Is Jokkmokk in the Arctic Circle?
The Arctic Circle crosses the E45 road about 10km south of the traditional Sámi village of Jokkmokk. There’s a visitor centre and a big sign by the roadside, in a beautiful lakeside location.
How do I get from Stockholm to Jokkmokk?
The quickest way to get from Stockholm to Jokkmokk is to fly and taxi which costs 500 kr – 2200 kr and takes 6h 10m.
How do I get from Lulea to Jokkmokk?
The quickest way to get from Luleå to Jokkmokk is to drive which costs 240 kr – 350 kr and takes 2h 25m. Is there a direct bus between Luleå and Jokkmokk? Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Luleå busstation station and arriving at Jokkmokk Ajtte. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day.
Where do you fly to for the Ice Hotel?
Kiruna Airport
Kiruna Airport and Kiruna Train station are just 15-20 minutes away from Icehotel.
Is there land in the Arctic Circle?
There’s no land at the North Pole Instead it’s all ice that’s floating on top of the Arctic Ocean. Over the past four decades, scientists have seen a steep decline in both the amount and thickness of Arctic sea ice during the summer and winter months.
Where is Yokmok?
Jokkmokk (Swedish: [ˈjɔ̌kːmɔk]; Lule Sami: Jåhkåmåhkke or Dálvvadis; Northern Sami: Dálvvadis; Finnish: Jokimukka) is a locality and the seat of Jokkmokk Municipality in Norrbotten County, province of Lapland, Sweden, with 2,786 inhabitants in 2010.
How do I get to Jokkmokk?
The train station is on the northern edge of Jokkmokk, a short walk from the town centre and most accommodation options. If you’re determined to get to Jokkmokk by train during the winter, the only option is to take a regular train from Kiruna, Gällivare or Luleå to Murjek, a tiny village 60km east of Jokkmokk.
How do you get to Jokkmokk Sweden?
How to get to Jokkmokk by Train
- Go to Stockholm.
- From there you take the night train to Boden or Murjek.
- From Boden or Murjek you have bus connection to Jokkmokk.
How do you stay warm in an ice hotel?
For your night in Icehotel, we recommend you wear thermal underwear, thin wool socks and a hat. The key is to think layers that allow good ventilation of body heat, materials that breathe and avoiding perspiration.
Who owns the Arctic Circle?
So, who owns the Arctic? No one owns the North Pole, but every country with a border on the Arctic Ocean claims some of its waters. Because the North Pole is covered by an ice shelf and isn’t actually land, it is governed by the Law of the Sea, a 1982 U.N. treaty signed by more than 150 countries.