Major city · Sweden
Jäkkvik
Jäkkvik is a stop on the Kungsleden trail, not a destination: 1 night for hikers, or a half-day break if driving the Silver Road.
Jäkkvik is a small village on the shore of Lake Hornavan in Swedish Lapland, used mainly as a resupply and rest point for Kungsleden hikers and as a short stop for road-trippers on the Silver Road (road 95). The village has a grocery store, a hostel, and basic services, but no major sights. Most visitors stay one night before continuing north or south.
More
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- SEK
- Best months
- Jun–Sep (hiking), Feb–Mar (snowmobiling)
- avoid Nov–Jan (short days, cold, limited services)
- Airports
- LLA · SFT
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Nordic countries ↗Decide light or dark before anything else: summer trips (June–August) and aurora trips (September–March in the Arctic) need different countries, clothes and bases.
- Nordic countries ↗Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland and the Faroes sell stronger alcohol only in state shops with short hours; buy before evening and before Sundays and holidays.
- Sweden ↗Sweden is in the EU and the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border.
- Sweden ↗Many shops, cafés, buses and even toilets do not accept cash: bring a card that works with PIN and contactless.
- Sweden ↗The right of public access (allemansrätten) lets you walk and camp for a night on most land; keep away from homes and leave no trace.
- Sweden ↗Drinks stronger than light beer are sold only at the state Systembolaget shops, which close in the evenings and on Sundays.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Jäkkvik112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Jäkkvik, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Swedish krona (SEK, kr); the euro is not used.Sweden-wide
- SIM or eSIMEU roaming applies for EU/EEA SIMs.Sweden-wide
- Tap waterTap water is excellent; ask for 'kranvatten', often free.Sweden-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Included; add 5–10% on the card terminal for good service.Sweden-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Sweden-wide
- SafetyJäkkvik is very safe.
Show all 12 answers
- RestroomsPublic toilets are clean but often card-paid (SEK 5–10 (≈ US$1–2)); cafés reserve them for customers.Sweden-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police, fire, ambulance · 1177 Health advice (non-emergency) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums often close on Mondays outside summer; Systembolaget closes around 19:00 weekdays, 15:00 Saturdays and all Sunday.Museums often close on Mondays outside summer; Systembolaget closes around 7:00 PM weekdays, 3:00 PM Saturdays and all Sunday.Sweden-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckLLA Luleå Airport (About 3.5 hours by car/bus; check connections).
- Getting aroundThe village is small and walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at the hostelcheckSEK 25–40 (≈ US$3–5)
- Street or quick mealGrocery basics (bread, cheese, snacks)SEK 50–100 (≈ US$6–11)
- Metro or bus rideBus from Arjeplog to JäkkvikcheckSEK 150 (≈ US$16)
- Budget bedHostel bed (Kyrkans Fjällgård), a night, per personSEK 350 (≈ US$40)
- Mid-range bedDouble room (Kyrkans Fjällgård), a night, per roomSEK 1,000 (≈ US$110)
- High-end bedDouble room (Kyrkans Fjällgård), a night, per roomSEK 1,400 (≈ US$150)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget SEK 500 (≈ US$55) · Mid SEK 800 (≈ US$85) · High SEK 1,200 (≈ US$130)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LLA Luleå Airport (About 3.5 hours by car/bus; check connections) · SFT Skellefteå Airport (About 2.5 hours by car/bus; check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
Feb
Best
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
Mar
Best
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Apr
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
May
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Jun
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jul
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Aug
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Sep
Best
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Oct
not flagged
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Nov
Avoid
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Dec
Avoid
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
Best: Feb–Mar, Jun–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Jan. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)), coolest Jan (−18°C (0°F)0°F (−18°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Feb (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Jäkkvik: next 7 days
Loading forecast…
Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
Loading…
Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
−18°C (0°F)0°F (−18°C)
10 rd
Feb
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
−17°C (1°F)1°F (−17°C)
8 rd
Mar
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C)
9 rd
Apr
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
8 rd
May
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
9 rd
Jun
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
Jul
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
12 rd
Aug
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
12 rd
Sep
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
Oct
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
10 rd
Nov
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
10 rd
Dec
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village is small and walkable. For the Kungsleden trail, you walk out of the village.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kvikkjokk
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus or car along road 95, about 1 h
Another Kungsleden stop with a mountain station and lake views.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Bus or car via road 97, about 1.5 h
Sámi culture, the Ájtte museum, and the winter market in February.
Arjeplog
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Bus or car along road 95, about 45 min
Largest town in the area; has a grocery store, fuel, and the Silver Museum.
Door to door: About 2 h
Bus or car via road 95 and 97, about 2 h
Mountain station at the end of the road; check bus connections.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Jäkkvik village centre
The only area; walkable to the grocery store and lake.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- SEK 500–800 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- SEK 800–1,200 (≈ US$85–130) excl. bed
- High
- SEK 1,200 (≈ US$130)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel bed (Kyrkans Fjällgård)1 × 1 night × SEK 350 | SEK 350 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × SEK 500 | SEK 500 |
| Bus from Arjeplog to Jäkkvik, one way1 × SEK 150 · check | SEK 150 |
| Grocery resupply (ICA Nära)1 × SEK 200 | SEK 200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | SEK 120 |
| Trip total≈ SEK 1,320 per person per day, bed included | SEK 1,320≈ US$140 |
check
2026 estimate in SEK; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at the hostelcheck | SEK 25–40 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Meal at the hostel (if available)check | SEK 100–150 (≈ US$11–16) |
| Grocery basics (bread, cheese, snacks) | SEK 50–100 (≈ US$6–11) |
| Bus from Arjeplog to Jäkkvikcheck | SEK 150 (≈ US$16) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last bus from Arjeplog/Arvidsjaur departs early evening; check the schedule.
- The grocery store (ICA Nära) closes at 20:00 daily; plan your resupply.The grocery store (ICA Nära) closes at 8:00 PM daily; plan your resupply.
- In winter, roads may be icy; winter tyres required.
- Mobile coverage is limited outside the village.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 112
- Health advice (non-emergency)
- 1177
Pocket card
Fill in, then print or save as PDF
Stays in this browser only; nothing is sent anywhere.
JäkkvikJäkkvik
Pocket card · Voykit
My bed tonight
—
—
—
Till den här adressen, tackTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance112
- Health advice (non-emergency)1177
Embassy
The nearest embassy is in Stockholm; consulates in Luleå (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Arjeplog → Jäkkvik: about SEK 150 (≈ US$16), about 45 min (check)
- Bus Jäkkvik → Kvikkjokk: about SEK 100 (≈ US$11), about 1 h (check)
Say or show
- Hej — Hello (hey)
- Tack — Thank you (tack)
- Hur mycket kostar det? — How much does it cost? (hoor mycket kostar de)
- Var är busshållplatsen? — Where is the bus stop? (var er buss-hol-platsen)
- Jag behöver hjälp — I need help (yag be-hö-ver yelp)
English is widely spoken; you don't need Swedish.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Jäkkvik. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep (hiking), Feb–Mar (snowmobiling) · avoid Nov–Jan (short days, cold, limited services) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the grocery store and hostel with verified opening hours.
- Kungsleden section page with Jäkkvik as a resupply point.
- Winter activity pages (snowmobile, ice fishing) with local operators.
Sources
- officialICA Nära Jäckvik
- officialKyrkans Fjällgård Jäkkvik
- secondaryWikivoyage: Jäkkvik, revision 5285353 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Ask about Jäkkvik
Loading…
Was this useful?