Padjelanta Nationalpark Travel Guide

 sim1 Says:  Although the landscape opened dramatically in front of us when entering Padjelanta, we are not really 'out of the woods' yet. For once again we dive into the woods on a winding path that seems to go on forever. It does feel more like wilderness here as the trail isn't that... 

 sim1 Says:  Once again the trail leads through a forest of birches, leaving not that much chances for a nice place to stop along the way. But no worries, there is a perfect spot for a short break or picnic when you arrive at the river at Slihtavagge.It is only a short steep climb up... 

 sim1 Says:  Sunday morning, the 23rd of JulyIt is early morning and I rub in my sleepy eyes. The night has been tough, but I think I did get some sleep. The location of our tent was far from perfect, located on a surface filled with bumps and holes, and like the 'The Princess on the... 

 sim1 Says:  Late morning, Saturday 22 July 2006, 11:00 o'clockLocation: At Tarrekaise, beside lake Tarraure / DarrávrreToday we have a relatively easy hike in front of us, only 13 kilometres and the terrain doesn't look too challenging. The perfect excuse to make a lazy start to the... 

 sim1 Says:  Boat times from Kvikkjokk to the Padjelantaleden (2006):09:30 (1/7 - 15/9)13:30 (1/7 - 15/9)17:30 (10/7 - 20/8)Boat times from Padjelantaleden to Kvikkjokk (2006):10:00 (1/7 - 15/9)14:00 (1/7 - 15/9)18:00 (10/7 - 20/8)There is a sign at the waterside with the telephone... 

 sim1 Says:  While looking at your hiking map you might learn a tiny bit of the Sami language. The places are often named after which type of landscape it is. Like tjåhkå, for example, which means mountain top or jávri/jávvre which means lake. By studying the map and knowing a few of... 

 sim1 Says:  In Sweden there are around 50 native communities where the families earn most of the income from herding reindeers. But they mostly don't live on reindeers alone; they often combine this with fishing, hunting and crafts. But like I said in the previous tip, only a small... 

 sim1 Says:  While hiking across the Fjällen area you might come across some herds of reindeer and these reindeer most likely belong to the Samer. The ones that might have heard of the Sami people before say: yes, Sami people and reindeer they go together! But this is not necessarily... 

 sim1 Says:  When hiking in this northern part of Sweden you might pass a Sami village, like this one in Staloluokta. Don't expect something special though, as it is like any other tiny village in the north of Sweden. The village mostly excist of some colourful houses (mostly in a rusty... 

 sim1 Says:  In the picture you can see the flag of the Sami people. The flag is rather new, designed and officially recognized in 1986 by the Nordic Sami Conference. Astrid Båhl from Skibotn in Norway designed this flag which is based on the four colours (red, blue, green and yellow)... 

 sim1 Says:  The area the Sami call their land Sápmi and it is quite a large area; about the size of Sweden, but spread out over Sweden, Norway, Finland and Russian Kola Peninsula. The Sami inhabited the region long before the concept of national borders existed. Most experts agree that... 

 sim1 Says:  In these local custom tips I would like to write a bit about the Sami people (also spelled in English as Saami or Sámi), which means "the people". The Sami used to be known under the name Lapp or Lapplander, a name however, that today is considered to be an offensive term... 

 sim1 Says:  The main question about this "right of public access" when hiking in and around Padjelanta National Park would probably for most of you be if you can camp where ever you like in this area. The rules for camping are simple: It is allowed to camp in the countryside for one or...