Gamla Apoteket
Paintings by local artists often decorate the walls at Gamla Apoteket, a gorgeous-loooking wooden pharmacy that dates back…
British journalist Steve Vickers has researched and written more than 15 guidebooks across Europe and Asia. He’s written about Scandinavia for Rough Guides, The Times, The Washington Post, The Guardian and many more, and has spent the past 12 years exploring Scandinavia in search of the perfect cinnamon bun. He’s married to a Swede (an actual Swedish person, not a root vegetable) and he speaks Swedish with an English accent.
Paintings by local artists often decorate the walls at Gamla Apoteket, a gorgeous-loooking wooden pharmacy that dates back…
Even if you’re not especially keen on buying handicrafts, the Sámi Duodji shop in Jokkmokk is worth having a look…
Built in 1935, Bio Norden was Jokkmokk’s first proper cinema. These days it’s rarely ever in use, but it remains…
Jokkmokk’s excellent Sami museum, Ájtte, tells the story of the region’s indigenous people and the forbidding landscape that…
Surrounded by some of Sweden’s most spectacular wilderness areas, Jokkmokk makes an excellent base for outdoor exploration…
Usually sleepy and peaceful, the small town of Jokkmokk puts on an impressive winter market at the start of February…
Good for car drivers
992–1090 SEK | Our score: 8/10
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Great spot for breakfast
Our score: 9/10
Smart and pricey Swedish food
Our score: 8/10
Fine foods
Our score: 9/10
