Karats

Karats is a settlement in Norrbotten County in northern Sweden, known as an auction village where trading events occur regularly. The community holds auctions throughout the year with items sourced from local collections and regional commerce.

The place developed as a trading post where northern communities exchanged goods according to traditional practices. Its role as a meeting point for commerce has shaped the settlement's character since its establishment.

The settlement carries the name Gárásj in Southern Sami language, reflecting the linguistic heritage of indigenous communities in this region. This dual naming shows how Sami and Swedish traditions have coexisted in the same area for generations.

Visitors should check with local organizers about upcoming auction dates and what items will be offered for sale. Planning your visit around an auction event gives the most meaningful experience of the place.

This place is where Sami and Swedish people have traded together for centuries, exchanging goods and keeping commercial traditions alive. Few visitors realize this settlement maintains one of the oldest cross-cultural trading practices in Scandinavian history.

GPS coordinates: 66.69525,18.82518

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:05