Sights and Attractions in Lappland: MuseumsLappstaden (Laplander town), ArvidsjaurLappstaden is the oldest preserved church town. With about 80 Lapphuts and lodgings. Lappstaden has never been a permanent settlement but was instead used as temporary lodging during church holidays and fairs. Today the huts are used when the Laplanders hold their parliamentary session the last week-end in August. Guides tours through Sita Sameland are available.Samegården Arvas Phone: 0960-125 25 Silver Museum, ArjeplogA world famous museum founded by Lappmark's doctor Einar Wallquist. Collections from the pioneer days when the Swedes first started to colonize the northern provinces as well as silver that the Laplanders traded in exchange for furs and skins at the coastal markets. The collection of Laplander silver is among the best in the world.Phone: 0961-612 90 Malmberget's Mining MuseumThe museum has exhibitions showing mining from the past to the present. Mining techniques from the 17th century are shown in detail using old pictures and maps.
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