Destinations of Swedish Lapland Gällivare summer 2016 ENG

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SWE DI SH LAPLAND

SWEDEN’S NORTHERNMOST DESTINATION

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MOVING A CITY

Mining and development go hand in hand

amazing experiences in

World Heritage Site Laponia

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Folk music in the mountains

Dundret is the mountain in the city with activities all year around. In the summertime Dundret stage as the scene for the music festival 800 M.Ö.H. and as a sports arena for races like Dundret Extreme Running and Dundret Hill Climb Roller Skis.

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Photo: Daniel Olausson/Media Tales

See the golden light of the midnight sun reflected in the brook, the cloudberry and the rainbow trout you’ve just caught. l e t t h e wa r m , w e lc o m i n g m i d n i g h t s u n lift your spirits when you visit Gällivare this summer. The small arctic town literally has both feet in the mountain world. The town even has a mountain of its own, not far from the town centre, the beloved Dundret. Gällivare is famous for being blessed with midnight sunlight during summer – full of energy and life. All kinds of hikers come here to walk trails of varying length and difficulty, looking for new experiences in the Arctic environment. Explore the contrast between early summer with the midnight sun and late summer when the dusk comes back but days are still long, warm and light.

Go on an expedition in the breathtakingly beautiful countryside that surrounds Gällivare. Experience the unique Laponia World Heritage site, a living cultural landscape, thanks to the indigenous Sámi who have lived and worked here for centuries.

Go by bus, rent a car or bike and travel along the road out west.

Stay comfortably in the genuine, cosy mountain lodges. Your mountain experience will be all the better for the chance to relax in a sauna or outdoor hot tub, enjoy good food and drink and fall asleep in a nice comfortable bed after a day of adventure.

By the way, did you know that Gällivare is a mining community? The mining company LKAB have mined for iron ore since the late 19th century and the community always changes and develops in symbiosis with the mine. We understand that you might raise your eyebrows when you encounter a house on wheels, but for all of us who live here, it is completely natural to move houses when the mine grows in size.

Go exploring along one of Gällivare’s three themed hiking trails, the new Dundret trail for instance. You could book to attend one of the major events happening in Gällivare this summer, such as The Midnight SunRun, the motorcycle club meeting or the summer market. You could also challenge family and friends to compete in DXR Dundret Extreme Running, a perfect motivation to stay active this summer.

You are invited to share Gällivare’s beautiful summer landscape with us.

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Photo: Göran Wallin

The best way to experience summer and autumn in Laponia is with your hiking boots on. We recommend going on a hike over several days together with a guide. The Padjelanta trail takes you to vistas such as this, Lake Virihaure in the midst of Laponia.

The Laponia World Heritage Site

WORTH PROTECTING FROM MANY ASPECTS

LAPONIA FACTS SIZE: 9,400 square

kilometres.

LOCATED IN: Norrbotten

County, Jokkmokk and Gällivare municipalities.

SÁMI COMMUNITIES:

Baste Earru, Unna Tjerusj, Sirges, Jåhkågaska tjiellde, Tuorpon, Luokta-Mávas Mountain Sámi communities, and Udtja, Slakka and Gällivare Forest Sámi communities.

NATIONAL PARKS: Padjelanta/Badjelánnda, Sarek, Muddus/Muttos and Stora Sjöfallet/Stuor Muorkke.

NATURE RESERVERES:

Sjávnja and Stubbá as well as the Tjuoldavuobme, Ráhpaäno Suorgudahka (Látjávrredeltat) and Sulidälbmá areas.

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l a p o n i a i s a wo r l d h e r i tag e s i t e thanks to its surrounding countryside and the Sámi Culture. There are reindeer, settlements and grazing lands. There is history, memories and presence. There are old forests, glaciers and marshes as big as oceans. Laponia is an area so unique that it is important for all of humanity to save and protect it for forthcoming generations. Laponia is your, our and the whole world’s heritage.

A World Heritage Site is a place, locality, environment or object that is so unique that it is important for all of humanity to save and protect it. It can be natural or cultural values, sometimes both. Laponia is one such combined World Heritage Site.

The terrain is saturated with forests, glaciers, massifs and a landscape where the traces of the people that have lived there for millennia are almost undetectable. Since the last ice sheet melted, people have lived in the area that is now the Laponia World Heritage Site. Every brook, forest, hill, rock, river and lake has a name. People, animals and plants have adapted to extreme contrasts between wind and lee, bare ground and snow, light and dark, warmth and cold.

Everything here is in constant motion and change.

Sámi from nine different Sámi communities live and work in Laponia today.

They follow the reindeer herds on seasonal grazing treks.

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Photo: Carl-Johan Utsi

LAPONIA IS BOTH HOME AND WORKPLACE FOR THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLE

If you meet grazing reindeer, please do not disturb them. If possible, take a detour around the animals. If you encounter a herd, sit down and wait until they have passed. In spring, when the reindeer cows fawn, they are particularly sensitive to disturbances. Do you have a dog with you? Make sure to keep it on a leash, and keep it from barking.

In the borderland between art and handicraft

DID YOU KNOW THAT…

Duodji is Sámi umbrella term for ‘creation’. Sámi crafts have involved creating all clothes and utility objects needed in everyday life. Everything from leather shoes for the children to canvas and poles for the mobile tents.

The reindeer and the birch tree provide most of the materials used for duodji. Hide and fur, bone, horns and sinews are taken from the reindeer. The wood, bark, roots and gnarly growths of the birch are used in a variety of everyday objects.

The duodji of today is alive and evolving, just as it always has been. Naturally, the aspect of utility remains, but young Sámi artists and craftsmen are constantly exploring new styles and uses for duodji. Sámi artisans of today work in the borderland between art and craft.

You can find duodji in many shops and boutiques in Gällivare – make sure you take something home as a souvenir.

• The practice of reindeer herding has developed over thousands of years, from the hunt for wild reindeer, to the herding of today.

• ‘Sarv’, ‘vaja’ and ‘härk’ are Swedish words loaned from the Sámi language. A sarv is an adult male reindeer, a vaja is a female reindeer with calves, and a härk is a castrated, tame, reindeer.

• There is a Sámi saying that the reindeer belong to the wind. Nature sets the rules and the reindeer herders are never completely in control of the size of their herd.

Photo: Carl-Johan Utsi

The Sámi are one of the world’s indigenous peoples, with their own parliament, their own flag, and their own language. The Sámi area, Sápmi, stretches today, across four countries. In Swedish Lapland, there are 32 Sámi communities that engage in reindeer herding within a given area.

For thousands of years, the Sámi have been nomads, moving along with the reindeer through the seasonal changes.

Reindeer herders still live as nomads for part of the year.

Traditional Sámi knowledge of how to live alongside nature without depleting its resources, has been passed down from generation to generation.

Reindeer herding is the foundation of Sámi culture, but there are also many Sámi companies working with arts and crafts, design, music, tourism and Sámi food production. Experience the culture through some of the many Sámi attractions in the region, or visit the Ájtte Mountain and Sámi Museum in Jokkmokk.

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Exhibition, café and shops. Guided tours and trails. Slideshow, children’s activities and an experimental workshop. Naturum Laponia is open everyday between June 15 and August 31. Open Thursday-Sunday in September, only pre-booked visitors for the remainder of the year.

LAPONIA ENTRANCE JIELLEVÁRRE/GÄLLIVARE

Naturum Laponia

– A SMALL PART OF SOMETHING GREATER Naturum Laponia is the newest nature visitor centre in Sweden. It is a gateway to four national parks, two nature reserves and nine Sámi communities. You will find Naturum Laponia on the cape Viednásjárgga near Stora Sjöfallet. By the edge of the forest, where the ground lowers, a grand landscape lies ahead and the Naturum Laponia is fully visible on the shore of Lake Lána.

Come here to learn about what Laponia is, and why this area is a World Heritage Site. Get to know the mountains, the forests and the marshes. Follow the changes of the seasons and learn why the reindeer are at the centre of Sámi culture.

Every place carries memories. During your visit to Naturum Laponia, you will leave yours, and become part of Laponia.

In addition to the Laponia Visitor Centre, there are four Laponia Entrances, inspiring you to visit the World Heritage Site and giving you a glimpse of what Laponia is all about. At the railway station in Gällivare, you will find the Laponia Entrance, Jiellevárre/Gällivare. Here, parts of Laponia, Muddus/Muttos National Park and the Sjávnja and Stubbá nature reserves are on display. The exhibition tells the story of how man has lived here for thousands of years and how the area has developed to this day. These lands are also where the Forest Sámi work. The autumn is the most eventful season. You can experience the hunt, sarv slaughter and berry picking.

There are three other Laponia Entrances: in Bårjås/Porjus, in Jåhkåmåhkke/Jokkmokk and in Huhttán/Kvikkjokk.

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It’s looking bright

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Photo: Gösta Fries/STF

SUMMER IN GÄLLIVARE

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that the mountains lie very close to Gällivare. Another way of putting it is that Gällivare resides right where the mountains meet the forest. Say yes when Gällivare, dressed in lush summer attire, asks you to dance. Here, the outdoors provides a natural amusement park, tough and exciting but also family friendly and inclusive – take your pick. There are child-friendly hikes in Ritsem and Stora Sjöfallet, with lots of exciting things to learn for the whole family.

During the intense summer months, light flows over Gällivare and the surrounding mountain landscape. Take the opportunity to fill your holidays with new memories and magical stories. Maybe even plan some time just to be. Thanks to the midnight sun, the waking hours of the day are more than usual. This means that both you and your children can easily stay up to see the lavish midnight sunlight Call home with from the top of cosy, friendly Dundret. a satellite phone You can decide whether to bike, walk Are you going hiking in the or drive by car to the top. Or you can mountains this summer? Rent ride with Dundret Express, a brand new a satellite phone and stay in touch with friends and family. six-person chairlift, to the top.

Be prepared in the event of an accident. Prices and information Life is good in Gällivare.

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Rent a bike from the Tourist Information Centre and offer mind and body a voyage of discovery along the gravel road (Grusvägen) up to Malmberget, the old mining town that had its glory days in the mid-20th century but is now being closed down. Take a closer look at the mining pit and the church that was moved out of its way piece by piece. You will see everything from simple dwellings to a castle and a church with pinnacles and towers. Round off your bike trip with a visit to the Gällivare Museum.

Photo: Michael Johansson

can be found at www.fjallaktiv.se

On a roll in Gällivare

The Inlandsbanan Railroad – Simple relaxation THE KÅKSTAN SHANTYTOWN IN MALMBERGET – A JOURNEY IN TIME In the late 1800s, the great mining rush began here. There was plenty of work but nowhere to live. That led to the establishment of the Kåkstan shantytown in Malmberget. 100 years after it was build, it was rebuild on the very same location. Tradesmen travelled from far to help the well-paid mine workers spend their money.

Pay a visit to Kåkstan and get an authentic glimpse of how life was lived more than a hundred years ago.

CAFÉ KÅKSTAN IN MALMBERGET IS OPEN JUNE 27 – AUGUST 7

The Inlandsbanan Railroad runs through the innermost parts of our beautiful country. On its way it passes picturesque towns and villages, flourishing forests and glistening waters. It runs from Kristinehamn in the south to Gällivare in the north and was built in the early 20th century to support industrial life in the northern and middle parts of Sweden. Today, the railroad only has traffic in the summer – the perfect choice for when you would like to enjoy some solitude.

From June 20–August 28, the Inlandsbanan train arrives at 9.02 in the evening and leaves at 7.50 in the morning. During those ten weeks, Tourist Information Centre is open daily 7.30 am–9.30 pm.

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Photo: Jochen Oetinger Photo: Fredrik Sidevärn

Come along to Solberget, go for a hike with pack-deer and get to know an amazing hiking buddy, calm and pleasant, who also happily carries your belongings.

Hike from strength to strength Go exploring and discover new things along the Culture Trail in the city or along the Dundret Trail up to Mount Dundret. Allow yourself to fall in love with our cosy, friendly mountain that offers easy hiking terrain for young and old alike, with a fantastic view of the city life below, together with mountains and lakes. Stay on Dundret for a while, listen to the mountain brook in conversation with silence whilst evening turns into night and the midnight sun paints the entire world gold.

If you would like to explore the mountain world together with your children, you have come to the right place. There are accessible mountain lodges in Ritsem, by Lake Akkajaure. The lodge manager will help you to choose challenges and adventures for the youngest hikers. There are children’s books and fishing equipment to lend if you would like to catch the great arctic char for dinner. Why not go out on the lake on M/S Storlule, to the intersection of three national parks? STF has tours set over several days tailored to families with children. For five days, the entire family gets to smell, taste and live life in the mountain world at its best. The last stop is Saltoluokta Mountain Lodge where the sauna is warm and a tasty three course dinner awaits hikers young and old.

Through Gällivares history, to the future, to the top Photo: Daniel Olausson/Media Tales

This summer’s guided tours are “Up on the mountain and through new Gällivare” between June 20 – August 7. Come on a guided tour about the city move which ends on the top of Mount Dundret, where you will have an amazing view.

“Gällivare then and in the future” between August 7 – August 27, will guide you through the exhibition about Laponia, the site where Samí people have lived and worked for thousands of years, and then through the city Malmberget which is phased out because of the mining operation under the town.

Book the guided tours through Gällivare Tourist Information Centre. The tour starts at the Travel Centre (Resecentrum) at 10 pm.

RENT A CAR, MOPED OR BIKE Pedalling by yourself or driving a bit further? Either way, having your own transportation means freedom. The Tourist Information Centre can help you with tips and contacts. Open daily 7.30 am – 9.30 pm between June 20 and August 27.

Phone: +46 (0)970-166 60, e-mail: info@gellivarelapland.se. www.gellivarelapland.se

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Photo: Therese Rydström

Ride Out Into the Summer Night

Swing into the saddle and make friends with a four-legged pathfinder. An experience for all of the senses, the hooves drumming against the ground, the mane fluttering against your hand, the unmistakably sweet smell of horses.

Summer playing in the wind and your new friend, attentively listening to your commands. Choose between a breezy ride by glistening lakes and old pine forests – or ride along the Culture Trail by horse and carriage, learn more about Gällivare’s history and see sights such as the railway station, Sweden’s northernmost windmill from the 1860’s, and Gällivare Church, the oldest preserved building in the region.

Take a deep breath and wait for fishing luck

Good waters for fishing in Gällivare.

Fishing licences for the area can be purchased at the following places: TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE:

Gällivare FVO, Nuolajärvi, Sammakko, Nattavaara Samfällighetsförening, Mbgt Kos Jakt och Fiskevårdsförening, Gällivare Allmänningskog, Ängesån Fiskevårdsförening, Killinge Samhällsföreningen, Råneälvskortet.

LÄNSTYRELSEN (COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD):

Gällivare, Kiruna, Jokkmokk, Arjeplog.

Photo: Daniel Olausson/Media Tales

Everyone who loves fishing knows that being at one with nature is the main thing.

Becoming part of the mountain world is an unfathomably moving experience; the waters, the sneaky cat-and mouse games of the fish. Imagine the culinary experience when you succeed in cooking and enjoying the newly caught fish, spiced with a magical view of the mountain landscape. All of this is of course rounded off with the taste and smell of real pot-boiled coffee, made over open fire. Aaaah!

Why not surprise the family with an adventure day in Kutjaure, where the three largest national parks in Sweden meet: Sarek, Padjelanta (Badjelánnda) and Stora Sjöfallet (Stuor Muorkke). You fly out by helicopter in the morning, landing by the Utsi Sami camp on the western end of the lake. A full day of fishing awaits, in either Lake Kutjaure or Voujaätno River, hiking in the peaceful area with unique mountain world flora and a wonderful view of the Ahkka massif. Why not have a go at baking the Sámi bread Gáhkku (ember bread)? In the afternoon, the helicopter picks you up and brings you back to Ritsem. More information and prices at www.fiskflyg.se

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May 28 Gällivare on the run. Exercise race along the streets, parks and the Vassara river in Gällivare.

Photo: Julia Palo

Calendar

June 1 Fun in town. Music, dance and exhibitions from all over the world at Vassara square in Gällivare, everything from sausage grilling to a motorcade with tractor cars and motorcycles.

June 4 Bike race “Linasvängen”. This year’s race is the 43rd bike race through the villages Dokkas, Hakkas and Ullatti.

June 6 Swedish National Day celebrations. Celebrations at Gällivare homestead area, in Soutujärvi homestead, at Bäckstranden in Nattavaara, and Purnuvaara homestead.

June 17 Gällivare Truck Meet. Premiere for the first truck meet in Gällivare. Show, festivities and much more under the midnight sun.

June 17–18 Midnight Sun Meet. The popular veteran car meet with shows, cruising, party and music at park Nunisvaara in Gällivare.

June 18 Cross-country Race “Niliterrängen”. Classic cross-country race arranged since 1982.

June 24 Midsummer celebrations. Many different celebrations to choose from: Gällivare homestead area, Bäckstranden in Nattavaara, Sammakko homestead and a midsummer event at the Ullatti petrol station.

June 29–July 2 Saltoluokta Folk Music Festival. Live music in World Heritage Laponia.

July 1 The Midnight Sun Run. A night time running challenge from central Gällivare to the top of Dundret.

8 km and 500 m elevation along forest trails under the midnight sun.

July 1–3 Summer market. Central Gällivare is filled with street vendors from the region and Sweden, selling everything from handicrafts to food to clothes.

July 2 Motorcycle meet. Motorcycle meet under the midnight sun.

July 2 Rallarmarschen. A hike between Gällivare and Porjus, over the Muddus marshes and through the Stubba old forest. Choose between the longer Stora Rallarmarschen (44 km) or shorter Lilla Rallarmarschen (23 km).

July 2-3 Midnight sun dog show. International dog show attracting thousands of visitors every year, at Sjöparksskolan in central Gällivare .

July 9 800M.Ö.H. A music festival with the most beautiful backdrop in the world at the top of Dundret, with a stunning view of Gällivare in the background, the midnight sun above and the mountain as a stage.

Experience this!

July 16 Laponia Triathlon 67N. Premiere for the full distance triathlon at 67 N. Swim 3860 meters, bike 180 kilometers and run 42,2 kilometers in the World Heritage Laponia, 100 kilometers abve the Arctic Circle, under the midnight sun.

July 20 Cross-country race in Soutujärvi. Run, bike and row through the Soutujärvi homestead.

July 30 Auction at Skrövbron. Starts at 1 pm.

August 26 Dundret Hill Climb Roller Skis. One of Sweden’s toughest roller ski races. Distance 5 km and 370 m elevation. Goal passage at the top of Dundret.

August 27 Dundret Extreme Running. The ultimate tour de force for runners. Three distances: 2, 6 or 22 km.

September 24 Autumn Market. Activities and outdoor living expo outside Björnfällan, Dundret.

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People, music and festivities at the Saltoluokta Folk Music Festival June 29–July 2. Magic happens when the delicate sound of the fiddle sounds out over Lake Langas, bright as a mirror, continues along the steep mountainside and unabashedly asks the green of summer to dance. Saltoluokta Folk Music Festival offers the greatest light ramp there is - the midnight sun. It never becomes as clear as here and now that one should live for the moment Treat yourself and your dearest friends to the most exciting music experience this summer. You’re worth it. www.saltoluokta.se DE ST I NAT I ONS OF SW E DI S H L A PL A ND GÄ L L I VA RE

Folk Music Photo: Daniel Olausson/Media Tales

Photo: Yngve Johanson, Imega promotion

TOUGH CHALLENGES AND ROCK ’N’ ROLL

The midnight sun is shining and so are the cars June 17–18. Lacquer and chrome, well-polished and dazzling. The thundering sound of V8 engines and rock ‘n’ roll. The aroma of high expectations in the light summer night. Midnight Sun Meet in Gällivare is a trip down memory lane for all motor enthusiasts, with eye-candy, ear-candy and good food. Don’t miss the magnificent motorcade through the city and the dance, later in the evening. www.msmeet.com

DXR with a view of Sarek and Kebnekaise August 27. Are you ready to join the likes of cross-country skiing champions Marcus Hellner and Charlotte Kalla and try Dundret Extreme Running (DXR)? With the Hellner Stadium at its centre, this K22 run is the ultimate test for all eager runners. How do you like the sound of a 22 km run with more than 700 metres of elevation across Dundret’s summits? With a view of Sarek and Mt Kebnekaise, it is easier to push yourself to the limit. You can also choose a K6 or K2 run. The running tracks follow the cross-country World Cup ski tracks with spots such as the Dynamite Slope and wet marsh running that are guaranteed to really do you in (Hellner has helped with the design!). It sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? Just what your body has been longing for. Book this summer’s great running event. www.sporteventgellivare.com

August 26. There are many reasons that the running and skiing world elite favour Gällivare - the conditions for challenging and improving yourself are epic, all year round. Especially when mountain, countryside and city life meet. For example, Dundret Hill Climb (DHC), the toughest roller skiing event this summer.

Challenge yourself alongside the elite or take a more relaxed approach and cheer the athletes from the sidelines. Experience the awesome strength, stamina and speed – going uphill. The run starts in central Gällivare and finishes at the top of Dundret – 11 km and 500 m of elevation away. A wonderful gathering for elite and leisure skiers, young and old alike – where you can also try out a number of different activities such as CrossFit, Crosstraining, Zumba and the Paprica Run for all children. www.sporteventgellivare.com Photo: Yngve Johanson, Imega promotion

Photo: Daniel Olausson/Media Tales

Live music 800 meters above sea level Tougher, rougher, July 9. Experience live music with northern influences on the top of Mount Dundret, under the midnight sun with the amazing view from the top. and more fun

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A small arctic town WITH GRAND RELOCATION PLANS e v e r s i n c e m i n i n g began in Gällivare in the late 19th century, the small town on the border between forest and mountain land has been in a state of constant change. When the mining expands, the surroundings are affected and houses and other buildings must sometimes be moved or demolished. Here there’s nothing strange about that, it is quite a natural development in a mining community. You could say that we live in symbiosis with the mining industry, as it steadily provides us with jobs and new business. By the way, did you know that there are two mines in Gällivare? The LKAB iron ore mine, the second largest underground mine in the world – and the Boliden copper mine in Aitik, about 15 kilometres outside of Gällivare.

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berget, a part of Gällivare, for about 40 years.

The changes that are now ahead of us are the greatest so far. Of course, they affect the town and the people here in different ways. It is an exciting time, but also an emotional one. In the next 20 years, three quarters of Malmberget is to be shut down. Public buildings like the old peoples’ home, the gymnasium, the indoor swimming pool and many schools, must be replaced. Almost 2,000 homes are affected, along with historic buildings, offices, trade and industrial facilities. 250,000 new square metres will be built in Gällivare, two town centres are becoming one. It is a gigantic project that will transform the place from the ground up. We are heading for a new, exciting future in the small Arctic town of Gällivare. You’re welcome to join the adventure.

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Photo: Fredric Alm

Houses being moved are not an unusual sight.

LKAB

Malmberget is home to the second largest underground iron ore mine in the world, mining at 1,250 metres underground and producing about 40,000 tons of iron ore every day. In 2013, the total weight of finished products from LKAB was almost 9 million tons, making LKAB the fifth largest tax payer in Sweden that year. At the deepest level in the mine, 1,250 metres underground, there is even a restaurant for the employees.

Photo: Susie Tsang

AITIK The Boliden Aitik mine is situated about 15 kilometres outside Gällivare. The deposit consists of chalcopyrite and pyrite yielding copper, silver and gold. Aitik is Sweden’s largest copper mine and home to some of the largest machines in the world. Here you will find rock trucks that weigh 570 tonnes when fully loaded – the wheels alone are 4 metres in diameter. At the vantage point at the edge of the mine, you can see 450 metres down into the open cast.

Photo: LKAB/Anders Lindberg

”The mining capital of Europe” – two mines you can visit all year round

The mine and the community develop hand in hand

Gällivare is to be developed into a small, world-class arctic town.

This was the clear common goal following a dialogue between decision-makers, researchers, city planners and citizens. When Malmberget is closed down as a result of mining operations, the town will continue growing from the centre, over Vassara River and up towards Dundret and the mountains, providing varied living accommodation and access to hiking and outdoor life. An active lifestyle close to nature is in focus when Gällivare builds for the future. An education centre, a sports and culture hall and an ice and event arena is planned for the town centre. Keep an eye out for Gällivare in the future – the number of interesting activities in the areas of culture and sport will only keep on growing.

Feel welcome to enjoy life together with us!

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Gällivare is a large area with a living countryside and many small, lively villages. Go explore the local culture, in the midst of majestic nature and with many exciting experiences and activities available.

NATTAVAARA

Hakkas is situated about 50 kilometres south of central Gällivare along route E10 and it is the largest village in the municipality, with about 500 residents. The name Hakkas comes from the Finnish word ‘hakanen’, meaning ‘pen’ or ‘field’. The settler Per Olssson was the first to settle in the area, at the Melderstein Manor in 1781. The Hakkas area is famous for its successful skiers, amongst other things, outdoor sports and outside activities are very important here. The Hakkas area is also home to the Linafallet waterfall, popular with tourists.

June 4 Linasvängen is a 87 km bicycle race, no time keeping. Food offered in Hakkas, Dokkas and Ullatti, water checkpoints along the way.

ULLATTI

Nattavara is situated about 70 kilometres southwest of Gällivare and has about 300 residents. It is probably most famous for holding multiple records for being the coldest place in Sweden. It is also famous for the annual art exhibition, held every summer in Sarvisvaara, in the studio of artist Erling Johansson. Ten kilometres northeast of Nattavaara, by lake Saarijärvi, there is an area of old-growth pine forest, with pines as old as 500 years.

The village is situated between the mountain Särkisvaara and the river Ängesån, about 60 kilometres east of Gällivare. The Ullatti area includes the villages Ullatti, Äjjävaara and Rantavaara. Many visitors come here to fish in Ängesån. The village community centre in Ullatti is a gathering place for residents and visitors. It also serves as a hostel, a museum and a café. Other attractions in the area are trapping pits in Mänttyvaara, old mills at the intersection of rivers Myllyjoki and Ängesån, as well as an old settlement with remains from Ullatti’s first settlers.

Storstenslandet is a site with large ice age stone blocks, about one kilometre south of Ullatti. Välimaa is a well-preserved part of the village with several log houses from the 1920’s, 30’s and 40’s, of important cultural and historic value. The old farmland is also preserved here.

June 6 Nationalday celebration, Bäckstranden.

June 24 The Nattavaara Café, Bäckstranden, is a

summer café open June 24– August 7.

June 24 Midsummer celebrations.

July 16 Nattavaara Village Day, Bäckstranden.

June 20 The Skrövbron Café is a summer café run by

the residents of Hakkas, open June 20–August 14. Summer activities at the café.

June 24 Midsummer Event,

June 25 Outdoor church service.

July 2 Children’s Day. July 23 The Lansjärv singer entertains.

July 30 Auction, at 1–5 pm.

Photo: Alexander Mickelsson

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The twin villages by the E10 – right between Gällivare and Kiruna – a perfect starting point for wonderful countryside experiences, outdoor living and fishing. The Lina and Kaitum old-growth mountain forests can be found in this area. They are links in the chain of nature reserves that line the mountain world and are dominated by vast coniferous forests and downy birches. The forests are largely old-growth. The villages in the area arrange many communal activities:

June 6 Nationalday celebration.

July 23 The Soutujärvi Bite “Soutujärvinappet”, fishing competition in Soutujärvi.

August 7 Soutujärvi Villiage Day. August 20 Cross-country Race, by run, bike and row.

October 1–2 Wellness weekend, at Community center in SkauloPuoltikasvaara.

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The village of Tjautjas is situated thirty kilometres north of Gällivare, above the grain border, at the end of the road.

The beautiful countryside has made it a popular attraction, close to the mountains and the Lina old-growth forest well worth a visit. There are just over 200 people living in the village, many are young and have moved here recently, giving the population an average age of less than 30 years. In the summer, the lakes are full of sauna rafts and fishermen.

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Purnuvaara is a sunny little village at the foot of the Jerttaberget Mountain – the perfect starting point for sport fishers, horse enthusiasts, wildlife photographers, hikers and athletes alike.

Ninety kilometres north of the Arctic Circle, on the edge of the Organic Nature Park, Karhuvaara, there are wild rivers and pure, clean lakes, bridle paths and trails for mountain biking and hiking. There are interesting archaeological sites, such as trapping pit remains, in the area.

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w h e n yo u g e t a ta s t e of Gällivare, we assure you, it will be difficult to let go of your fork. Especially if you’re enjoying a meal outside, taking a break during a day full of activities. Then, really good food really tastes good. Yes, the fact is that food is one of the most important ingredients of a truly memorable experience. That is why we here in Gällivare take cooking and the raw ingredients for it, very seriously.

We have the luxury of living in the midst of the most majestic landscape which provides us with fantastic ingredients from lakes, rivers, forests and mountains. The active lifestyle gets even better when sustained on all natural game, fish and berries. Your entire body will thank you. When all these ingredients are cooked with love and care by skilled local chefs, the results are amazing.

When you are tasting your way through Gällivare, in hotels, restaurants, cafés and bakeries, you might decide to take some nice local produce home.

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ucts like jam, juice and berry syrup. If you are looking to learn more about the gifts of nature, look out for a food experience from Essence of Lapland.

Learn more about how you can use Labrador-tea, birch leaves and dandelion leaves to enhance your wellbeing. Take the opportunity to stock up on ingredients whilst you are here.

If you would like to enjoy tasty treats with a good conscience, try Anna’s Naturliga and indulge in wholesome creations tasting of berries and chocolate. You mustn’t miss the butcher shop, Karlgrens, on the outskirts of the town centre. They offer great beef, reindeer and lamb charcuteries.

Browse their beautiful shop and taste Kaffeost, the local squeaky cheese. You know, the fun, traditional cheese that you put in your coffee. Try it! And yes, the coffee should be boiled in a pot and really strong. We recommend the local Lemmelkaffe brand, the first dark roasted pot-boiling coffee in the world. It tastes best when prepared using the local, crystal clear water. A guaranteed pick-me-up, there’s no doubt about it.

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A cosy atmosphere adds to the food experience The cosy, newly renovated log building Björnfällan, up on Mount Dundret, houses Vinbaren. The restaurant is open all summer.

Local ingredients such as wild game, fish and berries are on the menu. Enjoy culinary summer experiences with a fantastic view of the town and the mountains.

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A cool hangout where the sky is the ceiling

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Almost as high up as you can get in northern Sweden, on the roof of the Quality Hotel Lapland, you will find the coolest hangout in Gällivare this summer. How about a wood-burning sauna and a pool with a poolside BBQ and chilled drinks right under the midnight sun?

The Quality Hotel in Gällivare is newly renovated with modern rooms, a nice spa, a café, a restaurant, bowling facilities and even a hair dresser. We guarantee you’ll have a hard time leaving!

Eat and enjoy together Since 2008, the Glada Kocken restaurant at Repisvaara has been serving tasty lunches and dinners from the open kitchen, offering a view of the beautiful surroundings. Some weekend nights are family nights, with a tailored buffet and á la carte dining, a cosy TV corner for the youngsters and plenty of space outside to run around and play.

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There is more to mountains and national parks than just outdoor experiences. The Stora Sjöfallet Mountain Centre and Saltoluokta Mountain Lodges offer well-deserved treats in the form of culinary experiences. The menu is based on local ingredients, wild game, berries and fish from the region – accompanied by artisan beer from local microbreweries. Perhaps the best way to round off days full of hiking, fishing and beautiful views.

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Stora Sjöfallet Mountain Centre

Summer in Gällivare means midnight sun and long, light nights.

An absolute must is a visit to the mountain cabin Fjällstugan at the top of Mount Dundret. The atmosphere and the view is absolutely breath-taking, with the town below, the mountain world, the glistening lakes and the light around you. We promise, you’ll have to pinch yourself to realise – this is for real. Coffee, waffles and something to eat are offered at the mountain cabin. You can hike, drive by car on take the six-chairlift Dundret Express to the top. Open a few days a week between June 6–July 30, 9 pm–1 am. See www.dundret.se for more information.

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STF’s cottages in Laponia can be found at Sitojaure, Aktse, Pårte, Njunjes, Tarrekaise, Såmmarlappa, Vaimok, Pieskehaure, Akka, Vaisaluokta, Kutjaure, Hukejaure,Sitasjaure, Teusajaure, Vakkotavare.

There are also the STF Saltoluokta Mountain Lodge and the STF Ritsem Hostel.

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you can travel light and many have wood-burning saunas – a real luxury in roadless country! Keep STF’s (Swedish Tourist Association’s) cottages in mind when planning your hike this summer.

COMFORT IN ROADLESS COUNTRY Four kilometres away, in the midst of the mountain world, the charming STF Saltoluokta Mountain Lodge awaits you, a welcoming oasis. Nature and mountain enthusiasts have come here since 1912, you can sense the tide of history. Saltoluokta lies right next to the Laponia World Heritage Site and the vast national parks, Sarek and Stora Sjöfallet.

No matter if you’re young or old, an experienced mountaineer or a newcomer, adventure awaits just outside the door – and you will set the pace. Every night, you get to come home to the cosy, homely feeling of the communal dinner where all the guests eat and mingle together. Ah, the buzz and the warmth of a room full of newfound friends, exchanging stories and experiences, whilst the summer evening turns into night without a sign of dusk.

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a long day of hiking, a treat awaits you. A WARM AND After welcoming cottage manager, the good company of WELCOMING other hikers and a well-deserved place to sleep. At a comfortable one-day hiking distance from each IN THE other, the cottages offer a simple but warm atmosphere.

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STAY IN THE HEART OF THE LAPONIA WORLD HERITAGE Situated in the heart of Laponia World Heritage Site, in Stora Sjöfallet National Park with Sarek National Park around the corner and Padjelanta and Muddus National Parks only a stone’s throw away, is the Stora Sjöfallet Mountain Centre. A genuinely magnificent place with several different accommodation options to choose from. The restaurant offers great food with local ingredients and you have many activities to choose from if you would like to experience the World Heritage Laponia.

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There are several accommodation options in downtown Gällivare, including the newly renovated Quality Hotel Lapland. Don’t miss the wonderful bubble baths up on the roof with the wonderful view, enjoy a BBQ and hang out in the bar under the midnight sun.

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i n g ä l l i va r e we would like you to fill your days with activities and fresh air. At the end of the day, when you return, tired but happy, we promise to take care of you, with warming, crackling fires and comfortable, newly-made beds.

There are many accommodation options in Gällivare, giving you a lot to choose from. It is a fact that access to the great outdoors and outdoor activities, is key to many of the facilities that Gällivare has to offer.

At Dundret, you will be staying near the mountains meaning that you can hike straight from your hotel or lodge. The entire resort is newly renovated, to a very high standard. If you want to stay even closer to the mountains, inside the Laponia World Heritage Site, you can choose between the Stora Sjöfallet Mountain Centre, open 365 days, the cosy STF Mountain Lodge in Ritsem or the charming STF Saltoluokta Mountain Lodge. All are in the midst of the mountain world, with lovely day tours and adventures. If you are looking for fishing excursions, you should visit the Tjuonajokk fishing camp, with welcoming and comfortable lodgings (and fantastic food) right next to the fishing spots.

All roads lead to Gällivare No matter if you come by car, by train or by plane, it’s easy to get to Gällivare. The airport is close and transfer to downtown Gällivare is only 10–15 minutes. If you are driving to Gällivare by yourself, you can choose between roads E10 and E45.

Remember to keep your eyes on the road and watch out for animals.

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(appr. travel time by car) Jokkmokk 1 h 15 min Kiruna 1 h 30 min Saltoluokta 1 h 30 min Stora Sjöfallet 2h Luleå 3h Narvik 4 h 30 min Stockholm 13 h

Wilderness adventures amongst reindeers It is soothing for heart and soul to let nature set the pace. To just be, immersed in the simple and uncomplicated. Like the newly renovated four room guesthouse at Solberget. All guests help with making fires and cooking food on the beautiful iron stove.

Feeling the warmth spreading in the morning and the mouth-watering smell of food when you’re getting hungry. What a feeling, discovering how hours and days just float by when the pulse goes down and the stress goes away. Aaah, life is good.

Gällivare railway station also houses the Tourist Information Centre and one of the Laponia Entrances with exhibition.

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Accomodations Accommodation In the mountains KILLINGE TURIST Killinge 16, Skaulo +46 (0)76-793 57 78 www.killinge.com

GÄLLIVARE CAMPING Kvarnbacksv. 2, Gällivare +46 (0)970-100 10 www.gellivarecamping.com

PURNUVAARA HOMESTEAD Purnuvaara 15, Gällivare +46 (0)70-584 98 06

NIKKALUOKTA SARRI AB Nikkaluokta +46 (0)980-550 15 www.nikkaluokta.com

HB RUM & TURISM Luleåvägen 18, Gällivare +46 (0)70-311 36 14

SAMMAKKO HOMESTEAD Sammakko, Hakkas +46 (0)70-660 67 79

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RITSEM CABINS +46 (0)70-244 51 28

CABIN IN SAKAJÄRVI Sakajärvi 33, Gällivare +46 (0)70-277 81 51 www.stuganibyn.se

NORDAN Järnvägsg. 7, Malmberget +46 (0)970-230 10 O’LEARYS Per Högströmsg. 9, Gällivare +46 (0)970-77 22 80 www.olearys.se STF SALTOLUOKTA MOUNTAIN LODGE Saltoluokta +46 (0)973-410 10 www.saltoluokta.se STF RITSEM Ritsem, Gällivare +46 (0)973-420 30 www.svenskaturistföreningen. se/ritsem STORA SJÖFALLET MOUNTAIN CENTER Box 286, Gällivare +46 (0)973-400 70 www.storasjofallet.com TJUONAJOKK Box 221, Gällivare +46 (0)970-136 30 www.fishyourdream.com

In Gällivare DUNDRET BJÖRNFÄLLAN Dundretvägen 1, Gällivare +46 (0)970-145 60 www.dundret.se

QUALITY HOTEL LAPLAND Lasarettsgatan1, Gällivare +46 (0)970-77 22 90 www.qhl.nu RIDKLUBBEN DUNDRET Ridhusvägen 2, Gällivare +46 (0)970-162 30 RUM I GÄLLIVARE Hallonvägen 4, Gällivare +46 (0)970-107 71 +46 (0)70-398 66 18

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LAPPEASUANDO Lappeasuando 3, Gällivare +46 (0)970-501 70 www.lappeasuando.com LINAFALLET LODGE +46 (0)70-648 08 07 www.linafalletlodge.se

SCANDIC GÄLLIVARE Klockljungsvägen 2, Gällivare +46 (0)970-162 00 www.scandichotels.se

STAY IN Lasarettsgatan 3, Gällivare +46 (0)70-355 54 30

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HAKKAS HOMESTEAD Hakkas Bygdegård, Hakkas +46 (0)975-100 95 HELGE MÄNNIKKÖ Gällivarevägen 12, Skaulo +46 (0)70-361 56 83

ULLATTI COMMUNITY CENTRE Ullatti 37, Ullatti +46 (0)975-302 99 +46 (0)975-300 51 VETTASJÄRVI COMMUNITY CENTRE Vettasjärvi +46 (0)70-386 00 93 SOLBERGET WILDERNESS VILLAGE Solberget 1, Nattavaara +46 (0)70-293 58 87 www.solberget.com

SKOGSHOTELL Skyttegatan 40, Koskullskulle +46 (0)970-306 50 www.skogshotell.com

EKORRBO PÅLKEM Pålkem 1, Mårdsel +46 (0)70-627 65 99 www.visitraneriver.com/sv/ foretag/11--ekorrbo-palkem

GÄLLIVARE BED & BREAKFAST Laestadiusv. 18, Gällivare +46 (0)970-156 56 +46 (0)70-332 93 95 www.bbgaellivare.se 20

HOTELL DUNDRET Tingshusgatan 3, Gälllivare +46 (0)970-550 40 www.hotelldundret.se

CABIN AT LAKE SAMMAKKO Sammakko, Hakkas +46 (0)70-396 34 83 www.sammakko.info

NATTAVAARA HOMESTEAD Nattavaara by +46 (0)970-120 00 www.nattavaara.net PIILIJÄRVI CAMPING Piilijärvi 1, Gällivare +46 (0)70-560 19 01 www.piilijarvi.com SNOWTRAIL DOGCAMP LODGE Moskojärvi +46 (0)73-345 10 23 www.snowtraildogcamp.com

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RESTAURANT SKÁIDI Nikkaluokta +46 (0)980-550 15 www.nikkaluokta.com Offers hot and cold beverages, snacks and pastries, waffles, baguettes and hot meals made with local ingredients. In the evening dinners are served from the pantry, that is to say, the natural world around us: great arctic char, lavaret, elk and reindeer courses.

FJÄLLSTUGAN Situated on top of Mount Dundret. Serves waffles, “fika” and something to eat and drink. Open June 8–July 30, chosen days, a few days a week. See www.dundret.se for more information. Dundret Express runs Saturdays!

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VINBAREN Dundretvägen 1, Gällivare +46 (0)970-145 60 info@dundret.se www.dundret.se CAFÉ ALLEMANS InsideNorrskensgallerian Storgatan 15, Gällivare +46 (0)970-105 05

COFFEE & BAR Lasarettsgatan 1 Gällivare +46 (0)970–77 22 90 www.qhl.nu

HUSMANS Malmbergsvägen 1, Gällivare +46 (0)970-170 30 www.husmans.nu MD:S GRILL Lasarettsgatan 11, Gällivare +46 (0)970-121 00 NORTHSTAR SPORT & CAFÉ Dundretvägen 1, Gällivare +46 (0)970-151 00 www.northstar.se

ALLEMANS RESTURANT Västra Kyrkallén 11, Gällivare +46 (0)970–143 00 www.allemansgallivare.se

NITTAYA THAI RESTAURANT Storgatan 21B, Gällivare +46 (0)970-176 85 www.nittayathaicatering.se

BAKFICKAN Dundretvägen 1, Gällivare +46 (0)970-145 60 www.dundret.se

NYFIKET Lasarettsgatan 19, Gällivare +46 (0)970-149 40 www.nyfiket.nu

BRASSERIE JTA Treenighetensväg 1, Gällivare +46 (0)970-77 90 33 www.jtamat.com

O’LEARYS Per Högströmsg. 9, Gällivare +46 (0)970-77 22 80 www.olearys.se

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Places where you can enjoy meals cooked with ingredients from the area, or buy locally produced products to take home.

Halfway up to the top of Mount Dundret. Great food with a local flavour. The view of Gällivare and the mountain world is astonishing.

PEKING PALACE Storgatan 4, Gällivare +46 (0)970-100 90 RESTAURANT MALMBERGET Järnvägsg. 1, Malmberget +46 (0)72-586 30 96 restaurangmalmberget.se

LAPPHÄRBERGET +46 (0)970-755 30 svenskakyrkan.se/gallivare Summer café with homemade bread in a cozy enviroment with a view of the river. Open June 29–August 14, Wednesday–Sunday. Summer church service in Gällivare Old Church on Thursdays at 6 pm.

STEAKHOUSE Quality HotelLapland Lasarettsgatan 1, Gällivare +46 (0)970–77 22 90 www.qhl.nu VETEHATTEN BAKERY & CAFÉ Old Central School Storgatan 16, Gällivare +46 (0)970–666 30 www.vetehatten.se

On the countryside PUOLTIKASVAARA BAKERY Puoltikasvaara +46 (0)970-500 70 LAPPEASUANDO Lappeasuando +46 (0)970-501 70 www.lappeasuando.com

KÅKSTAN SUMMER CAFÉ The old shopping street from late 19th century was rebuilt a hundred years later at its original location. Tradesmen from far away came here to help the well-paid miners spend their money.

Open June 27–August 7.

NATTAVAARA SUMMER CAFÉ +46 (0)970-120 00 www.nattavaara.net Homemade bread, sandwiches, pies and more.

Open June 24–August 7.

SKRÖVBRON SUMMER CAFÉ 70 km south of Gällivare +46 (0)975-100 95 carlsson.bo.37@telia.com Homemade bread, sandwiches with salmon or reindeer meet, ice cream and more.

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Café inspired by the 50’s and 60’s.

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Organic cotton, solk and wool.

Interior design and more.

ESSENSE OF LAPLAND +46 (0)72-234 89 88 info@eoflapland.se www.eoflapland.se Get close to Lapland with all your senses through flavor shows and herb excursions.

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ÅIVE www.aive.se ”Probably the purest mineral water in the world” from the foot of the mountain Hirvasåive. Find Åive at Tourist Information Centre.

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DUNDRET Dundretvägen 1, Gällivare +46 (0)970-145 60 info@dundret.se www.dundret.se Bike rental, hiking- and bike trails, other summer activities.

GALGBACKEN Sakajärvi 25, Gällivare +46 (0)70-647 00 26 galgbacken@gmail.com www.galgbacken.com Go by horseback on a midnight sun tour, lake tour and mountain tour.

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FJÄLLAKTIV LAPPLAND +46 (0)70-547 97 10 info@fjallaktiv.se www.fjallaktiv.se Laponia weekend: guided fivedays-hikes with a culture focus.

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ORPUS UR & GULD Storgatan 2, Gällivare +46 (0)970-100 98 Everything from watches and jewellery to christening gifts, solverware and art glassware.

Watch and jewellery repairs and battery replacements.

ALLHELGONAKYRKAN Masgatan 13, Malmberget +46 (0)970-240 30 malmberget.forsamling@ svenskakyrkan.se www.svenskakyrkan.se “All Saint’s Church” was build in 1944 and designed by Hakon Ahlberg.

FALCKS Barongatan 40, Malmberget +46 (0)70-276 69 09 crille@falcksomnibus.se Transportation.

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GÄLLIVARE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE Centralplan 4, Gällivare +46 (0)970-166 60 www.gellivarelapland.se Souvernirs and various Gällivare products. You can also book activities and buy fishing licenses.

NORTHSTAR Dundretvägen 1, Gällivare +46 (0)970-151 00 www.northstar.se Shop with everything you need for an active, outdoor life. Also you can rent equipment for touring, climbing and more.

AITIK +46 (0)970-166 60 info@gellivarelapland.se www.gellivarelapland.se www.boliden.com/sv Guided tours in Aitik - Sweden’s largest copper mine. Home to some of the largest machines in the world. This open pit mine is about 3 km long, 1 km wide and 450 m deep.

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KARLGRENS SLAKTERI Odlingsvägen 1, Gällivare +46 (0)970-77 22 50 www.karlgrens.se A century-old family business, bringing you the best meat products from a nearby farm.

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ERIKSSON & RÖNNQUIST Storgatan 21, Gällivare +46 (0)70-605 27 21 +46 (0)70-29672 82 www.erikssonronnquist.se Clothes, interior design and accessories.

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ERIKSSON CENTER Upplagsvägen 17, Gällivare +46 (0)970-669 60 www.erikssoncenter.se Sports clothes, hunting & fishing accessories, fishing licenses, lamps and more.

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LAILA SPIK +46 (0)70-359 09 41 carleric.m@gmail.com www.lailaspik.vingar.se Sámi culture and food experiences.

GÄLLIVARE CHURCH Lasarettsg. 10, Gällivare +46 (0)970-755 30 gallivare.forsamling@ svenskakyrkan.se www.svenskakyrkan.se One of 12 central churches in Sweden, designed by architect Emil Langlet.

GÄLLIVARE MUSEUM Storgatan 16, Gällivare +46 (0)970-818 692 www.gellivaremuseum.se Exhibitions about the Sámi culture, navvies, settlers, mines and more.

HYR & ÄVENTYR I LAPPLAND +46 (0)73-181 33 41 +46 (0)70-648 08 07 www.hyrochaventyr.se Conference arrangements and outdoor activities with food.

KANOTCENTRAL NORR Brännav. 13, Puoltikasvaara +46 (0)970-502 59 +46 (0)70-678 21 04 kcnorr@swipnet.se www.home.swipnet/kcnorr Canoe rental.

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THE CULTURAL TRAILS Broschures with maps over the Cultural Trails can be picked up at Tourist Information Centre. Centralplan 4/ the railway station.

LAPONIAENTRÉ JIELLIVÁRRE/GÄLLIVARE Centralplan 4, Gällivare +46 (0)970-166 60 info@gellivarelapland.se www.gellivarelapland.se Exhibition about World Heritage Site Laponia, second floor in railway station building.

LAPONIA SAMI SAFARI +46 (0)70-637 55 99 Offers support- and help when planning your mountain trip.

Equipment rental, e.g. satellite telephone, and guided fishing tours.

NATURUM LAPONIA Stora Sjöfallet +46 (0)973-220 20 naturum@laponia.nu www.laponia.nu The entrance to the World Heritage site Laponia. Exhibitions, children activities, shop and café.

NORDVALL FISHING +46 (0)70-221 59 60 nordvallfishing@gmail.com www.nordvallfishing.com Guided fishing trips.

NORTH EQUIPMENT +46 (0)70-240 17 31 eriksson.north@gmail.com Activity trips.

PER-ERIC KUOLJOK Ruokto, Gällivare +46 (0)73-031 79 83 pererickuoljok@gmail.com Experience Sámi culture and jojk in World Heritage site Laponia.

Photo: Carl-Johan Utsi

KÖHLERS LANTBRUK Nattavaarvägen 528, Gällivare +46 (0)70-210 19 56 www.kohlerlantbruk.com Guided tours with horse & carriage.

SNOWTRAIL DOG CAMP Moskojärvi +46 (0)70-276 69 08 lotti@snowtraildogcamp.com www.snowtraildogcamp.com Canoeing, birdwatching, berry and mushroom picking.

SOLBERGET WILDERNESS VILLAGE Solberget 1, Nattavaara +46 (0)70-293 58 87 dirk@solberget.com www.solberget.com Unique experiences, meet reindeers.

LAPPEASUANDO Lappeasuando 3, Gällivare +46 (0)970-501 70 info@lappeasuando.com www.lappeasuando.com Fiske, kanot, forsränning m.m.

LINAFALLET LODGE +46 (0)70-648 08 07 andreas@linafalletlodge.se www.linafalletlodge.se Offers hunting- and fishing trips and other activities.

LKAB +46 (0)970-166 60 info@gellivarelapland.se Guided tours in LKAB Sweden’s second largest undeground mine. One tour/ day i June and August, and two tours/day in July.

Monday-Friday.

QUALITY HOTEL LAPLAND Lasarettsgatan 1, Gällivare +46 (0)970-77 22 90 info@qhrl.com www.qhl.nu Bowling, spa, sauna, pool, café, restaurant and pub.

SPA 4 YOU Västra Rundg. 26, Koskullskulle +46 (0)970-128 01 +46 (0)70-240 82 10 receptionen@spa4you.se www.spa4you.se Spa, sauna and more.

SAMELANDSRESOR Klockarvägen 1, Jokkmokk +46 (0)971-106 06, +46 (0)70-211 06 06 info@samelandsresor.com www.samelandsresor.com Experience the Sámi culture.

STF SALTOLUOKTA Saltoluokta, Gällivare +46 (0)973-410 10 fjallbokning@stfturist.se www.svenskaturistforeningen/saltoluokta.se Hike with children, guided tour at Langas by boat.

SKOGSHOTELL Skyttegatan 40, Koskullskulle +46 (0)970-306 50 hej@skogshotell.com www.skogshotell.com Hiking- and fishing tours.

STORA SJÖFALLET MOUNTAIN CENTER Stora Sjöfallet +46 (0)973-400 70 info@storasjofallet.com www.storasjofallet.com World Heritage experiences, fishing, outdoor hot tub and sauna.

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Welcome to Sweden’s northernmost destination!

In Swedish Lapland you will find unique arctic experiences. Thanks to the warm Gulf Stream, here high up by the Arctic Circle, you can experience seasons with great contrasts between polar nights with sparkling northern lights in a white winter landscape and warm summers filled with swimming and hundred days without night under the midnight sun. In the east – a 300-km coastal stretch facing the world’s largest brackish water archipelago, with thousands of islands. Sandy beaches, fishing camps and unique produce.

In the west – vast mountains, brooks with water so clean you can drink from them and lots of adventures around the corner. In between the quiet, enigmatic, open-handed forest and river valleys from Skellefte River in the south to Torne River in the north-east, all with their unique distinctive characteristics to offer. Traditions and cultures are strong here, and love of nature is even stronger. This is our everyday-life, and we invite you to share it with us. www.swedishlapland.com Visit Gellivare Lapland, established in 2006, is a cooperative society with a number of coopertion partners from the tourism industry. Gellivare Lapland works with the international marketing of Gällivare as a destination. Gällivare is a small, world-class Arctic town, offering unique experiences and proximity to nature, all year round. We make wishes come true. www.gellivarelapland.se

Idea, text & graphic design: Swedish Lapland Visitors Board & Visit Gellivare Lapland. Cover photo: Julia Palo. Copy: Ella Jonsson, Tiina Smeder. Illustrated map: Lisa Wallin. www.swedishlaplandvisitorsboard.com

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