Place to visit
Kvikkjokk Church, Sweden: what it is and when to go
Kvikkjokk Church is a church building in Jokkmokk Municipality, Sweden. Interests: History and Temples. The best time to visit is December to February and May to September. In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in December, 0 h. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Sweden: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Church building in Jokkmokk Municipality, Sweden · History, Temples
- Where
- Sweden
- Best time
- December to February and May to September.
- Nearest airport
- ARN Stockholm, 813 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 66.95118, 17.72203
What it is and where
Kvikkjokk Church is a church building in Jokkmokk Municipality, Sweden. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Sweden: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 66.95118, 17.72203; the nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN, Stockholm), 813 km as the crow flies. How to get around Sweden (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History and Temples places in Sweden. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Kvikkjokk Church is December to February and May to September.
- JanBest time3:11
- FebBest time7:30
- MarPossible11:07
- AprPossible15:03
- MayBest time19:05
- JunBest time24:00
- JulBest time21:03
- AugBest time16:42
- SepBest time12:42
- OctPossible8:53
- NovBetter not4:43
- DecBest time0:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in December, 0 h. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | December to February and May to September | March to April and October |
| Temples | December to February and May to September | March to April and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Kvikkjokk Church has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Sweden in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Sweden
To enter Sweden there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Sweden checklist. Currency: Swedish krona (SEK); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 1177 health advice line.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Kvikkjokk FjällstationMountains · Hiking303 m
- KamajokkNature reserve in Norrbotten, Sweden3.9 km
- Kungsleden Etapp 18: Kvikkjokk - TsielekjåkkstuganSection of the Kungsleden trail in Sweden6.4 km
- Kungsleden section 17: Pårte - KvikkjokkSection of the Kungsleden trail in Sweden7.1 km
- Nordkalottruta Etapp 44: Tarrekaise - KvikkjokkHiking9.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Sweden guide.
More in Sweden: History
- Drottningholm Palace: royal palace in Ekerö Municipality, Sweden
- Birka: archaeological site on the island of Björkö in Sweden
- National Library of Sweden: Sweden's national library
- Stockholm Palace: official residence of the Swedish monarch
- Skogskyrkogården: cemetery in Stockholm, Sweden
- Engelsberg Ironworks
Every Sweden place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kvikkjokk Church?
It is a church building in Jokkmokk Municipality, Sweden. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Sweden: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Kvikkjokk Church?
December to February and May to September. In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in December, 0 h.
How do you get to Kvikkjokk Church?
The nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN), 813 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Sweden is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Sweden map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Kvikkjokk Fjällstation, Kamajokk, Kungsleden Etapp 18: Kvikkjokk - Tsielekjåkkstugan. The rest is in the Sweden guide.
Keep reading
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