Not really a town so much as a shopping mall with a collection of accommodation and ski options, Hemavan sits on Bluvågen and acts as either the start or end of the trail.

Sights & Culture

Fjällbotaniska trädgården

If you take the lift in the Naturum to the golden dome or walk around the outside, you can find the Botanical Garden, with Sami Ketan, and a large selection of native plants, all with detailed labels to learn more about the natural world you pass on the trail.

It is a lovely spot to walk around in nice weather and a nice break for a casual stroll after a month of heavy hiking.

Hemavankyrkan

A lovely church from the '70s in Falu Red, worth a visit. As a tourist town, the services in the summer are lead by priests from different areas of the country who come to visit.

Museums & Galleries

Naturum Vindelfjällen Hemavan

At the top of the hill, near to the end/start of Kungsleden. Much like Ammarnäs and Abisko, it was closed for visitors due to Corona but did have a small table outside with information and the chance to buy some small souvenirs.

Restaurants & Bars

Trolltunet AB

Trolltunet is a cute 'alpine' village, set up just off the main road with a series of faux log cabins, which are done up in a modern style on the inside, and they're comfortable spacious. Due to corona, the breakfast buffet was cancelled, but instead, breakfast was provided in the room's fridge of meats, cheese, cereals, juice and coffee, so it was not a hardship.

Hemavans Fjällcenter

The largest place to stay in Hemavan is offering accommodation, an excellent restaurant, and a shop catering to hiking and fishing. The shop is a good size, and the hiking clothes are reasonably priced, but all high-end brands, so if you are looking for a cheaper change of clothes, try the Mall. I picked up a Patagonia mid-layer on a special offer.

The restaurant is excellent and features a wood carving, almost certainly by the same artist who crafted the miner that marks the front of Adolfstrom's Mining camp. The Reindeer steak was fantastic, as was the strawberry sorbet, fresh strawberries and vanilla ice cream.

Hemavan Fjällstation

The Hiker's hostel, complete with a climbing wall on the outside. It doesn't appear to have a shop, nor does it sell the STF patches. (Naturum offers a small selection of hiking specific ones)

The hostel is a good size and a bit further back from the main town.

Café FICA Restaurang

A typical supermarket cafe on the upper floor of the shopping mall, its got plenty of seating and a good view.

Fjälls Kitchen

A fast-food joint near Trollstunet that sells great burgers and fries for a good price.

Hemavans Högfjällshotell

A proper hotel at the top of the hill near Naturum was closed during my visit, catering more to the ski crowd.

Shoppping

Bayhill Center

A small shopping mall contains a good-sized ICA supermarket, a Godis for snacks, a System for anyone needing a few beers or a bottle of wine. There is also a fun land for kids, an upmarket boutique and a decent sized activewear store called Sportringen Outlet focused on camping equipment.

Berglunds Järnia

West of Trollstunet, and just before the shopping mall, the ironmonger shares space with a petrol station.

Hemavan