Uppsala County, Municipal administrative region in Norrbotten County, Sweden.
Arjeplog Municipality is an administrative region in northern Sweden with extensive forests, numerous lakes, and three major rivers flowing through the landscape. The territory is sparsely populated and shaped primarily by water and natural features.
The area began as a Sami settlement in 1636 and received a church in 1640 as it came under Swedish administration. The region's importance later shifted through mining development and industrial changes.
The Silver Museum displays mining artifacts and photographs of Sami traditions that continue to shape how people here understand their identity. Visitors can see how traditional crafts and connection to nature remain woven into everyday life.
This municipality lies in a remote part of northern Sweden, so visitors should expect long travel times and limited public transportation options. Those planning to visit should arrange private transport or research available bus connections in advance.
The municipality contains Lake Hornavan, Sweden's deepest lake, which freezes solid in winter and remains remarkably cold even during summer months. This extreme temperature contrast is rarely found in other regions.
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