- Tärnaby
Tärnaby is a village with about 550 people. It is located in
Storuman Municipality ,Västerbotten County ,Sweden . It is known for its successful skiers, particularly in the "technical" disciplines: Slalom and Giant Slalom:Ingemar Stenmark ,Anja Pärson ,Bengt Fjällberg ,Stig Strand andJens Byggmark . 18 km further north in the Parish of Tärnaby is the villageHemavan , a ski resort, with an airport and start point of theKungsleden trail.By winter Tärnaby is transformed into one of Sweden's best ski resorts and is the home town of many of Sweden's top international skiers such as Ingemar Stenmark, Anja Pärson, Bengt Fjällberg, Stig Strand and Jens Byggmark. By summer the beautiful Laponian lakes and mountains provide opportunities for many activities including excellent fishing, canoeing, hiking and mountain biking.
Tarnäby Bed & Breakfast & Apartments is a family business which caters for all price ranges offering anything from single beds in dorm rooms to luxurious apartments with amazing views of the lake - one of which even has the sauna in the living room! In the winter it is possible to ski in and out of some of the apartments.
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