fjälltrakterna
Fjälltrakterna is a Swedish term for the high mountain areas that dominate the northern part of the country, where the landscape rises above the treeline and features alpine tundra, bare rock and extensive lake systems. The region spans parts of Norrbotten, Västerbotten and Jämtland counties and is associated with the larger Lapland and Scandinavian fjäll landscape. The terrain consists of broad plateaus, deep valleys, rivers, bogs and, in places, glaciers.
The climate is subarctic, with long winters and substantial snow, while summers are short and cool. Weather
Human activity in fjälltrakterna has long combined traditional livelihoods with contemporary recreation. Sámi reindeer herding remains
Access is via northern towns and transport networks that connect to Kiruna, Jokkmokk and Storuman. The fjälltrakterna