Vilhelmina Municipality, Municipal territory in Västerbotten County, Sweden.
Vilhelmina is a municipality in Västerbotten County in northern Sweden. The landscape features dense forests, a large lake, and flowing streams that create a varied terrain.
The settlement received its current name in 1804 as a tribute to a Swedish queen. This naming marked an important moment in the region's development.
Each July, the municipality holds Settler Week with guided tours, exhibitions, concerts, farmer markets, and presentations about Sami culture.
The main airport serving the area offers connections to larger cities for visitors arriving by air. The terrain is well-suited for outdoor activities, with straightforward access to forests and water.
The area is known for its excellent fishing waters where visitors can catch several fish species. Anglers travel from surrounding regions to fish in the clear waters here.
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