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Lapland, Sweden

In the Lapland region in the far north of Sweden, you can find the most vast, dramatic and spectacular untamed wilderness areas that Europe has to offer. Much of this magnificent natural treasure is within easy access of visitors from around the world, who come to Lapland, Sweden to experience the peace, tranquility, grandeur, poetry and drama of the Arctic landscape. Other areas of the Lapland wilderness can only be reached by experienced hikers and adventurers.

Lapland Sweden
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Photo: Peter Rosén/Norrlandia.

Most international visitors arrive in Lapland through the town of Kiruna, a 1.5 hour flight from Stockholm. From there they can venture out to major Lapland mountain resorts such Abisko, Björkliden and Riksgränsen, and to the massif around Kebnekaise, Sweden´s highest mountain, another centre for hikers and adventurers. In Jukkasjärvi near Kiruna is the world famous Icehotel, with a wide variety of events and activities for visitors throughout the winter season. Lapland is also home to the Sami people, the native Scandinavians. The Lapland towns of Kiruna and Jokkmokk are centres for those interested in traditional Sami culture.

Leave the world behind in Swedish Lapland

What makes Swedish Lapland unique and so special is that it is the last unspoiled wilderness in Europe. You can experience these Arctic Circle landscapes, flora and fauna in their natural state.
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World Heritage Sites

Northern Sweden has three sites included on Unesco´s World Heritage List of sites regarded as especially invaluable to all of humanity. Two of these sites are included on the list mainly for their unique nature, the third for its cultural values.
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Enjoy the extremes of light!

The extreme northern latitude, above the Arctic Circle, has blessed Lapland in the far north of Sweden with some equally extreme, world-famous light phenomena, attracting travellers from all around the globe.
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