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Nikkaluokta

Nikkaluokta is located where the three valleys Vistasvagge, Ladtjovagge and Kalixälven’s lakes meet at Sweden’s most powerful high mountain area. The village is located where the public road ends and the mountain trails begin.

Nikkaluokta is located where the three valleys Vistasvagge, Ladtjovagge and Kalixälven’s lakes meet at Sweden’s most powerful high mountain area. The village is located where the public road ends and the mountain trails begin. Lake Paittasjärvi extends east of the village and to the west rises the Kebnekaise massif. The village is located on the border between two Sami villages, Laevas and Girjas, which conduct reindeer husbandry in the area.

There have been Sámi settlements in the area for several thousand years. In Nikkaluokta came the first permanent settlements, the peat huts in the early 20th century. It was the reindeer herding families – njargajohttit – who lost their reindeer herds during difficult winters and sought other ways to provide for their families. Nikkaluokta was located on the migration route and was a good place to live. There were opportunities for fishing, hunting and, as it turned out later, work with transport and service.

Láddjujávri

About 5,6 kilometres from Nikkaluokta, is the glacial lake Láddjujávri. There is no road here. Enoks offers comfortable accommodation in mountain cabins and good food in the beautiful restaurant. Try the reindeer burger in classic Lap Dånald’s style surrounded by vast nature and mountains. During the summer, the boat transport across the lake starts here, a 6km shortcut along the trail to Kebnekaise Mountain Station. During winter, you can book exciting snowmobile excursions in the Kebnekaise area.

See and do

Skiing in Nikkaluokta is a spring-winter daydream. Experience the silence in Vistasdalen, the view from the open mountain area or take you through the birch forest in Ladtjodalen. From here you can also make a day trip to Sweden’s highest mountain Kebnekaise – there are daily snowmobile transfers heading up to STF Kebnekaise Mountain Station. The spring-winter season in Nikkaluokta normally extends from the end of February to the beginning of May.

During the Summer and Autumn seasons, you will find great fishing oppertunaties in the area, and there are several nice mountain hikes that suit everyone. Rent a canoe and go out with a friend or accompanied with an experienced guide on a wonderful boat trip in Vistasvagge. In summer, Kallax Flyg with its helicopter base on spot offers scheduled services to Kebnekaise Mountain Station.

Excursion to Kebnekaise mountain station

Snowmobile transfer

Nestled under the blanket in the wooden sledge, you glide behind the snowmobile that takes you through the Ladtjo valley in a magnificent mountain environment to the foot of Sweden's highest mountain Kebnekaise.

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Jessica Nildén
Skotertransport till Kebnekaise Fjällstation
Boat ride and hiking

VISTTASVÁGGI

If you are looking for a quiet, beautiful scenery and just want a moment for yourself beyond the classic tourist routes then you should head to Visttasvággi (Vistas valley) for a boat trip along the river which ends with a pleasant hike.

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Riet Kemp

To Nikkaluokta from Kiruna

Getting here

Between Kiruna and Nikkaluokta it is about 70 km. You can get here easiest by the bus Nikkaluoktaexpressen, which only operates during the season when Nikkaluokta Sarri and STF Kebnekaise mountain station are open. Other times of the year it is only possible by taxi or car.

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