Tärnaby: Storuman, Sweden

Tärnaby lies beside Lake Gäutan in the upper Ume River valley, with the mountains of Swedish Lapland rising around this settlement close to Norway. It belongs to the Hemavan–Tärnaby mountain area, where winter sports and hiking shape the local rhythm more than urban life. Tärnaby holds an important place in Swedish alpine skiing: Ingemar Stenmark grew up here, and the village remains closely associated with the sport. In summer, trails lead into the surrounding mountain country while the Ume River continues east towards the Gulf of Bothnia. Browse other webcams across Västerbotten County and Swedish Lapland to place Tärnaby in a wider geographic context.

Among Sweden’s counties, Västerbotten County stands out for its reach from the Gulf of Bothnia coast into a vast interior of boreal forest and mountain country. Umeå, the county seat on the Ume River, is northern Sweden’s leading university city. The Ume River reaches the sea here, while its major tributary, the Vindel River, runs through forest, wetlands and broad valleys. Västerbotten forms part of Sápmi, the traditional homeland of the Sámi, whose culture remains central to the identity of northern Sweden. Coastal towns and industrial centres contrast with the sparsely populated inland, where long distances shape daily life. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Västerbotten County.

Sweden combines Baltic coastal life with Arctic expanses in a way that reflects its position within northern Europe. Forests, lakes and long shorelines define much of the country, from Lake Vänern in the south to the Gulf of Bothnia and the mountains along the Norwegian border. Stockholm spreads across islands where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic Sea, while the preserved 17th-century warship at the Vasa Museum recalls Sweden’s era as a major European power. Midsummer celebrations and the traditions of the Sámi people add further depth to its regional identity. Browse other webcams across Sweden to place this setting in a wider geographic context.