Laponia

Laponia is a national park system of 9,400 km² and a UNESCO World Heritage site in Norrbotten County, in the Lappland province in northern Sweden.

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Låddebákte Blick ins Rapadal Richtung Südosten - Rapadalen in Sarek National Park

Laponia is the Latinized form of Lappland. The area is shared between Gällivare, Jokkmokk and Arjeplog municipalities, near the border to Norway. Most of the area is wilderness, although since ages inhabited by Sami culture|Sámi, who continue traditional livelihoods in the area, such as reindeer husbandry and fishing.

The legacy site consists of the four national parks Sarek, Stora Sjöfallet, Muddus and Padjelanta and the nature reserves Sjaunja and Stubba and other areas at Sulitelma, Tjuoltadalen and Rapadalen.

Visitor centre - Naturum - 67.476801, 18.351987 Viedásnjárgga at Stora Sjöfallet; turn from E45 a little north of Porjus and then drive 92 km; bus from Gällivare 16 Jun–24 September ☎ +46 973 220-20 Opening Hours: March–September Exhibition, café, shop, guided tours, films, activities for children, trails in the surroundings (with guiding W,Sa)

History

The area became a UNESCO world legacy site 1996. Most of the area had some kind of protected status much earlier.

How is the Landscape of Laponia

The landscape of such a huge area includes many types of nature, such as the old-growth forests of Muddus, many kinds of wetlands including the largest one in Sweden, rounded low fells and treeless highland, valleys ("vagge"), high fells (the highest being Sarektjåkkå 2,089 m, 6,562 feet) and glaciers.

Flora and fauna

How is the Climate in Laponia

The area is at the Arctic circle, parts of it at quite high altitude. Days are often cool also in summer. There is much rain in summer and much sin winter. Above the tree line winds can be hard.

Travel to Laponia

Laponia-Karte - Roads, trails and the different areas of Laponia.

The Inlandsbanan railway goes through Laponia, with a stop at Porjus by Muddus and Stubba, and in Jokkmokk, 120 kilometers from Kvikkjokk. The night train from Stockholm to Gällivare is also a popular option. The Malmbanan trains go via Murjek 180 kilometers from Kvikkjokk.

There are several roads to the area, and buses to some of the nearby villages, such as Kvikjokk (from Jokkmokk and Murjek) and Stora Sjöfallet and Ritsem (from Gällivare). There is boat transport between some of the trailheads.

There are several helicopter operators, making it feasible to directly reach some roadless destinations.

There are several hiking trails leading into the area. The most well-known (you can mostly use just a last leg; most trails described under #Do|Do below):

Gränsleden/Rádjebálges leads from Tysfjord on the Norwegian coast to Áhkájávrre and Ritsem in Sweden, over the border by Nordkalottleden. It is an old trail, which has been used for trade, and during the World War II in Europe|World War it was used by refugees from the occupied Norway. Take a boat from Kjöpsvik to the trailhead in Sørfjorden ([☎+4775774329 +47 75-77-43-29]), call well in advance to allow coordination with other transports.
Kungsleden from Hemavan
Kungsleden from Abisko
Nordkalottleden from Sulitjelma in Norway
Nordkalottleden from Kautokeino or Kilpisjärvi
Rallarstigen from Gällivare

You are free to enter Laponia where you choose to, but there is a visitor centre in Stora Sjöfallet (near the falls) and other official "entrances" in Jokkmokk, Gällivare, Porjus and Kvikkjokk.

Fees and permits

There are no entrance or hiking fees, but to use facilities of huts you have to pay. Paying in advance is appreciated (have your receipt), but in manned huts you can pay to the host, for unmanned huts paying afterwards is feasible. You may also want to pay for transport, fishing or programme services.

Terms for fishing vary between different areas. Check for the waters where you intend to fish.

Do not disturb reindeer (especially not during calving times in spring or when they are moving between winter and summer pastures) or other wildlife, such as birds. Dogs on leashes are allowed in the national parks between 1 January and 30 April, and all year on some trails and in some areas. Pets are allowed in all the STF cabins.

How to get around in Laponia

GPS 67.156666 |18.273818 | zoom=7* Laponia. Cabins at quite short intervals on Padjelantaleden and Kungsleden trails west and east of Sarek. A few also in Muddus.

Sjaunja-Ritelpakte - View from Sjaunja towards Ritelpakte, fells of Stora Sjöfallet National Park in the background

By foot mostly, by ski in winter (or by snowmobile along some routes). There are helicopter and boat services to some destinations.

At the trails there are usually bridges as needed. At some river crossings there are rowing boats. Leave a boat at each side. In Sarek fording will often be necessary, although there are also some bridges.

What to see in Laponia

Sweden autumn - Autumn colours in Sarek. View from bordwatching tower muttosluoppal - View from birdwatching tower in southern Muddus

The traditional lands of the Sami culture|Sami people.
The Sulitelma massif and its glaciers, on the border to Norway. Sulitelma was long believed to be the highest mountain in Sweden.
The largest wetland in Sweden, in Stubba, Sjaunja and Muddus. The Inlandsbanan railway (stop at Porjus) and Inlandsvägen tourist road (here synonymous to E45 through Europe|E45) go through Stubba.
The Rapaselet delta in the Rapadalen valley in Sarek national park
The old-growth forests and the Muddusjokk waterfall in Muddus.
Stora Sjöfallet used to be one of the most impressing waterfalls in Europe, but most water is now lead underground via a hydroelectric plant.
Lake Guvtjávrre by the Nordkalottleden trail, with view to the Áhkká massif. A meeting place for Sámi, with possibility to buy bread and fish with some luck.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Laponia

See also: Hiking in the Nordic countries, Cross country skiing

Old pine forest Stora Sjöfallet - Old pine forest in Stora Sjöfallet National Park

There are several well-known hiking trails through the area, and many other trails.

Kungsleden, 430 kilometers long from Abisko to Hemavan, through Laponia, is certainly the most famous. You can pick shorter legs.
Nordkalottleden crosses the border to Norway here and there, and leads all the way from Sulitelma or Kvikkjokk to Kautokeino in Finnmark (some 800 kilometers in all). Some legs are demanding.
Padjelantaleden, 140 kilometers long from Kvikkjokk northwards through Padjelanta National Park to Ritsem. You can get in by Kungsleden.
Rallarstigen from Gällivare to Porjus, 44 kilometers, passes through the northern end of Muddus. The trail has been used since the 18th century. Day hikes are feasible from Inlandsvägen.
Muttosbálges trails in southern Muddus.

Sarek is a popular fell tourism destination, but is challenging, as you in most of it have to get by without trails or huts. Also the fords can be dangerous at high waters.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Laponia

Koten-Staloluokta-2011 - Sámi settlement at Staloluokta. Some lodgings are traditional goahtis.

Many of STF's mountain huts (See Laponia#Lodging|section "Lodging") have small wedishtouristassociation.com/learn/stf-mountain-shops-shop-off-beaten-track/ convenience stores]. These sell basic food, but also practical utilities such as blister plasters, sunscreen, sanitary wipes, matches, toothpaste and maps. "Parfas kiosk" is located by the hut Stáloluokta and has a similar supply. The cabin Árasluokta offers traditional Sami handicraft.

Halal Food & Restaurants

Mostly you will eat what you have carried in. There is some food for sale at many huts (see section Laponia#Lodging|Lodging) and at some Sámi camps. There are cooking facilities in the huts, but a portable stove is recommended, for meals elsewhere.

There are also a few sites where you can buy a cooked meal. The cabins Kvikkjokk and Sáltoluokta and the Stora Sjöfallet Mountain Centre are large enough to have their own restaurants. Smaller cafés can be found at the visitors centre Naturum and in the cabin Ritsem.

Picking berries and edible mushrooms is allowed. Fishing is also allowed in many places, check what permits you need.

You may make fire when there is no risk of wildfire. Use dead branches and twigs. Do not move stones from fire rings. There is plenty of good natural water in most areas. Most hikers use it untreated, but if you want to avoid risks, boiling it for a few minutes cannot hurt. Have bottles for carrying some.

All STF-shops offer milk and Chocolates powder, Coffee, tea, soda's and soft-drinkss.

Several cabins have cafés or restaurants where you can get hot or cold drinks. The only proper bar in Laponia is located in the hotel "Stora Sjöfallet Mountain Center".

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Lodging

Stora Sjöfallet Mountain Center | 67.482021, 18.355193 600 m North of the visitors center "Naturum" ☎ +46 973-400 70 The only proper hotel in Laponia. They have a sauna, a restaurant offering traditional Lapland dishes, and even a café.

Cabins

There are cabins along the main trails, manned in season. The cabins are operated by wedishtouristassociation.com/ the Swedish Tourist Association (STF), Badjelánnda Laponia Turism (BLT) and /en/about-us/laponiatjuottjudus/ Laponiatjuottjudus]. The cabins are usually open from late June until September. In addition, most STF cabins are open in March and April. All sites operated by BTL leave one cabin open but unmanned around the year. All of Laponiatjuottjudus' cabins are unmanned but open around the year. You need at least own linen at most cabins. In Sarek you have to camp wild.

Clockwise around Sarek:

Kaitumjaure - Gáidumjávristugan | 67.746517, 18.295671 Operated by STF. It has a sauna and a shop.

Teusajaure - Dievssajávri | 67.694756, 18.155036 Operated by STF. It has a sauna and a shop.

Vakkotavare - Vákkudavárre | 67.581691, 18.100372 Operated by STF. It has a shop. Bus to Gällivare.

Sáltoluokta | 67.394021, 18.521066 Check-in: 12:00 / Check-out: 10:00 Operated by STF. One of the largest mountain stations in the reserve. It has a shop, wifi access, a sauna, and a restaurant. They also rent out fishing, skiing, canoeing and hiking equipment.

Sitojaure - Sijddojávrre | 67.231593, 18.440884 Operated by STF. Does not have any shop.

Aktse | 67.148656, 18.305883 Operated by STF. Has a sauna and a shop.

Pårte - Bårdde | 67.042295, 17.942970 Operated by STF. Only accepts cash payment. Does not have any shop.

Kvikkjokks by - KMB - 16000300022519 - Kvikkjokk village, fell forest and mountains in the background

Kvikkjokk - Huhttán - 66.953683, 17.719538 ☎ +46 971 210 22 Operated by STF. One of the largest mountain stations in the reserve. They have a convenience store and a restaurant. They also rent out fishing and canoeing gear.
Tarrekaise - Darregájsse | 66.989794, 17.291021 Operated by STF. Has a shop, but only accepts cash payment.

Såmmarlappa - Såmmárlahpa | 67.067935, 17.157930 Operated by STF. Has a shop.
Darreluoppal - Tarreluobbal - 67.183856, 17.134007 Operated by BLT. Sell some very basic edibles.
Duottar - 67.268370, 17.033541 Operated by BLT. Sell some basic commodities.

Konsul Nils Perssons stuga - Konsul Nils Perssons stuga, Sårjåsjávrre

Sårjåsjávrre | 67.232066, 16.478011 Operated by STF. Sell a few edibles.
Stáddájåhkå - 67.242946, 16.590379 Operated by BLT. Sell a few very basic edibles.
Stáloluokta - 67.318097, 16.697600 Operated by BLT. Has a sauna and a kiosk selling edibles and basic utilities.
Árasluokta - 67.373714, 16.800666 Operated by BLT. Sell a few edibles and some Sami handicraft.
Låddejåhkå - 67.463684, 16.901920 Operated by BLT. Sell a few edibles.
Kutjaure - Guvtjávrre | 67.585316, 17.032949 Operated by STF. Only accepts cash payment. Does not have any shop.

Gisuris - 67.560587, 17.195198 Operated by BLT. Sell a few very basic edibles.
Akka - Änonjálmme | 67.634447, 17.360351 Operated by STF. Has a sauna, but no shop.
Vaisaluokta - Vájsáluokta | 67.688237, 17.250766 Operated by STF. Only accepts cash payment. Does not have any shop.

Ritsem - Rijtjem | 67.722622, 17.468401 Operated by STF. One of the larger cabins in the reserve. They have a store, a sauna, wifi access and a café. They also offer rental bikes and rental fishing gear.

Muddus

The Arvidsson cabin | 66.926372, 20.108731
Muttosluoppal | 66.872517, 20.235804 Operated by Laponiatjuottjudus.

Manson | 66.855098, 20.342187 Operated by Laponiatjuottjudus.

Muddusagahtjaldak - Fallstugan | 66.823252, 20.152344 Operated by Laponiatjuottjudus.

Camping Places

You can camp by most huts, for a fee.

Backcountry

Sarek (237022855) - Camping by Smáljtajjåhkå in Sarek.

Camping for a few days is allowed at most places.

Stay Safe

Be prepared for cold weather. Also in summer temperatures can be quite low, and wind and rain can make staying warm a challenge. If caught in a snow storm, dig yourselves a hole in the snow.

Use guest books in the huts to indicate where you are going next.

If snow or fog makes navigation difficult, stay where you are. And reserve time for staying in a hut or in your camp one day more (or several, depending on your route), so that you can do so without worries.

Where there may be difficult fords, reserve enough time to be able to avoid a ford that turns out to be dangerous. Use local advice for the water situation.

Although there are well marked trails with huts not too far from each other, and in season also other people using the trails, remember that off trails this is wilderness. There is no guarantee of phone coverage and any help may have to be brought in by helicopter.

Mosquitoes and black flies are a severe nuisance in summer in most of Laponia, although they carry no illnesses. Long sleeves, insect repellent and a mosquito hat are strongly recommended. The problem is considerably smaller in high dry and windy areas (read: above the treeline).

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