Silvermuséet
The history of Silvermuseet began in the early 1920s when Einar Wallquist, a young, newly-graduated provincial doctor, came to serve in Arjeplog. He was soon captivated by the district and its people and quickly began collecting artefacts with the intention of documenting Arjeplog’s rich cultural history. For almost four decades, Wallquist worked as provincial doctorar, ...
Discover the least hiked part of Kungsleden
Kungsleden, The King’s Trail, is a hiking trail in northern Sweden, approximately 440 kilometres (270 miles) long, between Abisko in the north and Hemavan in the south. It passes through one of Europe’s largest remaining wilderness areas. The section between Kvikkjokk and Ammarnäs is the least hiked on Kungsleden. Perhaps because a tent is needed and ...
Adolfströms handelsbod
Do you remember the beautiful wall hangings of the 50s and 60s, or the tin car you were given as a child? Marianne Thorfve does. She is the owner of the general store in Adolfström and like many others her roots are in that era, and she remembers the sweet years of childhood and adolescence ...
Peijlekaise National Park
From Adolfström in the south and Jäckvik in the north it is easy to reach the Pieljekaise National Park, a low mountain region that is easy to hike through, featuring many smaller lakes and large, natural mountain birch fprests. The road to Adolfström may very well be one of the most beautiful in Sweden and ...
A unique archipelago in a mountain environment
Arjeplog’s mountain archipelago is a place like no other. Large, deep lakes such as lake Hornavan, Lake Uddjaur and Lake Tjeggelvas are accompanied by nearly 9 000 other waters, filled with with islands, islets, holms and skerries. The three river vallies of the Skellefte River, the Pite River and the river Laisälven all have their own ...
A warm welcome to historical lands
Arjeplog is a wild, welcoming and wonderful place. Located in western Swedish Lapland, with mountain ranges, a border to Norway and the Arctic Circle cutting straight through the region. The mountain archipelago in Arjeplog has plenty of room for rest and energising activities alike. The water of the three rivers and 8727 lakes is clean ...
The indigenous group where the reindeer is sacred
While visiting Swedish Lapland I had the chance to spend some time with the Sami people: Sweden’s largest indigenous group and the masters of reindeer herding. ...
Salajekna – Sweden’s largest glacier
An exciting adventure is to go by helicopter to Sweden’s largest glacier, Salajekna, located in the Arjeplog area. Salajekna is on the border between Sweden and Norway covering more than 24 square kilometers (11 square mi) and being up to 300 m (985 ft) thick. Scientists have been studying Salajekna for more than 200 years, ...
The Vauka Trail
The beautiful Vuaka trail is situated in central Arjeplog. A 2 km (1,2 mi) easily accessible trail on foot or wheels, since it has has footbridges and duckboards to help you conveniently enjoy the scenery. Here are also jettys for fishing, privys and spots designed for rest and barbecueing, shielded from wind and rain. A ...
Märkberget nature reserve
Märkberget nature reserve is comprised of the mountain Märkberget and Märkforsen rapids in Lais river. Märkforsen is a beautiful stretch of the river with rapids, canyon and falls. The surrounding area is overflowing with different species of plants, some very rare. Märkberget is known for being one of the most beautiful nature reserves in northern ...
Doktorsgården
Doktorsgården was the home of the founder of Silvermuseet (the Silver museum), dr Einar Wallquist. He moved to Arjeplog in the early 1920’s to serve as a doctor and ended up buying this house close to his newly built clinic. This classic, red and white building became his home for the rest of his life. ...
Galtispuoda viewpoint
Go by car to the top of the mountain! Galtispuoda is an accessible mountain just outside Arjeplog center, which reaches 800 meters above sea level. The surrounding nature is stunning, and surrounding vire of sparkling lakes and mighty mountain is mesmerizing. This is a must for your Arjeplog visit! The road to the top is ...
Arjeplog church
Sofia Magdalena. That’s the name of the beautiful, pink church in Arjeplog that so many people have fell in love with over the years. It is situated on a headland in lake Hornavan, next to Arjeplog square. The church surroundings bear witness of the passing of time and how Arjeplog, its inhabitants and the location ...