Jokkmokk Winter Market Holiday, is a 6 days holiday package, packed with amazing activities during the week of Jokkmokk Market including accommodation at Jokkmokk Guesthouse in the center of Jokkmokk. Experience the Sámi culture, go on a northern light tour, follow on wildlife watching in search of the great Sarek elks, go dog sledding and much more.
Already over 400 years ago people in the north gathered around Jokkmokk to trade fur, silver and other necessities and in 1605 Jokkmokk Winter Market established. The market is still a yearly event and has developed to a festival including the market, exhibitions and lectures about the nature and culture of the north.
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We have put together the gems of Jokkmokk Winter Market in a holiday package including accommodation at Jokkmokk Guesthouse in the center of the market area with activities in and outside the town and transfer to and from Jokkmokk from Luleå.
Learn about the Sámi culture and meet reindeers and go on a tour with snow mobile with chance to see the northern lights. Experience the feeling silently travel through the winter landscape behind a team of sled dogs, follow on wildlife watching in search of the great Sarek moose and go on a flavor show for all senses. You will also have time to on your own explore the market place with its great range of handicraft, food, art but also exhibitions, lectures and concerts. We will guide you to a complete experience of the Jokkmokk Winter Market.
We work with local activity companies who have good knowledge of the culture and history in the area. You will also have access to a host that will help you and who can make recommendations of activities to do on your own, based on your wishes and interests.
INCLUDED IN THE HOLIDAY
Transfer: Luleå – Jokkmokk Day 1 and Jokkmokk – Luleå Day 6
Local English and Swedish speaking guides
Accommodation 5 nights at Jokkmokk Guesthouse
Full board from dinner day 1 to breakfast day 6 (except 1 lunch at the market)
Sami experience with Anna Kuhmunen at Silba Siida
Wildlife watching, in search of the Sarek moose
Dog sled tour in the woodlands
Flavor show with Eva, local food creator and food connoisseur, Essence of Lapland
Northern light tour with snow mobile
Host that help you with logistics and organization of the activities
NOT INCLUDED
Travel and transfers to and from Luleå
Travel insurance
Beverages at restaurants
DATES
2 – 7 Feb 2025
7 – 12 Feb 2025
LOCATION
Jokkmokk
NOTE! We meet at Hotell Savoy i Luleå.
Address: Storgatan 59, Luleå
Centrally located on walking distance from both bus (250m) and train (500m) station.
OPTIONS
● Single room 1 200 Sek
● Winter clothing including warm shoes 2 100 Sek
● A night in Luleå at Hotel Savoy before and/or after:
Double or Twin room 2 090 Sek/night
Single room 1 990 Sek/night
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BEFORE YOU BOOK! It’s very important that you read all information under the tabs ITINERARY and INFO so you know what is required of you as a participant.
Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Note! We will manually review the booking to make sure that the minimum number of 3 participants is reached to conduct the tour. We will confirm availability within the shortest possible time after we receive your order. Until your booking is confirmed no payment or charges will be applied.
Included meals marked each day with B=breakfast, L=lunch and D=dinner
Day 1 - Pickup Luleå and Arrival to Jokkmokk (D)
Jokkmokk is a small town just north of the Arctic Circle where the population multiplies every year at the Jokkmokk winter market.
In the evening you will enjoy a dinner together and you get the possibility to get to know each other and your host and guide for your stay. Your host will also brief you on the upcoming program for the week and answer your questions.
Tips! To not risk to miss the pickup if you flight/train should get delayed we recommend that you arrive to book an extra night at Hotel Savoy in Luleå (can be booked as an add-on). There you can take a walk on the ice-road or just relax at the hotel before we pick you up.
Day 2 - Sámi Experience and Northern lights tour(B, L, D)
In the afternoon you will have some time on your own to either explore the town or visit Ájtte – principal museum of Sami culture and the mountain region, which we highly recommend. Or try the sauna at the guesthouse.
After the dinner a snowmobile will take you on a northern lights tour and drive you outside Jokkmokk, where we have a fire and glance to the sky, hoping to see the northern lights. The fire has provided people with safety and heat for thousands of years.
Day 3 - Dog sled tour and Flavor show (B,L,D)
In the afternoon you will enjoy a flavor show and gastronomic experience with local produce, guided by Eva Gunnare, a local food connoisseur.
Day 4 - Searching for the Sarek moose and the Opening ceremony of the Jokkmokk Winter Market (B, L, D)
During the day Jokkmokk have slowly started to transform into a market place and in the evening you can participate in the opening ceremony for the Jokkmokk Winter Market, which is on walking distance from the guesthouse.
After the inauguration we have booked dinner at one of the restaurants in Jokkmokk.
The activities during day 2-4 can be switch around depending on the size of the group and the weather conditions.
Day 5 - Jokkmokk Winter Market (B, D)
In the evening we gather for final dinner together at the guesthouse.
Day 6 - Departure from Jokkmokk (B)
The minibus departs from Jokkmokk Guesthouse at 13:00 and arrive in Luleå approx. 2,5 hours later.
An extra night at Hotel Savoy can be booked as an add-on.
Included meals marked each day with B=breakfast, L=lunch and D=dinner
Day 1 - Pickup in Luleå and Arrival to Jokkmokk (D)
Jokkmokk is a small town just north of the Arctic Circle where the population multiplies every year at the Jokkmokk winter market.
When you have checked in you have a few hours to stroll around on the Winter Market before dinner.
In the evening you will enjoy a dinner together and you get the possibility to get to know each other and your host and guide for your stay. Your host will also brief you on the upcoming program for the week and answer your questions.
Tips! To not risk to miss the pickup if you flight/train should get delayed we recommend that you arrive to book an extra night at Hotel Savoy in Luleå (can be booked as an add-on). There you can take a walk on the ice-road or just relax at the hotel before we pick you up.
Day 2 - Jokkmokk Winter Market (B, D)
Day 3 - Searching for the Sarek moose and Northern lights tour (B, L, D)
After the dinner a snowmobile will take you on a northern lights tour and drive you outside Jokkmokk, where we have a fire and glance to the sky, hoping to see the northern lights. The fire has provided people with safety and heat for thousands of years.
Day 4 - Dog sled tour and Flavor show (B,L,D)
In the afternoon you will enjoy a flavor show and gastronomic experience with local produce, guided by Eva Gunnare, a local food connoisseur.
Dinner at Jokkmokk Guesthouse.
Day 5 - Sámi Experience (B, L, D)
In the afternoon you will have some time on your own to either explore the town or visit Ájtte – principal museum of Sami culture and the mountain region, which we highly recommend. Or try the sauna at the guesthouse.
In the evening we gather for final dinner together.
The activities during day 3-5 can be switch around depending on the size of the group and the weather conditions.
Day 6 - Departure from Jokkmokk (B)
Departure from Jokkmokk Guesthouse at 9:30. Arrival to Luleå apporx. 2,5 hours later.
An extra night at Hotel Savoy can be booked as an add-on.
For Who?
You need to be able to walk and move in snow and uneven terrain and on your own step in and out of a snowmobile sled (big step) and be able to sit on the ground with your legs crossed or stretched in front of you.
You also need to be able to sit on a dog sled, which is like a bench where you need to have your legs wide apart on each side and bent 90 degrees.
Please contact us if you have any questions regarding your physical ability.
Minimum age is 16 years old
Accommodation and Food
Accommodation in twin rooms at Jokkmokk Guesthouse, centrally located in Jokkmokk and the Winter Market.
Jokkmokk Guesthouse is a hostel with high standard, almost hotel standard but with shared toilet and shower. The guesthouse has a warm and familiar atmosphere and you will be served breakfast and most dinners here.
When you are here we want you to try the best food that northern Sweden has to offer. Every morning a breakfast buffet is served in the dining room, as well as dinner in the evening. One evening we also booked a table at a local restaurant in the village. A lighter lunch is included in your activities but during the market day you buy lunch yourself at the marketplace.
Guides and activities
We work with local guides and activity companies with good knowledge of the areas culture and history.
You will also have access to a host who can make recommendations of activities to do on your own, based on your wishes and interests.
This holiday package is arranged in collaboration with Laponia Adventures, a guide company in Lapland, which organizes tours and expeditions in the world heritage Laponia. It is one of them that will be your local host during the week.
Location:
Jokkmokk
NOTE! We meet at Hotell Savoy i Luleå
Pickup Times:
2 Feb, in the hotel lobby at 14:00, for the tour 2-7 Feb
7 Feb, outside the hotel entrance at 09:00, for the tour 7-12 Feb
Address: Storgatan 59, Luleå
Centrally located on walking distance from both bus (250m) and train (500m) station
How to get to Luleå?
Travel to Luleå by train or bus and walk the last bit to Hotell Savoy. You can also fly to Luleå Airport just outside town and take the transfer to town or a taxi directly to Hotell Savoy
What happens if I miss the pickup in Luleå?
We can not guarantee that we can wait for delayed trains or flights.
To not risk to miss the pickup if your flight/train should get delayed we recommend that you arrive to book an extra night at Hotel Savoy in Luleå (can be booked as an add-on).
Note! If you miss the pickup you will need to arrange your own transport to Jokkmokk.
Dates:
2 – 7 Feb 2025
7 – 12 Feb 2025
Group Size: Max 8 participants.
BEFORE YOU BOOK! It’s very important that you read all information under the tabs ITINERARY and INFO so you know what is required of you as a participant.
Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Note! We will manually review the booking to make sure that the minimum number of 3 participants is reached to conduct the tour. We will confirm availability within the shortest possible time after we receive your order. Until your booking is confirmed no payment or charges will be applied.
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Tour Reviews
PROFESSIONAL, HIGH VALUE EXPERIENCE! (review fr TripAdvisor)
We built our Scandinavian vacation around this Winter Market Tour. We couldn’t have made a better decision! The activities were well planned and representative of the culture, geography and the season. The tour guides, Mirja and Christian, provided wonderful experiences either directly or by partnering with others in the area with specific skills and knowledge. This produced a memorable learning experience. We highly recommend this tour specifically but in general any product they offer. You can book with confidence! /Pioneer254043
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