Norrbottens län
In the western part of the municipality outside the village of Saittarova, the Kalix River breaks through a narrow gorge, the rapids are called Pahakurkkio in Meänkieli and mean "rocky and difficult rapids". The place is an excellent excursion destination f…
The Kalix River is 430 km long and is one of Sweden's four national rivers. One of the Kalix River's dramatic rapids is Mestoslinkka, located near the village of Narken. Mestoslinkka was investigated in the 1970s as a potential site for hydropower developme…
The mountain Puolamrova means Lingonberry Mountain and is a nature reserve. The mountain is 376 m above sea level and was used in the past to watch for fires from a fire tower on top where large areas could be overlooked. At its highest point, the mountain…
The northern part of the municipality offers adventure. The forests around the village of Kitkiöjärvi have long been known for the Muonionalusta meteorites, where the first 7.5 kg stone was discovered in 1906 and the area still attracts meteorite hunters fr…
The mighty Kengisforsen flows right next to the Kengis mill, which was once Sweden's northernmost ironworks. Today, salmon fishermen from all over the world come here to catch the first and largest salmon when they rise in the Torne River in June, see link.…
A wonderful place surrounded by fantastic pine forest. The sandy beach stretches for several hundred meters. Here there is plenty of space for play and relaxation. A place to thrive!
Vasikkavuoma is one of the largest continuous moors in northern Europe and is equally beautiful to visit in any season. The area covers 250 hectares and today 80 of the original 280 barns are preserved. In winter it is a mecca for cross-country skiers and i…
In the northern part of the municipality you will find one of the most unique forests, the Naakajärvi Eco Park, which offers unique and varied environments to discover. Within the park there are several mountains, ravines and streams as well as Lake Naakajä…
Berget Jupukka 277 m ö h norr om Pajala användes som mätpunkt för den geografiska expeditionen i början på 1800-talet när jordklotets form skulle bestämmas en gång för alla. Struves meridianbåge är idag ett av Sveriges 15 världsarv. Promenaden upp på berge…
Today you'll see trucks rolling ore from Kaunisvaara towards Svappavaara, but that's nothing new under the sun. Down by the Torne River south of Junosuando, you'll find remnants of the large steel production that was already in operation in the 1640s, when…
Matkakoski is a classic place for salmon fishing. The rapids are 800 meters long and have a drop of just over 10 meters, in the middle of the rapids there is a large rock that gives it its characteristic appearance.
