Arjeplog

Arjeplog ( North Sami Árjepluovve, South Sami Aarjepluevie ) is the main town in the municipality of the same name. The place is located in the province of Norrbotten County and the historic province of Lapland in northern Sweden.

Economy

Arjeplog is a service and tourist resort in the first place. In the village there are airlines, all around there are some testing ground for the automotive industry. There is, especially in winter on the frozen lakes, the winter performance of technical components but also complete " Prototypes " tested. At this time the site experienced a real economic upturn.

Attractions

Arjeplog is famous for its existing since 1965 Silver Museum. It shows silver jewelry Sami culture. From the mountain Galtispuoda ( 800 m ö.h. ) from can be between 10 June and 3 July to see the midnight sun, although the place is located about 56 kilometers south of the Arctic Circle. The nearest airport is located 80 kilometers away in Arvidsjaur. Worth mentioning is also the beginning of March takes place the seed market.

The Silver between Bodø and Skellefteå runs through Arjeplog.

Gallery

Church of Arjeplog evening

Church of Arjeplog on a winter night