Région de Laponie

Located in northern Sweden, this cultural heritage site encompasses the traditional territory and living culture of the Sámi people, the indigenous inhabitants of Laponia. The region represents a distinctive cultural landscape shaped by centuries of Sámi reindeer herding practices, settlement patterns, and spiritual traditions. The landscape itself bears the marks of this long association, with seasonal migration routes, herding grounds, and traditional dwelling sites integrated into the natural terrain. The inscription recognises the Sámi people's cultural continuity and their profound connection to the Arctic environment, reflected in their languages, crafts, and customary practices. The region demonstrates the ongoing interaction between indigenous communities and their natural surroundings, maintaining traditional lifeways adapted to the Nordic climate and geography. This site serves as testimony to the cultural diversity of northern Europe and the resilience of indigenous heritage in the Nordic region.