Sweden - Lappland & the Far North (PDF Chapter)

This is the Lappland & the Far North chapter from Lonely Planet’s Sweden guidebook.

Lappland is Europe’s last true wilderness. With a grand mountain range, endless forest and countless pristine lakes, it’s your chance to be a true explorer ¬– in summer under the perpetual light of the midnight sun; in winter, under the haunting northern lights.

• watch the northern lights from Abisko’s epic viewing deck at Aurora Sky Station
• maps
• spend a night in Jukkasjärvi’s spectacular ice dwelling, the Icehotel
• transport
• check out Sami crafts and reindeer races at the Jokkmokk Winter Market
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Strömsund, Vilhelmina, Storuman, Hemavan & Tärnaby, Sorsele, Ammarnäs, Arvidsjaur, Arjeplog, Jokkmokk, Gällivare, Kiruna, Nikkaluokta & Kebnekaise, Jukkasjärvi, Abisko, Riksgränsen, Kungsleden, Karesuando, Pajala, Laponia World Heritage Area.