Arena Älven
The Arena Älven project aims to make the river a versatile activity arena and recreation area, as well as to create a natural meeting place for social interaction, regardless of background and interests.
About the project
In other words, the purpose is to contribute to a sustainable economy with activities linked to nature-based experiences, which do not significantly impact the environment. To achieve this goal, plans are being made to establish meeting places along the Ume River with ice roads for skating, kick sledding, and walking. Furthermore, there is hope that the trail will be adapted for cyclists, exercisers, snowmobilers, and cross-country skiers.
Several activities and events are planned to be carried out during the winter, with a strong focus on building up Lycksele's brand as a winter city. To succeed in this, increased collaboration between various actors, such as associations, businesses, destination companies, and the public sector, is required. Through cooperation and collaboration, it is hoped to develop the river as an attractive destination for tourists and visitors, while preserving nature and its beauty for future generations to enjoy.
From the Project Application
”The project shall contribute to a sustainable economy with activities linked to nature-based experiences completely without or with low environmental impact.”
Purpose and goals
The purpose of the project is to:
strengthen the attractiveness of Lycksele during winter with new accessible meeting places in a time for the local population with much darkness and few activities.
The goal of the project is to:
through collaboration in the tripartite partnership promote business development among actors who today have an ongoing or intended tourist activity around the river. To create new meeting places for tourists and the local population. The project will also create new events on the river.
About the project
Project period
2019-2022
Project owner
Gold of Lapland
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About financing
Granted project support
870,899 kronor
Co-financing from Leader Lapland 2020
428,950 kronor
Total financing
1,299,849 kronor
In addition to the above, the project estimates to contribute with voluntary engagement worth 385,000 kr.
Incoming EU funds have been granted from:
Regional Fund