A winter journey in Jokkmokk with Arctic flavours, Sámi hosts and off-grid cabins
Jokkmokk lies in the heart of Sápmi, in Arctic Sweden. This small-group winter journey brings you close to wildlife, Northern Lights, reindeer, Sámi hosts, local food and quiet days in the snow.
WHEN
Selected winter dates
RATE
33,500 SEK ≈ €3,100
MEETING POINT / WHERE
Meet in Luleå, travel to Jokkmokk
GROUP SIZE
Max 7 guests or private on request
DURATION
6 days / 5 nights
ACCOMMODATION
Hotel + guesthouse + off-grid cabins
ACTIVITY LEVEL
EASY. gENERAL FITNESS IS REQUIRED
FOR WHO
Adults, couples, solo travellers, 15+
Highlights
See the Northern Lights
Head out after dark with your guide to dark skies and open views around Jokkmokk.
Search for winter wildlife
Search for moose, photograph reindeer and visit an old forest where Arctic birds often come very close.
Taste Arctic Sweden
Enjoy local food, Sámi flavours, meals by the fire and lunch on the ice. Veggie and gluten-free options available.
Stay in off-grid cabins
Spend two quiet nights with wood-heated cabins, sauna, snow and meals in the main cabin.
Be welcomed by Sámi hosts
Stay with Sámi hosts, visit reindeer and learn about food, stories and winter life close to nature.
“From meeting the reindeer and skiing to seeing the Northern lights and meeting wonderful Sami people I can not recommend this trip enough. Grab some friends and sign up. You will not regret it for a moment. Thank you WildSweden for a trip of a lifetime.”
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One of us will be your guide
You travel in a small group, led by one of our local winter guides from start to finish. Your guide is with you throughout the journey, helping the group feel safe, included and well prepared throughout the journey.
Cathrin Larsson
Cathrin is an experienced outdoor guide with a strong background in mountain environments, winter travel and nature storytelling. She guides with a calm pace and helps guests notice tracks, birds, landscapes and small details along the way.
Christian Heimrot
Christian lives in Jokkmokk and knows the area, the winter conditions and the people here very well. He guides with calm confidence, includes everyone in the group and has a way of making winter outdoors feel safe and relaxed.
Your guide connects the journey
Your guide introduces each place, prepares you for the people you meet and helps connect the journey from day to day. This creates a calmer, more personal feeling in the group.
Accommodation
We have carefully chosen three places that each add something to the journey — a comfortable hotel in Luleå, a characterful guesthouse in Jokkmokk and quiet off-grid cabins in the forest.
First night in Luleå
Your first night is at a warm and comfortable hotel in Luleå, giving you a soft start before the journey north begins the next morning.
Two nights in Jokkmokk
You stay at a small, characterful guesthouse in a building that is more than 100 years old. You have a private room, shared bathrooms and a warm, personal atmosphere.
Two nights in off-grid cabins
Your last two nights are spent in warm, simple off-grid cabins in the forest, with wood heat, sauna, snow and meals in the main cabin.
There is no electricity in the cabins, and the toilets are simple outdoor toilets. From the parking area, we walk about 1 km along a snow-covered road to reach the cabins. Your luggage is transported by snowmobile.
Six days in Arctic Sweden
The journey gradually moves from Luleå into Jokkmokk, and then deeper into the winter forest. The last two nights in the off-grid cabins are the quiet heart of the tour — with snow, silence, fire, sauna, winter tracks and Caisa’s food.
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Check in at your hotel in Luleå. No activities are planned this day. Rest after your trip, take a walk in town or enjoy a slow evening before the journey north begins tomorrow.
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Meet your guide and travel north towards Jokkmokk. On the way, we stop at Storforsen, one of Europe’s biggest free-flowing rapids — a powerful mix of snow, ice and rushing water.
In the afternoon we arrive in Jokkmokk and check in at our guesthouse. Later we visit Anna, a Sámi reindeer herder who gives a personal introduction to Jokkmokk, reindeer and winter life in Sápmi.
You meet some of her reindeer before sharing dinner inside her lávvu, seated on reindeer skins around an open fire. Outside it is dark and cold; inside there is warmth, firelight and stories. If the sky is clear, you can step outside to look for the Northern Lights.
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Today your guide takes you out to search for moose in some of the best areas around Jokkmokk. We travel through a beautiful winter landscape of forests, frozen water and open views, often seeing both moose and reindeer along the way.
During the tour, we stop on the ice, light a fire and prepare lunch outdoors — a simple but memorable Arctic meal in the snowy landscape.
Later, you can visit Ájtte museum at your own pace. Some guests love learning more about nature, Sámi culture and the history of the area, while others enjoy the museum shop with Sámi handicrafts.
After dinner, if the sky is clear, we head out again to search for the Northern Lights from dark and scenic places around Jokkmokk.
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We visit an old pine forest near Jokkmokk, known for northern winter birds such as Crested tit, Siberian tit, and Siberian jay. The forest has been protected partly because of the birdlife here, making this more than a birdwatching stop — it is a small conservation story in the snow.
After a walk through the forest, we leave Jokkmokk behind and travel deeper into the winter landscape. More than an hour from town, our friend Caisa welcomes us to her remote off-grid cabins.
Here there are no streetlights, no traffic and no other people around. Just snow, darkness, fire, warmth, sauna and quiet forest. Caisa has Sámi roots and a deep interest in local food, natural ingredients and the flavours of the north.
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This is the day when you move deeper into nature. We head out on skis or snowshoes, depending on conditions and what feels best for the group, crossing frozen mires, forest and lakes.
Your guide loves this way of travelling in winter — moving through deep snow, following tracks and sharing stories about the animals that live here.
Later there is time to warm up in the wood-fired sauna, roll in the snow if you like, and sit down to one of the finest meals of the journey — prepared by Caisa with local ingredients and northern flavours.
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We enjoy a proper breakfast and a final moment together before leaving the cabins.
We travel back to Luleå and arrive around lunchtime, with drop-off at the airport.
LOCATION & HOW TO GET HERE
Meeting point: Hotell Savoy, Luleå — check-in from 15:00 (Day 1). Google Map link
Your guide meets the group at the hotel reception at 10:30 (Day 2). From there, you travel together towards Jokkmokk.
At the end of the adventure we take you back to Luleå Airport or central Luleå — around 12:30 (Day 6). Please book your return flight or train at 13:30 or later.
Getting here by train
We recommend taking the night train from Stockholm or Arlanda to Luleå. It is a slower, lower-impact way to travel north, and you can book a bed in a shared or private compartment. Book train tickets at SJ. Once you arrive in Luleå, it is a short walk from the train station to Hotell Savoy.
Getting here by air
You can fly from Stockholm Arlanda to Luleå Airport with SAS or Norwegian. The flight takes about 1 hour and 25 minutes.
There may also be seasonal direct winter flights to Luleå from other European cities, including Zürich and Paris. These routes can change between seasons, so please check current flights before booking.
From Luleå Airport, it takes about 15–20 minutes to reach central Luleå by taxi or local bus. Since there are no activities on Day 1, you can arrive whenever it suits you.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
What’s included
Local guide with you from Day 2 to Day 6
All activities in the day-by-day program
5 nights accommodation
All meals, except dinner on Day 1
Skis or snowshoes during the off-grid stay
Wood-fired sauna at the off-grid cabins
Transport in a 9-seat van during the tour
What to bring
Here’s our recommended packing. You can rent warm winter clothing from us when you book.
>> Packing list for winter tours
Add-ons
You can choose these extras when you book:
Winter clothing rental: 2,300 SEK
Merino wool base layer, top and long johns: 2,025 SEK
Dog sledding in Luleå before or after the tour, on request
Extra hotel nights in Luleå before or after the tour
Cancellation Protection
Private tour on request
Not included
Dinner on Day 1
Alcoholic drinks
Travel to and from Luleå
Personal travel insurance
Winter clothing rental
We provide high-quality winter gear from Scandinavian brands like Fjällräven and Hestra — including warm outer clothing, winter boots, mittens, hat and headlamp. Our main goal is to keep you warm and comfortable throughout the journey.
For who
This tour is for adults, couples, solo travellers and families with travellers aged 15+ who want a calm, guided winter journey in Arctic Sweden.
You do not need previous winter experience, but you should have general fitness and be comfortable being outdoors in cold weather. Some days include short walks in snow, late evenings looking for Northern Lights and time in remote places. Skiing and snowshoeing will be offered during the off-grid stay, but are optional.
This is a good tour for you if you enjoy small groups, local food, wildlife, quiet nature and learning from guides and hosts along the way.
It is not the right tour if you want a fast-paced activity holiday, luxury accommodation or heated indoor facilities throughout the journey.
5 reasons to choose this winter journey
1. Travel beyond the usual tourist trail
This journey takes you to quiet winter places around Jokkmokk, far from crowds and standard sightseeing routes.
2. Experience Arctic Sweden with local hosts
You meet people who live here, share food, stories and winter knowledge, and help you understand the place beyond the surface.
3. Support small local businesses
By joining this tour, you support Sámi hosts, local guides and small businesses connected to the places we visit.
4. Travel in a small group
With max 7 guests, the journey feels personal, calm and easy to be part of — especially for solo travellers.
5. One guide connects the journey
Your guide is with you from Day 2 to Day 6, helping with logistics, safety, introductions and the flow from place to place.
Reviews from previous Jokkmokk winter journeys
The reviews below are from previous WildSweden winter journeys in Jokkmokk. The exact itinerary has been updated, but the focus is the same: small groups, local hosts, Northern Lights, wildlife, food and quiet winter places.
Frequently asked questions
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Yes. Many of our guests travel solo, and this trip works very well for that.
You have your own room in Luleå and Jokkmokk. At the off-grid cabins, we do our best to give solo travellers their own cabin, but there is a limited number of cabins and it depends on how the group is booked. You will always have your own bed and personal space.
The group is small and people usually connect quickly.
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Yes. The tour works well for couples, friends and solo travellers who enjoy small groups, quiet places and shared meals. Group size is max 7 guests.
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No, but you need general fitness. The pace is calm, and this is not an extreme winter adventure. You should be comfortable walking in snow, spending time outdoors in cold weather and going out after dark to look for the Northern Lights.
Skiing and snowshoeing are optional and not required.
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Yes, if you enjoy nature and are open to trying winter activities at a calm pace. You do not need previous Arctic or outdoor experience, but you should be prepared for cold weather, snow and time in remote places.
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No. Skiing and snowshoeing are optional and not required. If you would like to try, your guide will keep it simple, calm and adapted to the group, weather and snow conditions.
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Winter in Jokkmokk can be cold, sometimes below -20°C. The air is usually dry, and with good clothing it can still feel comfortable. We help you prepare before arrival, and winter clothing rental is available.
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Most guests choose to rent winter clothing from us. It is the easiest way to stay warm and comfortable in Arctic winter conditions, especially if you want to pack light.
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We certainly hope so. Northern Lights are one of the big reasons we travel here in winter, and they appear frequently during our tours.
As long as the sky is clear, your guide will take you out warmly dressed to dark and scenic places around Jokkmokk. We look for open views, little or no light pollution and good foregrounds for photos.
A sighting can never be guaranteed, but with several nights in Arctic Sweden, local guide knowledge and very dark skies, your chances are very good.
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We have good chances to see moose, reindeer and red squirrels, as well as northern winter birds such as Siberian jay, Siberian tit, crested tit, willow tit, blue tit, black grouse and northern dipper.
Your guide knows good areas around Jokkmokk and will look for animals, tracks and signs throughout the journey. Wildlife can never be guaranteed, but winter often leaves many clues behind.
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This tour is not specifically adapted for photographing wildlife, although there will most likely be plenty of opportunities to photograph moose, reindeer, birds and capturing stunning landscapes.
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No. This is a small-group journey with local guides and hosts, quiet places and a calm pace. The focus is on real winter landscapes, wildlife, food, stories and personal meetings — not staged shows or crowded attractions.
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We support local nature and conservation initiatives connected to the places we visit.
In Jokkmokk, we support the local birdwatching club with birdseed for their winter feeding program. This helps birds such as Siberian jay, Siberian tit and willow tit through the coldest part of the year.
You will also be invited to support WildSweden’s Save the Forest Fund. 100% of guest donations go directly to conservationists working to protect Sweden’s old-growth forests from clear-cutting.
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The cabins are in a quiet forest setting with no streetlights, traffic or other people around. They are simple, warm and close to nature.
From the parking area, we walk about 1 km along a snow-covered road to reach the cabins. Your luggage will be transported by snowmobile.
There is no electricity in the sleeping cabins. They are heated with wood-burning stoves, and the toilets are simple outdoor toilets, not heated. You can charge small devices in the main cabin, where meals are served, but electricity is limited.
This is part of the off-grid experience — quiet, simple and very memorable.
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Yes. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available if you tell us in advance.
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No. This is not a Jokkmokk Winter Market tour. The focus is on wildlife, Northern Lights, local food, Sámi hosts and quiet winter places in and around Jokkmokk.
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No. Dog sledding is not included in this journey. If you would like to go dog sledding, it can be arranged separately in the Luleå area before or after the tour. Ask us and we can help you find a suitable option.
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Yes. Many international guests combine our tours with a few days in Stockholm before or after the journey. You can travel between Stockholm and Luleå by night train or domestic flight.
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Please wait with non-refundable flights until you have received confirmation from us that your departure is guaranteed to run.
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Yes, private departures may be possible on request, depending on guide and accommodation availability.
