Sjaunja Nature Reserve

The Sjaunja Nature Reserve encompasses 2,851 square kilometers of wetlands, forests, and mountainous terrain in northern Sweden, forming part of the Laponia region.

Established in 1982, the reserve gained recognition as part of the Laponia World Heritage Site in 1996, marking its status as a protected natural environment.

The reserve territory contains traditional lands of the Sámi people, who maintain their ancestral practices of reindeer herding and fishing within its boundaries.

Visitors can access the reserve through multiple entry points near Gällivare, with train stations along the Ore Line providing transportation to locations such as Harrå and Kaitum.

The reserve contains Sweden's largest marsh area and features the Kungsleden hiking trail through its western section, offering encounters with native wildlife and birds.

GPS coordinates: 67.44801,19.39810

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:20