North of Sweden
The most picturesque part of Sweden is its northern region, home to one seventh of the country's population. There are vast plains, mountains, pure nature and interesting landscapes. Northern Sweden is known for phenomena such as the northern lights and the midnight sun. There are good conditions for outdoor activities in any season. Tourists are attracted by hiking, dog sledding and scooter riding, fishing.
Provinces in the north of the country
There are several provinces in Northern Sweden, each of which has its own attractions: Norrbotten, Lapland, Västerbotten, Medelpad, Ongermanland, Gestrikland, Jamtland, Harjedalen, Helsingland. The southernmost province in the north of the country is Gestrickland, which lies on the shores of the Gulf of Bothnia. Anglers are eager to get to Helsingland, where sea fishing is possible. Numerous lakes and beautiful mountains can be seen in this province. Such natural beauty attracts fans of cycling and hiking tours. Canoeing and sea fishing are possible in the province of Medelpad. River rides are also carried out in the province of Västerbotten, which is located along the Gulf of Bothnia. Part of its territory stretches beyond the Arctic Circle. There are sandy cold beaches marked as «Riviera of Northern Sweden».
The endless northern lands are located in Lapland. This province is ideal for hikers. There are many popular hiking trails there. The most famous of which is considered «Royal trail», going through nature reserves. The length of this route is approximately 500 km. It can be traversed on foot or on Icelandic ponies. The highest point in Sweden is in Lapland - this is Mount Kebnekaise. The province has places suitable for snowboarding and skiing - Riksgrensen and Hemavan. An exotic holiday is also possible here in the ice hotel located in Yukkasiervi. Each room has a bed, barque and ice cinema. The hotel melts in the spring, but is rebuilt in November.
The territory of Swedish Lapland is famous for its arctic beauty, snowy landscapes and nature reserves. National parks have been established in many areas. Interesting fauna and flora can be seen in the Pieljekaise and Vadvetj parksåkka. The north of Sweden is considered to be a land of rich and unique culture. Objects created by early settlers have been preserved here. Sami culture can be traced in this area, the features of which are present in the works of folk artists..
Weather
The north of Sweden is influenced by a unique climate. In summer it is light and moderately warm, and in winter it is very cold and snowy. Winter lasts long and is accompanied by severe frosts, polar nights and the northern lights. In the far north, you can admire the midnight sun in the summer during the polar day.
