Discover Malå

Malå combines cultural history, trails and activities on the water with opportunities for a sports-focused trip. If you’re looking for a hotel in Malå, you can first consider whether Sámi cultural heritage, hiking, cross-country skiing or peaceful kayaking should shape your stay. The options vary by activity; for some, the season also matters.

Sámi cultural heritage in and around Malå

Koppsele, one of the oldest Sámi settlement sites in Malå Municipality, is located near Malå. A 2 km trail leads from the end of the road at Bölevallen to Koppsele. This connects a specific trail with a settlement site that has a cultural and historical connection to the municipality.

Malå hembygdsgård is a living cultural heritage site on the eastern edge of Malå. Nearby, Vildmarkscamp offers the opportunity to experience Sámi culture. If this is your focus, you can choose between a settlement site, living cultural heritage on the edge of town, and a cultural experience in the surrounding area.

Ski trails, hiking and dog sledding

Tjamstanbackarna has four lifts. Malå has cross-country ski trails for beginners as well as competitive skiers. Malå IF holds annual youth competitions and long-distance races in the varied terrain in and around Tjamstan. The trails and competitions offer different options for sports-focused trips. If you’re planning to travel for a race, check the event dates in advance.

Tjamstanberget is suitable for hiking during the summer season. Laplands Wild Paws runs dog-sledding tours in Malå and Björkås, where visitors can ride on a sled. Hiking and dog sledding are different types of activity. If you’re planning a tour for a specific date, check in advance whether a suitable experience is available.

Water and trails

In the Malå-Storforsen Nature Reserve, trails lead into the area from both sides of the river. The waters around Malå, including the Malån, lakes and waterways, are suitable for peaceful kayaking. This gives you the option to choose between trails in the nature reserve and a peaceful activity on the water.

There is an excursion trail to Ljustjärn from the cross-country ski trails. Solviksbadet is a swimming area on the edge of the town of Malå, with a sandy beach. A long gravel road and a cycle path lead to the beach. Swimming is seasonal, so take the time of year into account when planning.

Finding your way around town and the municipality

Café Gräddhyllan is in central Malå, next to Nystedts Kläder and Sjöparken, which has a playground. If you use the nearby shops to help you find your way, bear in mind that the commercial surroundings may change, and check the current local information.

In Malå Municipality, the Malå Snowmobile Club maintains the winter trail network together with the local villages. To find your way in winter, you can refer to the municipality-wide trail network as well as individual places such as central Malå and trails in the surrounding area.

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