Only guided tours for ~500 kr. The company was founded in 1890. Has been the engine of the Swedish economy ever since. Started open-pit mining of two mountains; closed down Luossavaara in the 60s and went underground on Kirunavaara. Now…

The national park of the Swedish High Coast. The west entrance seemed to be more accessible by public transport: from Ume took the train to Örnsköldsvik then bus number 50 and walked 3 km from the highway to the entrance….

A short weekend day trip carrying my scooter from Ume (1 hour by train). Touristic center of the Swedish High Coast. Totally dead on a Sunday in late July. Met a puzzled Mexican cyclist who realized that his ride to…

After the races, I spent the night in a small, backyard cottage which happened to be be my first Airbnb stay. It was on budget ($30) but with almost full comfort surrounded by amazing and quiet environment. The cottage is…