Art Trail Borgafjäll-Saxnäs

The project aims to make the art trail Borgafjäll-Saxnäs an exciting tourist destination and increase interest in mountain hiking. The artworks to be installed will have a Sami connection and with their placement in nature, they will offer a unique experience for those who hike along the trail. The trail stretches over 18 kilometers and along the trail there will be information boards that provide knowledge about the area, the artworks, and famous personalities within Sami culture. The project also includes targeted efforts to engage and inspire children and youth, both by giving them insight into the artistic process and by sparking their interest in the cultural history of their local area. A program will be developed specifically for the affected schools.

Two artists with a Sami connection will be commissioned to propose artworks that fit into the cultural environment and withstand the climate conditions of the site. In addition to the artists, the project will collaborate with municipalities and schools nearby, the Sami Parliament, Sami villages, and the County Administrative Board.

From the Project Application

”Visitors can see art in a unique environment. One could say it is building bridges between tourism and culture. We want to create unique experiences in nature.”