Randijaur – Lake Landscape, Hydropower and Cultural Traces

Randijaur is located along the Kvikkjokksvägen. Lake and forest landscapes, hydropower history and traces of local culture shape Randijaur. If you are looking for a hotel for a trip to Randijaur, these themes can help you decide what to focus on during your stay.

Lake Landscape and Water Engineering

Randi is situated in a landscape of lakes and forests, where the Lilla Lule älv forms small and large interconnected lakes. Randijaure is a lake in Jokkmokk, in Norrbotten County. It covers 5,092.76 hectares and has an average depth of 5.4 metres. The 5,092.76 hectares refers to the lake’s surface area; 5.4 metres is the average depth, not the depth at every point.

Randi’s water system includes visible waterways carrying water from Randijaure to Klubbuddssjön. A rock-fill regulating dam was built at the outlet from Randijaure to Purkijaure at Lulleketjeforsen. This dam leaves the riverbed between Randijaure and Purkijaure dry for most of the year. The Randi power plant’s generating unit was first commissioned on 3 September 1976.

Pietartievva Nature Reserve: Forest and Access

The Pietartievva Nature Reserve is located near Randijaur, about 18 kilometres west of the village. It features old-growth-like pine forest, abundant dead pinewood and a productive aspen forest. The most suitable access route is from the south via public road 805 through Randijaur towards Granudden. Check current road conditions before your trip.

There are no marked trails or rest areas in the reserve. Take this into account when planning and check before visiting whether the situation has changed.

Hydropower and Local History

Information is available about the best time to visit the Randi power plant, how to get there and the rules that apply in the area. If you are considering a visit, check this information before your trip.

Nils Nilsson was one of the first settlers in Jokkmokk Municipality. He was a Forest Sámi with roots in Torne lappmark. There may have been a milking meadow by a stream in Randijaur, which Nils Nilsson may have begun to cultivate in the 18th century.

Archaeological traces in Randijaur include a settlement pit interpreted as a storage pit. Along the road towards Kvikkjokk, between Randijaur and Tjåmåtis, there are also hearths and bark-harvesting sites.

Fishing and Regulations

Perch are abundant in Randijaure, while vendace are rare. If you would like to fish, bear in mind that the rules in force may vary by season and body of water. Check in advance with the relevant fishing association, fishing area or municipality.

The Wider Landscape

In the wider region around Randijaur, northern Sweden is home to the Laponian Area, a wilderness of high mountains, old-growth forests, vast marshes, lakes and well-preserved river systems.

Discover more destinations: Porjus, Vuollerim, Jokkmokk, Kåbdalis.

Go to the main travel overview: Jokkmokk.