The Kvikkjokk Riddle (Secret)
Discover the secret of Kvikkjokk - Sweden's hidden gem that rivals world-famous destinations but remains authentically untouched. Why isn't this breathtaking wilderness marketed like other iconic places?
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Mid-May = Off-season?
Discover why mid-May in Kvikkjokk isn't just off-season - it's the most beautiful time of year. Experience Swedish Lapland's spring magic without crowds or mosquitoes, with thundering rivers and mystical midnight sun light.
Does Kvikkjokk belong to the hikers?
Kvikkjokk isn't just for hikers. Discover why this Swedish Lapland paradise offers peace, space, and natural beauty for anyone seeking escape from urban stress - not just experienced trekkers on the Kungsleden trail.
Internal Pack System
There were times when I had one dog as my companion, also a couple or three. They each had their unique traits, but I sensed there was more to it—a need for something bigger, like a pack. Years later I discovered the modality emphasizing expression of various inner selves
Into-me-see
it's about minus 25 degrees, and I'm checking on how my dogs—Trond, Gabor, and Tomi—are sharing two doghouses since I didn't manage to build the third on time
Full Moon
Around 11 am in Tjåmotis, daylight is slipping away fast; the days have grown shorter, and darkness looms shortly after midday. Lasse remains the sole permanent resident here. It is somewhat surprising–driving through, the village appears lively, especially by the roadside, where approximately ten houses glow with ambient lights.
Return
I woke up early, attempting to push the doors, now snow-covered and blown shut. The wind feels colder today, and the pathways around the cabin are blanketed in snow. We'll have to dig our way out. Thankfully, there are markers in our direction, aiding our orientation. The dogs
Challenge
The morning is strikingly clear, a clarity unique to this place. The thermometer shows -20°C, and within the upcoming hours, it's expected to drop another five degrees. The cold transparency sharpens my perception; now and then, I unconsciously find myself seeking reasons to venture outside, be it
Mountains, Rivers and Valleys
The weather is enchanting, sunny, and bright. The air warms up, feeling no colder than minus ten, by my estimation. I cross the lake and proceed further along a picturesque river valley. At one point, tension arises—Tomi snaps at Trond, who's picking up on him. Now, he
The Sun Also Rises
We are moving fast over the mountains, well tested with full strength. Further on, the path goes along small cabin clusters; it's not entirely clear whether they're Sami settlements or simply recreational spots for hunters and fishermen. The next stopping point is Västerfjäll, a fairly remote