Inlandsvagen (Inland Road)
🌍 Sweden
The Inlandsvagen (Inland Road) is a 1,300-kilometer route running through the Swedish interior from Gothenburg in the south to Karesuando on the Finnish border in the north. Following the old Inlandsbanan railway corridor, it traverses the heart of Swedish Lapland and some of the most sparsely populated landscapes in Europe, passing through vast boreal forests, alongside crystal-clear lakes, and across the Arctic Circle.
The route is a journey through Sweden's wilderness, far from the coastal cities. It passes through the Sami heartlands of Jokkmokk, famous for its winter market held since 1605, and the old mining town of Gallivare. The road crosses the Arctic Circle near Jokkmokk, marked by a roadside monument. In summer, the midnight sun illuminates the landscape around the clock, while winter brings deep snow and the northern lights. The forests are home to moose, reindeer, bears, and wolverines. The Inlandsvagen offers a meditative driving experience through one of Europe's last great wildernesses.