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Sami community
Some 20,000 Sami live in Sweden, largely in the north. This indigenous Finno-Ugric community has their own language, flag, heritage and parliament. Many eco-tourism activities in Lapland, including reindeer sled rides and northern lights tours, are led by Sami guides.
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The northern lights
A highlight of a winter visit to Swedish Lapland is the chance to see the northern lights. Sweden’s proximity to the Arctic Circle makes it possible to experience the natural light display, a result of solar particles colliding with gases in the Earth’s atmosphere.
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Land of the midnight sun
If you’re in the very north of Sweden (above the Arctic Circle) during the two months around the summer solstice, you’ll notice that the sun doesn’t set. This allows for long days of outdoor adventure.
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The UNESCO-listed Gammelstad Church Town
The UNESCO World Heritage-listed Gammelstad Church Town is Sweden’s largest and best-preserved church town. Some 400 wooden houses surround the stone church, built in 1492. Guides in period costumes staff the open-air…
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