"Storuman in the heart of Lappland" Storuman by vec

Storuman Travel Guide: 79 reviews and 121 photos

View over the town and the lake Storuman

Storuman is a small town in the north of Sweden. Located in Lappland, county of Västerbotten.

The most known person from Storuman is Ingemar Stenmark (born in the village of Tärnaby), Stenmark was a downhill skiing star in the 70's and 80's

Storuman population

View over Skarvsjöby

The ten largest places in Storuman
Storuman (2453)
Stensele (632)
Tärnaby (578)
Gunnarn (346)
Hemavan (213)
Slussfors (167)
Långsjöby (165)
Skarvsjöby (133)
Barsele (121)
Åskilje (113)

In the whole Storuman area of 7000 km2 it lives about 6698 people (November 2002).

There are 3458 males and 3240 females, which show one of the population problems in this area of Sweden, the girls moves to larger places after done with school while they boys are staying.

Of the population 1430 people are younger than 18 year, and 760 is older than 75 year.

Last visit to Storuman: Oct 2003
Intro Updated Feb 28, 2004
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Reviews (76)

The wilderness as neighbour Favorites (13)

I was sitting reading a book outside my parents house, when I heard some sounds. I looked up and saw two reindeers... more travel advice

The best place in Sweden for cross... Sports & Outdoors (11)

In Storuman you can go cross country skiing on Swedens longest lighted ski track, running between Storuman and Stensele.... more travel advice

The only cinema in Storuman Nightlife (3)

The only in Storuman for watching a movie is Folkets Hus. Normally they only have open on Sundays, but now and then they... more travel advice

The bog desert outside Skarvsjöby -... Off The Beaten Path (13)

You can also see the bog desert in the winter, it's easo to access this area with snowmobile, just follow the snowmobile... more travel advice

Local Customs (8)
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Things to Do (8)
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What to Pack (1)
Be prepared for some rain
Transportation (10)
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Comments (9)

banshee11 Oct 1, 2006 at 11:34 AM Report Abuse

wooooow, what a ghreat page. i just love your pics. i like sweden and i'll be back one day:-) i'll also be back on your great pages! greetz, mirj
Sjalen Sep 2, 2006 at 9:05 AM Report Abuse

Vilken superinformativ sida! Fast julgranar ute har vi allt i södern med...och jag har sett hjortron i Skåne :))) Fast framförallt finns de på myrarna i Småland.
Lorro Jul 19, 2005 at 10:23 PM Report Abuse

Nice and interesting tips on Storuman. Thanks! I especialy liked the Ball over roof tip. We used to play something similar in Minnesota.
sprdak11 Jun 9, 2005 at 9:49 AM Report Abuse

Very interesting travel page! Greetings from Poland!
Jonathan_C Aug 1, 2004 at 8:58 AM Report Abuse

Wonderful introduction to your home town! Beautiful photos and a true insider's look at things. "Boll over tak" had me laughing out loud. Oh to be a kid again!
MalenaN May 31, 2004 at 7:41 AM Report Abuse

You come from a very beautiful area! Listening to the sound of silence sounds great!
sunset_gal Mar 4, 2004 at 10:07 AM Report Abuse

Like the pics in the "8 Seasons" t-logue. Very nice!
traps Jan 30, 2004 at 4:40 PM Report Abuse

Awesome photos! =)
dave_21 Dec 13, 2003 at 7:07 AM Report Abuse

Väldigt fina foton, du har öga för att "fånga" det. Snyggt! Storuman är en fin plats!