Sweden Akkanålke, Arvidsjaur

Typical for its snow-burdened trees this location draws photographers especially in the winter months. The huge plus here is the accessibility: the road is usually cleared also in winter and it is possible to park right at the treeline. The location marker is only symbolic: there are many different compositions here which change according to light, season and condition.

The hilltop has a huge antenna, which is prohibited to be photographed (as far as I understand) Also, ice can form on it and become a hazard for falling ice, so please use your common sense here.

Best for full winter landscape is around January/February. I have not been there in other seasons yet. Northern light / astro towards the north-east is sub-optimal because of light pollution of the city. But west-ward / north west is fine.

From Arvidsjaur go left at the first round about. then left again towards Storuman/Östersund. After 2 km left again on the gravel road, then ca. 8 km and left again up the mountain.