Dorotea

Visitors of the most southern town of Lappland are being greeted by the big Dorotea bear, made of Siberian larches. Apart from the sculpture of Lars Kupparinen, in the municipality, which extends from the southern woodlands to the mountains in the north, there are real bears too, of course. With much luck you can see these fascinating animals, or else elk or beaver, from a canoe when following the "Bear Trail".

For culture minded tourists, Dorotea, which was named after the Swedish queen Frederika Dorotea Wilhelmina von Baden, is very much worth the trip. Next to the church in Dorotea, there is a chapel with Björn Martinius' large sculpture 'the Last Supper'.

Right next to the chapel there is the open-air museum Kulerbacken and the old mill. Camping fans will enjoy the Polar caravan museum.

The Doro Camp promises enjoyment for the whole family with its playground and mini-golf course.

More information: www.dorotea.se