Destinations of Swedish Lapland Gällivare winter/spring-winter 2014/2015 ENG by Swedish Lapland

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MOVING A CITY

Mining and development go hand in hand

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Laponia World Heritage Site

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FOOD ACCO EXPERIENC M ES WINTE MODATION , AND RY ATT R IN CEN ACTIONS TRAL GÄLLI VARE Skiing at Dundret. Photo: Daniel Olausson /Mediatales.se

Photo: Daniel Olausson / Media Tales

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First and last with snow in Gällivare? like a glistening diamond,

Gällivare glitters in the winter dark, warm and welcoming. 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, famous for being blessed with snow early in the season. World Cup skiers from many national cross-country teams gather here in early November to exercise on the home grounds of their competitor Marcus Hellner – whilst downhill professionals pursue hundredths of seconds on the well-prepared slopes. You could say that this marks the beginning of the active winter season here in Gällivare. A season that actually lasts as long as six months, until late April or even early May. Explore the contrasts between midwinter and the depths of the polar night with its Northern Lights, and the long, crystal clear spring days, bathed in sun. Go and explore the truly marvellous countryside that surrounds Gällivare. Why not visit the unique Laponia World Heritage Site, a cultural landscape cultivated by the Sámi people who have lived and worked here for centuries. Let the snow carry you, on snowshoes or snowmobile or even by dogsled? Enjoy a comfortable stay in genuine, cosy mountain lodges. Because, of course, the mountain life experience becomes so much finer when you can wrap up the day’s adventures by a warm fireplace, with good food and drink, and then fall asleep in a comfortable bed. 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. During the winter, Gällivare hosts several large events. Don’t miss the Santa Winter Games in late November, where santas from all over the world compete in a multitude of sports. You could also challenge friends, family or colleagues to the Dundret Runt cross-country ski run around Dundret, a perfect incentive to keep in shape during winter. You are invited to share the beautiful winter landscape of Gällivare together with us.

WORTH PROTECTING FROM MANY ASPECTS

The Laponia World Heritage Site

Photo: Carl-Johan Utsi

The best way to enjoy winter and early spring in Laponia is by cross country ski tours. We recommend touring in day-stages, together with a guide. Then, you will get help with getting water, cutting wood, cooking and everything else that is part of everyday life in the outdoors.

LAPONIA FACTS SIZE: 9,400 square kilo-

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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. 4

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. l a p o n i a i s a wo r l d h e r i tag e s i t e

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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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Exhibitions, café and shops. Guided tours and trails. Slideshows, activities for children and an experimental workshop. Naturum Laponia is open all year round to booked visitors.

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. 5

FILL YOUR DAYS WITH ADVENTURE

and winter, for real. The fact is that we aim to be the first in Sweden to have our ski trails ready. As early as November, the ski season starts on the World Cup tracks at Hellner Stadium. As soon as Jack Frost has turned nature white, the possibilities are endless for those of you who want to find your own trails. In Gällivare, the snow remains for a long time, until early May. This means that we can guarantee you a long, exciting winter with all kinds of activities. The mountain Dundret sits as the crowning glory, near the city centre. This is a hub for all kinds of ski and snow adventures: snowshoe walking, cross-country and downhill skiing, and a snow park where you can practice your tricks. There are also several competitions during the season, for professionals and leisure skiers alike. If you are looking for more alpine surroundings, you will love the genuine, cosy mountain lodges at Saltoloukta and Stora Sjöfallet. Both are less than two hours by car from Gällivare and perfect places to start an unforgettable ski excursion into Sarek or Laponia. g ä l l i va r e k n ow s s n ow

Don’t forget to turn your eyes skyward when you visit Gällivare in the winter. With a bit of luck, patience and clear skies, there is a good chance that you will get to see the magical Northern Lights. Let yourself be fascinated by the flaming green veils floating in the dark skies. Go on one of the many different Northern Lights tours that are offered: by snowmobile and sledge, on horseback, or why not by horse and sled? Dark surroundings, free from electric light, provide the best environment in which to fully enjoy the spectacle in the sky. For those of us who live here in Gällivare, the snowmobile may well be the most important vehicle in the winter. It carries us deep into the forest, to winter fishing at our favourite lake and to wonderful vistas in the mountains. Try it yourself together with guide for a couple of hours, or go on a longer snowmobile safari over a couple of days. Dogsledding is another popular winter activity that you have to try. Experience the feeling of the dogs barking, eager to push forward, only to fall completely silent when the musher releases the snow anchor and the dogsled pulls you peacefully through snow-clad countryside. DE ST I NAT I ONS OF SW E DI S H L A PL A ND GÄ L L I VA RE

Photo: Mirja Andersson

Active winter in Gällivare

Photo: Daniel Olausson / Media Tales

Ski-in ski-out at Dundret

Photo: Daniel Olausson / Media Tales

Are you longing for snow-covered slopes and vast white vistas? Do you want to be comfortably close to all kinds of activities whilst still getting to keep the feeling of untouched nature? Let us present Dundret, the mountain that lies in the middle of Gällivare. It doesn’t matter if you arrive by plane, by train or by car, adventure is only a couple of minutes away. Close to the town centre, Dundret gives it a majestic backdrop. The view from the top of the mountain is difficult to beat. Dundret is a playground for snow lovers and a truly great ski resort. Don’t just take our word for it, trust all the national ski teams that choose to prepare for the coming season right here. When the ski resort opens in early November, six intense months of all kinds of skiing and winter activities lie ahead. The hotel, the restaurant and the ski lodges are halfway up the mountain, offering a great view of the town and the slopes that are only a couple of ski-lengths away. There are slopes for all levels, a fun park for the adventurous and great off-piste opportunities. If you feel that your equipment or technique is getting a bit rusty, don’t worry, we have all the latest equipment available for hire and lessons for both cross-country and downhill adventures. We warmly recommend touring through untouched snow, accompanied by a local guide of course. If you still have some energy left after the day, you can ski on illuminated tracks before turning in.

Layer-on-layer warms the best Dress well and keep warm and cosy in the Arctic winter. Layer-on-layer is the way to do it, and choosing the right materials is important. When you wear several layers, you can easily add or remove clothing to suit changing temperatures and activities throughout the day. Closest to your body, you need a layer that both warms and keeps moisture away. Choose woollen underwear or synthetic functional material. Layer two, the middle layer, must be able to absorb moisture. Especially if you will be exerting physical effort. The third layer is a warming layer and can be a cosy fleece shirt, whilst the fourth layer, a Gore-Tex jacket or similar, serves to stop both wind and snow. Sometimes, when it’s really cold outside or when you are resting, you will need a second warming layer, for example, a really snug down jacket.

SNOW GUARANTEED In Gällivare, we aim to be the first in Sweden to have ski tracks every season. The ski season starts on November 1st, for the World Cup tracks at Hellner Stadium. National cross-country teams from Canada and Czech Republic come to Gällivare for training. The Harrträsk track, loved by leisure skiers, is prepared as soon as there is enough natural snow. To top it all off, several forest roads in the area will also be turned into ski tracks. This means that you can pick and choose from miles and miles of varied cross-country tracks, right from the start of the season.

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WINTER FISHING Fishing can easily be combined with other outdoor activities. If you are sport fisher, you will have great opportunities to find lovely little spots. Regardless of whether you are a professional or a newcomer, there are waters for you. If you are a sport fisher and not very familiar with the area, we recommend you to contact the Tourist Information Centre. They will help you with tips and spots that are well worth a visit. Another option is to hire a guide in order to get the most out your visit.

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): Source: SMHI

Gällivare, Kiruna, Jokkmokk, Arjeplog.

Activities all winter

UPHILL, DOWNHILL AND EVERYWHERE IN-BETWEEN

Eager skiers at Dundret Runt. 8

their technique, and try it yourself on the track the very next day. A winter tradition for 200 years is the Gällivare Winter Market. Peddlers from the region and the rest of Sweden gather to sell quality handicrafts, food and other goodies. Keep your eyes open for local Sámi handicraft by skilled artisans and young designers. Dundret offers a number of events where you can challenge both yourself and friends and family. The classic Dundret Runt cross-country run is one of the oldest leisure ski runs. It is held in April, with several different lengths, allowing the entire family to take part, even the youngest. If you prefer downhill or uphill challenges, Dundret Rennen, Dundretbragden, Fjällbranten Trophy or Race of Legends might suit you better. Long live winter in Gällivare – see you in the snow!

Photo: Yngve Johansson

experience the snowy Gällivare in winter, the lively and eventful town with a steady stream of energising activities. Yes, most are actually related to snow and outdoor living. It somehow summarises our active lifestyle: we love snow and winter and we are more than happy to be outdoors. It is a fresh and refreshing lifestyle. We are sure you will like it too! Don’t miss the annual family event, Santa Winter Games that begin in late November. Santas from all over the world meet in Gällivare and compete in sports such as reindeer racing and rice pudding-eating. In late November, it is also time for the Gällivare Premiere, an international elite competition with stars like Alex Harvey, Devon Kershaw, Ivan Babikov, Lukas Bauer and many others. Feel the wind as they speed past, study and be inspired by yo u s i m p ly m u s t

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Photo: Sivert Svensson

CHALLENGES FOR YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS In Gällivare, not only the elite get to compete. No, there are plenty of challenges for you, your friends, colleagues and family. A great way to keep in shape.

For hundreds of years, santas have competed with each other in deep winter forests around the world. In silence, without an audience, they have challenged each other to things like reindeer racing and rice pudding-eating. Since 2003, santas from all over the world have gathered in Gällivare for the popular Santa Winter Games. The founder and initiator is Gällivare’s own Santa, Sivert Svensson, who decided to make this an official competition and big public event. It has been a success right from the start. Come along and find the true Christmas spirit at the spectacular 11th Santa Winter Games, November 20–23 2014.

Åke på toppen, as the name might tell you, lies at the top of Dundret.

Photo: Daniel Olausson / Media Tales

PREVIOUS WINNERS, SANTA WINTER GAMES: The winning Santa has to be fast, nimble, kind and strong. 2005 Aare Rebban, Estonia 2006 Hiroshi Suzuki, Japan 2007 Dave Downey, Australia 2008 Jim Chain, Hong Kong 2010 Santa Alejandro Latino, Colombia 2011 Sinter Klas Stefan, the Netherlands 2012 Sinter Klas Stefan, the Netherlands 2013 Santa Banana, Hong Kong

The Winter Market – a historic meeting place

Photo: Jan Westerlund/Fotoklubben

SANTA WINTER GAMES FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY

DUNDRETRENNEN, MARCH 28 TH. Speed run from the top of Dundret. Three-man teams compete, and the team with the smallest time difference between its skiers, wins. A competition for everybody! DUNDRET RUNT, APRIL 11 TH–12 TH. One of the oldest leisure ski runs in Sweden! April offers wonderful skiing in the shining spring sun. Dundret Runt takes you through old forests and seemingly endless open landscapes. You will have Sarek and Kebnekaise in view, and you are free to ski at your own pace. Stop at some of the seven checkpoints and get an energy boost from food, drink and the majestic surroundings. There are several different lengths, for young and old, leisure skiers and professionals alike. Do you feel like giving it a try? Read more at www.dundretrunt.com DUNDRETBRAGDEN, FJÄLLBRANTEN TROPHY AND RACE OF LEGENDS, APRIL 11TH–18 TH. The second edition of Dundretbragden, a ski run dating back to 1921. Around Dundret, up Dundret and down Dundret in three events. ÅKE PÅ TOPPEN (ÅKE AT THE TOP). Open every Sunday, including holidays like Christmas Day, Boxing Day etc. Take the easy way up, ski lift to the top and easy skiing to the ski lodge, or walk all the way around from the valley below. Everyone who visits the ski lodge on every Sunday during the winter season gets a unique Åke-på-toppen woollen hat – a matter of great prestige amongst the locals.

The Gällivare Winter Market is a popular meeting place with a long heritage. The entire town comes alive during this weekend in the middle of March, just as the light slowly returns and the days get a bit longer. For more than 200 years, handicraft, leather, meat and spices have been sold in the town centre. Travelling salesmen from near and far still come here to buy and sell. Be sure to look for high quality Sámi handicraft, and if you are lucky, you might just find some dried reindeer meat to take home. 9

Small, world-class arctic town WITH GRAND RELOCATION PLANS

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. Moving houses and buildings is nothing new to us. We have been doing that in Malmberget, 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. ever since mining

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Photo: Daniel Olausson / Media Tales

In ‘New Gällivare’, outdoor living is a natural part of everyday life.

LKAB – Malmberget is home to the second largest under-

ground mine in the world, mining at 1,300 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 employees.

Illustration: Alma Arkitekter

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

Photo: Susie Tsang

AITIK – The Boliden Aitik

mine is situated about 15 kilometres outside Gällivare, mainly producing copper, but also silver and gold. Mining takes place above ground and if you go to the vantage point at the edge of the mine, you can see 450 metres down into the open cast. Aitik is the largest open mine in Scandinavia and one of the largest copper mines in Europe. The machines that drive on the roads of the mine are amongst the largest in the world, some weighing 570 tons.

The vision: New Gällivare In 2009, Swedish Industry Design arranged the event ‘City Move in Gällivare’. Thirty-eight researchers and city planners from about twenty different countries gathered to take on the challenge of moving a town. One of the conclusions reached was the importance of participation and dialogue with the citizens. Following an extensive citizen consultation, a vision was agreed upon: Gällivare was to be developed to become a small, world-class Arctic town. Citizens wanted housing near the mountains at Repisvaara and housing near the city at the Vassara River, as well as a densification of the town centre. An attractive, sustainable small town close to nature. The transformation has already begun and it is estimated to be completed by 2032. You’re invited to enjoy our town and to join our exciting move towards the future. 11

A living countryside

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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.

HAKKAS

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 Hakkas area is famous for its successful skiers, amongst other things, outdoor sports and activities are very important here. Cooperation and togetherness are very important to the people living here. The name Hakkas comes from the Finnish word ‘hakanen’, meaning ‘pen’ or ‘field’. The settler Per Olsson was the first to settle in the area, at Melderstein Manor, in 1781. The Hakkas district includes the villages: Hakkas, Björkberget, Kattån, Mukkavaara, Mäntyvaara, Palohuornas, Purnu, Ratukkavaara, Sadjem, Sammakko-Lillberget, Sangervaara, Satter, Skröven, Storberget, Torasjärvi, Torrivaara and Yrttivaara.

NATTAVAARA

Nattavara is situated about 70 kilometres southwest of Gällivare and has about 300 residents. Nattavaara was founded by a Finnish settler in the 1670’s. The Nattavaara area includes the villages Nattavaara by, Nattavaara station, Sarvisvaara and Kilvo. It is probably most famous for the annual art exhibition, held every summer at the old school in Sarvisvaara, now the studio of artist Erling Johansson. Another popular attraction is Malmens väg (The Ore Road), a 210 kilometre long historic winter trail that passes through the area. Malmens väg was built as a transportation route from Malmberget to the coast, between 1774 and 1882. Ten kilometres northeast of Nattavaara, by lake Saarijärvi, there is an area of old-growth pine forest, with pines as old as 500 years.

ULLATTI

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 the trapping pits in Mänttyvaara, the 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 of important cultural and historic value. The old farmland is also preserved here.

SKAULO AND PUOLTIKASVAARA

The twin villages by the E10 – right between Gällivare and Kiruna – are a perfect starting point for fantastic experiences in the natural world, outdoor living and fishing. The villages are lively and arrange several communal activities. Don’t miss the Kaamos celebration in January, a ‘Celebration of Darkness’ with a torchlight procession, baked cake sales, songs, shows and ice lanterns. The Lina and Kaitum old-growth mountain forests can be found in the 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.

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The village of Tjautjas is situated thirty kilometres north of Gällivare, above the cultivation border, at the end of the road. The beautiful countryside has made it a popular attraction. The Tjautjas area includes the village Tjautjas and the Lina Forest Nature Reserve. There are just over 200 people living in the area and most live in the village centre. The village lies in a low mountain area close to water, and the proximity to Gällivare, the mountains and the water has led many people to move here, and given the population a relatively young average age. The Lina old-growth mountain forest can be found in the area. It is a link in the chain of nature reserves that line the mountain world and are dominated by vast coniferous forests and downy birches. The forest is largely old-growth. The entire area is all year-round reindeer herding country.

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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, nature 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, extraordinary snowmobile trails, bridle paths and trails for mountain biking and hiking. The name Purnuvaara comes from the Sámi, Buornovaara, which roughly translates to ‘Trapping Pit Mountain’.

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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. Skogsbärsfröjd in Puoltikasvaara is a small-scale company that refines vitamin rich berries into products 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. Guaranteed to give you renewed energy. Don’t miss a coffee break at the cosy Alla Tiders Café in central Gällivare, offering home-baked and home-cooked delights. When you are tasting your way through Gällivare, in hotels, restaurants, cafés and bakeries, you might decide to take some nice raw ingredients home. To this end, 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, squeaky 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. A guaranteed pick-me-up, without a doubt. w h e n yo u g e t a ta s t e

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At Baktanke Bakery, you can try the sandwich that won the 2012 Swedish Sandwich Championship.

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The Taste of Gällivare

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Aaah, what a feeling. After a day full of activities, it is great to come together and discuss experiences: the snowiest tumble, the fastest run, the nicest jump, the best view, the biggest fish. Björnfällan at Dundret has after-ski events every Saturday throughout the season and several days a week during the Christmas, Spring and Easter holidays. Hot and cold beverages as well as a basic pub menu is available. On the slopes you will find the North Star shop and sports café with lighter courses, home-baked pastries and Lemmelkaffe coffee on the menu. Downtown, you can rest tired legs and recharge your batteries at the cosy O’Learys.

Stora Sjöfallet Mountain Center

THE FLAVOUR OF LAPONIA

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Local tastes in a new environment Both the Grand Hotel and Dundret are newly renovated and fresh. The Björnfällan Hotel at Dundret gives you a genuine mountain environment where old meets new. The original, rugged log building creates a snug and relaxed atmosphere. Sip on a glass of wine in the new wine bar, or enjoy locally sourced ingredients in the restaurant with a menu full of inspiration from all over the world, a food experience in total harmony. Why not round off the evening with a walk on the mountain? In downtown Gällivare, near the train station, you will find the Grand Hotel that is now getting a total makeover, a 24-hour opening café in the lobby and a steakhouse at street level. In the spring, the outdoor restaurant on the roof will open, with comfortable couches under the sky.

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In the Stora Sjöfallet National Park at the heart of the Laponia World Heritage Site, there is also room for culinary enjoyment. The kitchen at the Mountain Centre named after the park, treats you to beautifully composed meals based on raw ingredients from the World Heritage Site and its surroundings. A perfect end to a day of activities surrounded by the majestic World Heritage.

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After-snow

Since 2008, the restaurant Glada Kocken has offered guests the best ingredients and personal service. The restaurant can be found at Repisvaara, at the foot of Dundret, and what’s more, the view is fantastic. Not just good food, but also a great experience – Glada Kocken is a must for all food lovers. 15

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COMFORT IN ROADLESS COUNTRY

When the road comes to an end, you load your things onto a sledge and put skis on your feet. Four kilometres away, in the midst of the mountain world, the charming STF Saltoluokta Mountain Lodge awaits you, a welcoming winter 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 at 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.

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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 right by the ski lifts, meaning that you can ski right out of the hotel or ski 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 Sjöfallet Mountain Centre, 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 cosy and comfortable lodgings (and fantastic food) right next to the fishing spots. Majestic surroundings There are several at Tjuonajokk. accommodation options in downtown Gällivare, including the newly renovated Quality Hotel&Resort Lapland. Don’t miss the wonderful bubble baths up on the roof, if you’re lucky, you might get to see the magical Northern Lights.

Situated in the Stora Sjöfallet National Park, in the heart of the Laponia World Heritage Site, 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. Here, you’ll find a hotel, apartments, a hostel, camping and conference arrangements with experiences to suit all groups and tastes. The famous restaurant offers well-composed meals, with courses based on ingredients from the World Heritage Site and its surroundings.

WE RECOMMEND: CENTRAL, AFFORDABLE ACCOMODATION

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Down by the river, you will find Gällivare Camping, offering comfortable cabins and hostel accommodation close to nature. Sweden’s northernmost windmill, built in the 1860’s, stands right beside the campsite entrance, near to the local heritage buildings. During the Santa Winter Games the winter market is held here, it is also a beautiful area in which to take walks. Another nice option is Gällivare Bed & Breakfast, with charming interiors and good personal service. You can also get a room with a great view of Dundret.

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.

DISTANCE

(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

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1. SOLBERGET Homely accommodation with different activities out in the great forests. Try a reindeer sleigh tour amongst snowy spruce trees, or an exclusive winter skiing excursion into Muddus National Park.

4. LAPONIA ENTRANCE At the Laponia Entrance Jiellevárre in the new Travel Centre, you can experience a tour through the Laponia World Heritage Site without leaving the town. Let all your senses experience nature and wildlife, and learn more about the Sámi culture.

Photo: Håkan Östlund

2. GÄLLIVARE MUSEUM An exciting trip back in time for both young and old. The youngest can play in the classroom or in the old country store. Experience the history and the development of this place, closely connected to the mining industry. Learn more about nature, animals and Sámi culture.

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5. THE MOUNTAIN LODGE (FJÄLLSTUGAN) High up on the mountain, right by the ski slopes of Dundret, is Fjällstugan, the Mountain Lodge. Here, you will get a breathtaking view, and sometimes see Northern Lights on clear nights. Get here by ski or by ski-lift and warm your feet between runs. 19

Accommodation Lodgings/Hostels/Rooms B

STF RITSEM Ritsem, Gällivare +46 (0)973-420 30 www.svenskaturistföreningen. se/ritsem

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

TJUONAJOKK Box 221, Gällivare +46 (0)970-136 30 www.fishyourdream.com

Hotels

EKORRBO PÅLKEM Pålkem 1, Mårdsel +46 (0)70-627 65 99

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

HB RUM & TURISM Luleåvägen 18, Gällivare +46 (0)70-311 36 14 www.hbrumochturism.se RUM I GÄLLIVARE Hallonvägen 4, Gällivare +46 (0)970-107 71 STAY IN GÄLLIVARE Lasarettsgatan 3, Gällivare +46 (0)70-355 54 30 SKOGSHOTELL Skyttegatan 40, Koskullskulle +46 (0)970-306 50 www.skogshotell.com

Mountain Accommodation NIKKALUOKTA SARRI Nikkalukta 1104, Gällivare +46 (0)980-550 15 www.nikkaluokta.com

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

KILLINGI FISHING CAMP +46 (0)70-624 17 14 www.kaitumalven.nu

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

BEST WESTERN LIZA HOTELL Klockljungsvägen 2, Gällivare +46 (0)970-162 00 www.lizahotell.se

LANTTOGÅRDEN Kääntöjärvi, Vettasjärvi +46 (0)975-610 14 www.imeganet.se/kjhf/lanttogarden.htm NATTAVAARA HEMBYGDSGÅRD Box 38, Nattavaara by +46 (0)970-120 00 www.nattavaara.net Photo: Michael Renström

SALTOLUOKTA FJÄLLSTATION Saltoluokta, Gällivare +46 (0)973-410 10 www.svenskaturistföreningen. se/saltoluokta

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

STORSJÖN COTTAGE, SAMMAKKO Sammakko, Hakkas +46 (0)70-396 34 83 www.sammakko.info

KILLINGE TURIST Killinge 16, Skaulo +46 (0)970-306 50 www.skogshotell.com/killinge

RITSEM COTTAGES +46 (0)70-244 51 28 STORA SJÖFALLET MOUNTAIN CENTER Box 286, Gällivare +46 (0)973-400 70 www.storasjofallet.com

HAKKAS BYGDEGÅRD Hakkas Bygdegård, Hakkas +46 (0)975-100 95

SKAULO TOURIST CENTRE Gällivarevägen 12, Skaulo +46 (0)70-361 56 83

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

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

QUALITY HOTEL & RESORT LAPLAND (GRAND HOTEL LAPLAND) Lasarettsgatan1, Gällivare +46 (0)970-77 22 90 www.grandhotelllapland.se

SNOWTRAIL DOGCAMP LODGE Skaulo 92, Avvakko +46 (0)70-276 69 08 www.snowtraildogcamp.com

SOLBERGET WILDERNESS VILLAGE Solberget 1, Nattavaara +46 (0)970-401 44 www.solberget.com VETTASJÄRVI BYASTUGA Vettasjärvi +46 (0)70-386 00 93 ULLATTI BYASTUGA Ullatti 37, Ullatti +46 (0)70-234 44 42 PIILIJÄRVI CAMPING Piiliijärvi 1, Gällivare +46 (0)70-560 19 01, +46 (0)980-320 12 www.piiliijarvi.com

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NORTHSTAR SPORT & CAFE Dundretvägen 1, Gällivare +46 (0)970-151 00 www.northstar.se Here most things that you might like during your day on the slopes are served. Hamburgers, hearty baguettes, tasty pastries, pancakes, toast, hot chocolate and more. The house speciality is homemade cinnamon buns and Lemmelkaffe coffee.

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HUSMANS RESTURANG Malmbergsvägen 1, Gällivare +46(0)970-170 30 www.husmans.net Husmans Restaurant gives you great service and quality, traditional Swedish food at a good price.

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STORA SJÖFALLET +46 (0)973-400 70 www.storasjofallet.com info@storasjofallet.com Unique restaurant in the Stora Sjöfallet National Park, at the heart of the Laponia World Heritage Site. The kitchen offers well-composed meals with several courses using raw ingredients from the World Heritage Site and its surroundings. You will enjoy dinner in the majestic surroundings of Swedish Lapland.

RESTAURANG SKÁIDI Nikkaluokta, Kiruna +46 (0)980-550 15 www.nikkaluokta.com In the morning a breakfast buffet is served, a great start to a day in the mountains. 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. OF

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DUNDRET BJÖRNFÄLLAN Dundretvägen 1, Gällivare +46 (0)970-145 60 info@dundret.se www.dundret.se Halfway up to the top of Dundret. Great food with a local flavour. The view of Gällivare and the mountain world is astonishing.

RESTAURANG MALMBERGET Järnvägsgatan 1, Malmberget +46 (0)72-586 30 96 www.restaurangmalmberget.se E

CAFÉ ALLEMANS Norrskensgallerian, Storgatan 15, Gällivare +46 (0)970-105 05 A perfect place to stop for a snack whilst shopping, you can get a light lunch or a traditional Swedish fika, with coffee and pastries.

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PEKING PALACE Storgatan 4, Gällivare +46 (0)970-100 90 Peking Palace offers you food from all around the world, everything from sushi to fried chicken. Why not round off your dinner with our famous fried banana and ice cream dessert?

BRASSERIET JTA Treenighetensväg 1, Gällivare +46 (0)10-402 31 32 www.jtamat.com At the Brasserie Restaurant you will find everything from lunch and buffets to á la carte and catering.

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BAGERIET I PUOLTIKASVAARA Puoltikasvaara +46 (0)970-500 70

O’LEARYS BAR & RESTURANG Per Högströmsgatan 9, Gällivare +46 (0)970-77 22 80 www.olearys.se/gallivare O’Leary’s bar offers food and drink and live sports broadcasts in a nice atmosphere, with 14 plasma screens and largescreen TV.

STF SALTOLUOKTA FJÄLLSTATION Saltoluokta, Gällivare +46 (0)973-410 10 fjallbokning@stfturist.se www.saltoluokta.se The restaurant at STF Saltoluokta Mountain Lodge offers a beautiful view of the mountainous landscape on one side, and a crackling fire on the other. On your plate, you will often find courses made from local ingredients. D

INDISK RESTAURANG & PIZZERIA Upplagsvägen 17, Gällivare +46 (0)970-133 70 An Indian restaurant with food that will make your taste buds dance.

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

SOFIAS KÖK Storgatan 19, Gällivare +46 (0)970-554 50 www.sofiaskok.se SW E

BAKERI BAKTANKE Järnvägsgatan 14 A, Gällivare +46 (0)70-355 69 26 www.bageribaktanke.dinstudio.se 2012 winners of the Swedish Sandwich Championship in Stockholm.

IDET KÖK & BAR Dundret Björnfällan Dundretvägen 1, Gällivare +46 (0)970-145 60 www.dundret.se When you want to enjoy a dinner, choosing from a bistro menu and á la carte, with fish, meat and pasta, together with a fantastic view of Dundret.

NYFIKET Storgatan 16, Gällivare Lasarettsgatan 19, Gällivare +46 (0)970-149 40 www.nyfiket.nu At Café Nyfiket, you can buy tasty cakes, sandwiches, cookies, pastries and lighter lunches, and enjoy them in a cosy environment.

ALLEMANS RESTURANG OCH PIZZERIA Västra Kyrkallén 11, Gällivare +46 (0)970–143 00 www.allemansgallivare.se At Allemans Restaurant and Pizzeria you will find sourdough pizza, traditional Swedish food and salads.

GLADA KOCKEN Repisvara 2, Gällivare +46 (0)970-106 10 olof67@glocalnet.net www.glada-kocken.se With a great view of Dundret, first-class food and service, Glada Kocken is a must for all food lovers.

ALLA TIDERS CAFÉ Storgatan 18, Gällivare +46 (0)970–102 54 A varied selection of pastries, sandwiches, salads, hot and cold food. Alla Tiders Café also have pub nights.

VETEHATTEN BAGERI, CAFÉ & KONDITORI Storgatan 16, Gällivare +46 (0)970–666 30 www.vetehatten.se Ideal when you would like to take a coffee or tea break in a cosy setting in central Gällivare, maybe with a snack or a pastry on the side.

We will guide you to the lovely little spots of the region, the culinary gems of Swedish Lapland. Places where you can enjoy meals cooked with ingredients from the area, or buy locally produced products to take home. 21

GÄLLIVARE TURISTCENTER Centralplan 4, Gällivare +46 (0)970-166 60 www.gellivarelapland.se Souvenirs and various Gällivare products. Also handles activity bookings and fishing licenses. Find us at the railway station. GÄLLIVARE MUSEUM Storgatan 16, Gällivare +46 (0)970-186 92 www.gallivare.se/sv/Kommun/ Kultur/Gallivare-museum/ Reception and shop. Replica country store and classroom from the 1920’s. Various exhibitions.

GAVPI Östra Kyrkallén 4, Gällivare +46 (0)970-550 99 www.gavpi.se Quality boutique with reindeer products, arts and crafts, fish products, silverware and more. INTERSPORT Västra Kyrkoallen 7, Gällivare +46 (0)970-100 15 www.intersport.se Shopping and retail at the Norrskensgallerian mall downtown. 22

MAGASIN DU NORD Lasarettsgatan 63B , Gällivare +46 (0)970-555 00 www.magazindunord.com Here, you will find organic merino wool underwear, silk, wool and organic cotton. Timeless, high quality basic clothing that lasts a long time.

ALLHELGONAKYRKAN MALMBERGET Masgatan 13, Malmberget +46 (0)970-240 30 malmberget.forsamling@ svenskakyrkan.se www.svenskakyrkan.se The church was built in 1944, designed by Hakon Ahlberg. BEARFOOT NORTH +46 (0)70-629 20 10 cj.pohl@bearfootnorth.se www.bearfootnorth.se Guided hiking and skiing tours. DUNDRET Dundretvägen 1, Gällivare +46 (0)970-145 60 info@dundret.se www.dundret.se Cross-country tracks, snow park and downhill slopes.

FISKFLYG Strömgatan 43, Porjus +46 (0)973-102 45 booking@fiskflyg.se www.fiskflyg.se Helicopter tours. FJÄLLAKTIV LAPLAND Dennewitzvägen 8a, Koskullskulle +46 (0)70-547 97 10 info@fjallaktiv.se www.fjallaktiv.se Guided hiking tours in the mountain world, snowmobile tours and mini winter excursions. FJÄLLTICKA +46 (0)73-838 82 50 Nature and mushroom guide. FALCKS Barongatan 40, Malmberget +46 (0)70-276 69 09 pe.falck@falcksomnibus.se www.falcksomnibusgallivareab. clearsearch.se Transport and guided tours of the Aitik mine.

Photo: Amanda Matti / Dundret

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. Also berries and other delicacies.

AVVAKKO ADVENTURE Skaulo 90 +46 (0)70-686 05 00 adventure@avvakko.se www.avvakkoadventure. dinstudio.se Dogsledding activities.

NORTH STAR BUTIK Dundretvägen 1, Gällivare +46 (0)970- 151 00 www.northstar.se Everything you need for skiing, touring, climbing and other such activities, and our staff that will help you to find all the things that you need. NORRSPORT Metallvägen 29, Gällivare +46 (0)970-555 44 www.norrsport.se Find the equipment for your outdoor living, with everything for hunting, fishing and leisure activities. The ambition is to make your outdoor activities a great experience. TYGKLIPPET Östra Kyrkallen 12 A, Gällivare +46 (0)970-157 95 Sells and sews textiles such as curtains, interior decoration and clothing by Crème. Located in the centre of town.

THE DUNDRET SANTA Luleåvägen 21, Gällivare +46 (0)73-066 21 75 dundertomten@privat.utfors.se www.dundertomten.com Visit Santa in his home. Tours by horse and sleigh.

ORPUS UR & GULD Storgatan 2, Gällivare +46 (0)970-100 98 Watches and jewellery, christening gifts, silverware and art glassware. Also gifts for tourists. Watch and jewellery repairs, battery replacements and engravings.

ESSENSE OF LAPLAND Sirkasgatan 4, Jokkmokk +46 (0)72-234 89 88 info@essenseoflapland.se www.eolapland.se Offering unique taster experiences for all of the senses, such as a Laponian food tasting.

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

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Shopping / Souvenirs

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GALGBACKEN Sakajärvi 25, Gällivare +46 (0)70-647 00 26 galgbacken@gmail.com www.galgbacken.com Riding tours with Icelandic horses, for example, a Northern Lights tour on horseback. GIRJAS ADVENTURE +46 (0)980-193 83, +46 (0)70-663 31 28 info@girjasadventure.com www.girjasadventure.com Sámi experience and cabin rental.

GÄLLIVARE MUSEUM Storgatan 16, Gällivare +46 (0)970-186 92 www.gellivaremuseum.se Permanent exhibitions about the Sámi people, sleeperlayers, settlers, mines and more. HYR & ÄVENTYR I LAPPLAND +46 (0)73-181 33 41 Conference arrangements, outdoor activities with whole grilled food. JEMI ADVENTURE Sakajärvi, Gällivare +46 (0)70-573 01 38 jemi@jemiadventures.se www.jemiadventures.se Offering dogsled tours, snowmobile tours, ice fishing and guided tours of the Aitik mine. KÖHLERS LANTBRUK Nattavaarvägen 528, Gällivare +46 (0)70-210 19 56 www.kohlerlantbruk.com Offering horse and sleigh tours and the possibility of Northern Lights tours in the evenings.

SOLE ADVENTURE Storgatan 15, Gällivare +46 (0)76-109 18 00 www.soleadventure.com Guided sightseeing tours, snowshoe walks. LINAFALLET LODGE +46 (0)70-648 08 07 andreas@linafalletlodge.se www.linafalletlodge.se Offering fishing trips on snowmobiles, snowmobile safaris etc.

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

LAPONIA SAMI SAFARI +46 (0)70-637 55 99 www.laponiasamisafari.se Sámi experiences and mountain tours in Laponia.

RC’S TURISM & FORDONSSERVICE +46 (0)73-086 86 96 Gällivarevägen 90, Gällivare Offering dogsled tours.

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

SAMELANDSRESOR Klockarvägen 1, Jokkmokk +46 (0)971-106 06, +46 (0)70-211 06 06 info@samelandsresor.com www.samelandsresor.com Snowmobile rental and snowmobile safari with overnight accommodation.

LKAB MINING INFORMATION OFFICE Gamla Gunillaskolan, Malmberget +46 (0)970-766 44, maritha.mossberg@lkab.com www.lkab.com LAPPEASUANDO Lappeasuando 3, Gällivare +46 (0)970-501 70 info@lappeasuando.com www.lappeasuando.com Dogsled tours, snowshoe hikes, reindeer excursions and more. LIES NECKEBROECK Skaulo 46 +46 (0)72-725 74 66 lies_neckebroeck@hotmail.com Offering dogsled tours. MIDNIGHT SUN ADVENTURE +46 (0)70-577 12 77 hakan.ostlund65@bredband. net Offering survival training at the top of Dundret, ice-fishing tours, Northern Lights snowmobile tours.

STF SALTOLUOKTA Saltouokta, Gällivare +46 (0)973-410 10 fjallbokning@stfturist.se www.svenskaturistforeningen/ saltoluokta.se Guided mountain skiing tours. STORA SJÖFALLET MOUNTAIN CENTER Gällivare +46 (0)973-400 70 info@storasjofallet.se www.storasjofallet.com Northern Lights tours, skiing tours, fishing.

SNOWTRAIL DOG CAMP Skaulo 92, Gällivare +46 (0)70-276 69 08 lotti@snowtraildogcamp.com www.snowtraildogcamp.com Offering dogsledding and ice fishing. SKOGSHOTELL Skyttegatan 40, Koskullskulle +46 (0)970-306 15 info@skogshotell.com www.skogshotell.com Offering snowmobile tours. VUOVDESAMI EXPERIENCE +46 (0)975-500 57 +46 (0)70-311 36 36 Forest Sámi culture and reindeer encounters. VILDMARKSBYN I SOLBERGET Solberget 1, Nattavaara +46 (0)970-401 44 +46 (0)70-293 58 87 dirk@solberget.com www.solberget.com Unique experiences, reindeer sleigh rides and ski tours. VÄGVISAREN Repisvare, Gällivare +46 (0)70-688 15 77 info@pathfinderlapland.se www.pathfinderlapland.se Sámi experiences.

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GÄLLIVARE KYRKA 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.

SPORTEVENT GELLIVARELAPLAND Gällivare +46 (0)70-389 53 17 stefan@sporteventgellivare. com www.sporteventgellivare.com Skiing and Dundret Runt.

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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 about 50 member companies from the tourism industry. Visit Gellivare 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. Copy: Ella Jonsson, Tiina Smeder. Illustrated map: Lisa Wallin. www.swedishlaplandvisitorsboard.com