2007 is a historical year here in Lycksele 
- a year to remember!

In 1607 the old Sámi meeting-place Lyksälie became a centre of the Ume Sámi country. People who lived in the area came to the recently established church and market site a few times a year for visits to the church and the district-court. Then they also paid their taxes and seized the opportunity to barter, sell and buy commodities. A church town with cots, sheds, cottages and stables grew up on Öhn (the Isle), or Gammplatsen (the Old Site) as we call it today. The seed that made Lycksele grow into a chief town in southern Lapland had been sown!

We are now well under way with our 400-year celebrations. A great number of events will take place e.g. singing, dancing, music, exhibitions, sports etc.

Welcome to Lycksele!