Today we step deeper into the heart of Lapland with a local guide as our storyteller. We’ll begin with a walking tour of Luleå, where modern life hums alongside traditions that have endured for centuries. Just beyond the city lies Gammelstad Church Town, a UNESCO World Heritage treasure. Here, more than 400 crimson cottages huddle around a 15th-century stone church — once the gathering place for worshippers who journeyed miles through snow and forest to be part of the community.
We’ll pause for lunch at a cozy village restaurant, where Nordic flavors taste as fresh as the northern air. Later, we’ll return to Luleå for a relaxed evening. And here’s the magic of June in Lapland: the sun never really sets. The golden light lingers, stretching the day into night, so you might find yourself wandering the harbor at midnight with the sky still glowing. Whether you’d like to explore on your own or join me for something special, this is Lapland at its dreamiest.
Start Time
Jun 17