A small village in the middle of the King's Trail, Jäkkvik has a supermarket, a hostel, a Chapel, and a few modern new build homes and in winter access to a small ski slope.

Sights & Culture

Kapel Jackvic

Just outside of the village, Kapel Jackvic is a small, old Chapel, and one of the key reasons Jäkkvik existed as a village.

Kungsleden Ferry

The old very dock is still visible, just past Kyrkans Fjällgård. Before its redirection through Vuonatjviken, the route would involve a ferry trip to Jäkkvik.

Restaurants & Bars

ICA

Just off the trail, the ICA Supermarket is a good size and is the first place on the trail where you can get some variety. It is something over halfway along the full trail.

As you'd expect they have a range of dried foods and some basic camping supplies. They also have a minimal selection of electrical equipment, so I could get a second USB charger to address some of my charging anxiety.

If you are staying in Kyrkans, one nice option is to buy something more interesting to cook in the available kitchen rather than trail meals.

The ICA also acts as the postal depo for the area, meaning it is one of the handfuls of places on the trail you can send a self-addressed parcel to for collection. Contact them ahead of time to confirm how long they'll hold the parcel and the available options for carriers. (I sued Bus Gods, same as for my other deliveries.) Make sure you've got some ID with you to collect your parcel. They don't have a printing service and don't arrange onward posting, so if you were planning on sending things back (As I did with sending myself a new set of clothes intending to send back the old ones and a few items I realised I did not need) you won't be able to unless you plan heavily in advance and pay for and print the postage labels ahead of time, bring them with you and attach them to the box. The ICA will then hold the parcel and send it for you.

Kyrkans Fjällgård

Unaffiliated with STF, Kyrkan's is a hostel and campsite in Jäkkvik run by a local church. Despite Corona, I was able to book a bed (which ended up being a room to myself) in the hostel on the day I arrived. Only two others were staying, one with his small son.

There is a huge kitchen with several ovens, a fridge and freezer, coffee machine and everything else you can think of to make a meal with as well as a large dining room a TV room and a small prayer room with piano.

The rooms are a good size, with a table as well as two bunk beds. Everything was clean and organised.

There is a shower room, with a Sauna (unavailable due to the pandemic) and a washing machine and dryer to use for a very nominal fee. Done primarily on the honour system via Swish.

Sports & Activities

Kungsleden

A stopping point, about halfway along the Kungsleden trail.

Jäkkvik