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At 560,000 hectares, Vindelfjällen is Sweden’s largest nature reserve. This is where you will find Sorsele, right in the middle of the magnificent scenery with the gushing Vindelälven river running through the municipality like an artery. Visitors can go hiking, fishing, swimming or riding, or just take it easy. The Kungsleden hiking trail passes through the mountain village of Ammarnäs but there are also shorter trails, suitable for oneday excursions. Inlandsbanan passes through the municipality and the station in Sorsele houses the Inlandsbanan Museum, where 100 years of railway history is on display. The same building also houses the Fishing Centre, which can advise on the best fishing places.     


 

A wild and beautiful experience
Sorsele is located in the middle of one of Europe’s largest nature reserves, Vindelfjällen. It is a municipality that offers breathtakingly beautiful nature experiences, and adventures on foot, on horseback or by boat. The unregulated Vindelälven river flows through the municipality. You can swim at the popular Skibbikudden beach, paddle a canoe, hire a boat or why not take a trip on the Älvkungen touring boat for a historic journey along the river. In Sorsele you can stay in comfort at a hotel, boarding house or hostel, or why not try one of the camp sites in Sorsele, Blattnicksele, Kraddsele and Ammarnäs. If you are looking for something a bit mysterious and different, then Gimeguolts is an exciting destination. Some 15 kilometres from Sorsele icy rivers have eroded the rock and created a 1,500 metre long and 30 metre deep fault fissure. This is a nesting place for birds of prey and for anyone with a lively imagination the primeval forest is full of exciting experiences. Sorsele has something for everyone.

Potatoes at altitude in Ammarnäs
The mountain village Ammarnäs is home to Sweden’s most original potato field. Since the mid-1800s they have been growing almond potatoes on the large hill in the village. Take a walk up to the top and enjoy the unbelievable views. Walk around Ammarnäs and surroundings and study the abundant fauna. Birdwatching is a popular pastime here and if you are lucky you might see several unusual bird species. In the Naturum nature centre you can see an exhibition about Vindelfjällen’s nature, culture and sights.






A trip to Sapmi
In Ammarnäs the Sami influence is evident. Visitors can admire and buy Sami handicraft made from pelts and roots. Skulpturum is an exhibition venue for art, with everything from a 10-crown coin to the Vindelälvan fairy. In a landscape with no roads, a historic journey by boat takes you the Sami mountain farm Geunja. Reindeer roam freely around Ammarnäs and the area has one the largest reindeer densities in the country. But during the summer months, between June and August, the reindeer are up on the bare mountain. Do try the delicate reindeer meat and the fish that has been processed locally.



Did you know that ...
… the waters around Sorsele offer one of the best fishing experiences to be had in Europe? The wild and unregulated Vindelälven runs through Sorsele. Apart from breathtakingly beautiful scenery, the river offers fantastic fishing with salmon trout, char, grayling and pike.


 

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Gimeguolts the power of nature is immense. 15 Km from Sorsele rivers of ice have eroded the rock and formed a 1,500 metre long and 30 metre deep fault fissure. You arrive at Gimeguolts after a 1.5 Km easy walk through wilderness and primeval forest. Birds of prey roost here and there are rest areas with wind shelters in the area. What exactly lies in wait deep down there?