EXPLORE THE ARCTIC - in summer
Luleå
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There are many places and activities to explore while in Luleå. Below are some examples.
UNESCO world heritage "Gammelstad Church Town" - accessible by 10 min local bus from the dance venue. Gammelstad Church Town is one of 16 church villages that remain in Sweden and is the biggest one. More information at visitlulea.se |
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Luleå archipelago - Enjoy the archipelago's outstanding natural beauty, discover it's exciting cultural history and meet the friendly inhabitants on 1312 wonderful islands. Relax in secluded spots, take a trip on your own sailing boat or hop on one of the ferries plying between the islands. There are also a number of small tourist enterprises in the Archipelago and their staff are just waiting to make your visit a really special one. Read more and book a cabin in the archipelago here.
Take one of the archipelago tour boats - time table available here.
Book a wooden fired sauna for free on one of the archipelago islands - more information here.
Take one of the archipelago tour boats - time table available here.
Book a wooden fired sauna for free on one of the archipelago islands - more information here.
Visit Swedish Lapland's guides to the Luleå area: plenty of tips and good advise about Luleå collected here.
Also check out Visit Swedish Lapland's guides to Beach life in the arctic and the Arctic Summer.
Also check out Visit Swedish Lapland's guides to Beach life in the arctic and the Arctic Summer.
Swedish Lapland - outside Luleå
Visit Swedish Lapland has collected several useful guides, videos and articles about the area. Just click on one of the below links to read more about the possibilities in the arctic:
- Storforsen rapids in Älvsbyn (Europe's largest unregulated rapid and one of Swedish Lapland's most visited nature reserves)
- Iconic places
- Road trips in northern Sweden
- Let's go hiking
- Get a good taste of Swedish Lapland
- Storforsen rapids in Älvsbyn (Europe's largest unregulated rapid and one of Swedish Lapland's most visited nature reserves)
- Iconic places
- Road trips in northern Sweden
- Let's go hiking
- Get a good taste of Swedish Lapland
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Imagine having a lot more summer. That you never are in a hurry and always have one more hour to play. The midnight light in Swedish Lapland basically gives daylight for a couple of months, giving you all the time you need to slow down and see the world.
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Jockfall, the waterfall on the Kalixälven, is famous for its salmon fishing and impressive views. For more than 30 years the Landin family has provided first class housing, food and service here at the waterfall. No wonder fishermen, foodies and outdoor enthusiasts keep coming to this gem spot on the Arctic circle, in the north of Sweden.
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Summer is the season for road trips. Up north you have the longest summer. All day long. In this film you get to follow Sarah and Tobias as they explore the north of Sweden. Way above the arctic circle they visit husky kennels, go biking in the woods, paddling on winding water ways and enjoying the Arctic cuisine.
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This is a glimpse into the everyday life of a nature photographer in Swedish Lapland. This is Peter Rosén’s passion for the wild. “The arctic light is just phenomenal”, he says” all the way from the coast of the Baltic Sea to the mountains of Swedish Lapland.”
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Through midnight sun and endless roads. From the magic mountains in the west, into the woodlands and all the way to the islands in the east. Three devoted outdoor enthusiasts give their view on summer in the Arctic and road-tripping in Swedish Lapland.
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