Jukkasjarvi is small village located 17 km east of Kiruna and home to 610 inhabitants and over 1.000 dogs. The name of the village, which is one of the oldest in Lapland, stems from a Sami word that corresponds to "meeting place at the water". In the old days it was in fact an important market place.
The church in Jukkasjarvi dates back to 1726 with an original part built 1607. The church is built in a special timber construction, the only one of its kind preserved in Sweden.
Next to the church, at the old market place, you will find "Sami Siida" - an accessible and reconstructed sameviste. At the outdoor exhibition you can learn about both nomad and modern Sami lifestyle. Arts and crafts are on display and you can sample Sami slow food.
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