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Laponian area
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| The Laponian area is a large mountainous wildlife area in the Swedish Lapland province in northern Sweden, in the Gällivare, Arjeplog and Jokkmokk municiplaities. It was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. The total area is about 9400 km², making it the world's largest unmodified nature area which is cultured by natives - the reindeer herding Sami people. The geography of the area varies greatly, each nature reserve and national park has its distinctive features. 95% of the area is protected as national parks or nature reserves. It consists of the national parks Muddus, Sarek, Padjelanta and Stora Sjöfallet, and the nature reserves Sjaunja and Stubba. The other 5% are in the areas of Sulitelma, Tjuoltadalen, and Rapadalen. The village Porjus is a natural port to the Laponian area and has recently opened an information center. The highest mountain of the area is Sarektjåhkkå, at 2,089 meters. |
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Enjoy reading about the natural features of the Laponian area. |
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Find out more on the natural and cultural importance of the Laponian area. |
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Official information on the history, the culture, the nature and the fauna and flora and the tourist activties at the Laponian area. |
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