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  Arjeplog Municipality - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Arjeplog Municipality is a municipality in Norrbotten County, in northern Sweden, where Arjeplog is the seat with 2,000 inhabitants.
Arjeplog municipality consists of a terrain dominated by the Scandinavian mountain range and many water areas.
The Skellefte River attaches south from lake Hornavan, and extends south-east to Skellefteå and the Gulf of Bothnia on the east coast.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Arjeplog_Municipality   (583 words)

  
 Arjeplog Test Center » Cold News
Arjeplog is situated just east of the Scandinavian Mountains in the north of Sweden, in Lapland.
The cold record in Arjeplog is minus 42,2 degrees, but temperatures of minus 52,6 degrees have been recorded in an area nearby.
Arjeplog is situated "in the shadow" of the Scandinavian Mountains.
www.arjeplogtestcenter.com /weather   (409 words)

  
 Arctic motor testing centre does battle with global warming
Arjeplog, only 30 kilometres south of the Arctic circle, is where international automakers come to test their prototypes in harsh winter conditions.
After its humble beginnings, the winter test circuit in Arjeplog is now estimated to be worth half a billion Swedish kronor (55.5 million euros) and generates hundreds of jobs in a region which has been devastated by the decline of traditional industries, such as mining.
It's Arjeplog's worst nightmare that one day carmakers may go further still and build their own indoor circuits, in the United States, Japan or Germany, and stop coming North.
www.spacedaily.com /2003/031219051516.6q80nuop.html   (578 words)

  
 The BMW Arjeplog Test Base: BMW xDrive All-Wheel-Drive System
Arjeplog has been the preferred destination for winter testing for years, not only for BMW, but also for many other car makers.
All buildings at the Arjeplog Test Centre were constructed by Swedish companies in typical local style on behalf of the BMW Group.
Indeed, the advantages offered by the Arjeplog Region may be summed up by three factors in particular: weather conditions, geographical advantages, and low population density in the region.
www.autointell.com /News-2006/March-2006/M-2006-5/M-29-06-p2.htm   (2300 words)

  
 Arjeplog Test Center » References
The increasing competition in the car industry, combined with the successful track record of the Bosch team, also means that car manufacturers now contact Bosch directly and want to evolve joint development projects to meet the market's higher demands for quick and reliable results.
Bosch's work in Arjeplog comprises two intertwined sectors: one that develops new, ground-breaking systems that will be standard in future vehicles; and another that works on implementing and applying the systems to different types of car.
All the tests from Arjeplog are analysed in Schwieberdingen near Stuttgart in Germany.
www.arjeplogtestcenter.com /references   (770 words)

  
 Norrbotten/Lappland - Swedish Lapland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
Arjeplog lies nestled in a landscape of mighty forests, mountains, high and wild fells, lakes and waterways.
Arjeplog is Sweden's fourth largest municipality in terms of land area.
Worthwhile too, is a visit to the Silver Museum in Arjeplog, which has Sweden's largest collection of Sami silver jewellery, as well as fabulous collections of Sami arts and crafts and artefacts once used by the Sami and the pioneers.
www.norrbottenlappland.se /where.asp?mode=borough&destination=1&borough=1&lang=en&flash=no   (516 words)

  
 Arvidsjaur : Side Trips   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
Arjeplog sits on the edge of high mountain country on a peninsula between the great lakes of Uddjaur and Hornavan.
The church at Arjeplog was built in 1767 and contains a bridal crown (made from flowers and tree branches from the forest); legend says that it once was stolen by the Lapps but was found again up in the mountains.
The Arvidsjaur tourist board organizes excursions to the area from June 21 to August 6, departing from the tourist office Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11:15am, with a return by bus at 8:50pm.
www.frommers.com /destinations/print-narrative.cfm?destID=3273&catID=3273010011   (261 words)

  
 100 Million SEK to Arjeplog- evaluation of an action program for regional development.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
Consequently a committee, Arjeplog-gruppen, was established whose task was to coordinate efforts for regional development in the municipality of Arjeplog.
In cooperation with the Government, the municipality of Arjeplog, local trade and industry and local organizations, Arjeplog-gruppen was expected to initiate and urge efforts in order to create alternative employment and to put the problem of a decreasing population right.
The objective of this study is to investigate the outcome in Arjeplog as a result of the activities of Arjeplog-gruppen.
www.humangeo.su.se /eng/publications/abstracts/2053.htm   (272 words)

  
 Automotive ‘Hotbed’ - AutoWeek   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
While most of the Northern Hemisphere is emerging from winter, rural Arjeplog, Sweden, remains veiled in ice and snow.
Arjeplog is like Death Valley, California, which attracts car companies for the same—if opposite—reason (“Two Days in the Valley,” Sept. 6, 1999).
Arjeplog, in pristine Lapland, is Sweden’s fourth- largest municipality in terms of area (the size of Belgium).
www.autoweek.com /apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060501/FREE/60421002/1029   (750 words)

  
 SWEDEN
Arjeplog is situated in the far north of Sweden, in the middle of Lappland, and is surrounded by striking mountain ranges, beautiful forests and wonderful lakes.
Arjeplog embodies the true spirit of Lappland and is an exceptionally lively town.
In Miekak, which is near Arjeplog, there is Miekak Hunting and Fishing Camp, where you have the opportunity to indulge in these traditional activities which are used by the Sami people as a method of subsistance to this very day.
www.the-backpacking-site.com /countries/sweden-sami.html   (933 words)

  
 LiLAB-Arjeplog
The main purpose of this paper is to provide up-to-date news and information in English for car testers in Arjeplog.
The local Swedish paper is distributed free of charge to everyone in the municipality of Arjeplog, 9 - 11 times per year.
Images from Lapland, the car test industry in Arjeplog and Arvidsjaur as well as images from Israel and Eilat on the Red Sea.
www.arjeplogtimes.com   (90 words)

  
 BMW Opens Testing Centre in Sweden
In the new testing centre, eleven permanent jobs have been created; in addition to this the BMW Group is cooperating with numerous local service providers who take care of feeding and accommodating the engineers as well as preparing the test routes.
The opening of the new testing centre in Arjeplog enables the BMW Group to focus all winter testing activities into a single location.
And the necessary precautions have been taken just in case it does not quite get cold enough in Arjeplog: eight climate chambers have been installed where the vehicles can be cooled to minus 30 degrees.
www.worldcarfans.com /news.cfm/country/gcf/newsID/2060324.005/bmw/bmw-opens-testing-centre-in-sweden   (831 words)

  
 LiLAB-info
LiLAB Arjeplog AB is a limited company owned and run by Illona and Johan Fjellstrom, based in Arjeplog in Swedish Lapland.
Arjeplogar'n the local paper, in Swedish, which is distributed free of charge to all households and businesses in the municipality of Arjeplog, 8 or 9 times per year.
LiLAB Arjeplog AB, Storgatan12, 930 90 Arjeplog, Sweden.
www.arjeplogtimes.com /LiLAB-info.html   (209 words)

  
 Feature Article - BMW Debuts New Cold Test Center - 05/06
A scant 35 miles south of the Artic Circle rests the small Swedish town of Arjeplog, where hundreds of test engineers from dozens of the world’s automakers converge to test whether their vehicles can withstand the rigors of this artic Mecca.
As if that isn’t bizarre enough, there are five “icemakers” on staff at the facility whose sole responsibility is to assure that the ice is groomed just right for the various tests conducted on the lake.
Another key factor used in selecting Arjeplog is the low number of full-time inhabitants, where just 3,300 people reside in an area the size of the entire country of Belgium.
www.autofieldguide.com /articles/050602.html   (591 words)

  
 about hotel lyktan hotell lyktan arjeplog logi hotell vandrarhem rum konferens kristna gårdar norrbotten stf svenska ...
In 1986 the Pentacostal Community in Arjeplog bought and renovated a small, private hotel.
By 1989 the hotel had expanded into a modern hotel with 36 rooms with breakfast and conference facilities.
We can provide catering and have 15 years of experience in running a hotel.
www.hotellyktan-arjeplog.se /7.html   (156 words)

  
 IceMakers - Weather
The winter climate in the region of Scandinavia where Arjeplog is situated, is dominated by the high pressures of northern Russia which generates low average temperatures.
Testing in Arjeplog during winter means access to guaranteed good winter conditions between November and April, even if there are short periods of disruptions caused by low pressures from the Atlantic Ocean in the west.
Since the vast area consists of different landscapes and big differences in altitude, the variation in temperature on the same day can be dramatic depending on exactly where you are.
www.icemakers.se /?pageId=274   (255 words)

  
 IceMakers - Travelling to Arjeplog
Arjeplog is definitely situated in the outskirts of Europe, but never the less we are easy to reach via Arlanda Airport (Stockholm) or directly with charter flights from several destinations in Germany.
From Arvidsjaur Airport you drive to Arjeplog in about 1 hour and if you do not want to drive on your own there is a bookable bus transfer available to all flights.
With the clickable map on the left and the links to the right you can find a lot of information on your own, but please don't hesitate to call us for further assistance.
www.icemakers.se /?pageId=329   (185 words)

  
 ATimes-first
The A Times is distributed free of charge thanks to the kommuner of Arjeplog and Arvidsjaur (our main partners) as well as the many foreign and local companies who have joined together to finance this important paper.
In the very beginning, in the winter test season of 1990/91, The Arjeplog Times was financed by Arjeplog’s kommun alone.
During the years that followed, many of the foreign car testing as well as local companies began to share this responsibility of providing information for the car testers in the area.
www.slashx.se /arjeplog/Links.html   (154 words)

  
 Arjeplog Things To Do - Travel Guides - VirtualTourist.com
He (or was it she?) seemed to keep guard by the roadside between Arvidsjaur and Arjeplog as we passed him several times, looking for something we thought we had lost.
He was collared so must have had an owner (Santa Claus perhaps?) and was not at all afraid of us.
If you happen to travel that way, he may be there again.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/Sweden/Norrbottens_Laen/Arjeplog-204027/Things_To_Do-Arjeplog-BR-1.html   (321 words)

  
 Fly fishing in the Arjeplog Mountains for big trout
Fly fishing in the Arjeplog Mountains for big trout
It was in the end of July when I am my friend Michael went to the Arjeplog Mountains to fish for the big trout.
This part of Sweden is famous for the big brown trout that habitats this waters.
hem.bredband.net /jannyl/banan/janne/eng/barras.htm   (564 words)

  
 Invest in Sweden Agency - BMW to build winter test center in Arjeplog
Invest in Sweden Agency - BMW to build winter test center in Arjeplog
BMW, the German luxury car manufacturer, is to build a new winter test center in Arjeplog, northern Sweden, in order to see how its vehicles perform in a cold climate.
The center will cost around €16 million and include laboratories, workshops and test tracks on both land and frozen lakes.
www.isa.se /templates/printfriendly/News____37757.aspx   (182 words)

  
 Welcome to NSIIA
March 2006 BMW opened their new testbase in Arjeplog where they will concentrate all their wintertests.
BMW has been testing in Arjeplog for 30 years.
Now Arjeplog can be proud of two big important investments in the last years from industries in automotive business, Robert Bosch Gmbh and BMW.
www.nsiia.se   (247 words)

  
 Ru-Relatives
The relatives of Lars Nila Lasko ca be tracked from youngest generation Anna Sophie Lasko and Laura Katarina Lasko born 1997 back 10 generations to ”Anders Tjaank” who lived 1658-1733.
Are your relatives from Arjeplogs och Sorsele communities i Sweden or County of Nordland in Norway?
Are your relatives from Arjeplog och Sorsele communities i Sweden or from County of Nordland in Norway?
hem.bredband.net /larlas/rurelatives.html   (362 words)

  
 home hotell lyktan arjeplog logi hotell vandrarhem rum konferens kristna gårdar norrbotten stf svenska ...
home hotell lyktan arjeplog logi hotell vandrarhem rum konferens kristna gårdar norrbotten stf svenska turistföreningen
The hotel is situated 150 metres from the world-reowned Silver Museum in the centre of Arjeplog which is in the middle of Lapland, 70 km south of the Arctic Circle, 95 km from Arvidsjaur Airport and by Lake Hornavan, the deepest lake in Sweden.
We are open all year round with the exception of 2 weeks from December 21st until January 7th.
www.hotellyktan-arjeplog.se /5.html   (146 words)

  
 Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce of USA, Inc.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
During an afternoon hosted by Arjeplog Test Center in cooperation with the Polhem Laboratory, numerous attendees learned how the long and cold winters have turned into a success story.
Stefan Oscarsen, Managing Director of Argentis is happy to hear this, as vehicle testing is the largest business in Arjeplog, with a yearly turnover of approximately 350 million kronor.
Argentis is a collaboration between industry and authorities to further business in Arjeplog.
www.sacc-usa.org /1_news.html   (4458 words)

  
 2000-09-08 - Increased wintertesting in Arjeplog
The Robert Bosch company plans to increase its testing activities in Arjeplog.
According to the company´s president, Klaus Bohler, the group´s entire winter testing operation may be concentrated in Arjeplog, the village just beneath the Artic cirkel in northern Sweden.
Bosch is one of the world´s largest suppliers of systems to the automotive industry, and has 25 years of expericence in wintertesting brakesystems.
www.northsweden.org /News.asp?ID=1055   (107 words)

  
 CLIMATE ARJEPLOG - Historical January 1994 - Weather
CLIMATE ARJEPLOG - Historical January 1994 - Weather
Weather :: Climate :: Europe :: Sweden :: Climate ARJEPLOG
Indicator for occurrence of: Snow or Ice Pellets
www.tutiempo.net /en/Climate/ARJEPLOG/21240.htm   (34 words)

  
 Safe Community # 20 - Arjeplog, Sweden
In average about 20 lectures has been given a year for the last 10 years, as well nationally as internationally, on conferences or due to local initiatives.
These lectures have been concentrated on the Health Promotion Project going on in the Arjeplog District.
Moreover, written material in English and Swedish has been distributed extensively to all interested persons or organizations.
www.phs.ki.se /csp/safecom/arjeplog.htm   (668 words)

  
 Sweden by Train Inland Railway Soul of Lapland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
From there transfer to the Batuoj Sami Centre to enjoy a lappish dinner.
After dinner, transfer to Arjeplog for overnight at
Today you have time for a guided walk in Arjeplog before the INLAND RAILWAY departs for Jokkmokk.
www.scantours.com /sweden_train_inland_railway_s.htm   (596 words)

  
 BBC - Weather Centre - 5 Day Forecast in Fahrenheit for Arjeplog, Sweden
BBC - Weather Centre - 5 Day Forecast in Fahrenheit for Arjeplog, Sweden
Please move your mouse over a symbol to view its description.
BBC Weather Centre in association with the Met Office
www.bbc.co.uk /weather/5day_f.shtml?world=7391   (170 words)

  
 Arjeplog Travel Guide - Arjeplog Vacations - VirtualTourist.com
Arjeplog Travel Guide - Arjeplog Vacations - VirtualTourist.com
Home » Travel Guides » Europe » Sweden » Norrbottens Län » Arjeplog
Plan a Arjeplog vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Arjeplog locals.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/Sweden/Norrbottens_Laen/Arjeplog-204027/TravelGuide-Arjeplog.html   (252 words)

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