Practical info
Getting to Gafsele, and what to pack.
Västra Gafsele 144, 919 91 Åsele, Sweden. A hire car is essential.
By air
Four airports.
- —Vilhelmina (South Lapland Airport), the closest · directions
- —Lycksele · directions
- —Umeå, the best served, about a 3-hour drive from the lodge · directions
- —Stockholm Arlanda, the cheapest option, but the furthest from the lodge · directions
From Stockholm, you can also take a domestic flight to Umeå. Compare flights on a comparison site, then book directly with the airline.
By car
From Stockholm.
Via Sollefteå
E4 towards Sundsvall, route 331 towards Sollefteå, route 87, then route 90 towards Näsaker, Junsele and Åsele. After Junsele and the village of Hälla, Gafsele is 15 km further on.
GPS coordinates: 64°00'13.43"N, 17°14'40.43"E. Your satnav may spell it “Gavsele” instead of Gafsele. Open in Google Maps · directions from Stockholm Arlanda airport.
In your bag
Even in summer, it can be chilly.
Waterproof, windproof clothing, in several layers.
- —Windproof jacket, fleece and a warm coat
- —Thermal base layers
- —Waterproofs
- —Waterproof walking boots
- —Cap or hat
- —Gloves (especially in September)
- —Sunglasses
- —Waders if you want to fish for trout in the river
Rods are lent at the lodge: see tackle.
Don't forget
Your documents.
- —A valid ID card or passport.
- —European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), or GHIC for UK residents.
- —Driving licence, for the hire car.
Fishing licences are included in your stay and handed over on arrival.
Nearby
Åsele, about twenty kilometres away.
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