Arvidsjaur Winter 2008/2009

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CONTENTS PAGE

Turist Office 2

Package tours 2

Activities 2-4

Places of interest 5

Communication & transport 6 PACKAGE TOURS

Food & shopping 6-8 Below we present different tour operators in Europe. Entertainment 8 Classic Highlights www.classic-highlights.de

Events 8-9 Arctic Discovery www.arcticdiscovery.com

Tuja Reisen www.tujareisen.de

To rent 10 Kodiak Reisen www.kodiak-reisen.de

Wikinger Reise www.wikinger-reisen.de Accommodation 11 Kultour- natour Reisen www.kultour-natour.de

Supertour www.supertour.org

Nordic Holidays www.nordic-holidays.de

Dertour www.dertour.de

Wolters Reisen www.woltersreisen.de

Top Nord www.topnord.de Production Arvidsjaurs Tourist Office 2008. With reservation for Changes. Troll Tours www.trolltours.de

ACTIVITIES

DOG SLEDGING

Nymånen Experience winter, this beautiful season, together with us and our sled dogs. Different trips available on tracks around Arvidsjaur and Auktsjaur. TOURIST OFFICE Booking ph 070-625 40 32. www.nymanen.com

Wildact The tourist office is behind the pharmacy (Apoteket) Dogsled tours in beautiful surroundings, possibility in central Arvidsjaur. to drive your own team of 4-5 dogs. Choose betwe- en a Halfdaytrip and a Daytrip or go on a several Opening hours day tour. Prices: Halfdaytrip (2h driving, incl. Cof- Mon-Fri 8.30-16.30, closed for lunch 12 -13, Au- fee) 1560:-/person, Daytrip (4h driving, incl. warm gust 10-beginning of June. Lunch) 1870:-/person, Longer Trips and special Summer hours: Mon-Fri 9.30-18.00, Sat-Sun 12.00- arrangements on request or check out 16.30. 9/6-10/8. www.wildact.ch All prices include transfer Arvidsja- ur-Storberg-Arvidsjaur and winterclothes on loan. Booking ph: 0960-160 52 or [email protected] Adress: Östra Skolgatan 18c 933 31 Arvidsjaur. Burning Snow Ph: +46 (0)960-175 00, Day dog sleigh tour in beautiful nature reserve fax 0960-136 87. Reivo. Stop for lunch and coffee in cosy cottage.

2 Admire thwe dog’s strength and tenacity close up. E-mail: [email protected] Departure from Arvidsjaur 09.00, back around Internet: www.polcirkeln.nu 17.00. Own team of 4-5 dogs, lunch, coffee/tea and transfer included. German guide. Price: 169 euro/ pers. www.burning-snow.com or 073-087 56 01 SLALOM- SNOWBOARD & CROSS-COUNTRY Cross-country ski tracks The Vittjåkk tracks, 3 & 5 km open from 26/12, 15 Vittjåkk km and connecting tracks from the town open from Family friendly Vittjåkk is situated 8 km west of March. There is an extensive 51 km network of ski Arvidsjaur. 3 ski lifts. Slalom slopes 500-1400 m, track within the district community, 11 km of which red and blue level. Snowboard half pipe. 20 km of is lit, and 40 km which is not lit. The season usually fine ski tracks in the beautiful mountains. Snowmo- starts in November. bile routes and winter fishing in the area. Caravan Camp Gielas ph. 0960-556 00. sites. Children’s winter playground and Restaurant. www.vittjakk.se Lift ph. 0960-109 69 or 070- 645 88 16. Season 31/1-3/5 Saturdays and Sunday 10.00-16.00 Week 9, 10, 15 and 16 open every day. * Christmas weekend open 11 .00-15.00 26-30 Dec and 2-7 Jan.

www.arcticdiscovery.com www.tujareisen.de

www.supertour.org WINTER FISHING

Try char fishing in Stenträsket and Reivo, grayling fishing in the Pite River, or spend an hour or more www.woltersreisen.de ice fishing on Lake Nyborgstjärn in the centre of www.topnord.de Arvidsjaur.

Price for fishing licenses 20-100:- SEK/day. Ice Prästberget drills and rods can be rented from Intersport , Stor- Prästberget is situated 1 km south of Arvidsjaur. 1 gatan 28, phone 0960-104 33. ski lift 587 m. Slalom slope 400-1050 m, 3 slopes. Super Safari and Abborrträsk Natursafari offers Black and red pistes, rest cabin. guided snowmobile-tours, also with stop for ice Lift phone 0960-212 68. fishing, see headline “Snowmobile”. Season prelim. Dec 2008 - April 2009 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 18.00-20.30 Abborrträsk Natursafari Saturdays & Sundays Dec-Jan 11.00-15.00 Guided ice fishing tours in one of the best char 22/12, 26-30/12, 2-6/1 11.00-15.00 waters in Sweden. Price ex; Fishing with guide, equipment and food from 590 SEK/pers.( half day) Lift card prices Junior Senior Booking 070-573 37 36 www.natursafari.se Em. kort 80 SEK 80 SEK Boquist Natur & Fritid also offer guided fishing tours Kvällskort 80 SEK 80 SEK in the weekends. Example: half day ice fishing incl. fishing licenses, lunch, equipment and transfer; Dagkort 100 SEK 120 SEK from 460:- per person. Ph 070-686 94 74. www.natur-fritid.se Säsongskort 800 SEK 1 000 SEK HORSEBACK RIDING

Special circumstances and opening for groups, Arvidsjaur Horse Riding Association Prästberget: Camp Gielas ph 0960-556 00. Offers different alternatives, for example: Vittjåkk: Ulf Sandberg ph 0960-109 69, 070-645 88 Forest riding with guide 1 hour 500 SEK/ person, 16. private lesson indoors 45 min. 250 SEK (2 persons 3 or more 200:-). Introduction 30 min. 100:- SEK. Telephone booking Mon-Fri 12.00-15.00. Booking 1 day in advance, for weekends latest Thursday. Tel 0960-124 02 . www.arvidsjaurryttarforening.com

SNOWMOBILE/SAFARI OTHER WINTER FUN

Arvidsjaur has more than 600 km of marked snow- Hotell Laponia mobile trails. You'll find the trails on the Arvidsjaur Laponia Sameland is located in a beautiful area by tourist map. Arvidsjaur Snowmobile association: Olletjärn in central arvidsjaur and is perfect for www.come.to/assf gatherings and meetings. Team-building activities,

Super Safari arranges guided snowmobile tours. special dinners and Sami culture are some of the 2h tour, own snowmobile: 990:-/pers many possibilities. There is a sauna with outdoor 2h tour, shared snowmobile: 690:-/pers bath tub for rent. For more information and booking 4h tour, incl. lunch, own snowmobile: 1590:-/pers call 0960-555 00 or e-mail [email protected]

4h tour, incl. lunch, shared snowmobile: 890:-/pers Wednesday open house Day tour incl. lunch + coffee: 2190:-/pers at Silvercross45 Wednesdays 18.00-20.00. The Clothes are always included. For special or longer café is open for visitors. Well stocked library, me- tours or booking call: 0960-104 57, 070-527 89 57 dia room with playstation, PC games and TV with www.supersafari.info/1.html surround sound. 50 SEK/person for use of the

Abborrträsk Natursafari room. Coffee/tea or soft drink included in the price. Guided snowmobile tours starting in Arvidsjaur with Games between 18.00-20.00. Film between 20.00- driving distances of 50-100 kilometres. Clothes, 22.30 The room is available for booking other days, insurance, gas and lunch included. 150 SEK + 50 SEK/extra hour. Snowmobile with elk safari in the wilderness: Full Book 070-644 28 62 www.silvercross45.se day with lunch and coffe, safari in elk dense areas Centrumbadet and 100 km snowmobile driving. 3390:-/pers Here you will find water slides, rushing water canal, Snowmobile with char fishing in one of the best grotto with waterfall, and integrated Jacuzzi, steam waters in Sweden: Full day with fishing, lunch and sauna. Café and climbing wall. Mon, Tue, and coffee, fishing equipment included. Prize for best Thursday 17.00-20.00, Wednesday 16.00-20.00, fisherman of the day. 3390:-/pers Friday 15.00-19-00, Sat-Sun 12.00-16.00. Other Goodbye civilisation Departure in the evening, opening hours apply during school holidays, see overnight stay in the wilderness under open sky, www.centrumbadet.se Entrance fees: Children 0-4 fishing. All food and equipment incl. 4400:-/pers years free of charge, children from 5 years - 17 Booking 070-573 37 36. www.natursafari.se years 30:- SEK/p, and adults 40:- SEK/p. Ph 0960-

The POLARIS EXPERIENCE CENTER offers 157 74. exclusive adventure tours in cooperation with Po- Overnight stay in igloo laris. Our programme covers all seasons of the Max 10 p. In Norra Näverliden (20 km north of Ar- year and includes the entire range of Polaris vehi- vidsjaur) including sauna, refreshments, warm cles. It's an ideal programme for both groups and sleeping bags and wilderness breakfast. Departure individuals. At the Polaris Experience Center you from the hotel 20.00, back in the hotel 08.30. can ride all Polaris models. You get your own Price 1.800:- SEK + transfer. German guide. snowmobile and really get the chance to ride your Booking: 073-087 55 96. heart out. Our package deals include: Snowshoe tours Use of a Polaris snowmobile, packed lunches, Including snow shoes and refreshments. snowmobile apparel, guides, insurance, helmet and Morning tour in Arvidsjaur 10.00-12.00. Price 360:- other necessary equipment. SEK. Max 20 p. Polaris Experience Center doesn't offer ordinary Afternoon tour in Norra Näverliden (20 km north of snowmobile safaris, we give you real value for Arvidsjaur) Max 10 p. money and the adventure of a lifetime! Contact us Departure from the hotel 14.30, back in the hotel at at [email protected] for more de- 18.30. Price 360:- SEK + transfer. tails. Booking: 073-087 55 96

SÁMI ACTIVITIES Snowshoe tour on Harrejaurliden

Båtsuoj Sami Centre Day tour in beautiful surroundings on the small Båtsuoj is one hour’s drive from Arvidsjaur. There mountain Harrejaurliden. Stop for lunch and coffee are reindeers, cots, tradition and knowledge. The in a cosy cottage. Departure from Arvidsjaur 09.00, Sami life is described through taste, smell, sight back again around 17.00. Guide, equipment, lunch, and hearing. Sunday afternoon at Båtsuo is be- coffee/tea and transfer included. Price 55 euro/pers tween 15.00-19.00. This event includes a dinner 4 (min 4). German guide. More information: cooked over the open fire in the cot. Book before www.burning -snow.com or 073-087 56 01

Friday 12.00. Also on demand activities, you Ice racing – Driving on Ice choose the place and we work out the programme Available for groups. Arranged by Hotel Edström . together. 0960-65 10 26, 070-642 31 66. Ph. 0960-171 00. www.hotelledstrom.se www.batsuojsamecenter.se PLACES OF INTEREST EXCURSIONS IN THE SURROUNDINGS Arvidsjaurs Local Heritage Museum With focus on the settlers’ life 100 years ago. Open SIGHTSEEING AT THE ARCTIC CIRCLE Wed-Fri 10.00-16.30, Sat 11.00-15.00. Also open for groups on demand. Magnus Berlinvägen 24. Ph. Make an excursion in the Arctic Circle area. You 0960-124 28. http://hem.passagen.se/bo99erik/ can cross the Arctic Circle south of Jokkmokk or men.html west of Arjeplog.

The Lap village Visit this famous old church town Arjeplog, 1 hour drive, west . in central Arvidsjaur including more than 80 build- ings; residence huts and store houses. The Silver museum. Open Mon-Fri 10.00-16.00, (Not cleared from snow during the winter). Sat 10.00-14.00. Ph 0961-612 90. www.silvermuseet.arjeplog.se Lillberget viewing tower Situated on the little mountain south of the city. Road all the way to the top. Magnificent view 30-40 km.

Arvidsjaur church Jokkmokk, 2 hours drive north. Open weekdays 8.00-16.00, saturdays in connec- tions with church services, Sunday church servce Ájtte- Swedish Mountain- and Sámi museum. at 11.00 The parish, ph 0960- 478 00. Open Öppet: Tuesday-Friday 10.00-15.00. Booking ph. 0971-170 17. www.ajtte.com The Glommé room. Paintings of the local painter Per-Fredrik Glommé exhibited at Brittgården culture Jokkmokks Pewter – factory and shop. centre in central Arvidsjaur. Open Mon-thu 9.30am- Ph. 0971-554 20. 4.30pm, Closed for lunch 1-2 pm. Ph. 0960-158 50. Jokkmokks Stone centre – factory and shop. Ph. 0971-122 35. www.polcirkelsten.com Strömnäs Snowmobile Museum (43 km NW of Arvidsjaur, over Reivo) About 40 snowmobiles from Sámi handcrafter Lars Pirak – exhibition and studio. different eras. Booking in advance, Ph. 0971-109 41. Book in advance ph. 0960-370 17, 070-325 45 68. Mountain photographer Edvin “Sarek” Nilsson – Guided tour of the town exhibition and studio. Booking in advance, Ph. For groups Friday afternoons, Saturdays and Sun- 0971-557 65. days. Three different tours, 1-3,5 hours. Gift and coffee included in the 3,5 hour tour. Languages: Älvsbyn, 1 hour drive east. german, swedish, polish. Price: 100-250 SEK/person. Storforsen. The greatest rapids in the Nordic coun- Booa 070-644 28 62 www.silvercross45.se tries are situated in the Piteriver close to Älvsbyn. Wooden walking path. Gallery Storforsen Hotel, ph 0929-721 00. Open on Wednesdays 18.00-20.00 www.storforsen-hotell.se In the gallery at SilverCross45 Fälen Design are showing and selling their own glass art and pain- 5 Gas Station museum. Amazing nostalgia for car tings and handicraft and art from local people. High lovers. Betonggatan- Fabriksgatan in Älvsbyn. quality arts and crafts for sale. Booking in advance, ph 0929-124 37 or 070-378 21 The café is open. 18.00-20.00 60. www.caltex.nu

COMMUNICATIONS & TRANSPORT FOOD & SHOPPING

Resebutiken – Your local travel agency Handicraft, souvenirs and delicacies Booking of boat, train and airplane. Also package tours. Open Mon-Fri 8-17. Tel. 0960-576 30. www.resebutiken.se Anna-Lisa’s Souvenir Shop Here you can find just about anything. Open Mon- Taxi Fri 9.30-17.30, Sat 9.30-14.00. Stationsgatan. 3, Taxi Arvidsjaur TABCAB has fixed prices within the ph 0960-106 33, 070-591 89 39. Also open for municipality & other destinations. Taxi and buses groups on demand. www.presentbutiken.se for all purposes. Ask for offer. Ph. 0960-104 00 www.tabcab.com Klockljungs hage Exhibitions, handicraft, café with homemade bread Car rental and ice cream. Open Sat-Sun 12.00-16.00 and on Hertz , Forslunds Bil AB, Storgatan. 81. demand. Storgatan 103 in Glommersträsk. Ph Ph. 0960-65 45 53 www.hertz.se/rentacar 0960-204 14 Avis, Arvidsjaur airport Ph 0960-130 30. www.avis.com Local museum Gamla Prästgården Open Wed-Fri 10.00-16.30, Sat 11.00-15.00 Buses Magnus Berlinvägen 24, ph 0960-124 28. Granbergs Buss. Buses for all needs. Ph 0960-132 http://hem.passagen.se/bo99erik/ 25, 0929-120 20, 0730-66 74 50, 0730-66 74 99. [email protected] Lindmarks Slöjd & Snickeri Knife, forging & more. Open on demand. Arvidsjaur Airport Hedgatan 9, ph 0960-217 70, 070-247 92 17 Flights all year round Arvidsjaur-Stockholm by www.konstochhantverk.nu Nextjet. www.nextjet.se/en RenOmera Arvidsjaur Direct traffic from/to airport in Germany during the (Arvidsjaur Reindeer butchery) winter by Fly-Car. www.fly-car.de Open Mon-Fri 09.00-17.00, lunch 12.00-13.00 Also to Copenhagen. www.sas.se Larstorpsvägen 22, ph 0960-100 71. Airport ph. 0960-173 80. www.ajr.nu www.renomera.se Taxi to Arvidsjaur 80:- SEK. Coach to Arjeplog, see headline Buses Fishimport Fish for sale. Mon-Fri 9.00-17.00, lunch 12.00- Bus 13.00 or booking. Stationsgatan 12a. Check timetables at the bus station, call the bus Ph 0960-128 28, 070-325 40 42. company, search the internet or contact the Tourist office. Norrbotten county traffic phone: 0771-100 Fälen design 110. www.ltnbd.se/en Art glass with gallery. Open Wednesday 18-20 Ph: 0960-13209, 070-6066065. Villavägen Arvidsjaur bus station ph 0960-103 07. 56. www.konstochhantverk.nu

Train Frostab AB Night train to/from Stockholm and Gothen- Fish, all kinds of meat, berries. Open weekdays: burg.Departs in the evening and arrives the follo- 10.00-17.30, Sat 10.00-13.00. Järnvägsgatan 118. wing morning. Bus connection via Jörn or Älvsbyn. Ph: 0960-12606, [email protected] Booking 0771-26 00 00. www.bokatag.se/en

6 RESTAURANTS AND CAFÉ The Square Restaurant Innovative food from the mountains, forests, RESTAURANTS & PIZZERIAS oceans and lakes. Qualifications like Chef of the year Greenland 2004, Semi-finalist chef of the year Restaurant Afrodite in Denmark 2005 and in Sweden 2006. Dinner À la carte menu the whole day. Pizza, Pasta- and Wed-Sun 17.30-23.00. Storgatan 34. 46 seats salad dishes, Today’s special 12-15.00. Open Mon divided between two tastefully furnished floors. -Tues 10.30-21.00, Fri. 10.30-21.00, sat 11.00- Reservation, ph 0960-212 50 22.00 and sun 11.00-21.00. Fully-licensed. 45 More information www.thesquare.se seats. Storgatan 10, ph 0960-173 00. Glommersträsk Inn Steakhouse Europa (Hotel Edström) Today’s special, pizza, a la carte menu the whole Gourmet restaurant, international kitchen. Open day, pasta, salad, children’s menu. Fully-licensed. daily December-March. Stationsgatan 9, ph 0960- Open: Mon-Fri 10.00-20.00, Sat-Sun 11.00-20.00. 171 60. www.hotelledstrom.se 60 seats. Ph 0960-202 66. (44 km from Arvidsjaur)

Restaurant Cazba Capsicum Bar&Bistro Restaurang Pizza, meat dishes, today’s special 11.00-13.00. Stationsgatan 14. 55 seats. A la carte with local, Open: Mon-Thu 10.30-21.00, Fri-Sat 11.00-22.00, Asian courses and take-away. Catering for groups. Sun 11.30-21.00. 40 seats. Storgatan 8A. Ph. Children’s menu and play corner. Fully licensed. 0960-215 24. Open Mon-Fri 11.00-13.30 and 17.00-21.30, Sat 17.00-21.30. Pub evenings -02.00. Stationsgatan Hotell Laponia 14. Ph/fax 0960-108 08. The hotel offers a great restaurant with a wide range of food, everything from local specials to Paradise Lost splendid gourmet dinners. Todays special is served Several different Today’s special and á la carte. on weekdays between 11.00-14.00 and à la carte Mon-Thu 11.00-14.00, 17.00-22.00. Fri 11.00- from 18.00– in the evenings. Exclusive restaurant 14.00, 17.00-02.00. Sat 17.00-02.00. cot by the lake and in Laponia Sameland. Fully Ph 0960-210 50 licensed. For more information and booking: 0960-555 00, [email protected] CAFÉ & FAST FOOD

Kaffestugan – in the centre Lunch restaurant, warm buffet, local dishes, a la Torgrillen carte, home-made pastries, and coffee etc. Fully- Today’s special Mon-Fri 10.00-13.00, open Mon-Fri licensed. Open Mon-Fri. 8.00-17.00, Sat 10.00- 10.00-21.00, Sat-Sun11.00-21.00. 16.00. 77 seats. Storgatan 21, ph 0960-107 25. 48 seats. In the town square. Ph. 0960-216 60.

Restaurant Augusta – in the centre A-Grillen Frasses Storgatan 21. Only open on demand, for lunches, Today’s special 10.00-14.00. Open: Mon-Thur dinners, wedding etc. Fully-licensed. 30 seats. 10.00-20.00, Fri 10.00-21.00, Sat-Sun 11.00-20.00. Reservations and information 0960-107 25. 32 seats. Storgatan 32, ph 0960-123 70.

Pizzeria Tre Kronor OK-Grillen Frasses Pizza, pan pizza, kebab, family pizza, salad, to- Today’s special 10am-2pm. Open Mon-Thu 10am- day’s special 11am-2pm. Opening hours Mon- 9pm, Fri 10am-10pm, Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am- Thurs 11 am-9 pm, Fri 11am-10pm, Sat 12pm- 9pm. 36 seats. Storgatan 5, ph 0960-215 33. 10pm and Sun 1pm-9 pm. 14 seats. Stationsgatan 25 A, ph 0960-210 02. Camp Gielas Holiday Village Café is open Mon-Fri 7am-9pm, Sat-Sun 9am-7pm. Old Duck Inn closed for lunch noon-1pm every day. 40 seats. At Old Duck Inn you may experience traditional Breakfast. Ph 0960-556 00. Lappish cuisine made from high quality raw materi- als in an exclusive scottish pub environmant. Clo- Café Holken sed during summer. Phone: 0960-171 80, E-mail: In local shopping centre ”Ugglan”. Today’s special, [email protected] , www.hotelledstrom.se hot sandwiches, pies etc. Open Mon -Fri 05.30-

Flygrestaurangen 7 17.00, From Dec 1Sat 08.00-13.00. 36 Seats. Today’s special, local dishes & Café. Open Mon-Fri Ph. 0960-129 36. 10.00-15.00 and on demand. 126 seats. Fully li- censed. Arvidsjaur Airport, ph 0960-126 00. www.ajr.nu Café Greya Knut EVENTS WINTER 2008/2009 Coffee bar - ice cream bar – home baked - light lunches. Internet café for the guests. Open: Mon- November

Thu 9am-8pm, Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 11am-4pm, Sun 3 Sámi compagnie jus de la vie 12noon-4pm. Seats 60. A music and dance show like a journey thro- Stationsgatan 20, ph 0960-123 00. ugh Sami history. Music/jojk by Sofia Jannok

Sallads och smörgåsbaren Medborgarhuset 19.00 . Café with salads, sandwiches and cakes mm. for 5 Ronja Rövardotter by Astrid Lindgren . take away. Open Mon-Fri 06 .00-14.00. Matiné from 7 years. Ronja: Maja Runeberg, Ph 0960-106 50 or 073-810 65 04. Birk: Anton Raukola. Medborgarhuset 18.00 Arvidsjaurs Local Heritage Museum 10-14 Children’s book week Café, home baked bread, and handicraft. Open Book tips, competitions, fairytales and other Wed-Fri 10.00-16.30, Sat 11.00-15.00. fun at the libraries. Magnus Berlinvägen 24, 30 seats. Ph 0960-124 28. 11 Mini music cafe in Medborgarhuset 18.00-19.00 Klockljungs Hage 15 Were you sleeping? Exhibitions, handicraft, café with homemade bread An awardwinning dance show to balkan music and ice cream. Open: Sat-Sun 12.00-16.00. Storga- and lullabies. 2-7 years. tan 103 in Glommersträsk. Ph 0960-204 14 Medborgarhuset 14.00 Euskefeurat (live band) ENTERTAINMENT Hotel Laponia 19.00-02.00 21 Norrbotten Chamber orchestra and Karen Pub Old Duck Inn (Hotel Edström) Gomyo (violin) Pub menu & entertainment. Stationsgatan 9. Arvidsjaur church 19.00 Ph. 0960-171 80. www.oldduckinn.se 25 Open Stage Five minutes of fame for children and youth. Paradise Lost Medborgarhuset 18.00-19.00 Restaurant, pub, nightclub & entertainment. Sta- 26 Zvea tionsgatan 18, ph 0960-210 50. Fri-Sat 17-02 Mini musical with classics like All you need is love and Que Sera. Catherine Hansson as Hotel Laponia Zvea. Medborgarhuset 19.00 Disco, dance and other entertainment is offered 29 Wishing Well with Patrik Öhlund continously, see our homepage for the latest Everything from Sinatra to AC/DC events. www.hotell-laponia.se or call 0960-55500. Hotel Laponia 19.00-02.00 30 We dare Capsicum Bar & Bistro Art exhibition 30/11-14/12. Brittgården. Pubkvällar, karaoke. www.capsicumbar.se Tel/fax 0960-108 08. December

Cinema 6 Balkony theatre Fri and Sun at Medborgarhuset. From the city hall balcony 13.00-13.15 Ph. 0960-157 79. www.arvidsjaur.se Santas Home at Laponia Sameland Visit Santa between 14.00-18.00. Party evening Show and comedy by Pink Hink and Benke Forsberg. Hotel laponia 19.00-02.00 7 Christmas concert with Py Bäckman Arvidsjaur church 18.00 Handicraft show Arvidsjaur local history museum 12.00-14.00 13 Lucia celebration Arvidsjaur church 18.00 Santas Home at Laponia Sameland Visit Santa between 14.00-18.00. Tomas meets Lena 8 A celebration of Swedish stars Tomas Ledin and Lena Philipsson by Peter Grundström and Agneta Olsson. Hotel Laponia 19.00-02.00. 16 Musikskolans Julkonsert MASSAGE & SPA Arvidsjaur church 18.30 20 Santas Home at Laponia Sameland Teraput-Centrat, several different specialists Visit Santa between 14.00-18.00. Under one roof. Price; from 325:-/ hour. Wallmans schlagerbar Ph +46(0)960-101 21, 130 03. An evening in the spirit of popular hit songs from all over the world! LM´s foot care and massage , energy Hotel Laponia 19.00-02.00 massage, medicinal foot care and waxing. 21 Christmas music Ph 0960-213 41. Arvidshjaur church 18.00 25 Christmas homecoming party Hotell Laponia Hotel Laponia 19.00-02.00 Böurrie SPA , open for booking. Offers treatment 31 New years eve with popular hits party baths, massage, facials, body treatments, pedicu- Hotel Laponia 19.00-02.00 res and group treatments. Also sales of Dermanord

Januari products. Booking: 0960-55 500, for SPA menu: www.hotell-laponia.se 5 Epiphany celebration with live band Arvingarna Myrkulla , sauna and outdoor hot tub. Traditional epiphany celebration at Hotel La- Ph 070-309 35 48, 370 20. www.myrkulla.se ponia 19.00-02.00 SilverCross45 Sauna, infra sauna, colour therapy, massage bath. 100 SEK an hour/person. Towels, fruit and refresh- ments included. Ph 070-644 28 62 or book at SilverCross45. www.silvercross45.se

9 ACCOMMODATION Hotell Edström **** Four star Hotel Edström is a 115 room conference, Lapland Lodge Bed & Breakfast event and family hotel with high standard and per- Located by the church. Nice rooms equipped with sonal service. Every room in the hotel has: TV wash basin. Three rooms with bath/shower. Com- (flatscreen in most rooms), WC, shower, free secu- mon WC. In the basement there’s a sauna, Jacuzzi, re High Speed Internet access, voice mail, safe for relaxing room and open fireplace. The bed & break- valuables and fire alarm for the security of the gu- fast has 7 rooms and 22 beds. E-post; lap- ests. The hotel also has a well equipped gym, sau- [email protected] na, jacuzzi and relax area free nof charge for gu- ests. Open every day December-March. (Closed for Hotel Laponia the Christmas– and new years holidays. över Jul- Rooms for every occasion: double rooms, single och Nyårshelgen). www.hotelledstrom.se rooms, family rooms, Laponia suites, top suites. Every roo m has TV, WC and shower/bath. The reception is open 24h. Pool, solarium, sauna, gym, SPA and conference is available . www.hotell-laponia.se

Camp Gielas Cabin apartments (4-6 beds) with shared entrance and hallway. TV, telephone, kitchen, WC, and shower. Two rooms with two bunk beds and two sofa beds. Even simpler cabins (4 beds) without water. Floating sauna available for hire . www.gielas.se

Moskosel Camping The cabins are well-equipped, some also with TV. Water and sanitary space in separate building with shower and laundry room. www.moskosel.se

Glommersträsk Värdshus/Inn WINTER EQUIPMENT FOR RENT Rooms with personal character and TV. Shared shower and WC. Access to glass porch. Skis Complete alpine equipment for rent from In- Lappugglans Turistviste/ Hostel tersport 130 SEK/day, 220:- for 2 days. Also 2-4 bedrooms. Shared kitchen, TV & shower/WC. snowboards etc. Cross-country skiing 100:-/ E-post; [email protected] day, 150:- /2 days, 200:- /3 days. Open week- days 9.00-18.00, Sat 9.00-14.00. Storgatan 28, Orren ph 0960-104 33. Modern single rooms with option for extra bed. Shared kitchen, TV room and shower/WC. Also Complete alpine equipment is also for rent at apartments for rent in the vicinity. Vittjåkk , adults 200:-/day, child 160:-/day, Adult 360:-/2 days, child 180:-/2 days. Also cross- SilverCross45 country skiing, snow-racers and sledges for Hostel 5 rooms 1-4 beds. Common toilet, shower rent. Ph 0960-109 69 or 070-645 88 16. and kitchenette. Cleaning, towels and linen inclu- ded. Breakfast/light supper 50 SEK/person. TV- Ice fishing equipment DVD, Internet, IP-phone in rooms. Access to com- Rental at Intersport , ph 0960-104 33. mon room, relax/SPA. Café, gallery, and catolic chapel in the building. www.silvercross45.se Car rental Hertz Ph. 0960-65 45 53 www.hertz.se/rentacar Abborrträsk Natursafari Avis Ph 0960-130 30. www.avis.com Accommodations in Abborrträsk in furnished one bedroom apartmants with bed linen and towels. 10 Live in a cottage on a private island in the wilder- ness. (9 beds, sauna, outdoor hot tub). Also offers hunting tours, nature excursions and culture experi- ences. www.natursafari.se Accommodation in Arvidsjaur - Summary of prices winter 2008/2009

Hotel Single Single Double Top suite X-tra bed Ph 0960-

Laponia Hotel 1070:- 1270:- 2470:- 300:- 555 00 X-tra bed child under 12 years 150:-, X-tra bed 13+ 300: -

Bed and breakfast Single Double X-tra bed

Glommersträsk Inn Breakfast incl. 450:-/room 800:-/room 202 66

Lapland Lodge, Bed & Breakfast 650:- /p 850:- 137 20, 076 847 57 17

Hostel rooms Adult Child Bed Linen

Lappugglan 150:-/p 75:-/p (>12 y.) 30:- 124 13

Orren from 300:-/p. 100:- 070-627 06 64

Silvercross 45 200/p single room, 175:-/p in full double room, 125:-/p in full room of 4. 070-644 28 62 Special: ”Suite” 2-bed with own wine cooler, cafébar, 2 hours in relax/spa, media equipment. Incl. linen & cleaning 700:-/night

Holiday Villages 2-bed 4-bed 6-bed

Camp Gielas (10%/ Week reservation) 695:- (495:-no water) 760:- 556 00

Caravans and tents incl. el. Weekend Season

Moskosel (open from Easter) 140:- 302 00

Camp Gielas (10%/ Week reservation) 195:- 4900:- (3 months) 556 00

Vittjåkk (2/2-1/5) 160:- 280:- (not Easter) 2500:- (electricity is added to price) 10969 070-645 88 16

Silvercross 45 175:- 070-644 28 62

Apartments, private per night per Week linen

Abborrträsk , 2-3 beds fr. 320:- enl. ök. Yes 501 25, 070-573 37 36

Södra Gatan 32, 2 beds 250:- bring own 109 08

Chalets, private Beds El. Price______

Gråträsk Hembygdsförening 4/8 battery 200:-/400:- day 910 39

Stenträsket 4 no 285:-/day 1700/w. 216 40

Ljusträsk 2 yes 500:-/day 320 12

Norra Näverliden 3/5 yes 400:-/d, 2400:-/w 400 07

Abborrträsk (several cabins) 4-5 yes fr. 320:-/d 501 25, 070-573 37 36

Lomträsk 5 yes 450:-/d, 2300:-/w 440 28, 070-589 65 16

There are more private cottages. For information about this, contact the Tourist office or see www.polcirkeln.nu 11 WELCOME TO ARVIDSJAUR WINTER 2008/2009!

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Phone: 0960-175 00 www.polcirkeln.nu