Messaure, Ghost town in Jokkmokk Municipality, Lapland, Sweden

Messaure is a ghost town in Jokkmokk Municipality, Lapland, Sweden. It consists of abandoned buildings and infrastructure from a former construction settlement, now standing empty along the forest and river.

Messaure grew in the mid-20th century as a camp for workers building a nearby hydroelectric plant. When the project ended, the settlement was gradually abandoned, leaving behind the empty structures seen today.

The name Messaure comes from the Sami word for a river bend, and the site still holds traces of the workers who once lived here. Visitors can see the layout of the old settlement, with building foundations and remnants that hint at daily life in a remote construction camp.

Access is via a gravel road that can be rough in wet weather, so check local conditions before setting out. The site is best explored on foot, with uneven ground and no facilities, so bring water and wear sturdy shoes.

The site is a reminder of how quickly a community can disappear, with nature slowly reclaiming the buildings. Visitors often notice the silence and the way the forest is creeping back into the streets.