Läppen

Läppen is a Swedish toponym used for several small localities and geographical features in Sweden. The name derives from läpp, meaning lip, and is commonly associated with landforms that project like a lip along a lake, river, or coastline.

In practice, places named Läppen are typically rural settlements in sparsely populated areas. They are often characterized by agricultural land, patches of forest, and proximity to a watercourse. Population sizes range from a few dozen to a few hundred residents, and the local economy is typically based on farming, forestry, or small-scale services.

Historically, the toponym appears in regional records from the early modern period, reflecting how communities named places according to observable landscape features. The form Läppen illustrates how dialectal spellings and definite articles were used in Swedish place names.

Today, Läppen may appear in municipal planning, road naming, and local tourism materials, serving as a marker of regional identity. In some areas, natural areas near a Läppen feature are used for hiking, berry picking, and outdoor recreation.

Note: Läppen is not a single, unified locality but a geographic name that appears in multiple locations across Sweden.