Heart of Lapland Summer 2015 - English

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A voyage of discovery through the Kingdom of the River Valleys #heartoflapland Foto: Lulebild Michael Törnkvist I’D LIKE to show you the unspoilt national rivers in eastern Swedish Lapland: the rivers Kalix and Torne. I would show you my best fishing spots (I promise!), the shallow bathing creeks and barbecue areas with views over the smooth water and blue-grey forest-clad mountains. The whole of eastern Swedish Lapland is full of water, with the wild rivers, the sea and the large lakes shining like a guiding thread through the story of the region. Yes, here the biggest attractions are created by nature itself. And in summer, when the midnight sun generously pours its light down 24 hours a day, you get a lot of extra time and energy to fill the days with memorable activities. A rich culture with living minority languages – Finnish, Meänkali and Sami – alongside Swedish. The five main towns: Kalix, Haparanda, Övertorneå, Överkalix and Pajala, are within comfortable distance of each other. This means that you don’t need to choose – you will be able to explore the entire region while you are here on holiday. Follow the Torne river along the border with Finland (yes, there’s another country just the other side of the river!) and be fascinated by the exciting history and culture of the area, so intimately interwoven with that of our good neighbours to the east. Today, the boundary is one of the most peaceful in the world. This has not always been the case, and there are many stories to discover of Tornedal’s dramatic history. Take a trip over the mountain to Överkalix in the next river valley. Listen in and try to understand the rich Överkalixbondskan, a unique dialect and an important part of the local identity. And of course you mustn’t miss the coast, with its shallow bathing waters and fantastic archipelago. Take a boat trip out among the islands or take the car to beautiful Seskarö island. And don’t forget to taste the local delicacies as you go; smoked or seared freshly caught fish, freshly baked mjukkaka or rieska flatbreads served with melting butter, Kalix Löjrom roe with its Protected Designation of Origin status, ”dopp i kopp” potatoes, game and berries. Ingredients straight from nature, and completely without additives. And as the icing on the cake, did you know that the region is amongst the sunniest in Sweden, with impressive numbers of sunshine hours every summer, and quite often the hottest temperatures in the country? You will receive a warm welcome here on your voyage of discovery! TOURIST INFORMATION: Phone: +46(0)771- 74 74 74 www.heartoflapland.com
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