Sweden: Jokkmokk and the Arctic Circle - Swedish Lapland with kids
Sweden: Jokkmokk and the Arctic Circle - Swedish Lapland with kids
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We headed up to Umea from Stockholm and just hung out for a bit but made time to rent a car and drive up to the little arctic city of Jokkmokk, just above the arctic circle in Swedish Lapland. The weather was a bit rainy but we had cozy accommodation in the Asgard Hostel in town. This part of Sweden has several national parks, is famous for hiking and trekking, and is hope to the Sami people who are semi nomadic reindeer herders. There are several great museums and visitor centers to explore but the real draw is the natural beauty of the area. Forests carpeted with blueberry bushes ready to be gathered; glacially carved lakes still as mirrors, and mountains beckoning the eager adventures. And the occasional fika, of course. Berries can be gathered by anyone and consumed on the fly, which we did with gusto. We started off our visit with a day trip to Stora Sjöfallet national park. In addition to a wonderful, modern visitor center, the nature here is incredible. After our hike, we even glimpsed a giant reindeer bull with massive antlers (massive to us anyway). On day 2, the weather did not cooperate but we spent several hours at the Attje Museum in Jokkmokk where we learned about the Sami Culture from history to contemporary times. It was really fascinating.
We headed back south on our third day (more rain) and stopped to pick up our official arctic circle certificate where we met a gregarious shop owner full of personality then on to Storforsen which is the longest cascade in Sweden and stunning. I hadn't seen anything like it, not so much the rushing water but the surrounding rock formations with mini canyons and water running everywhere.
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Nationalpark Stora Sjöfallet im Sommer
Ein exklusiver Besuch mit einem samischen Guide in einem Samendorf im Stora Sjöfallet Nationalpark in Schwedisch Lappland
Midnight sun over the Laponian area, Jokkmokk, Sweden
Midnight sun over the Laponian area near Jokkmokk and the Lule river. Jokkmokk or is located in Norrbotten County, just North of the arctic circle. The Sámi name Jåhkåmåhkke means River's Curve.
The world heritage site Laponia is a joining together of six large nature areas and reserves of which Muddus, Sarek, Stora Sjöfallets and Padjelanta are the best known. But it didn't happen just like that, a lot of thought went into it. After careful consideration a committee of wise elders came to the decision that this area had a unique cultural and natural character. Laponia was a fact, with the footnote that it was both a natural and cultural heritage site.
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Hiking in Stora Sjöfallet National Park - Day 1
I went hiking in Stora Sjöfallet National Park with my two brothers and Katarina from Äntligen Vilse. This is a video from our first day.
Stora Sjöfallet -
Reindeers at Stora Sjöfallet April 2016
The Beast is on the road again.
Explored the Stora Sjöfallet over the last two days. Spent one night on the Stora Sjöfallet Campingsite. Very expensive, and very busy space. However, Drove to the last village which can be reached by car or beast, Ritsem. An amazing landscape, once again. After leaving the National Park I´ve tried to get into the Muddus-Nationalpark. But only a small and wet trail lead to the Park, so I decided to give it another try later this year.
Now we have arrived in Jokkmokk for the 2nd time, parking right in front of the Destination Jokkmokk-office just now. Will spend the night in or around Jokkmokk, enjoying the sunny weather.
These reindeers have been transported to the Stora Sjöfallet Nationalpark by a big truck and will now be left there over the summertime
ÅrreNjarka Fjällby, Kvikkjokk, Swedish Lapland
tunturimaisemaa,stora sjöfallet,northern lapland.
tunturi maisemia stora sjöfalletin puistosta.pohjoinen lappi.
Sarek: first time in the ultimate Swedish wilderness (extended cut)
Sarek National Park is a national park in Jokkmokk Municipality, Lapland in the north of Sweden. Established in 1909–1910, the park is one of the oldest national parks in Europe. The shape of the Sarek park is roughly circular with an average diameter of about 50 km. The park has about 200 peaks over 1,800 m and there are approximately 100 glaciers in the Sarek National Park.
Sarek is a popular area for experienced hikers and mountaineers. There are no marked trails or accommodations and only two bridges aside from those in the vicinity of its borders. The area is among those that receives the heaviest rainfall in Sweden, making hiking dependent on weather conditions. It is also intersected by turbulent streams that are hazardous to cross without proper training. The delta of the Rapa River is considered one of Europe‘s most noted views and the summit of Skierfe mountain offers an overlook of that glacial valley.
In a group of three, we pursued zig-zag crossing of the national park, having started in Kvikkjokk and finishing in Saltoluokta after ten days of hiking (and some rowing, too). Here, one really relies on himself/herself: no marked trails (though there are some footpaths), no huts or cabins, frequent river crossings and muddy terrain of river wetlands.
Still, without any doubt, this place is a deep north paradise: most likely, you will have it for yourselves, with a very limited number of other people around. High mountain peaks covered by majestic glaciers, beautiful river deltas, birch woods, reindeer and - if you are lucky - elks.
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Nieras Stora sjöfallet
Nieras Stora sjöfallet
Stora Sjöfallet National Park timelaps
67° 25' 54.62 N
17° 53' 46.17 E
Crown Jewels of the North National Parks of Norrbotten, Sweden
Join a beatiful journey to the National Parks of Swedish Lapland, Norrbotten county. Abisko, Vadvetjåkka, Padjelanta/Bádjelánnda, Sarek, Stora Sjöfallet/Stuor Muorkke, Pieljekaise and Haparanda skärgård are all places well worth visiting.
Stora sjöfallet Hermelinsfallet 2015 10 25
Landing at Staloluokta in SE-HEI
Up in the north of sweden with Lapplandsflyg, landing at Staloluokta
Fiske i Laponia
Fiske efter röding i den vackra fjällnaturen i Laponia
Världsarvet Laponia
Hör Jenny Carlsson, föreståndare på Naturum Laponia berätta mer om världsarvet och naturum. Naturum Laponia ligger mitt i ett 9 400 km² stort världsarv – som en port ut, till inte mindre än fyra nationalparker (Stora Sjöfallet/Stuor Muorkke, Padjelanta/Badjelánnda, Muddus/Muttos och Sarek. Till Laponia hör också naturreservaten Sjávnja/Sjaunja och Stubbá/Stubba och nio samebyar.
Föredraget ingick i museets vårprogram 2019 och filmades torsdag den 28 mars. Föredraget arrangerades tillsammans med Svenska fjällklubben.
Trailrunning Ahkka - Stora sjöfallet
Trailrunning 29 Juni 2017 Stora Sjöfallet uppför Ahkka till ca 1 500 möh.
Söderåsen National Park - Sweden
Söderåsen is a National Park in Sweden.
The park is situated in the southernmost province of Skåne.
It is one of 30 National Parks in Sweden.
Söderåsen National Park was formed in 2001 and covers 1,625 hectares.
The nature is varied, featuring lush deciduous forests, impressive talus slopes with high cliffs, flowing streams and panoramic views. The long, deep fissure valley by Skäralid is especially frequented. It is a rift valley of immense scope with perpendicular cliffs that envelope the Skärån river running along the bottom. Other impressive sites are Odensjön lake in the Nackarpsdalen valley as well as the vantage points of Kopparhatten, Hjortsprånget and Lierna along the Skäralidsdalen valley.
#sweden #nationalpark #söderåsen #nature #hiking
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Hiking in Störa Sjofallet & Sarek 2017
Short recap from my hiking trip in Stora Sjöfallet.
It's unfortunate I wasn't able to complete my journey.
I will be back one day to cross the heart of Sarek!
Sarek: first time in the ultimate Swedish wilderness (original cut)
NEW EXTENDED-CUT VERSION:
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Sarek National Park is a national park in Jokkmokk Municipality, Lapland in the north of Sweden. Established in 1909–1910, the park is one of the oldest national parks in Europe. The shape of the Sarek park is roughly circular with an average diameter of about 50 km. The park has about 200 peaks over 1,800 m and there are approximately 100 glaciers in the Sarek National Park.
Sarek is a popular area for experienced hikers and mountaineers. There are no marked trails or accommodations and only two bridges aside from those in the vicinity of its borders. The area is among those that receives the heaviest rainfall in Sweden, making hiking dependent on weather conditions. It is also intersected by turbulent streams that are hazardous to cross without proper training. The delta of the Rapa River is considered one of Europe‘s most noted views and the summit of Skierfe mountain offers an overlook of that glacial valley.
In a group of three, we pursued zig-zag crossing of the national park, having started in Kvikkjokk and finishing in Saltoluokta after ten days of hiking (and some rowing, too). Here, one really relies on himself/herself: no marked trails (though there are some footpaths), no huts or cabins, frequent river crossings and muddy terrain of river wetlands.
Still, without any doubt, this place is a deep north paradise: most likely, you will have it for yourselves, with a very limited number of other people around. High mountain peaks covered by majestic glaciers, beautiful river deltas, birch woods, reindeer and - if you are lucky - elks.
See more at:
Fiskflyg Helicopter Company in Swedish Lapland
Fiskflyg AB ( is a family-owned helicopter comapny that since 1942 has operated in Swedish Lapland and the Laponia area.
Their main helicopterbase is located in Porjus, situated just between Gellivare and Jokkmokk.
During the summer period the helicopters and personnel relocates to our three summer bases Stora Sjöfallet, Ritsem and Kvikkjokk next to Sarek national park and the famous world heritage
From here we fly fishermen, hunters, tourists and other personnel and goods to the surrondings of Sarek and Padjelanta national park: We also operate in reindeer mustering, water dropping and power line inspections.
We also run a daily shuttle between Ritsem, Kutjaure and the sami camp Staloluokta.
Laponia.