Polcirkeln - Arctic Circle - Jokkmokk

Polcirkeln, or the Arctic Circle, in Jokkmokk is a roadside geographical landmark on the E45 about 7 kilometers south of Jokkmokk, where the highway crosses the Arctic Circle line in Swedish Lapland. It is not a museum or monument with a known creator; it marks latitude 66°33′N, the boundary associated with the midnight sun in summer and the polar night in winter. The spot is tied to the Arctic Circle café and shop nearby, which sells souvenirs and Arctic Circle certificates and is listed by Jokkmokks kommun as open from mid-June to mid-August. What makes it notable is the simple chance to stand exactly on the Arctic Circle and photograph the road markings and signs, with long summer daylight and easy access directly from the E45. The best time to stop is in summer, when the café is open and the weather makes the roadside pull-off easier to use.