Summer in Swedish Lapland Midnight Sun, Saunas and Alpine Meadows

Located partly beyond the Arctic Circle, Lapland evokes images of snow-covered landscapes, dog sleds, freezing temperatures, and, of course, the magnificent Northern Lights. Yet, like the rest of Sweden, Lapland is not just a pristine winter paradise. It’s also a land of lush green forests, lakes and waterfalls, mountains and gulfs teeming with fascinating flora and fauna (much of which is protected in national parks). Even better, Swedish Lapland basks in the Midnight Sun during the summer months, so the sun will never set on your outdoor adventures.

Your 11-day adventure begins in Lulea, on the Gulf of Bothnia, from where you can easily reach the verdant heart of Lapland by road. Next, head to the peaceful village of Harads, where rivers meander through vast coniferous forests and ancient lakes shimmer. Then make your way further north to Kvikkjokk, a village popular with hikers surrounded by glacial valleys and flowery meadows. In fact, it’s the starting point of the Kungsleden trek, the ‘King's Trail’, a historic path known as one of the most beautiful hiking routes in the world.

Next, you’ll reach Jokkmokk, whose cultural centre recounts the resilient history of the Sami people. After a detour to Kiruna, Sweden's northernmost city, experience local life in Gallivare.