Swedish Lapland Attractions

This is the most northerly province in Sweden, the largest in area (120,000sq.km/46,000sq.mi) and the most sparsely populated. It extends from north to south for some 600km/370mi, with an average width of 250km/150mi. The land rises from east to west in a series of plateau-like steps. Towards the Norwegian frontier is a wild mountain region, largely untouched by man, which reaches its highest point in Kebnekaise (2,117m/6,946ft:). A number of rivers (Umeälv, Skellefteälv, Piteälv, Luleälv, Kalixälv, Torneälv, etc.), well stocked with fish, rise in this area and flow southeast towards the Gulf of Bothnia.