Forest Rebuilding

Sarek National Park is one of the most spectacular mountain attractions in Scandinavia. Along with several other European reserve was established among the first in Europe in the first decade of the twentieth century.

Here in northern Sweden over an area of ​​2000 square kilometers, natural phenomena follow their unhindered by human presence, the same cycles for millions of years. Sarek National Park includes six mountain peaks above 2000 m, 13 each exist in Sweden. The highest Sarektjakka called, and reaches 2089 m

Would have to mention the presence of about 100 glaciers formed during the last ice age, which although not meet all international standards, they are still unique in the country.

Unlike other provinces in the region that lies, lakes or wetlands reserve have some quite large, which ensures sharp biodiversity. So far identified 380 species of vascular plants, 182 species of vertebrates, 24 species of mammals, 142 species of birds, and several species of reptiles, amphibians and fish.

Of these some plants and animals, especially large carnivores (wolf, lynx) are on the list of endangered species in Sweden. The greatest diversity of birds are found in the delta area and around Lake Parekjaure Laitaure.




Residents only "permanent" of the park are people belonging to indigenous peoples, the Sami. To enable them to survive and not forced to leave their native places, restrictions in the park from them were and are minimal. Not the same is true for foreigners, all activities are able to affect animals (hunting, fishing, etc.) is strictly prohibited.

When arriving at the park, many expectations were not consistent with reality. He proceeds to mountain peaks in Sarek National Park became - as signals even administrators objective - a must do for tourists as stain. Certainly, however, very few receive training and equipment necessary to direct clashes with wilderness.

Sarek National Park're alone. Marked routes and any accommodation possibilities missing and there are only two bridges in the whole park. If you dare to visit yet, it's good to know that there is an hour, an hour and a half from the town Jokkmokk, depending on the route taken.