Sweden Lapland Tree Hotel - Northern Lights & Dogsledding
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If you're interested in seeing the northern lights, visiting beautiful Lapland, or dog sledding in Sweden, then this is your guide to a trip of a lifetime.
This is your complete guide to the Arctic adventures in Swedish Lapland complete with dog sledding, Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis), snowmobiling, & a trip to the iconic Tree Hotel (aka the treehouse hotel). Our adventure began as we flew through the main Swedish hub of Stockholm and up to Luleå, a city with a population of 80,000 that borders the Arctic Circle. As we stepped outside of Luleå airport, the crisp sub-zero temperatures made us gasp for air. Little did we know that the Arctic adventures ahead of us would be the thing that would truly take our breath away. We arrived at the Treehotel - which is very close to the Ice Hotel and just south of Abisko , a destination in itself, about an 80-minute drive from Luleå in the snow. After a gourmet dinner of arctic char and fresh blueberry dessert, it was time to check into our tree house. We hiked 800 meters up the wintery white path, following the little lanterns that illuminated the snowy hillside. We passed various tree houses of varying shapes and sizes until we arrived at our unique tree house, the UFO. The flying saucer nestled itself in the trees, 20 feet up above ground. Just as though we were in a Star Trek flick, the bottom of the UFO opened up and a staircase dropped down to the ground as if to say, “beam me up, Scotty.” We climbed the staircase and opened the doors to our flying Swedish saucer. From the moment we touched down in Swedish Lapland to our very last day, it snowed. While this may have been beautiful for photos, it’s horrible for viewing the Northern Lights. On our last day, there were rumors that we may get to see the dancing green fairy in the skies. We checked our Aurora app religiously and found out that we may be able to see the Northern Lights between the hours of 9 pm and 11 pm.
As we waited for the Aurora Borealis to flare, we stayed warm by doing push-ups and air squats, forcing our heart rates to soar. All of a sudden, Mother Nature opened her green eyes and pirouetted through the Arctic sky and our hearts seemed to stop. There they were – the Northern Lights – right before our very eyes. The world suddenly seemed to stop rotating, time seemed to slow, and we were there – present with our surroundings and connected to the universe. Scott and I immediately embraced, cognizant of the rarity of the moment and grateful for the opportunity to witness Mother Nature at her finest.
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Sweden north of the Arctic Circle - My Trip to the Midnight Sun (Last Episode)
I'm north of the Arctic Circle watching the Midnight Sun! This is a once in a lifetime journey, and you are all welcome to join me as I take the Inland Train to the northern part of Sweden. I visit places like Mora, Östersund, Vilhelmina, Arvidsjaur, Jokkmokk and Gällivare, and travel 1100km north of Stockholm - the capital of Sweden. In this, the last episode, I visit Arvidsjaur, Jokkmokk and Gällivare :) ...and this is exactly 6 months ago today!
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Destination Jokkmokk
This is shortcut from our trip over the arctic circle.
Started from Sulitjelma in Norway through Kvikkjokk to Jokkmokk in Sweden. Hiking 100km and kayaking 120km.
04 - 20.07.2014
Midnight sun over the Laponian area, Jokkmokk, Sweden
Midnight sun over the Laponian area near Jokkmokk and the Lule river. Jokkmokk or is located in Norrbotten County, just North of the arctic circle. The Sámi name Jåhkåmåhkke means River's Curve.
The world heritage site Laponia is a joining together of six large nature areas and reserves of which Muddus, Sarek, Stora Sjöfallets and Padjelanta are the best known. But it didn't happen just like that, a lot of thought went into it. After careful consideration a committee of wise elders came to the decision that this area had a unique cultural and natural character. Laponia was a fact, with the footnote that it was both a natural and cultural heritage site.
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jokkmokk
here is a little glimpse of my adventures in Jokkmokk, Sweden during my semester abroad with Gustavus' Sweden Today program!
our week in Jokkmokk was filled with many fun adventures, beautiful sights, and lots of learning about Sami history and culture! after an 11 hour bus ride through the Arctic Circle and a good nights’ rest, we got to visit the Silba Siida Sami farm owned by Anna and Erik. it was incredible to see a glimpse of what daily life is like for a traditional Sami family. the next day, we visited the Ajtte Museum where we had a guided tour about Sami history, and we had a lot of fun in the interactive part of the museum where you could try the traditional joiking onstage, fly a helicopter (like the Samis do when the reindeer go up to the mountains in the summer), and of course, swat away at mosquitos (Carl-Erik was really good at that one). on Tuesday, we took a trip to Kiruna, which might be one of the most breathtakingly beautiful places I have ever been to. we had a lecture about climate change, had lunch at a cute little cafe, and then explored the beautiful city. after that, we toured the IceHotel, and had so much fun looking at all the ice sculptures and drinking warm lingonberry juice at the Ice Bar! when we were back in Jokkmokk, we had more lectures about the energy and climate work in the Jokkmokk municipality, and we even got to tour the district heating plant that used renewable energy sources to provide heat for all of Jokkmokk. that night, there was a ceremony to kick off the Jokkmokk Winter Market that featured traditional Sami dance, clothing, and song. the next day was the first official day of the Winter Market, and we got to go on a Moose Safari! this was my favorite day of the whole week! we had the most amazing guide, Christian, who was very knowledgeable about Jokkmokk and moose, and we ended up seeing 13 moose--almost double the record sightings for the season! then, we watched our friend Kirsten compete in the annual Reindeer Race, where she won her first race and advanced to the Semi-Finals. I didn’t get a lot of footage of the market because it was so cold, but we had a great time looking at all of the beautiful handmade goods!
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Lapland tourist numbers down on last year
(17 Dec 2011) SHOTLIST
Santa Claus Village, Rovaniemi, Lappish Finland - 10 December 2011
1. Mid of women sliding
2. Wide of children playing in snow
3. Mid of child whose hat is being adjusted
4. Wide of toddler being pulled on sledge
5. Close tracking shot of toddler
Rovaniemi, Lappish Finland - 12 December 2011
6. Wide exterior of Rovaniemi tourism office
7. Mid of tourists looking at leaflets
8. Wide interior of tourism office, tourists looking at leaflets
9. SOUNDBITE (English) Sanna Kortelainen, Managing Director, Rovaniemi Tourism office:
The year's figures are still in growth for Rovaniemi so we have been surviving quite nicely even though the times are rough for whole Finland I would say.
10. Various cutaways of Santa Claus office model
11. SOUNDBITE (English) Sanna Kortelainen, Managing Director, Rovaniemi Tourism office:
There has been a lack of passengers, especially from the UK where the pound is very weak and the possibility to travel isn't that strong anymore but there has been some different type of development, for example if we look at Asia travelling, those people from China and Japan, also Korea, Taiwan, have been increasing nicely.
Santa Claus Village, Rovaniemi, Lappish Finland - 10 December 2011
12. Mid of Chinese tourists taking picture of reindeer sleigh
13. Close of reindeer
14. SOUNDBITE (English) Huan Jin, tourist from Beijing, China, Vox pop:
There is no Christmas in China, so we just heard a lot of stories, heard some fairy tales but this is the first time we meet the Santa Claus, it's very exciting.
Kemijoki river, northern outskirts of Rovaniemi, Lappish Finland - 12 December 2011
15. Close-up of plant covered in snow, switch focus to frozen river
16. Wide of frozen river bank
17. Close of frozen tree branch, switch focus to frozen river bank
Kemijoki river, southern outskirts of Rovaniemi, Lappish Finland - 11 December 2011
18. Wide of traditional Finnish red house at river bank, forest in background
19. Mid of winter swimmers entering water hole in ice, zoom into teenager dipping into cold water
20. Wide of swimmers in ice hole
21. Close of man swimming back to shore
22. Wide of Rovaniemi winter swimming club cottage, man walking back after swim
23. Mid of foreign students after first time ice swimming UPSOUND (English)
(Q: How is the water)
so cold
very warm
I can't feel anything
24. Close of students making high five
Santa Claus Village, Rovaniemi, Lappish Finland - 10 December 2011
25. Wide of tourists with suitcases outside building in Santa Claus Village
26. Mid of tourists and suitcases
Hotel Santa Claus, Rovaniemi, Lappish Finland - 10 December 2011
27. Wide of hotel sales director at reception, Christmas tree in foreground
28. Mid of snow flake decoration on Christmas tree, hotel reception in background
29. SOUNDBITE (English) Jussi Perkki�, Sales Director, Hotel Santa Claus:
When the number of guests and passengers, from for example UK, has decreased a bit it, so it has opened the market and availability of flight seats and holder rooms for other markets and for example Italians, Spaniards and for example Turkey has increased a lot from the previous years and growth of Chinese guests for example in Santa's hotels has increased really positively.
30. Wide shot reception
Santa Park, Rovaniemi, Lappish Finland - 12 December 2011
31. Mid of family watching ice sculptures
32. Close of moose sculpture
33. Mid of children
Santamus restaurant, Rovaniemi, Lappish Finland - 10 December 2011
34. Close-up of lantern
35. Wide of family walking to restaurant, lanterns burning
36. Wide of chef talking to guests
37. Close of glasses and cutlery on table
39. Close of food on plate
44. Wide pan of blue line
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Hiking Lapland part 4
From Sulitjelma in Norway to Kvikkjokk and Jokkmokk in Sweden.
Psim zaprzęgiem po szlaku Kungsleden w Laponii/with huskies along Kungsleden in Lapland
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Film z naszej wyprawy psim zaprzęgiem na północy Szwecji, po szlaku Kungsleden, którą odbyliśmy w marcu/kwietniu 2019 roku. Czasem świeciło słońce, ale przez większość dni wiał silny wiatr i zmagaliśmy się z zadymką śnieżną. Naszą wyprawę zrealizowaliśmy dzięki Mattiemu z Jokkmokkguiderna z Jokkmokk w Szwecji oraz dzięki Jego wspaniałym psom husky. Film jest zapisem z naszych 8 dni przygody.
A movie from our dog sledding trip in the north of Sweden, along the Kungsleden trail, which we held in March / April 2019. Sometimes the sun was shining, but for most days a strong wind was blowing and we were struggling with a snow blizzard. We made our trip thanks to Mattie from Jokkmokkguiderna from Jokkmokk in Sweden and thanks to his wonderful husky dogs. This film records 8 days of our adventure
Swedish Lapland winter 2013
Swedish Lapland news for winter 2013, better than ever, more passionate than ever and of course world leading dining, service and most of all, not crowded! We focus on you, with pure Lappish passion!
FLYFISHING LAPONIA
Just a short video of our summertrip to Teusadalen!
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Walking on pack.AVI
My trip to Swedish Lappland with Rob
Bell 206L-3 Helicopter flight from Kvikkjokk Sweden to our Fishing camp by Fiskflyg
Full length video of our Bell 206L-3 Long Ranger III helicopter flight to out fishing camp in Tarradalen in Swedish Lappland. Flight was operated by Fiskflyg from Kvikkjokk and it was smooth as ever. Amazing river and spectacular views. Recommended for all flyfishing enthusiasts.
Reindeer BBQ & Aurora, Abisko // Sweden- Ep. 2
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Day 2, episode 2 begins the adventurous journey up to the Swedish Lapland- the arctic circle.
Abisko is known to be one of the best place to see the aurora in the world, if not Europe.
An absolute unforgettable day enjoying the arctic view, reindeer BBQ and the magical aurora borealis.
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Sweden Lappland
A piece of Sweden
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Vyer ifrån Lappland
8 Hidden places in Sweden Even the Swedes Don’t Know About. Enjoy a new experience in these places.
Hidden places in Sweden Even the Swedes Don’t Know About.
Sweden is more than just Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö. In fact, a good portion of Sweden is unpopulated, which means there are vast swathes of unspoiled nature. While the further you go north the fewer people you’ll find, the southern areas also have their own special treats. Here are the 8 best-hidden spots in the country.
1. Blekinge.
Welcome to Blekinge! It's a little enchanting and beautiful destination with surprisingly close to all destinations. Enjoy islands hopping, sunbathing on archipelago cliffs, sandy beaches, lakes, wilderness and the thick forest with bright green meadows. Did you know that the sun also shines a little more hours than other places in Sweden? Well, that makes your stay even better. Explore the historic naval base; it's a part of the maritime world heritage. Taste the locally produced food, experience music, arts, crafts and family things to do.
2. Jokkmokk.
Way up in the north of Sweden, above the Arctic Circle, you’ll find Jokkmokk, where Sweden’s indigenous Sami people have roamed the vast expanses of Lapland for centuries and where you’ll find the World Heritage site Laponia. Thousands upon thousands of trails make the area perfect for hiking, while the small town is known for its Winter Market, where you can shop for Sami handicrafts, or enjoy the local food and music. Also make sure to check out the Jokkmokk Alpine Garden, which is bursting with alpine plants.
3. Delsjön.
Delsjön consists of two coherent lakes, Stora Delsjön, and Lilla Delsjön, located in eastern Gothenburg, in the Delsjöområdet nature reserve. They serve as a reservoir for the city, receiving water from the Göta River. At the shore of Stora Delsjön, there is a popular beach. The Delsjö area is home to a nature reserve, big lakes, and stunning woodland. A very short trip from the city center, this is where you go to calm down in nature for a walk, swim or a canoe trip. The lake Stora Delsjön offers a big beach and you can also swim from rocks and bathing platforms. If you're sporty fellow hiking trails and jogging tracks starts from the Skatås fitness center.
4. Tree Hotel.
Living in a tree house is the dream of many a child but in Harads, Sweden you’ll find Tree Hotel, a grown-up version that will blow your childhood fantasies away. Inspired by the 2008 Swedish documentary The Tree Lover, the village of treehouses are suspended four to six meters in the air and each one is unique. From the reflective room to the UFO treehouse, most rooms sleep four to six people and are designed to not just reflect nature but to be fully integrated into it.
5. Kebnekaise.
Part of the Scandinavian Mountains, Kebnekaise is Sweden’s highest mountain, with two peaks. The southern one, which is glaciated, stands at 2 097.5 meters above sea level, while the northern peak, which is ice-free, is just a smidgen shorter, at 2 096.8 meters. The mountain is close to Kiruna and Kungsleden, the hiking trails that run between Abisko and Nikkaloukta. Due to some very inclement weather, a warmer weather visit is recommended and the glacier should be avoided for those who don’t have experience with mountain ice – fatal falls are not unheard of.
6. Kalmar Castle.
Kalmar Castle is found in the town of Kalmar in the ancient province of Småland, which has been inhabited for more than 800 years. Built over the course of more than a decade in the 13th century, the castle was rebuilt in its current design in the 16th century and is considered one of the most significant examples of northern European fortifications in the Renaissance. Archeologists have found traces of ancient burials from the Stone Age, some of which are on display in the castle.
7. Fulufjället National Park.
Fulufjället National Park is a virtually untouched nature area in the southern part of the mountain range. The mountain rises in the landscape as a plateau that has steep sides and is flat on top. No reindeer graze here, so the mountain heath is covered with a thick carpet of lichen. The Njupeskär waterfall is the highest in Sweden, cascading a total of 93 meters with a free fall of 70 meters. For thousands of years, the water has chiseled out a deep canyon. Most of the visitors come to see it. From the top of the falls, you have a fantastic view of the canyon and the landscape.
8. Luleå.
Luleå is the heart of northern Sweden with big city amenities and small-town neighborhood. A real winter wonderland with white expanses and a summery island city that tops the sun league tables year after year. Luleå combines the fascinating nature with culture, shopping, entertainment, good accommodation, and good service.
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Tag 08 /Jokkmokk - Ylläsjärvi
Heute an Tag 8 ging es nach Finnland ????????Vor der Grenze waren wir noch im Polarcirkel-Café und haben dort einen ziemlich chilligen Typen kennengelernt, der uns ne Menge schwedische Musik gezeigt hat.