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NO. 6 • THURSDAY • MARCH 8 • 2018 SEASON 3, 2017-2018 YOUR FREE BIWEEKLY MAGAZINE
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ARJEPLOG: ARJEPLOG’S KOMMUN A-event and Fish shop Arjeplog Test Management Arjeplogvilt AB
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Cartest i Arjeplog AB Church of Sweden Cold-Nose-Huskies Cold Spot Facilities Colmis Proving Ground Coop Konsum Experience Arjeplog
At the very end of the road, or perhaps the beginning, is the small village of Adolfström, in the western part of our kommun. It is a beautiful place, attracting many people for different kinds of nature and wild life experiences. In summer, it is a great starting point for a mountain hike, a fishing trip or just to enjoy the mountain scenery. The number of small entrepreneurs is large and there are several camp sites all surviving thanks to the large number of tourists, especially during spring and summer. In Handelsboden, Marianne Torfve has created a nostalgic universe. This cosy store is ornamented from ceiling to floor with old objects from different time periods, and you find anything from toys to sweets and souvenirs to buy. She also serves homemade cakes and special roast coffee to those who want. - Four years ago, we refurbished the store to get more space for tables and chairs, explains Marianne. Before that, you had to take your coffee standing by the ice cream box, she laughs. Marianne came from Stockholm to Adolfström in 1977 and has run the store since 1978 which adds up to 40 years by now.
Fixar’n Flinkfeldts Bus Galtis Ski Resort Hotel Lyktan Hotel Silverhatten Husky-Farm -Veijejaur
of the from one röm. w ie v r e olfst Summ s near Ad mountain She was a pioneer in setting up an internet store as early as 1999, and it is still running. - We were the first business in Arjeplog kommun with a web page in German, she recalls. During the winter months, the store is frequently visited by car testers. They have a slogan about Handelsboden: “Way out, way west, you find the best”. Adolfström is worth a visit - winter or summer. Just the scenic road leading there is worth the trip. Handelsboden is open all year around.
ICA Supermarket Icemakers AB Kraja Hotel Lapland Ice Driving MFS Freeride Presentstugan Stora Björnstugan 4MOVE ARVIDSJAUR: Anna-Lisas Souvenirbutik Coop CAR TEST COMPANIES FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Jaguar Land Rover Knorr-Bremse Mando Corporation
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Marianne Torfve in Handelsboden.
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This is the last issue of Xpress for the season. I hope you have enjoyed the magazine and found some valuable information particular for our region. I would like to thank all partners and all of you who contributed in different ways, for all the support I have got. And Lisa - for translations and proof-reading! Best regards, //Mona Piribauer, owner and editor of Xpress Arjeplog & Arvidsjaur. mona@arjeplogarn.se +46 (0)70 669 29 48
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Wildlife collision - important to report to 112
If you accidently have a wildlife collision, it is very important to report the accident by calling the emergency number 112. To make a report is never penalised, but on the contrary - if you fail to report within four hours, it is considered to be a hit-and-run case which is considered a crime. As well, do not let the animals agonise unnecessarily. Mark the place of accident, by attaching a plastic strap or tape to the closest “plough stick”, i.e. the sticks marking the sides of the road for the plough truck. Make a note of your location. This will really ease the work for those going to search for the injured animal. Any collision with wild life - including elk, reindeer, deer, eagles, bears, wolves and otters must be reported.You can collect special wild life collision straps at the local Police station, to mark the place of accident.
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The violin duo ”Duo Gelland”, Cecilia och Martin Gelland from Lübeck in Germany and Jämtland in Sweden, are coming to Arjeplog for a few concerts.
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Thanks to a music project in schools, the two violinists are now revisiting Arjeplog. It has been nearly 14 years since their last visit The winte rmarket in M in September 2004 and now they are really arch 2017 looking forward to coming back. On Friday the 16th March, they put on a free lunch concert with a “music menu” at Silverhatten hotel, where lunch guests can make requests from the menu.
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They will round off their visit in Arjeplog with another free concert in Arjeplog church Saturdag 17th of March. -Duo Gelland is one of our most significant violin ensembles for new music in Sweden, says Krister Hansén who initiated the project and invited them here. They are world-class and often play with large symphony orchestras around Europe.
ARJEPLOG WINTERMARKET The Arjeplog winter market is dating back to the 1640´s and is celebrating its 376th anniversary now that it is being held 9-11 March. In the past, the market was always held in February, but nowadays it is held in March. The market is where you meet up and buy crafts, food and drinks and other things traditional to the market. This year you will find about 50-60 market stands and can enjoy a free snowmobile freeride show on Saturday 2 pm.
Fascinating facts from Arjeplog kommun on Facebook
THE BEST AIR QUALITY *Did you know - or you have perhaps noticed, that the air in Arjeplog & Arvidsjaur and in the surrounding area are the cleanest in Sweden? Here is the lowest concentration of sulfur, nitrogen, base cations and nitrogen oxide. ARJEPLOG’S TOTAL WATER AREA IS 1,937 SQUARE KILOMETERS *Arjeplog’s total water area is larger than 22 Swedish municipalities’ total area. RICH CULTURAL LIFE *Arjeplog invests more in culture than any other municipality in Norrbotten. 2
TESTING FACILITIES for rent Both short-term & long-term WORKSHOPS • OFFICES • TRACKS
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behind the wheel of a high-powered sports car, under the Northern Lights of Swedish Lapland. Welcome to Lapland Ice Driving.
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This weeks local: Ingemar Lestander, 53. A-event and Fish shop Family My wife Pernilla and two sons, Felix 22 and Alex 20 Home Arjeplog/Knabben Job Fishing guide and fish dealer. Organiser of activities at Skeppsholmen in cooperation with Arjeplog SamefĂśrening. Best thing with my job I get to do what I like the most. Spare time activities Hunting, mostly elk, and fishing in all forms. I guess trolling is the favourite.
Favourite food Capercaillie that I prepared myself. Motto Show respect for your fellow beings. Current car Volvo XC70.
Important in life To be healthy and that the family is fine. Enjoy what you have got, even small things. Tell us something no-one knows In that case I don´t know it either... Dream destination A good day on our boat out on Hornavan fulfills all travel desires.
Dream car Mercedes X pick-up. Future hopes To develop our business to an all-year around activity. The best place to be By lake Hornavan. Special skills Really, I am a forestry tractor machinist. That is what I know best. Occasionally I take carpentry jobs too. What do you think that other people says or think about you That I am a bad lier. What can you improve about yourself I wish I could speak German.
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GRILLED MEAT AND BAKED BAGUETTES - FRESHLY EVERY DAY
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FOOD FOR EVERYONE AND LONG OPENING HOURS
ARVIDSJAUR OPEN EVERY DAY
ARJEPLOG OPEN EVERY DAY
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Classic cars driven from Germany for a two day visit in Arjeplog They had so much fun on Lippi ice tracks, the six german men who came driving their classic old vehicles from Flensburg and Hamburg to Arjeplog. After three days driving, ferry from Kiel and more than 1300 km on inland roads, they reached their goal - Arjeplog. When I ask them why they chose Arjeplog, they reply: - We all share a great interest in cars and heard of the ice tracks here. - But we could never imagine it was so industrial and hard to find tracks where you can run your own cars, says Thomas Buizinga. We as private people appreciate commercial offerings like from Stefan Hallnor in Lippi, to have a chance to do ice racing in general. - Isn’t it popular among locals to do ice racing? wonders Carsten Henningsen. I explain that there are those doing ice racing, but it is more common to ride snowmobiles for amusement.
It is a very motley crew hanging around the classic cars. One is a broker, a few engineers, an IT-technician and retailer and mechanics specialised in classic cars. The Volvo Amazon from 1966 has taken part in many competitions across Sweden a long time ago - and was built for racing. The Volvo 142 is from 1972 and has taken part in some more gentle car races in Germany. The Porsche 911 from 1983 has not been used in competions or races. They just stay in Arjeplog for two days before returning home. This time they head for the coast, with a stop in Umeå and Västerås, before reaching Göteborg. Luckily they are all equipped with winter tyres and think that it did not take long to get use to drive on the wintery and sometimes icy roads. - We have only met super friendly and supportive people during the entire journey, they conclude.
From the left: Thomas Eggers, Thomas Buizinga, Jan Hinrichsen, Thomas Swoboda, Carsten Henningsen and Jürgen Swoboda.
Inventor originating in Arjeplog
Krister Ruth was born in Arjeplog but is now living in Obbola outside Umeå. He spent the past four years developing an invention that he was in desperate need of himself. Together with his father in law, he has developed a handle to carry cross country skiing equipment with, without getting glue on your hands or clothes… The handle is called “Fastgrip” and helps you carry your cross country skiis and sticks with just one hand. Depending the kind of skiis, the Fastgrip comes in two different sizes.
Now I continue the journey, as I recently visited Europes largest trade show for sport equipment. My next goal with Fastgrip is to get retailers across Europe and with the response I got during the trade show, I feel hopeful. So maybe one day soon you will find a product all across sport shops in Europe - invented by a man born in Arjeplog. Fancy that, says Krister.
- It took three years, six months and fifteen days before I got the patent, says Krister. It was a euforic moment. 5
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Useful Information
◗ A-EVENT, FISH & MEAT SHOP
Fish, meat and seafood in the shop. Open: Mon and Fri 8-10 & 14-17, Tues-Thurs 14-17, We offer ice-fishing tours. Info and booking tel 073-181 31 99. pi.lestander@hotmail.com
◗ EXPERIENCE ARJEPLOG
Snowmobile adventures beyond the ordinary. Deep snow, basic safari or northern light. Snowshoes: Rental and guided tours. Shop with clothes, parts and accessories for snowmobile. Daily update at facebook. experiencearjeplog.se info@experiencearjeplog.se Tel: 0961-10102.
◗ ICA SUPERMARKET
Fruit and vegetables, also organic. Salad bar (10-20 Mon-Fri, 10-18 Sat-Sun), Newbaked fresh bread every day, grilled meat. Now also pizza (11-19:30 Mon-Fri, 11-17:30 Sat-Sun). Order your birthday cake or Swedish “smörgås tårta” from us. Post office services. Mon-Fri 9-20 Sat & Sun 9-18. On Facebook: Ica Nära Arjeplog Welcome! Tel 0961-10395.
◗ FIXAR’N ◗ ARJEPLOG VILT AB/VILTBUTIKEN
In our shop and café, you will find a large assortment of Reindeer and Moose meat. Also of Fish (marinated, cold and warm smoked, sometimes also naturel/fresh), and seafood. You also will find a lot of souvenirs and handicrafts in the shop. We are on the Market square in central Arjeplog. Open: Mon-Thur 10-17, Fri 9-16, Sat 11-15 and Sun 12-15. Phone: 0961-100 01. Find us on Facebook as Viltbutiken
◗ ATM - ARJEPLOG TEST MANAGEMENT Ice tracks, office and workshop. Driving school. Info: 0961-58 28 00, Åsa. www.atmab.com
◗ CARTEST I ARJEPLOG AB Box 128 938 21 Arjeplog , Sweden Info: www.cartest.se Mail: ab.cartest@telia.com Tel : +46 961 61366
◗ CHURCH OF SWEDEN
Parish of Arjeplog. Church services on Sundays at 11.00. Open every day 8-16.
◗ COLD-NOSE-HUSKIES
Cold-Nose-Huskies offers everything from exclusive sled dog tours for one or two persons to events for bigger groups and companies. Always with the focus on giving their guests an experience for life! info@cold-nose.se www.cold-nose.se 0046-728277697 (Lars) 0046-702878502 (Malin) Instagram: @coldnosehuskies Follow us on Facebook!
◗ DOGSLEDDING
on Husky-Farm-Veijejaur. Guided dogsledtours with german speaking guides, 30min by car from Arjeplog or Slagnäs. Drive your own team or enjoy the tour in the sled. www.huskyfarm.se Uschi: +46730970977, +46702440840
Tyres and wheel alignments. Everything for your car. We can fix just about anything! Industrivägen 6. Tel 0961-615 09. info@fixarn.se
◗ FLINKFELDTS BUSS
Transfer to/from Arvidsjaur, Luleå & Skellefteå airport. We also offer bus tours, buses of various sizes at fixed prices. Info and booking: 0961-104 25. office@flinkfeldtsbuss.se
◗ 4MOVE
Discover our expert driving school in Arjeplog: For the 4th season, our sportcars, rally legends or classics are available on our private tracks for intensive training and an amazing driving experience. www.ice-driving-school.com contact@4move.fr
◗ GALTIS SKI RESORT
Opening hours 10-16: Every day: March 2 - 11 Fri-Sun: March 16 - 18 Every day: March 23 - April 8 Sat-Sun: April 14 - 22. Rental of equipment, restaurant. 11 km from central Arjeplog. Tel lift: 0961-440 26, office: 0961-109 08. Cell phone: 070-534 20 14 www.galtis.se
◗ HOTEL LYKTAN
Hotel and Conference centre. Tel: 0961-612 10. info@hotellyktan-arjeplog.se www.hotellyktan-arjeplog.se
◗ HOTEL SILVERHATTEN
Accommodation, restaurants, bar, SPA area, gym, entertainment, conference. Tel: 0961-315 00, silverhatten@silverresort.se, www.silverresort.se
◗ ICEMAKERS
Tracks, workshop, offices, cold chambers and fast chargers. Info: www.icemakers.se Tel: +46 961- 329 00
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◗ KRAJA HOTEL
Accommodation in hotel and cabins, restaurant, bar, SPA area, entertainments. Tel: 0961-315 00, kraja@silverresort.se, www.silverresort.se
◗ MFS FREERIDE
Lynx and Ski-doo snow mobile rentals, all brand new. Guided tours, riding school and shorter evening tours in the mountains - all starting from Laisvall. Bookings only. Welcome! www.mfsfreeride.se, mfsfreeride@gmail.com Call: +46 (0)70-294 40 67 (Magnus Sundström) +46 (0)70-605 00 81 (Filip Sundström) Facebook & Instagram: mfsfreeride
◗ PRESENTSTUGAN
Swedish and Samisouvenirs, children´s clothing and toys, loose tea and chocolate, jewelry, crafts, home decorations and much more. Monday-Friday: 10 - 17, lunch 13-13.30. Saturday: 10-13. Drottninggatan 10. Phone: 070-606 46 55.
◗ STORA BJÖRNSTUGAN
Spacious and comfortable cabin for 9-10 persons in the heart of Laisvallby, with all modcons (free wi-fi, sauna, apple-TV etc) Lilla Björn: Rustique timber cabin for 3-4 persons in a magic spot by Laisälven, for the full nature experience! Information and booking: Tel: +46 70-383 42 20 E-mail: latitude6607@mac.com www.storabjornstugan.se
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◗ ANNA-LISAS SOUVENIRBUTIK
We have the gifts for your friends and family, both souvenirs, handicrafts and local products. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 09:30 – 17:30, Sat 09:30 - 14:00. Our Airport shop is open Monday and Friday during the test season. www.presentbutiken.se info@presentbutiken.se Tel: 0960-10633 / 070-591 89 39 (Åsa) On Facebook: Anna-Lisas Souvenirbutik
WELCOME TO BUY YOUR LUNCH OR DINNER AT ICA SUPERMARKET ARJEPLOG SALAD BAR Ica Nära Arjeplog
AVAILABLE: MONDAY-FRIDAY: 10-20 SATURDAY-SUNDAY: 10-18
EXTRA * EXTRA * EXTRA NEW IN THE STORE:
FRESHLY ZA BAKED PIZ
AVAILABLE: MONDAY-FRIDAY: 11-19:30 SATURDAY-SUNDAY: 11-17:30
WE ARE OPEN: MONDAY-FRIDAY 9-20 SATURDAY-SUNDAY 9-18
ARJEPLOG
Experience Arjeplog & Arvidsjaur in summer Arjeplog and Arvidsjaur kommun have a breath-taking nature, both winter and summer. If you experienced winter here, you should definitely revisit in summer. During the summer season, you have infinite opportunities for hiking, fishing and enjoying. The views are magnificent. Café at Skeppsholmen with A-event Not to mention the midnight sun, the nights when the sun never sets, lasting a few weeks.
Even the moose calves are impressivly big and must be watched out for on the roads.
Try to catch a big trout or another type of fish. In the great fishing waters in both Arjeplog & Arvidsjaur there are several well known spots where a lot of big and beautiful fishes lives.
Join the ”Top of ” Arjeplog or Arvidsjaur - a movement to enjoy walking and climbing up to different often easy accesible mountain tops. Here a walk on the Laisvik mountain. 7
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Where to Eat & Drink in Arjeplog!
Silverhatten Restaurant
WEDNESDAYS *Guided snowmobile tours A two hour evening trip in the surroundings of Laisvall, 1700 SEK. Advance booking only. For more information and booking, www.mfsfreeride.se, mfsfreeride@gmail.com Call: +46 (0)70-294 40 67 (Magnus Sundström) +46 (0)70-605 00 81 (Filip Sundström)
SATURDAY MARCH 10 MARKET SATURDAY * Silverhatten Pub with music by Half the way band, 22 – 02. Minimum age 20 years, Entry fee 150 SEK
SATURDAY MARCH 17 * Arjeplog Church 18.00 Duo Gelland concert. Free entrance.
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* After work at IGLOOTEL, from 20.00. 100 SEK entry fee including one beer, cider or alcoholfree beverage.
* Snowmobile tours on request. From 2 hours to full day or even longer. Easy trail tours or demanding deep snow! Always the best and newest snowmobiles. For more information and reservation: 0961-10102, info@experiencearjeplog.se www.experiencearjeplog.se
SATURDAYS * Pub evenings and music entertainment 22.00-02.00 at Silverhatten.
SUNDAYS * 11.00 Sunday Mass in Arjeplog church. * Snowmobile rideschool If you want to experience a four hour freeriding with the latest models of Lynx and Ski-doo snowmobiles in deep snow - we teach you to handle the snowmobile. Booking in advance. For more information and booking, www.mfsfreeride.se, mfsfreeride@gmail.com Call: +46 (0)70-294 40 67 (Magnus Sundström) +46 (0)70-605 00 81 (Filip Sundström)
* Dog sledge tour - with Cold Nose Huskies – Every Sunday, starts at Experience Arjeplog. 1,5h tour with dogsledge tour starts at 9:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00. Price: 1790 sek Book via Kraja reception: + 46 (0)961 31500 *Snowmobile Sundaytour 2h. 1790 SEK. 11.30 at Experience Arjeplog. Make your reservation at Experience Arjeplog, Kraja Hotel or Hotel Silverhatten. For more information, 0961-10102, info@experiencearjeplog.se, www.experiencearjeplog.se
* Northern Light Hike. On request. Includes: Guide, Snowshoes, Pole/Stick, Headlight. Warm drinks and cookies. Ca 1,5 hour. 600 SEK. For more information and reservation: 0961-10102, info@experiencearjeplog.se www.experiencearjeplog.se * Speed Car Xtreme. On request. 7 laps on our ice-track next to Experience Arjeplog. 700 SEK. For more information and reservation: 0961-10102, info@experiencearjeplog.se www.experiencearjeplog.se * Guided tours in IGLOOTEL. Welcome drink, guided tour through the IGLOOTEL. Price per person: 125 SEK. * 8-16 Arjeplog church is open for visitors.
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Breakfast: 95 SEK Monday – Saturday: 6.30 - 9.00 Sunday: 7.00 – 10.00 Lunch: 98 SEK Monday – Saturday: 11.00 – 14.00 À la carte: Monday – Sunday: 18.00 – 23.00 Sundays at Silverhatten, Sundayoffer: Sirloin steak with pommes Anna and today’s dessert 245:Tel 0961-31500 silverhatten@silverresort.se
Kraja Restaurant
Breakfast: 95 SEK Monday – Friday: 6.30 - 9.00 Saturday - Sunday: 7.00 – 10.00 Lunch: 98 SEK Monday – Sunday: 11.00 – 14.00 À la carte: Friday – Sunday: 18.00 – 22.00 Thursdays at KRAJA STEAKHOUSE: STEAKHOUSE PLATE; Sirloin steak with chili cheese poppers, onion rings, french fries and sauce. PRICE 255:Tel 0961-31500 kraja@silverresort.se
Viltbutik & Café A cozy café, with a hint of wilderness. We have Reindeer and Moose meat, and also fish for sale in our shop. Products that we also use for our tasty sandwiches and toasts aswell in our Café. Our specialty is a plate we call ”Kaffetåren”, served with traditional delicatesses as, coffee cheese, cooked reindeer tongue, and dried reindeer meat,-coffee included. We also serve a large selection of cakes and pastries if you just want ”Fika”, -a social coffee break with colleagues, friends, date or family. Open: Mon-Thur 10-17, Fri 9-16, Sat 11-15 and Sun 12-15. Phone: 0961-100 01. You are most Welcome!