Where to practice an individual sport Norrland

It's one of Europe's most famous hiking trails. Every year, thousands of walkers survey the valleys that the trail reveals over a distance of almost 400 km. The best times to discover the Royal Trail are between June and September, to experience the midnight sun, and February and April, to ski the trail. The park is home to some rare and increasingly endangered plant species, such as the Lapland orchid.

Staying on the royal trail. There are around 15 lodges on the trail, spread out every 10 to 20 km. Here you can sleep, eat, buy provisions and sometimes even enjoy a sauna! Please note, however, that between Kvikkjokk and Aigert, there is no accommodation offered by the national park. However, you can leave the trail and stay in one of the nearby villages. We advise you to book your beds in advance during the season, as places are scarce.
As far as equipment is concerned, the www.stfturist.se website provides a list of what you need to take with you, depending on the season. Generally speaking, be prepared for anything, because even in summer, the weather is very changeable. Don't venture out on the trails if the weather doesn't allow it. It's essential to have the essentials with you, such as a map, compass, whistle, first-aid kit, survival blanket, warm, waterproof clothing, something to eat, and mosquito repellent purchased locally if you're hiking in summer. Remember to tell someone when you're leaving and where you're going.

The stages of Kungsleden

Kebnekaise lies 87 km south of Abisko and 19 km west of Nikkaluokta. Along with Abisko Turiststation, it is one of the main entrances to the Royal Trail. It offers accommodation, catering and information services.

Nikkaluokta. This village lies 65 km west of Kiruna, along Lake Laukkujarvï. It's a Saami camp, where you can stay in a national park hut and enjoy a meal. Nikkaluokta lies off the Royal Trail, 19 km east of Kebnekaise - the park's information center.

Saltoluokta is 70 km south of Kebnekaise, on the Royal Trail. The resort offers STF accommodation and catering. It lies on the shores of Lake Akkajaure, 120 km west of Gällivare, which can be reached by road.

Kvikkjokk lies 73 km south of Saltoluokta, on the Royal Trail, and 120 km west of Jokkmokk, which can be reached by road. This microscopic village of 70 inhabitants has a national park station that accommodates hikers on the Royal Trail.

Ammarnäs lies on the last part of the trail, 78 km from Hemavan, in the Vindelfjallen Mountains. Between Kvikkjokk in the north and Ammarnäs in the south, the Royal Trail stretches for more than 80 km, with no accommodation provided by the national park. It may be possible to stay in the small villages. However, the easiest option is to stay at the Ammarnäs lodge, which can be booked on the www.svenskaturistforeningen.se website

Hemavan. This is the last and southernmost stage of the Kungsleden Trail, 78 km from Ammarnas. Here, too, you'll find accommodation managed by STF (the national park). Hemavan can be reached by road from Norway (Mo I Rana is 100 km away) or by air via Hemavan Tarnaby airport, giving you the chance to fly over the superb Vindelfjallen mountain reserve.

"Ofelaš" in Saami means "he who shows the way". Depending on the season, you can enjoy a variety of rides on the back of sturdy, stocky Icelandic horses: an elk safari, a ride under the midnight sun, a multi-day trek in the mountains... In summer and autumn, day trips start from the village of Nikkaluokta, at the foot of the Kebnekaise mountains. The rest of the year, departure from Puoltsa, a village between Nikkaluokta and the town of Kiruna.

Henrik Taube and his team offer various typical Lapland activities: dog sledding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, rafting, ice fishing, etc. An extraordinary experience along the river north of Kiruna. Far from the city, a camp accessible only by snowmobile awaits you. Lost at the end of the world, extraordinary landscapes and new experiences are waiting for you! Spend the night in a kota sâme, and enjoy a sauna, between two northern lights hunts.

For fishing enthusiasts. In the Kvarnbäck area you can fish for trout, herring, grayling and perch. The area offers fishing equipment and small rowing boats. It also offers the possibility to stay in a cottage, right next to the water, with rooms with or without shower and toilet - depending on the level of adventure and nature you want to explore! Also, stop by the sauna after your swim and enjoy the barbecue to grill your freshly caught fish.

Leaving Gällivare,take road 45, called Inlandsvägen ("inland road"), towards Porjus and Jokkmokk. A good, straight, paved road leads to Porjus, which is located on the bank of the Luleälv River and is easily identifiable by its hydroelectric power station.

The 44 km from Porjus to Jokkmokk is a medium-sized road that first runs along the Luleälv River, which is wide like a lake at times. Then it becomes winding and rises through a landscape of dark hills covered with coniferous forests