Find yourself in the wilderness of northern Sweden

This route in Swedish Lapland is incredibly varied: from hiking with huskies and rafting to working your tan in the midnight-sun, experience the true lifestyle of the Sami-people or wander through the biggest national park of Sweden. During this route you will discover the true wilderness of northern Sweden, after your trip you will know it for sure: Sweden has everything to be a true outdoor lovers’ destination!

Overview

Spend ten days close to and above the arctic circle with this route through the Swedish part of Lapland. The northern parts of Sweden is among one of the most rural areas throughout Europe, which gives you the feeling of being one of the few people exploring this part of Sweden. On this route there are many different activities available, from fishing in one of the arctic rivers to visiting the biggest and perhaps the most beautiful national park within Sweden, Sarek National Park. Take a hike with huskies or if you are more adventurous and visit Swedish Lapland in the winter, take a dog sledding tour and ride through the stunning forests. Witness an extraordinary natural phenomenon, the midnight sun during the summer months, when the sun never gets below the horizon which gives have plenty of time to enjoy all the great experiences this area has to offer you. At the end of the route you will come close to the border between Sweden and Finland as you go to the Haparanda Skärgård National Park with its beautiful sandy beaches, the perfect place to relax at the end of a strenuous trip.

Highlights

  • Spend the night with the Sami-people, the original inhabitants of this area
  • Witness the midnight-sun above the arctic circle and experience 24 hours of daylight
  • Wander through te biggest national park of Sweden and make sure you will not get lost
  • Hike with huskies or go on a dog sledding tour through the stunning nature
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Route inspiration

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What
Where
Price
Pick up your camping gear
Burtrask Camping
Service Point

Idyllically located at the edge of the town of Burträsk in Swedish Lapland. The campsite is located as a peninsula in Burträsket lake. From three different angles you can enjoy the views over the lake. Through the suspension bridge you will arrive at a forest covered island. A number of pitches is located directly at the lake. When you arrive at the campsite you will immediately loose track of time and place. You are warmly welcomed to come and unwind!

The small scaled and atmospheric campsite has about 45 pitches and dogs are very welcome too. There are two service buildings with a total of 10 toilets and 8 showers. 

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Discover Swedish Loch Ness
Lake Storsjön
  • Location:
    Lake Storsjön
  • Estimated costs:

Go hunting for Swedens answer to the Loch Ness monster on Lake Storsjön, which provides a magnificent backdrop to this laidback town.

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Get a taste of wild sweden
Vildmarksvägen
€20 - €30
  • Location:
    Vildmarksvägen
  • Estimated costs:
    €20 - €30

For a taste of wild Sweden, take this switchback route through some of central Swedens most remote and haunting landscapes.

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Rafting in real white waters
Vindeln
€50 - €100
  • Location:
    Vindeln
  • Estimated costs:
    €50 - €100

There are different levels possible to go for on a rafting trip. From relatively easy to extreme hard, no matter what level you choose, the possibility you will get wet is always there. The easiest tours take 2-3 hours depending on the water conditions.

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Take a hike with huskies
Gargnäs
€90
  • Location:
    Gargnäs
  • Estimated costs:
    €90

Where in winter it is possible to have a dog sledding tour, in summer when the snow is melted it is possible to take a hike with huskies. During this six hour tour you will enjoy the nature and these dogs typical for Swedish Lapland. During the tour you will get to know a lot more about the dogs and the nature within this part of Sweden.

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Go and fish for some of Swedish best trout
Ammarnäs
  • Location:
    Ammarnäs
  • Estimated costs:

All around Ammarnäs there are great fishing areas where you will be able to fish for the best trout in Sweden. You will be able to go fishing with a guid or on your own, depending on what you like. Good fishing spots are the Vindel River or the Tjulån.

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Visit and enjoy the real Sami culture
Slagnäs
€30 - €140
  • Location:
    Slagnäs
  • Estimated costs:
    €30 - €140

Get to know the Sami-culture, the people who have lived in this part of Europe for ages. There are different possibilities to do, you can go on a short tour on which you will get educated by a guide on how the Sami-people live in these parts of Sweden. You also have the possibility to stay the night and sleep on reindeer skin next to a warming fire. An absolute must do to get to know this part of Sweden.

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Experience the midnight-sun above the arctic circle
Jokkmokk
  • Location:
    Jokkmokk
  • Estimated costs:

Always wanted to experience how it feels to have 24 hours of sunlight a day? In the summer Swedish Lapland is the place to experience this! In Jokkmokk just a few kilometers north of the Arctic Circle, you will be able to see the midnight sun between the 8th of June and the 2nd of July. Take advantage of the extra daylight and take a hike or go fishing in the midnight sun.

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Explore the vast nature of Swedish biggest National Park
Sarek National Park
  • Location:
    Sarek National Park
  • Estimated costs:

Sarek National Park is the biggest in Sweden, with its alpine tops, close to a 100 glaciers and incredible views and rivers this is the perfect spot to do all kinds of outdoor activities. Make sure you will bring the right equipment and take a compass so you wont get lost in this immense National Park.

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Visit the most Northern archipelago of Sweden
Haparanda
  • Location:
    Haparanda
  • Estimated costs:

Close to the Finnish border you will find the city of Haparanda, in front of the coast of Haparanda you will find Haparanda Skärgård National Park. In this national park you will find numerous of islands with beautiful sandy beaches that are perfect to absorb a lot of sunlight, or you can go bird watching on one of the islands and take a hike through nature.

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Drop off your camping gear
Burtrask Camping
Service Point

Idyllically located at the edge of the town of Burträsk in Swedish Lapland. The campsite is located as a peninsula in Burträsket lake. From three different angles you can enjoy the views over the lake. Through the suspension bridge you will arrive at a forest covered island. A number of pitches is located directly at the lake. When you arrive at the campsite you will immediately loose track of time and place. You are warmly welcomed to come and unwind!

The small scaled and atmospheric campsite has about 45 pitches and dogs are very welcome too. There are two service buildings with a total of 10 toilets and 8 showers. 

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Night
Campsite
Where
€ p/night
First
Burtrask Camping
Service Point
Burträsk
10
  • Location:
    Långåkersgatan 16
    in
    Burträsk

Idyllically located at the edge of the town of Burträsk in Swedish Lapland. The campsite is located as a peninsula in Burträsket lake. From three different angles you can enjoy the views over the lake. Through the suspension bridge you will arrive at a forest covered island. A number of pitches is located directly at the lake. When you arrive at the campsite you will immediately loose track of time and place. You are warmly welcomed to come and unwind!

The small scaled and atmospheric campsite has about 45 pitches and dogs are very welcome too. There are two service buildings with a total of 10 toilets and 8 showers. 

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Tallbackens holiday village and camping
Vännäs
15
  • Location:
    in
    Vännäs
  • Price per night:
    15
  • Price per person:

This campsite is known for its beautiful location in the middle of nature and the friendly owners. Many guests describe this campsite as a true paradise. On this campstie you will be surprised by a lot of small details, the gorgeous nature and great people surrounding you.

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Angsjöns Camping
Bjurholm
20
  • Location:
    Balsjö 111
    in
    Bjurholm
  • Price per night:
    20
  • Price per person:

Angsjöns campsite is the perfect place to relax and breath out. There are a lot of activities in the area so there is no need to be bored.

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Kolgårdens Stugby & Camping
Vilhelmina
26
  • Location:
    LÖVLIDEN 16
    in
    Vilhelmina
  • Price per night:
    26
  • Price per person:

This cozy campsite is located at the Volgsjön lake and all the campsites have a beautiful view over this beautiful lake.

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Storumans fisching camping
Storuman
22
  • Location:
    Lokgränd 3
    in
    Storuman
  • Price per night:
    22
  • Price per person:

The campsite is located close to a beautiful lake, you are able to pitch your tent next to this lake.

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Camp Gauto
Laisvall
23
  • Location:
    Gautosjö 2
    in
    Laisvall
  • Price per night:
    23
  • Price per person:

The campsite is located in the heart of the upper Laisvalley, surrounded by several mountains. With multiple activities closeby such as hiking, fishing and canoetrips.

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Arctic Camp Jokkmokk
Jokkmokk
23
  • Location:
    Notudden
    in
    Jokkmokk
  • Price per night:
    23
  • Price per person:

The campsite is located next to a big lake and is located close to the Sarek National Park, the campsite is located above the arctic circle which gives you the opportunity to enjoy the midnight-sun

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Fällfors Camping
Fällfors
19
  • Location:
    Skolgatan 13
    in
    Fällfors
  • Price per night:
    19
  • Price per person:

The campsite is located in the beautiful nature alongside the Byske River, which offers perfect fishing and other experiences.

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Last
Burtrask Camping
Service Point
Burträsk
10
  • Location:
    Långåkersgatan 16
    in
    Burträsk

Idyllically located at the edge of the town of Burträsk in Swedish Lapland. The campsite is located as a peninsula in Burträsket lake. From three different angles you can enjoy the views over the lake. Through the suspension bridge you will arrive at a forest covered island. A number of pitches is located directly at the lake. When you arrive at the campsite you will immediately loose track of time and place. You are warmly welcomed to come and unwind!

The small scaled and atmospheric campsite has about 45 pitches and dogs are very welcome too. There are two service buildings with a total of 10 toilets and 8 showers. 

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Service Point

The Service Point is the starting and ending point of your adventure and makes sure you hit the road well prepared. On your day of arrival, you'll receive a warm welcome, and your Gear Set will be ready for takeaway. Together with the Service Point you'll check the Gear Set for completeness and sign to confirm your pick up. Before you hit the road, the Service Point will happily provide you with useful tips about must dos and must visits during your trip. If you choose to include the set up service, your Gear Set will be set up for you at the campsite, all you have to do is relax and enjoy!

Burtrask Camping

4.8
  • Nearby airports
    Skellefteå (SFT)
    0:29, 32,7km
    Luleå Kallax (LLA)
    2:02, 171km
    Umeå City (UME)
    1:26, 105km
  • Camping Open
    Everyday
    09:00
    -
    19:00
    10/05/2018
    to
    30/09/2018
  • Service Options
    First night + Setup Service
    Last night + Packup Service

How to book

To help you arrange your adventure, here's a handy list of things you'll need to take care of when planning your adventure.

What we'll arrange

  • Camping gear: Rent a Gear Set that matches your budget- and comfort desires and expand it if necessary.
  • Set-up and/or pack-up service: The Service Point will set up and or pack up your Gear Set on your arrival and/or departure day.
  • First and/or Last night stay: Stay at the Service Point on your arrival and/or departure day.

What you'll arrange

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Available Monday to Saturday from 09:00 to 20:00.
  • Camping gear
    Gear Sets - 1 to 8 persons
    From €9.90 per night
  • Activity Level
    3
  • Service Point
    Start and end point of this route. Here you will pick up and drop off the gear.
    Burtrask Camping
    4.8
  • Route duration
    days
    7 - 13

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