecue pits, you can sit and watch also offers accommodation. There are two-bed cottages the beautiful rising, or setting sun. In Brändön, you can just on the water’s edge, with toilets and showers in nearby enjoy a dip in the sea, relax on the beach, or rent a amenities buildings. Above the beach, there are five four- bicycle, kayak or canoe. If you’re feeling peckish, there’s bed cottages, each with their own kitchen and bathroom. a restaurant and a kiosk just a stone’s throw away. All cottages are rented out as self-service accommodation. Parking spots for camper vans are available too. Showers and saunas are open to the public. The sauna can brandokonferens.se also be booked privately. klubbviken.se Jopikgården Luleå Archipelago Adventures offers experiences in the The municipality’s cottages archipelago, in the form of eating, accommodation and Throughout the Luleå archipelago, there are rental activities on Hindersön. At Jopikgården, you can stay either cottages on four islands: Kluntarna, Junkön, Brändöskär in a hotel room or at a hostel. The main building, also and Småskär. The islands differ in character – from barren housing the restaurant, has four hotel rooms on the upper environments and shingle fields, to old-growth forests floor. The hostel is found in the so-called Dränglängan, and sandy beaches. The cottages have between four and where there are six four-bed rooms. At Jopikgården, ten beds, and sauna facilities with common rooms are you can go kayaking, but other activities tailored to your available. During the high season, there are cottage hosts request are also available. on several of the islands. luleaarchipelago.com lulea.se/skargard Photo: Camilla Niemi Photo:

11 Enjoy paddling around the clock

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t h e r e i s muc h to ex pe r i e nc e grow here and you can feel the culty, in the Luleå and Rånea and discover amongst all the fragrance of heather, clay and area. The routes are grouped islands. The flora and fauna of Bothnian field wormwood. Out into three levels of difficulty: the archipelago is unique. Here on Hindersön, you can spot easy, intermediate and hard. you will find roe deer, elk, sea the rare eyebright Euphrasia The guide contains suggested eagles and reindeer left behind bottnica, found nowhere else in routes as well as tips for new­ after grazing on the islands in the world. comers and experienced padd­ winter.On the outer rim, seals In our kayaking guide you lers alike. are an increasingly common will find more sights to see and You can pick up a copy of the kayaking sight. Cloudberries, sea-buck­ things to do. Here, we describe guide at the Tourist Centre or download thorn and arctic raspberries paddle routes of varying diffi­ it from: visitlulea.se

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Kayaking routes of Luleå archipelago Photo: Fredrik Broman Fredrik Photo:

Photo: Jacob Nilsson The northern location of the Luleå archipelago with bright summer nights means that you will not need to rush to moor for the night, you can instead enjoy paddling around the clock. Paddling together is an easy way to make things safer – and more fun too!

BRÄNDÖN LODGE FIRST CAMP LULEÅ ARCHIPELAGO brandokonferens.se firstcamp.se/lulea ADVENTURES luleaarchipelago.com WITHPaddle A GUIDE OR CANOE ADVENTURE NORTH FRILUFTSFRÄMJANDET canoeadventure.nu friluftsframjandet.se ÄVENTYRSBUTIKEN ON YOUR OWN HÄGGLUNDS CREACTIVE ADVENTURE KLUBBVIKEN HAVSBAD You can hire equipment aventyrsbutiken.se creactive-adventure.se klubbviken.se from, or book guided tours, with the following EXPLORE LULEÅ LULEÅ KAJAKKLUBB companies: explorelulea.com luleakajakklubb.se

12 DESTINATIONS OF SWEDISH LAPLAND LULEÅ THINGS Borrow a rowing boat From Tjuvholmssundet on the mainland you TO can row a short way over to Sandön. Follow trails across several archipelagic islands.

NOTE Holm Helena Photo: 3 Pick berries and mushrooms. Listen to the • The Luleå archi­ sound of the waves. pelago is relatively You can borrow the keys to the boat in exchange shallow, with an for a refundable deposit, at the Luleå Tourist average depth of Centre in Kulturens Hus. approximately 10 metres. This means choppy sea (short, steep waves) when the wind takes hold. It also means that shallows and rocks can be encoun­ RiverRafter Photo: tered in the middle of a wide inlet. • The sea level is affec­- ted by air pressure and winds. The difference between high and low water can sometimes be as much as 2 metres. • In summer, southern and southwestern winds are most com­ mon and all crossings Rental of sauna rafts in the archipelago Aboard the Luleå Paintball sauna raft you can cool down with cold beverages on the are affected to some sun deck, light up the grill and look out over the beautiful Luleå cityscape. The sauna degree by these wind raft accommodates a maximum 15 passengers and has changing rooms, a sound system, directions. However, a sun deck, a water heater, eating spaces and a coal grill. You can also book a combina­ nights are often calm, tion of other activities such as paintballing and wakeboarding. so if the day is windy you can paddle at www.luleapaintball.se night instead! RiverRafters’ sauna raft is much more than just a sauna. All year round, Bengan’s Sauna Raft lies anchored in Stensborgsviken in the Luleå archipelago, about 15 minutes by boat from the South Harbour in central Luleå. Aboard the raft, Bengan and his crew will be taking care of you and your company. Here you can have a wood-fired sauna, take a dip in the sea or just enjoy the environment and eat a great meal. www.riverrafter.se

Bastustugan Luleå (The Bastustugan sauna raft) is a nice way to socialise with family and friends. The sauna raft can hold a maximum of 18 people. There is a gas-powered grill where you can cook your own food. The raft also has speakers, allowing you to enjoy your favourite music. There is also a shared changing room with showers. Facebook: Bastustuganlulea

BeforeTip! you head out to sea – pick up a terrain Canoeing map, scale 1:50,000, or a sea chart with and sauna more detailed infor­ Rent a kayak and paddle out to the mation about shallows, event raft in the Råneå archipelago markings and water­ where you can enjoy a sauna and a ways, as a complement lovely meal. The raft is CE marked and to our kayaking guide approved for 12 people. You will have At the Granec store the option to be collected by motor­ you will find nautical boat once you are done. There is also charts and books, as fatbike and XC rental available here. well as instruments for Canoe Adventure North offers separate navigation. rental of the equipment as well. granec.se canoeadventure.nu

13 LULEÅ’S BEST 10 Klubbviken Havsbad Klubbvikens Havsbad offers BEACHES good overnight accommo­ dation, daily boat tours, a AND BATHS E4 MOT guest harbour and a wealth HAPARANDA of activities in which to 11 partake 14 11 Rörbäcksbadet RÅNEÅ CENTRUMTRUMM Rörbäcksbadet is located on a peninsula in Jämtön north of Råneå. There is a camping site here and Luleå municipality’s eastern­most mainland port which can handle relatively large boats and has a guest harbour. The bath has a fine sandy beach and is suitable for younger child­- 6 ren as it is shallow. 12 Arcusbadet The popular Arcusbadet

MOT is located at First Camp BODEN Luleå and entertains both young and old. There is a 9 great adventure bath with a wave machine and a 6 8 long waterchute. There is a 7 12 1 15 LLULEÅÅ CECENTRUM barbeque restaurant, kiosk 13 and dressing rooms in the E4 MOT SUNDSVALL area, showers and open-air 4 2 showers. 5 3 Find more beaches 10 and baths: lulea.se/bad

1 Gültzauudden 3 Tjuvholmssundet 7 Niporna A perfect place for families An untouched oasis in the Karlsvik’s very own gem. with children and for young archipelago, close by and Close to the Arcusbadet 13 Aronsbadet people. There is a pirate accessible by boat. bath, the campsite, First Aronsbadet is a bath ship and a volleyball court. Camp and a charmingly without entrance fee at The scenic Gültzauudden, 4 Lulviksbadet cosy café. You are shel­ Örnnäset. There is a pool within walking distance of Nice, well-maintained and tered by a steep, sandy with a waterchute and a the city centre, with a play­ spacious, with large lawns hillside behind you. Narrow small children’s pool. The ground, a café and toilets. and barbecuing opportuni­ beach with clear water and kiosk sells sausage, ice ties. Part of the beach is a a fantastic view of the river. cream, snacks, candy and 2 Svartöstan designated nudist beach. beverages. A well-preserved, centrally 8 Lulsundet located gem, found just 5 Kvarnträsket Nice and central. Popular 14 Rånepoolen outside the old mill town Cosy, hidden away in the family beach with large Rånepoolen is a tempered and mostly frequented by forests outside Bergnäset. green areas and parking open-air bath with pool, the locals themselves. The near the beach. waterchute, children’s pool, nicest beach is the one 6 Brändön kioks, dressingroom, large surrounding a beautiful 9 Storsand Child-friendly, at a scenic grass lanes and areas old stone pier, stretching Wide sandy beach with for play that offer great out into the clear bathing archipelago location, with a kiosk, café, restaurant shallow bath near Stor­ relaxation during hot water of the river. Swim in heden shopping area. Child summer days. Adjacent to pleasantly shallow water and grilling pits. Firewood available for purchase. friendly and convenient and the pool is a tennis court or lie down and look at at the same time genuine and an artificial turf pitch. passing boats. Sauna, kayak and pedal-car rental. and a beauty spot.

14 DESTINATIONS OF SWEDISH LAPLAND LULEÅ Sand between your toes and heated outdoor pools

Photo: First Camp First Photo: on wa r m days in June, July and August, it’s almost mandatory to dip your toes in the ocean. Born-again, you can run up onto the beach, lay down under the sun and relax. Or sneak out in the middle of the night for a swim in the light summer night. A luxury that can’t be found in many other places! Do you prefer the heated out­ door pools, there are several kid-friendly versions 7 for seven days a week. Photo: First Camp First Photo: Photo: Fredrik Broman Fredrik Photo:

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Södra strand – an oasis in the city centre

15 In summer, Södra Hamnplan in central Luleå transforms into an oasis. Luleå’s south beach is a place for both young and old. There is plenty of seating, deck chairs and hammocks, for those looking to relax. There are also a number of food trucks, making this a great place to grab some lunch. For those who want to be more active, Fritidsbanken offers free loans of equipment for various activities. Kayak rental is also available, as well as a climbing wall, morning newspapers to read, and a pump track for kickbikes.

15 Photo: Peter Rydström Swing clubs or swerve around on tracks LULEÅ GOLFKLUBB Luleå has Sweden’s northernmost­ 27-hole course and it is likely to have some of the best lighting conditions in the world. Luleå’s midnight light means that you can even play a round in the middle of the night. Equipment can be hired on location (everything you need, as well as golf carts). Here you can also enjoy a good meal Adventures at Rutvik Golfrestaurang, serving Swedish fika and home cooked meals. big and little luleagolf.se FOR KIDS ALL AGES GOLFÄNGEN MINIATURE GOLF lu l eå offe rs pl e n t y of act i v i t i e s to fill your days with and our natural At Golfängen you will find environment is something you simply have to see. an 18-hole course where Luleå is a coastal city with water in reach wherever you turn. We are close you can challenge friends to our beautiful archipelago but also to the rivers that surround the city. In and family to a round of miniature golf in a scenic the Råne River, fishing is often good, regardless of whether you’re after the environment. Here you can salmon in the northern parts of the river or the pike, closer to the coastal also enjoy a fika at the mouth. canopied open-air cafe. The Råne River is the largest forest river in Sweden and one of the few not golfangen.se developed for hydroelectric power, with long stretches running through unt­ ouched nature. However, the Råne River has many faces – in some spots the GOKART flow of water speeds up and the otherwise calm fishing and canoeing river For those of you looking for turns into a perfect place for whitewater rafting. high-speed experiences, you can go karting, solo or There is a lot to explore on land too. Our many, long hiking trails are great together – on a 690 metre for those who wish to explore the flora and fauna. The Hertsöleden trail, exi­ track. The race track is loca­ ting at the Ormberget recreation area, as well as the mighty boulder ridges of ted in a scenic environment by the Lulviksvägen road to the Bälingeberget mountain, are two favourites amongst hikers. the airport (opposite Nord­ More and more people choose fatbiking instead of hiking these days. This kalotten Hotell & Konferens). eye-catching bicycle with abnormally wide tyres will take you across sticks kartway.se/Lulea and stones, mires and sand. Exploring Luleå’s natural environment on a fatbike is a perfect way to get around, simultaneously providing an injection STEEL PARK of adrenaline. Sweden’s northernmost Climbers have great options for satisfying their needs at Snipen in Niemi­ concrete park for skate­ sel and Kvarnberget on Brändön where the inland ice sheet has moved large boards, BMX etc. The park is suitable for both boulders to the coast – perfect for bouldering. beginners and advanced Our summer lasts for 100 days with no night, a natural environment that and professional skiers. never sleeps and experiences that never end. GPS: 65.57633, 22.20345

16 DESTINATIONS OF SWEDISH LAPLAND LULEÅ Hidden gems

Kallax gårdsbutik Here you will find interior decoration, beautiful new things, charmingly worn ones and items of our own design. Enjoy a fika at the cosy farm café, weather permitting you can sit out in the garden or on the veranda. Buy hand-picked Avans gårdsbutik delicacies such as: blueberries, Between Luleå and Boden, on the south side crowberries, cloudberries and of the Lule River, lies Avans gårdsbutik. On spruce shoot syrup, sallow thorn the farm, there are about 30 Gotland Pelt marmalade, arctic raspberry ewes. In the shop, you can buy pelts, yarn, and cloudberry jam, vege­ handicraft and in the autumn there is also tables fermented in lactic fresh lamb. The Swedish Lapland cousin of acid and handmade candy. oilseed rape, turnip rape, also grows here. Discover the beverages, Turnip rape is nourished by the long, bright Flowering Queen-of-the- summer nights which give the oil its taste. meadow and Midnight Sun Use it for baking, cooking and salads. It is Sangria. also useful as a massage and body oil. kallaxgardsbutik.se avansgardsbutik.se Photo: Paul Hansen Paul Photo:

*Route 616 is a scenic, Cape Wild Bondgården Bälinge 33 kilometre route on Cape Wild is a wilderness center located The Bälinge farm is newly established, the southern side of the about 10 km outside Luleå center, just south located about 15 km outside central Luleå, Lule River, between Luleå of the Lule River. Here lives the elk Zigge, along the Route 616 tourism road*. and Boden. Here you will Zebbe, Zaga and Udda, as well as the Here you will find a shop, accommodation find a number of nature reindeer Sven and his six sows in the middle and restaurant to receive visitors who reserves and destinations, of the lush forest. Note! Only open for want to experience, learn, eat, shop and as well as a wide array of small businesses selling pre-booked visits. live. products and services. capewild.se bondgardenbalinge.se

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Climbing and bouldering Approximately 60 km north of central Luleå, west of the village Niemisel in the northern parts of the municipality, you will find climbing to suit everyone, it does sound a bit of a cliché, but in this case it really is true. The MTV Wall is approximately 25 metres tall and located on the mountain, Upzone – adventure at high altitude! Snipen, an absolute must for climbers in northern Sweden. Upzone is Luleå’s new high-altitude obstacle course, opened Here you will find 36 named climbing trails with fixed bolts in the spring of 2018. Here, you can challenge yourself and top anchors. If you are an experienced climber, the amongst the treetops by walking between the trees and trail, När lammen tystnar (The Silence of the Lambs) is whizzing along ziplines. The courses vary in difficulty and are for you. For those of you who are newcomers, there are fun for all ages. The adventure begins with a safety demon­ several easier climbs. If bouldering, free climbing across stration before you ascend the courses. Please be assured larger boulders, is your cup of tea – we recommend you that you will always be supervised by trained instructors. visit Kvarnberget, about 100 metres away from the Brändö This means that you can relax and enjoy the surroundings. Lodge, where large boulders, deposited by the inland ice A full body harness, helmet and gloves are provided on sheet, stand ready for climbing. Here you will find about 65 location. You just need to bring suitably sturdy clothing, different boulders of varying difficulty, from the awe-inspi­ closed shoes, a positive mindset and a lot of willpower! ring ‘Psycho’ to the friendlier ‘Tintin in Tibet’. upzone.se/lulea luleklattrarna.se/utomhusklattring

18 DESTINATIONS OF SWEDISH LAPLAND LULEÅ Klätterhuset Luleå’s newly opened climbing hall offers bouldering, top rope climbing and lead climbing. The motto here is that almost anyone can climb. There are no particular rules for climbing – you climb as high as you like, using whatever holds you prefer. The climbing hall also has a gym, a shop, a café and changing rooms with showers and a sauna. The climbing hall is located quite close to central Luleå. klatterhuset.se

Gammelstadsviken Go berry-picking A couple of hundred years ago, Blueberries and arctic cranberries, Gammelstadsviken was a bay. Here, northern Sweden’s most common berries cargo boats sailed into Luleå Harbour, in the wild, are easy to find and many then located outside the Gammelstad know their distinguishing features and Church Town. Today, it is a lake, whose taste. However, we would like to tell you only traffic consists of animals – and about two other berries that you should mainly birds. You will have to travel know about – because they are simply almost 1,000 kilometres to the south magnificent. to experience a bird fauna rivalling that of Gammel­stadsviken. Examples Arctic raspberry: of returning guests at the lake are Nothing like the regular raspberry. whooper swans, Canada geese, Flavoursome, with a sweet aroma, found ospreys, robin redbreasts and hazel by beach meadows, open meadows grouse. You can easily find your way and ditch banks. Pick them one by one here from the car park of the Hägnan or you risk mashing the berries. Outdoor Museum, where a pleasant trail with footbridges has been prepared for hikers. It is an absolute must for bird-watching enthusiasts and an excellent destination for those who wish to experience the beautiful countryside and go on a light hike. Sallow thorn: A peculiar bush, growing on areas of land uplift out in the archipelago. The berries are rich in vitamin C and a Top 10 BIRD-WATCHING LOCATIONS delicious ingredient in jam, marmalade or beverages. Pick them carefully, 1. The farm fields at Alvik 6. Persöfjärden – the berries are very brittle and the bush grubby. 2. Ersnäsfjärden 7. Likskärsbanken 3. Hertsöfjärden 8. The Kallax beach meadows 4. Gammelstadsviken 9. Rödkallen 5. Mjölkuddstjärnen 10. Kluntarna

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Photo: Fredrik Broman SWEDISHthe destinations of LAPLAND YOUR ARCTIC DESTINATION

h i k i ng i n lu l eå is almost like strolling through the history of this Forest and archipelago hiking unique city. For instance, you can begin by hiking across the large shingle fields on Bälingeberget – the first spot to rise from the sea, following land uplift after the recession of the inland ice sheet. At the time, Bälingeberget was just in islet in the middle of the sea and the waves shaped the rocks that now make hiking on the mountain a fascinating experience. Continue through the history of Luleå by visiting the place we now call Gammelstad Church Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and once the centre of Luleå, before the city was moved in the 17th century. Today, it is a popular tourist destination and there are also many rare birds in the area. Here, you can hike on what Photo: Helena Holm was once the seabed, now a beautiful forest with pleasant walking You can pick up a copy of the hiking guide at the Tourist Centre paths. or download it from: visitlulea.se When you have made your way to the modern city of Luleå, on the peninsula by the coast, you will find many other amazing areas to explore on foot. When people moved here in the 1600’s, they also began exploring the surroundings. This helped create several excellent hiking trails near the city centre, such as one of the locals’ favourites, the trail around Hertsöträsk. Luleå has a lot to offer hikers. We have collected our favourite destinations and we hope you will enjoy them just as much as we do.

WITH GUIDE Hiking Book guided tours with EXPLORE LULEÅ LULEÅ GUIDED TOURS LULEÅ ARCHIPELAGO the following companies: explorelulea.com laplandtours.se luleaarchipelago.com

20 DESTINATIONS OF SWEDISH LAPLAND LULEÅ Foto:Photo: Fredrik Fredrik Broman Broman

Discover Luleå on wheels

SWEDISHthe destinations of LAPLAND YOUR ARCTIC DESTINATION

i n lu l eå , w e cyc l e ev e ry w h e r e a n d a l l yea r rou n d . In summer Cycling routes in Luleå we take our bicycles no matter where we’re going, no matter what time of day it is. The midnight light allows us to enjoy one of Sweden’s best cycling cities 24 hours a day. As we leave the city, cycling roads turn into trails and we love navigating our beautiful surroundings on a mountain bike. Whether it is for exercise or for leisure matters less to us, we have plenty of both. Even when the terrain gets rough or the snow and slippery roads of winter make things more difficult, we saddle up, because in Luleå there are many fatbike cyclists. Our love of this odd bicycle has a lot to do with the freedom it gives us – neither sea ice nor marshlands can stop a fatbike. Photo: Fredrik Broman We cycle to work, we cycle for fun, we cycle for exercise and we You can pick up a copy of the cycling guide at the Tourist Centre cycle to discover. It’s part of our everyday life here in Luleå. In order or download it from: visitlulea.se to let you participate in this fine culture, we want to share some of our best tips for those of you who wish to go cycling but might not know where to go. The aim of our guide is to let visitors and locals alike find joy in cycling around our city. Choose the type of bicycle that suits you best and go explore Luleå. For that purpose, exploration, a bicycle really is the best mode of transportation. It will take you anywhere in this city.

OR ON YOUR OWN With guide Hire equipment or book CYKELSTÄLLET FATBIKE ADVENTURES LULEÅ ARCHIPELAGO CYKELBIBLIOTEKET guided tours with the cykelstallet.com fatbikeadventures.se luleaarchipelago.com lulea.se/cykelbiblioteket following companies:

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6 1 Fishing guide MITT I T JÄRN 11 2 7 S T ORA STENT RÄSK 35 6 9 FISKEC AMP R Å 1 N THIS IS HERE THE FISH BITE E 8 Ä E TOARDS L VITÅ 11 V 11 THE LULE RIVER. Good H A P A salmonR A NDA and trout fishing in LAKE HOVLÖSSJÖN. The largest lake in the Luleå regi­ E the Gäddvik area. Perch, pike and whitefish can be on has a strong trout population. Trolling is recommended N 6 1 SALMON fished from the city beaches, or by boat out in the open here. 11 9 archipelago. In winter, many people go ice fishingEUROPEAN on the CRAYFISH 2 RAINBOW TROUT 10 ice surrounding the2 city. The best way to catch both( astacus ast a cus )LAKE HERTSÖTRÄSKET. Lake near the city, with 8 introduced rainbow trout. The lake also has pike and 3 ARCTIC CHAR perch and get a tan. perch. Ice fishing in winter. 10 8 MET T R ÄSKET 4 CENTRAL THE RÅNE RIVER. offers varied fishing. Large pike are ANDER LAKE STORA STENTRÄSK. Lake in the northwestern STORSTEN - RÅNEÅ not6 uncommon, especially near the river mouth. Salmon, S TORA corner of Luleå Municipality with introduced fish, rainbow 5 WHITEFISH T RÄSKE T STENTRÄS K trout and grayling JareÄMTÖ alsoN found here. Higher up the 2 trout and Arctic char. Good ice fishing in winter. H OVLÖSSJÖN river,you can also find zander. Perch are of course found 6 GRAYLING 3 throughout the length of the river. Also, do not forget the LAKE MITTITJÄRN,12 NIEMISEL. Smaller lake near Niemi­ 7 crayfish premiere in August! Sport fishers will find a 7 TROUT sel in the Råne River valley with introduced fish. 6 number of pleasant tributaries of the Råne River, with 8 SEA-RUN TROUT good grayling and trout. Wild salmon is 12the largest fish LAKE METTRÄSKET, JÄMTÖN. Lake a few kilometres you can catchb o here,t t however.e n Trout are protected all year north of Jämtön, with introduced rainbow trout. PERCH round in the Råne River. However,v i at the river mouth and 79 BJU R Å k e n out at sea, fishing is permitted. VENDACETHE ARCHIPELAGO. The Luleå archipelago offers 6 4 A V A F ORS ( c oregonus al b u l a ) 10 PIKE 6 interesting fishing. Here you will find large pike, as well N I E M I S E L 1 6 as perch, whitefish, grayling, salmon and trout. 7 11 EUROPEAN CRAYFISH 10 Away from the river mouths, rod fishing is 6 1 unrestricted, no licence is required. The river VENDACE 6 12 MITT I T JÄRN 11 mouths and shallow waters close to some Fishing guide COMMERCIAL FISHING 9 5 2 7 S T ORA STENT RÄSK of the islands in the archipelago are best 35 6 12 TOARDS FISKEC AMP for pike. The outer parts of the archipelago 9 BODEN R Å 1 offer good grayling fishing. The experien­ N 7 10 THIS IS HERE THE FISH BITE L UE L E Ä L V8E 9 ce is something quite extraordinary to fly Ä N E TOARDS L VITÅ 11 fishers, as the whole sea appears to boil. In V 11 H A P A R A NDA9 5 E autumn, vendace is fished for its roe. Kalix N 6 1 SALMON 10 vendace roe is a famous delicacy. Ice fish­ 11 H ERT SÖT RÄSKE T 9 CENTRAL EUROPEAN CRAYFISH12 ing for perch, whitefish and grayling works 2 RAINBOW TROUT 10 LULEÅ ( astacus8 ast a cus ) well in the archipelago. 8 2 9 8 10 6 3 ARCTIC CHAR 1 2 GOOD TO KNOW. Please take care to MET T R ÄSKET 1 10 8 9 ensure that you are fishing in permitted 4 ANDER E TOARDSCENTRAL 10 S U NDSVA L L 6 10 5 waters and have the right licences. Respect RÅNEÅ 9 5 G ÄDD VIKSST RÖMMAR N A 1 J ÄMTÖN 9 local regulations, such as the permitted WHITEFISH 8 12 5 10 number of fish, minimum measurements and 9 6 6 GRAYLING 12 salmon gill tags. More information available 1 8 1 8 8 at the website fiskekort.se and local service 7 TROUT 9 10 9 1 5 6 9 providers. 6 8 SEA-RUN TROUT 12 Get a fishing licence: fiskekort.se b9 o t t e n 1 10 9 PERCH v i k8e n 5 VENDACE 10 1 ( c oregonus al b u l a ) 10 PIKE FISHING IN THE ARCHIPELAGO 6 6 10 11 EUROPEAN CRAYFISH 10 Illustrations: Lisa Wallin/Meramedia 12 VENDACE 6 COMMERCIAL FISHING 9 5 TOARDS 12 BODEN THREE FINE FISH YOU HAVE A CHANCE TO CATCH U L E Ä L V 97 10 L E N There are many places to fish in Luleå. There are rivers with rapids and still waters, lakes with artificially 9 5 introduced fish, and ocean fishing. The most common species are salmon, pike and perch. 10 CENTRAL H ERT SÖT RÄSKE T 12 LULEÅ 8 9 8 10 6 1 2 9 1 E TOARDS 10 S U NDSVA L L 10 5 1 9 9 abborre G ÄDD VIKSST RÖMMAR N A 5 gädda ( perca fluviatilis) 8 12 lax (esox lucius) 10 (salmo salar) 9 6 SALMON (salmo salar) PIKE (esox lucius) PERCH (perca fluvitalis) A luxurious kind of game fish. The fish considered a delicacy by Probably the most common fish 1 8 1 8 8 9 10 9 A challenge for any fisher, the salmon some and an awful creature by others in the Luleå region. Flavoursome fish, 1 5 6 9 is a strong and fighting fish. – tasty if prepared in the right way. a classic delicacy amongst the locals.

9 1 10 8 5 23 10 1 FISHING IN THE ARCHIPELAGO 6 6 10 GEMS OF THE the touring routes of RÅNEÅ & VITÅ t h e r å n eå a n d v i tå r i v e r va l l eys span the municipalities of Luleå, RIVER VALLEYS YOUR ARCTIC DESTINATION Gällivare, Jokkmokk and Boden. These rich, unregulated, natural treasures stretch from the foot of the mountain Dundret in the north­west to the estuaries in the Gulf of Bothnia in the southeast. The vast, untouched forestlands of the river valleys are home to extraordinary experiences and great variety. The fauna is rich. The bathing beaches are many – there is the sea, there are rivers, lakes and pools. Wilderness adventures and great canoeing waters are amongst the attractions, as are the fishing opportunities. In the Råneå and Vitå River valleys you will also find many destinations of cultural- historical interest to visit. The area also offers grocery stores, petrol stations and eateries, frequented by locals and visitors alike. Choose accommodation to suit your tastes – stay in a forest cabin, a cottage village, at a campsite or find conferencing opportunities You can pick up a copy of the guide ”Gems of the Råneå & Vitå at a local hotel or in a manor house environment. Skilled organisers river valleys” at the Tourist Centre will guide you through local activities and breathtaking experiences or download it from: visitlulea.se such as whitewater rafting, hunting and climbing. Crayfishing is a major event and traditionally a family feast, for a few days in August. The lower part of the Råne River has one of Sweden’s richest noble crayfish populations. At dusk, small fires are lit and people gather to heat a tasty treat or just socialise as they wait to empty the fishing traps. The crayfish are boiled with dill ac­ cording to a secret recipe and served with delicious condiments. The crayfishing parties are highly popular and a perfect way to round off the summer season.

CANOE ADVENTURE NORTH MELDERSTEINS HERRGÅRD Guide and rental of kayaks and Accommodation, café, SomeCountry of the companies life operating in sauna fleets. restaurant and own chapel. Råneå and Vitå river valleys: canoeadventure.nu melderstein.se

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DO NOT DISTURB, DO NOT DESTROY Swedish law guarantees a right of public access, meaning that we’re allowed to roam the outdoors freely, Unique flora and fauna pick flowers, berries and mushrooms, The flora and fauna of the river valley are unique. A total of 318 different swim, pitch tents, go cycling, boating, vascular plants have been recorded, many of them very rare, along the river make campfires and enjoy other ac­ banks and in its waters. There is a vast number of species. Rarities include red tivities which are part of outdoor life. baneberry, Siberian lettuce and the knotweed Persicaria foliosa. In addition The right of public access is a privi­ to a strong fish population you will also find noble crayfish, freshwater pearl lege and a freedom that depends mussels, white-throated dippers as well as beavers and otters here. Several upon people acting responsibly rare flowers thrive here, such as the calypso orchid, lady’s-slipper orchid and and carefully towards the natural the lesser butterfly-orchid. environment. We are not allowed to harm animals, plants or the environ­ CRAYFISHING ON THE RÅNE RIVER ment and we must treat landowners The noble crayfish was introduced into the Råne River in the 1950’s and a and people we meet with respect. strong population has been established from Råneå by the sea and further upstream. During three nights in August, a fishing licence purchased in the RESTRICTIONS respective village will allow you to go crayfishing. About 50,000 crayfish are Naturally, you may not pick protected fished during these days, as locals come together to fish from the river banks species. Nature reserves and national and boats. The noble crayfish population in the Råne River has, thus far, been parks often have special regulations, safe from the crayfish plague. It is therefore of utmost importance that the restricting the right of public access. equipment used here has not been used in other waters before. There may also be rules gover­ning things such as speed limits, water ski­ ing and leash requirements for dogs. Motor vehicles may not be driven off-road, on bare ground. TOP 3 MOUNTAIN PEAKS & VIEWPOINTS BIRD PROTECTION AREAS 1. PÅLBERGET 137 M: A beautiful view of the Råne river and The archipelago has bird protection Pålträsket. There are exciting caves to explore here areas, where disembarkation is prohibited during certain parts of the 2. SNÖBERGET 241 M: Snöberget is a mountain whose peak was year, often from May 1 to August 1. never affected by the waves of the sea and thus remains forested, whilst the sides are bare and home to mighty shingle fields, FISHING created by ice and waves. You are free to fish in the sea, but 3. STORKROKBERGET 307 M: Is the highest mountain in Luleå there are rules on how, when and Municipality, its characteristic silhouette is seen from all over the what you can fish. Lakes and rivers Vitå valley. normally require a fishing licence.

More information about nature reserves: More tips in the guide ”Gems of the Råneå & Vitå river valleys” and visitlulea.se. lansstyrelsen.se | naturvardsverket.se

RÖRBÄCKS CAMPING & HAVSBAD STORA STENTRÄSKET STRÖMSUNDSHEMMET Caravan pitches, cottages, rooms Camping, cottages. Fishing: char, Cottages, caravan camping. and café. Boat harbor, full sail depth. rainbow. Hiking trails, fireplaces. Summer café and restaurant. Facebook: rorbackshavsbadcamping storastentrask.se stromsundshemmet.se

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Leos Lekland 360 Trampoline Center Fun and learning

i f bot h c h i l dr e n a n d a du lt s were to tire of sun, energy at Leo’s Lekland and 360 Trampoline or if the weather gods are in a bad mood, there Center, after shopping at Storheden, or you can are plenty of indoor activities in Luleå. Have a challenge the children to pool and bowling at day full of learning at Teknikens Hus (The House O’Leary’s. If that’s not enough, the city has seve­ of Technology) where you can take a guided tour ral indoor swimming pools. Before long, everyone into an underground mine or land an aeroplane. will be ready for more outdoor living. Jump and play around using all that stored-up

26 DESTINATIONS OF SWEDISH LAPLAND LULEÅ ALCATRAZ Here you will find go-karts, VR games, laser games, paintball, bowling and the “Prison Island” – a challenging adventure where you solve puzzles inside prison cells. Whenever you get hungry or thirsty, there is a food

court offering a wide selection of food museum Norrbottens Photo: and drinks. There is no entrance fee at Alcatraz, you pay for any activities in which you choose to participate. alcatraz.nu

NORRBOTTENS MUSEUM The Norrbotten Museum has exhibitions and documentary films from Norr­ botten on display, as well as programmes for both children and adults. There are also play rooms for children at the museum, as well as a café and a shop. norrbottensmuseum.se Photo: Jessica Tervaniemi Jessica Photo:

360 TRAMPOLINE CENTER An adventure quite out of the ordi­ nary. In addition to all the attractions you will find both party rooms and corporate conferencing rooms, as well as a section where you can relax and enjoy a Swedish fika. The activi­ ties at the trampoline park are aimed NORRBOTTENS JÄRNVÄGSMUSEUM at all age groups. Norrbottens Järnvägsmuseum (Railroad Museum) is one of Sweden’s largest 360trampolinecenter.com railroad museums, located in a scenic area in the old industrial town of Karlsvik, 6 km from central Luleå. The main focus of the museum is to preserve and display artefacts from the Malmbanan (Iron Ore Line), however, there are LEOS LEKLAND also vehicles, buildings and other objects collected from various places across Large indoor adven­ture centre for northern Sweden. During the summer, scheduled museum trains run on the children. Lots of space for fun, games Gammelstad-Karlsvikshyttan railroad. and adventures, for children aged nbjvm.se 1 and older. leoslekland.se

TEKNIKENS HUS Sweden’s northernmost science centre. A popular place to visit for families, often across several generations. Discover the technology that surrounds us, explore together or by yourself. teknikenshus.se

PLAY PADEL IN LULEÅ Padel is suitable for all ages and can be learned quickly. Book a course and have fun together! PONTUSBADET Pontusbadet is a charming swimming complex featuring 1950’s style pdlcenter.se architecture, focused on various forms of swimming exercises and competitive padelsocialclub.se swimming. luleatk.se lulea.se/pontusbadet

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OR TO EAT OUT, THAT To eat out, IS THE QUESTION… to eat ou t has two different meanings in Luleå. rounds off a day of great outdoor activities. Treat yourself and visit one of the local gourmet A muurikka, a large griddle pan, is often used restaurants, where skilled chefs cook local ingre­ to cook suovas (smoked reindeer meat) or palt dients, offering you a taste palette from Swedish (Swedish potato dumplings). And be sure to drink Lapland. You simply have to eat the delicious, pot boiled coffee. The pot boiled coffee is something nutritious game, reindeer and elk that have lived of a specialty and a signature beverage in the re­ in the wild, enjoy game fish that have swum in gion. It is served hot in a wooden cup, strong and pure, clear waters and let yourself be seduced by black - it will warm you and sharpen your senses. blueberries, cloudberries, arctic raspberries and If you’d rather enjoy a latte in a café setting, lingonberries that have ripened in the midnight sit back and feel the city pulse, you have come to sun. the right place. There are number of nice cafés To eat out also has a different, more literal and patisseries to choose from. meaning here in Luleå – when the food is served One thing is for sure: good food and good outside. Nothing tastes quite as good as a meal company are two important parts of the Luleå cooked over an open fire, especially when it experience. Welcome to the table!

30 DESTINATIONS OF SWEDISH LAPLAND LULEÅ Local culinary dictionary MUURIKKA: Portable griddle pan, IN LULEÅ reminiscent of a wok, No taste to waste suitable for cooking outdoors over t h e peopl e of lu l eå l i k e t h e i r fi k a and are of course happy that an open fire. Börje Olsson Konditorier, Friends Fika & Food and Café la Vache are PALT: Balls/dumplings made with listed in this year’s White Guide! potato, flour and salt, and, depen­ ding on the chef, maybe filled with salted pork. Served with butter Börje Olsson Konditorier and lingonberry jam. If you eat too many, you will become drowsy, or The well-renowned bakery, established as the locals would say, end up in in 1958, serves good coffee, fresh, a palt coma. hearty sandwiches and pastries of their own production. In their newly reno­ SURSTRÖMMING: Fermented vated facilities on Storgatan, inside the Baltic herring, served with boiled Smedjan mall, you will find an extended potatoes and onion, rolled in assortment with light food, wine and flatbread. The smell when opening the can is very peculiar but the beer. There are also plenty of options taste is known to be far more for those who have allergies. pleasant, mainly salty. borjeolssons.se KAFFEOST: Coffee cheese, also known as Finnish squeaky cheese, for the squeaking sound it makes Friends Fika & Food between your teeth when diced and submerged in a hot cup of At Friends Fika & Food you can meet coffee, instead of pastries. Also with friends regardless of whether makes a good dessert, lightly fried you’re feeling peckish for a fika, with warm cloudberries. hungry for a pleasant lunch whilst out shopping, holding a business meeting GÁHKKU: Chewy Sami flatbread, or attending an after work event. The preferably made on a muurikka. Closely related to the other goodies from the fika counter are Swedish flatbreads klådda and delivered daily from their own bakery glödkaka (lit. ‘ember cake’). and the assortment varies by season and according to the baker’s current SUOVAS: Lightly smoked reindeer inspirations. Do try it together with a meat, often salted for preser­ glass of bubbly. vation. Excellent for outdoor cooking. friendsfikafood.se Photo: Camilla Niemi Photo: TJÄLKNÖL: Frozen wild game, cooked as a steak, on a low heat for many hours, then placed in a salty brine and refrigerated for a Kolarens café few hours before being served as Welcome to Kolarens Café, a cosy, cold cuts. rural favourite amongst campsite CAFÉTime CONDIS for ‘fika’ guests and locals alike. Enjoy the KÅSA: Traditional drinking or cafecondis.se serving container made out of scenic location with a view of both wood, for drinking coffee out in CAFÉ NOUVEAU Niporna and the Lule River. Here you the forest. cafenouveau.se can also meet sheep, grazing on the meadow near the café. CAFÉ LA VACHE cafelavache.se firstcamp.se CAFÉ MAT & PRAT matoprat.se ESPRESSO HOUSE espressohouse.com LE CROISSANT lecroissant.se LILLA SKAFFERIET lillaskafferiet.se WALLSTENS CAFÉ Facebook: WallstensCafe WAYNE’S COFFEE MORE SUMMER CAFÉS Photo: Per Lundström Facebook: wayneslulea visitlulea.se

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t h e peopl e of lu l eå d o not on ly e njoy lo ca l de l icac i e s . The city also offers flavours from all over the world. Below, a few tips on what to try here.

BASTARD BURGERS While they do cook their Fresh fish from burgers with ingredients Junköfiskarna from Swedish Lapland, their Junköfiskarna is run by the flavour and atmosphere is Ökvist family, who have firmly rooted in street food earned their livelihood culture. Flavoursome, hip from the sea, on the island and well made fast food. of Junkön since the 18th bastardburgers.com century. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, Junkö­fiskarna docks at PINCHOS Luleå’s North Harbour Pinchos is a unique, to sell fresh fish straight app-based restaurant from the boat. The catch concept, offering a wide contains salmon, herring, range of small courses whitefish and sea trout. from all the world’s cuisines, RÅVARA During five weeks every everything from Spanish Sushi, poké and healthy autumn, they trawl for quesadillas to Asian dishes. Råvara makes it easy vendace, from which the dumplings. to enjoy good, healthy food delicacy Kalix vendace roe pinchos.se both for lunch and dinner. is harvested. The food has a local junkofiskarna.se character with an LE CROISSANT international touch. A French cafe with ravara.nu good food and romance in a relaxed environment. Here you can enjoy ARKIPELAG your coffee together You will find this restaurant with French pastries and with a familiar, yet well cooked food à la minute. luxurious atmosphere, on the quay, in the middle lecroissant.se of the Kuststad residen­ tial area, in Luleå’s south TAVERNA GUSTO harbour. They serve exciting An italian restaurant with flavour combinations based Bottenvikens two different sections. on local ingredients, made Bryggeri (Brewery) Neapolitan pizza on one with love and care. Un-filtered, un-boring, side and classic pasta restaurangarkipelag.se un-inhibited, un-mass dishes, bruschettas and produced, un-watery, an italian 3-course menu un-artificial. That’s how on the other. Bottenvikens Bryggeri tavernagusto.se describe their beer. The idea is for every batch to be unique and seasonal. At the restaurants, Bistro PIZZABAKEREN Norrland, Fabriken and Norwegian pizza? Hemmagastronomi, you CHOWKEENG Yes actually! Pizzas in can sample the various Well-cooked Asian food three different sizes brews, with names that with good service in a has a thick, ”fluffy” pique your curiosity. How pleasant environment is and at the same time crispy about ordering a Dröglapp served here. On the menu bottom and there are lots of (Dewlap), Skymnings-napp you will find exciting dishes fillings to choose from. (Dusk-bite), Skär (Skerry) or from Korea, India and China. pizzabakeren.se Snålblåst (Biting Wind)? chowkeeng.se bottenvikensbryggeri.se

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Bar CG

TRY BARHOPPING IN LULEÅ If you like music and hanging out with friends, there are In a harbour warehouse further down you will find Bistron plenty of places to enjoy. We will guide you through a local and here you can also treat yourself to a drink if you are bar crawl: visiting the Norrbottensteatern theatre next door. We will start at the top of Storgatan at Restaurant CG, Back on Storgatan again, we visit Invit Bar X, serving with a wide selection of gin and rum based drinks. How new cocktails and old classics. about a Hemingway Mojito? Next stop is Wallstens Café for a good cup of coffee, a Continuing down Storgatan, at Elite Stadshotellet, glass of wine or a beer. you will find The Bishop’s Arms, with Luleå’s largest If you are aiming for the stars, take another detour selection of beer and whisky. Try their own beer, from to Luleå’s only sky bar at Clarion Hotel Sense across the Luleå’s only microbrewery pub, or participate in their beer street from Kulturens Hus. Enjoy a good cocktail with a tastings. fantastic view of the rooftops and Luleå’s North Harbour. Then we will take a detour down to the North Harbour The crawl nears its end as we return to Storgatan, and Hemmagastronomi where the cocktail bar is open dropping in to Restaurang Hotell Savoy. There, you can from the afternoon until late at night. relax with something from the bar whilst listening to music.

Hungry for food and sport? Here you can satisfy your cravings, watch live games or challenge your friends: O’Learys – an event arena with a bowling alley, an arcade games room, pinball machines, air hockey, pool tables, shuffleboard, stands, a restaurant and a dance floor. Open-air seating on the roof! www.olearys.se/lulea

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On Luleå’s high street there are large malls, a wide range of specialised stores, cafés and restaurants with open-air seating. Charming city pulse OR EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN ONE PLACE

a ft e r long days on t h e beac h , countryside ad­ which was the world’s first shopping mall upon ventures or excursions out to sea, it is sometimes its completion in the 1950’s, is one example. nice to have a change of scenery for a while. Stroll “Welcome aboard!”, could easily have been a sui­ in the city and treat yourself to shopping in small table greeting as you enter the nautically themed boutiques or in the malls. Smedjan, Shopping and building, designed by architect Ralph Erskine. Strand. Shopping options in Luleå are many and Going north from central Luleå, you will find accessible, with hundreds of shops and malls. many stores and shops specialising in construc­ Most of the major Swedish fashion brands are re­ tion, interior decoration, gardening and motor presented here and you will find a wide selection vehicles. Further away, at the Storheden shopping of fashion, accessories and shoes. A well-deserved district you will find parking friendly shopping break can be had at one of the cafés, or you could with major electronics, sports, interior decoration get your nails done, your hair done, or your beard and pet stores. In Gammelstad Church Town there trimmed. In Luleå, there are many indications are cosy boutiques with locally designed products, that the locals enjoy being out at sea. Shopping, arts and crafts.

34 DESTINATIONS OF SWEDISH LAPLAND LULEÅ Buy a souvenir to take home If you would like to have something locally produced and typical of Luleå and Swedish Lapland, we recommend Lapland Heartwork in central Luleå and Shop in Lapland in the Gammelstad Church Town, who sell art glassware, warm Lovvika mittens, arctic cranberry and cloudberry jam, sallow thorn confectionery, tin bracelets and other local crafts and Sami handicraft like wooden cups, amongst other things. laplandheartwork.se | shopinlapland.com

For those of you looking for that little extra – treat yourself to a relaxing session at LYXX and let the barber Sweeney Todd shave or trim your beard in traditional fashion, with a cutthroat razor. lyxx.se/barberare Foto: Hanzens Foto:

Your sartorial needs are Visit the interior shop covered at Hanzens, with Pentik. Here you will find a wide selection of clothes high quality Finnish from exclusive and well- pottery and designer tex­ renowned brands. Upstairs tiles for your home. In the you will find more shopping room there is also Café at Top Store and afterwards Nouveau where you hang you can take a coffee or out over a cup of coffee or lunch at Wallstens Café. a glass of wine. hanzens.se | topstore.nu pentik.com Souvenirs with the local brand Luleå are available for purchase Facebook: WallstensCafe cafenouveau.se at Luleå Tourist Center and Visitor Center in Gammelstad.

Going once, going twice...

Summer flea market In summer there are plenty of signs for flea markets in Luleå. Information about flea markets available at: visitlulea.se Are you a fan of auctions? Look at: lulea-auktionsverk.se

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a ft e r a day of su ns h i n e , fr e s h s ea br e e z e s seasonal sauna at Clarion Sense, enjoy the bubbles and activities, it is lovely to indulge yourself with of the Hotell Savoy jacuzzi or splash in the a spa treatment. The word ‘spa’ can be traced back outdoor pool at Alcatraz. At Krobbsbalans, you to the Latin phrase “salus per aquam” meaning will find every­thing from relaxing to more in- “health through water”. Regardless of whether depth massage treatments. A visit to Luleå can you would like to use the pool, sauna or some definitely leave you feeling revitalised, as along­ other form of aquatic relaxation, as well as side spas there are also plenty of hairdressers, relaxing and beautifying treatments, there is barbers and beauty salons. a very wide range of options in Luleå. Try the clarionsense.se | hotellsavoy.se | alcatraz.nu | kroppsbalans.com Photo: Katarina Norström Katarina Photo: Photo: Clarion Hotel Sense SPA Hotel Clarion Photo: Photo: Inpuls Photo: Photo: Hermelinen Photo:

Exercise on your own or in groups ACTIC GYM FITNESS24SEVEN HERMELINEN www.actic.se sv.fitness24seven.com www.hermelinen.se

CROSSFITHOLISTIC GYMMET INPULS www.crossfitholistic.se www.gymmet.nu/lulea www.inpuls.nu

36 DESTINATIONS OF SWEDISH LAPLAND LULEÅ Thank you and SLEEP WELL IN TOWN good night OR NEAR NATURE s i nc e lu l eå i s a n ag e - ol d m e et i ng pl ac e , with a long tradition of wel­coming hospitality, naturally, the city offers a wide range of accommodation options, close to the natural environment, or to the pulse of the city. Maybe begin, or round off, your visit by exploring the city? In general, the standard of accommodation in Luleå is high and you have plenty of options, hotel chains such as Scandic, Elite and Best Western, as well as private alterna­ tives. High-class Clarion Hotel Sense and Hotell Savoy, both with spa facilities, restaurants and bars, are located near the city centre. Those of you who are looking for more afforda­ ble options have several hostels and budget hotels to choose from. Timbered, rustic charm can be found at Brändön Lodge, out by the sea and enveloped by the forest. Out on Hinders­ön in the Luleå archipelago lies Jopikgården – a well-preserved treasure. Why not spice up your stay by making the accommo­ dation an adventure in itself? Park your camper van, pitch your tent, or rent a cottage at First Camp. Less than an hour away from the airport and the city, several spectacular, natural accommodation options await you – where you will find memories to last a lifetime. Read about accomodation options in Luleå: visitlulea.se Photo: Camilla Niemi Photo:

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Selets bruk is situated thirty kilometres outside central Luleå, southwest of the Lule River.

SELETS BRUK Selets bruk (Selet’s Mill) is a pictu­ resque and easily accessible nature reserve with a heritage dating back to the 18th century. The area is a popular choice for excursions, MELDERSTEINS HERRGÅRD protected both for its natural beauty Meldersteins Herrgård (Melderstein Manor) is situated in a beautiful, undistur­ and its cultural history. Bring a picnic bed environment by Route 760, 12 km from Rånea and the E4 (just 50 km from basket, a berry-picking basket or Luleå). This was the place to be in the 18th century. For years, the manor was at fishing tackle and spend a day at the heart of ironworks operations in Norrbotten County and it has been owned Selet. There are plenty of resting by the Bernadotte family, amongst many others. Today, it serves as a hotel and places, campfire sites and walking a restaurant, close to nature. In the beautiful surroundings you will find lovely trails with information boards telling walking paths, where memories of Melderstein’s proud history are on display. the story of the mill. melderstein.se More information: visitlulea.se

STORFORSEN Storforsen in the village Bredsel just outside Älvsbyn, is the largest untouched rapid in Europe.

There is both exitment, Bondarev Oleg Photo: adventure, nature and culture for the entire family in these majestic surroundings. During summer a walk along the rapid will be a grand expe­ rience. Bring a picnic basket and enjoy the suns­ hine from the rocks, take a dip or if you dare – jump in the water from “Döda fallet” (the dead fall). Or perhaps you would like to visit the forestry and timber-floating museum. Pre-book your picnic basket at Hotel Storforsen. The hotel also arranges guided nature walks. storforsen-hotell.se

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Visit the Treehotel in Harads Make an excursion to one of the coolest hotels in Sweden, in Harads, halfway to Jokkmokk from Luleå. Stay in one of Icehotel 365 the uniquely designed rooms amongst the treetops, rooms ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjärvi, the grand hotel built only with with names like Ufo and Mirrorcube. Or take a guided snow and ice from the nearby Torne River, may well be tour in the oldgrowth pine forest and listen to the story the most classic destination for visitors in all of Swedish of how the Treehotel became a reality. There are lots of Lapland. Many things make the hotel unique – one being other activities well worth a visit, and local food can be that it has to be rebuilt every year, as it melts during the found at the restaurant by the Treehotel. summer. However, now you can stay at the ice hotel in treehotel.se summer too. The ICEHOTEL 365 was finished in late 2016 – accommodation where temperatures remain at 5 degrees below zero in the 20 suites. icehotel.com Photo: Ájtte, Folke Hansén Folke Ájtte, Photo:

Experience Sámi culture Take a slightly longer trip up to Jokkmokk. Here in the forest country is where the mountainous regions begin. Kungsleden (The King’s Trail) At Ájtte, a Swedish Sámi museum, stories are told about It can be said without further ado – the King’s Trail nature and culture. You are taken on a journey through between Abisko and Hemavan is one of the most famous time and space where you will see shaman drums, Sámi and maybe also one of the best hiking trails in the world. clothes, and hear Sámi songs, joiks, about nature and The trail, more than 400 kilometres long, will take you travels. Go on an icy walk and experience the cold of the through the World Heritage Site Laponia and the four Jokkmokk Winter Market, all year round. Only a short national parks Abisko, Stora Sjöfallet, Sarek and Pielje­ walk from Ájtte, you will find Jokkmokks Fjällträdgård kaise. The King’s Trail alternates between alpine terrain (Jokkmokk’s Mountain Garden) where you can look at and lowland mountain birch forest. Accommodation is plants that grow on mountain tops, steep southern slopes available in many places along the way. and in other different mountain environments. svenskaturistforeningen.se ajtte.com

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Welcome to Sweden’s Arctic Destination! Lindholm Susanne In Swedish Lapland you can explore new adventures in an arctic environment. You’re a long way north, around the Arctic Circle, but thanks to the warm Gulf Stream of the Atlantic Ocean you can comfortably experience all the seasons. With vast contrasts from polar nights with northern lights in a white winter landscape, to warm summers with a hundred days without night under the midnight sun. In the east – a 300 km coastline facing the Gulf of Bothnia – the world’s largest brackish water archipelago with thousands of islands. Sandy beaches, fishing camps and unique raw ingredients. In the west – majestic mountains, streams with water so clean you can drink it and great adventures right around the corner. And in between the quiet, mysterious forest and river valleys from Skellefteå River in the south to Torne River in the north-east which all have their unique features. Traditions and culture are strong here, and the love of nature is even stronger. This is our everyday-life, and we invite you to share it with us. www.swedishlapland.com

Luleå Business Region is working to develop trading, meeting and reasons for travelling to Luleå. Our mission is to make Luleå known as a lively, competetive and attractive city of commerce; close to people, nature, an archipelago and various activities. luleabusinessregion.se Cover photo: • Cover Board Lapland Visitors & Swedish Region Business design: Luleå & graphic text Idea,

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