Kvikkjokk - the Gateway to Padjelanta and Sarek
The mountain village of Kvikkjokk/Huhttán lies at the westernmost end of the Little Lule River's (lilla Luleälven) lake system. Kvikkjokk has a long history and is one of the oldest Swedish settlements in Lapland. Finds from the Viking Age has been made here, and there are ancient Sámi sacrificial sites in the surrounding area.
The village has its origins in the latter half of the 17th century, when silver was discovered in Alkavare/Álggavárre and Kedkevare/Gierggevárre. The oldest parts of the current church in Kvikkjokk date back to that period. During this time, many chapels were built high up in the mountains, some of them are still in use today.
Kvikkjokk is both a starting point and a destination for many hikers. To the west, the Padjelanta Trail (Padjelantaleden) winds its way through the Tarra Valley (Tarradalen) into Padjelanta/Badjelánnda National Park. Heading north on the King's Trail (Kungsleden), it's a two-day hike to Aktse and the Rapa Valley (Rapadalen), and four days to Saltoluokta.
Kvikkjokk offers many beautiful day hikes through its varied landscape, from mountain forests and birch woodland up to the open alpine terrain above the tree line, as well as the meandering channels of the Kvikkjokk Delta.
The lush delta landscape has been shaped by the the two rivers Tarraätno and Kamajokk/Gamájåhkå which flow into Lake Saggat.
Boat services operate throughout the summer season, transporting hikers to selected trailhead. Guided boat tours of the delta are also available. In Kvikkjokk, a helicopter station operates during the summer, offering both transport and scenic flights.
Hiking
Prinskullen and Vallespiken
Spectacular views
Snjerak
At 844 meters above sea level, Snjerak offers fine views over the Kvikkjokk Delta and Sarek.
The Old Postman Trail
Varied terrain with fine views
The Mill and the Mill Tarns
An easy hike along a trail with sections of boardwalk
The Bridal Veil Falls
The Bridal Veil Falls plunges down the cliff into Lake Saggat.
Nammatj
A mountain, 657 metres above sea level, in the middle of the Kvikkjokk Delta.
Kaskaivo
A lovely hike where you get to experience everything from old-growth spruce and birch forest to spectacular mountain views.
Transport
Bus services to Kvikkjokk are operated by Länstrafiken Norrbotten.
During the summer season bus route 94 runs between Murjek, Jokkmokk and Kvikkjokk.
Bus route 47 between Jokkmokk and Kvikkjokk operates from the start of the school term. If travelling from Murjek, take route 43 to Jokkmokk and change onto route 47 for the onward journey to Kvikkjokk.
A helicopter company offering fishing and hunting trips, as well as sightseeing and day tours in the mountains. Scheduled helicopter services operate between Kvikkjokk and Stáloluokta. Fiskflyg also provides a regular service between Kvikkjokk and Stáloluokta.
It is also possible to charter a private helicopter for other routes, for example between Kvikkjokk and Aktse.
Passenger and gear transfers by boat from Kvikkjokk to the King's Trail (Kungsleden) and the Padjelanta Trail. Offers guided boat tours, inclding tours of the Kvikkjokk Delta.
During the winter season, snowmobile transport of equipment can be arranged. Guided ice fishing trips and wildlife tracking tours are also available.
Offers boat trips for day hikers, as well as transfers to the starting points of hiking trails, including the King's Trail (Kungsleden)and the Padjelanta trail. Both scheduled and private boat services are available. Guided boat tours of the Kvikkjokk Delta can also be booked.
During the winter season, snowmobile transport services can be booked within the local area.
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Accommodation
Kvikkjokk Mountain Station offers single rooms and rooms with two to five beds across two buildings. The oldest log building features beautiful, period-style guest rooms dating from 1928.
The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, coffee and cakes, and an à la carte menu, all with beautiful views over the Kamajokk rapids and towards the Tarra Valley (Tarradalen).
Cabins in a unique setting in the scenic mountain village of Kvikkjokk. Choose from three fully equipped mountain cabins: two with five beds and one with eight beds. All cabins are self-catering and include a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom and sauna.
Motorhome and caravan pitches are also available.
Cabin accommodation with two cabins available for rent. Barbecue area with picnic tables.
Lodge Snjerak: Sleeps four to seven guests. Open-plan living and dining area with a wood-burning stove. Small kitchen. One bedroom with bunk beds and a sleeping loft with two 120 cm beds. WC and washroom.
Lodge Nammatj: Sleeps two to four guests. Open-plan living area with a dining table and a wood-burning stove. Small kitchen, sleeping loft, shower and WC.
A family-run accommodation and restaurant, close to fishing, hiking trails and the mountains. Located 17 kilometres south of Kvikkjokk.
Offers a range of self-catering cabins as well as hotel-standard rooms. Set in a scenic location by Lake Saggat. Caravan, motorhome and tent pitches are available.
Rowing boats and canoes are available for hire. Advance booking required.
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How to get here
From Jokkmokk follow the E45 towards Gällivare. Turn onto road 805 just north of Jokkmokk. Kvikkjokk is located 120 km from Jokkmokk at the end of the road.