Adventures in Norrbotten, Lappland and Västerbotten Photo: Peter Engström Copyright © Arvidsjaur Turism The northern provinces is a place for nature lovers. But some of us are pretty insecure about what to do in all that open space. What happens if I break a leg? Get lost? Or both. Well up here you can learn how to enjoy nature, learn survival techniques and have the best time in your life, all at once. Below are only a few activities listed. Contact the local tourist Offices. They will give you plenty of more suggestions. MårdseleforsarnaA wildlife reserve in the middle of the Vindel River. Experience hang-bridges over wild rapids, cliff walls polished by thousand years of water rushing through them and enchanted forest. There are plenty of restplaces and prepared fireplaces for cooking. Bring fishing-equipment.Vindeln Turism Phone: 0933-610 14 Wilderness adventure in TärnabySpeleology, fishing, biking, hiking, flower-excursion, skiing, helicopter-skiing are some of the activities in Tärnaby area.Tärnafjällens Tourist Information Phone: 0954-104 50 Survival techniques in VilhelminaGuided tours. You learn first aid and how to apply it when your only resources are those provided by nature. How to build a fire, build a temporary shelter, which plants and roots are edible as well as how the body reacts to physical and mental stress.Phone: 0940- 152 70 Mountain adventure for the familyIn Björkliden area there is one of the longest dripstone-cave system in Sweden. Headlamps and protective helmets are available.If you prefer to be on the ground you can mountainbike in the surroundings or have some instructions how to climb a mountainside. If that is not enough go for a hike or a ride in the mountains. Björklidens Fjällanläggningar. Phone: 0980-641 00 Climbing in KebnekaiseKebnekaise is a centre for climbing in Sweden since 1907. There are several climbing-courses . Courses for the beginners as well as for the more experienced. From climbing steep mountainsides to climbing on the glacier.Kebnekaise Fjällstation. Phone: 0980-550 00 Adventures in JokkmokkJokkmokk is a wilderness area above the arctic circle. Try the rockclimbing on different levels of difficulty. If you enjoy water try white water rafting. There are different courses. A friendly, family course and a tougher course for those who want more excitement. If you want even more water you have rapids surfing. With the help of the so called "rapid boards" and protective measures you surf against the rapids.Äventyrarna AB. Phone: 0972-126 96 Useful information Quiz game Contents About... E-mail |