The preliminary tourist statistics for the year 2011 in Sweden has been presented. The destination Swedish Lapland shows an increase with 17% in December and a total increase of 6% for the whole year. All markets, except The Netherlands, increased during 2011 and the increase from Great Britain was high with +8%.

The lights of thousands ice lanterns will soon shine through the Vuollerim area in Swedish Lapland. The village has put some extra effort in the annual Winter Market, with a full program for the week. This year’s news:, house-jumping dinner in the locals’ homes and a lecture with Gert Palmcrantz, legendary sound producer who has worked with many celebrities in the jazz elite.

The prestigious event Dertour Academy, with six hundred of the best salesmen from Germany will visit Swedish Lapland between November 25 to December 2.