For over 400 years the annual Jokkmokk winter market has been a major event for the people of Swedish Lapland. Attracting visitors from across the Sapmi region in the first week of February each year, it’s a place to meet, trade and celebrate the local culture.
This small group tour takes in the best of the market’s myriad attractions on one of its three opening days, your local guide offering expert insight and telling evocative stories of the area’s magnificent arctic landscapes.Experience traditional dancing, reindeer racing and some amazing local food, browse for handicrafts made by talented Sami artists and enjoy a visit to Ajtté – the Swedish Sami and Mountain Museum where you’ll enjoy a fascinating collection of exhibits, lectures, and films.
