Sweden Lapland Lycksele

Small town near Stockholm by Ari Helminen

A historic riverside city with a small-town feel, Lycksele is a great starting point for your exploration of Lapland and Sami culture.

Lycksele is a locality in the province of Lapland, Sweden, with about 8,000 inhabitants. It is the oldest lasting Sami settlement in Swedish Lappland. The first Swedish Sami school, Skytteanska skolan, was built here in 1634.

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Lycksele, Sweden

Small town near Stockholm by Ari Helminen

A historic riverside city with a small-town feel, Lycksele is a great starting point for your exploration of Lapland and Sami culture.
Gammplatsen, Lycksele

house in Sweden by Martin Sharman

The open-air museum retains some of the original buildings that formed the ancient town, featuring exhibits on local history and culture.
Lycksele Zoo

Lycksele djurpark by Britt-Marie Sohlström

Visit Lycksele's massive zoo at feeding time for the best views of its Scandinavian beasts, including wolves, bears, and moose.
Historic Center, Lycksele

early morning walk in Nora City by Kjell Eson

Wander the streets of this town, one of Sweden's oldest towns still in existence, and get to know the indigenous Sami people.

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house in Sweden by Martin Sharman

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