Beyond the Arctic Circle
2024
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Highlights of the trip
During your stay you can enjoy the following highlights: Culture / Heritage, Adventure / Sports & Leisure.
Best times to go
The best time(s) to go is/are : Printemps, Eté, Automne, Hiver.
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Where to stay - Luleå ?
The map of your stay "Beyond the Arctic Circle"
Detail of the stay : Beyond the Arctic Circle
How to get there - Luleå
Arrival in Luleå
Steps: Luleå
Arrival in Luleå. The city is located on a peninsula where Lule Bay and the Gulf of Bothnia meet. The bay extends northwest to become the Luleälven River, allowing sea transport across the country.
Boat trip in summer or snowmobile ride in winter
Steps: Gammelstad
Visit to Luleå. In summer, a boat trip to the islands surrounding the city, in winter it will be by ski, snowmobile or even by car along the roads on the Gulf of Bothnia. Then visit Gammelstad, a medieval village located 15 km north of the city centre.
In the heart of the country via the Arctic Circle
Steps: Jokkmokk
Head north and Jokkmokkk. We are sinking into the hilly heart of the country. At this latitude, cities become villages and these are becoming increasingly rare. There are only forests and snow-covered lands left, more than eight months a year, and we regularly meet a herd of reindeer on our way. After about a hundred kilometres, we finally pass the Arctic Circle, but nothing exceptional at this level except perhaps a sign indicating it on the side of the road
Panoramic view of rivers, lakes and forests
Steps: Jokkmokk
Arrival and visit of Jokkmokk and surroundings, including a possible stop in the charming village of Vuollerim to discover its archaeological museum. In Jokkmokkk, you can't miss the Ajtte Museum. The area, bordered by rivers and lakes, offers the opportunity to hike through the forest, fish in summer and winter and be tempted by a dog sledding excursion or the discovery of the midnight sun around June and July.
Places of interest : MUSÉE AJTTE
A little detour to the ice hotel
Steps: Kiruna
Further north towards Kiruna. Kiruna is only really interesting for the visit of its mine and, in winter, the possibility to ski not far from the centre. It is a welcome stop on the way to Abisko. A little before Kiruna, it is essential to stop at the village of Jukkasjärvi where the famous Ice Hotel is located, entirely made of ice blocks (including beds!), and which is rebuilt every year by architects from all over the world.
Northern lights hunter
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Steps: Abisko
Arrival in Abisko. This tourist resort, lost in the mountains, offers many possibilities for nature lovers. Located on the edge of the national park, it is the starting point of the famous Royal Trail (Kungsleden), to be skied or walked. There is also a cable car open all year round, we come for the midnight sun, the northern lights, nature and nature.
