Best Attractions in Lapland

Nordiska Museet, an iconic cultural institution on Stockholm's Royal Djurgården, immerses visitors in 500 years of Nordic life through vast exhibitions, historical artifacts, and a Renaissance-inspired building designed by Isac Gustaf Clason. Explore traditions, fashion, Sami culture, and everyday stories in this grand palace-like space, complete with family activities, a restaurant, and café. Open daily, it offers free audio guides and accessible features for all.

Nestled in the forests of Småland, Smålandet Moose Safari offers an unparalleled encounter with Sweden's majestic moose and American bison in their naturalistic habitat. Traverse a 3km winding forest road either by guided tractor train or your own vehicle, witnessing these giants up close as they roam freely. Opportunities to feed and sometimes pet the animals add thrill, complemented by a cozy café serving moose sausages, a souvenir shop, and farm animals for added charm. This unique park captures the essence of Swedish wilderness just minutes from Markaryd.

The SnowCastle of Kemi stands as a year-round gateway to winter magic on Finland's Gulf of Bothnia coast. Its SnowExperience365 offers a constant -5°C realm of intricate ice sculptures, thrilling ice slides, and snowy floors, perfect for all seasons. Surrounded by seasonal delights like the Winter Park, glass villas, and icebreaker cruises, this innovative site blends arctic artistry with family adventures in Lapland's Sea region.

Explore Gammelstad Church Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that offers a unique glimpse into Sweden's past with its well-preserved wooden houses and stunning church. This charming location invites you to step back in time and experience the rich cultural heritage of the region.

Santaworld, locally known as Tomteland, is a family-focused theme park set in the forests of Sollerön, Dalarna, where theatrical fairytale worlds, timber architecture and seasonal programmes bring Swedish folklore to life. Spread across an 18-hectare woodland stage, it stages interactive shows, character encounters and themed areas — winter wonderland, troll realm, fairy glades and more — across spring, summer, autumn and special winter dates.

The Icebreaker Sampo check-in sits at the SnowCastle area in Kemi, where guests assemble before boarding the legendary icebreaker Sampo for a 3.5–4 hour arctic cruise, ice-walking and ice-floating experiences, a guided vessel tour and access to nearby SnowExperience365 exhibitions. The check-in point is a compact visitor hub next to Lumilinnankatu and the SnowCastle complex, open seasonally during the winter cruise season and staffed for transfers and ticketing.

Friluftsmuseet Hägnan is an atmospheric open‑air museum in Gammelstad that recreates rural life along Sweden’s Norrbotten coast from the late 18th century to the mid‑20th century. Set beside the UNESCO‑listed church town and a protected bay, Hägnan groups about 50 authentic wooden buildings into period courtyards with a country store, farmhouses, a croft and craft workshops. Outdoor areas are accessible year‑round while houses and guided activities are concentrated in summer months.

Lappstaden is a conserved Sámi church town on the edge of Arvidsjaur: a cluster of historic wooden gåhtie (Sámi sleeping huts), storehouses and simple shelters that testify to centuries of seasonal pilgrimage, market gatherings and religious assemblies. Set beside a small green and near the modern church, the compact site presents traditional forest-Sámi architecture and quiet, evocative streetscape preserved as an open-air heritage area.

A compact, story-rich museum devoted to electric and acoustic guitars, amps and rock memorabilia housed in central Umeå. The collection, assembled by local collectors, focuses on instruments from the 1950s–1970s alongside rarities and stage-worn artefacts; guided tours bring the instruments and their makers’ stories to life. Open weekdays and Saturdays afternoons, the display mixes close-up viewing with tactile moments during guided sessions.

Nederlulea Kyrka, a stunning example of Swedish wooden architecture, invites tourists to explore its rich history and serene beauty. Nestled in Gammelstad, this church stands as a testament to the region's cultural heritage and spiritual significance.