About us at Explore Luleå

Our team of expert guides will make sure you get the most out of your adventure!

Guides and staff

Our guides offer everything from climbing courses to tips on how to pimp up a perch. We collaborate with some of the best activity companies in Luleå. What we have in common is the love for the place: Luleå and Swedish Lapland. In northern Sweden, there is plenty of space for activities of more or less pulse-raising elements - in wonderful nature.

Pontus Frank

CEO / Founder / Guide

I have worked with outdoor activities since 2008.
It's something I'm passionate about and will always do! I like climbing, paddling, events and various team activities, such as the one we call "The Challenge", the best.
In 2011, I trained as a mountain and adventure guide in the valley's fantastic town of Älvdalen. I did this to broaden my business.

Gabriel Lucian Roman

Office Administration and Guest Communication

Gabriel is a master's student at Piteå College of Music and has just joined our team this season.
When he's not playing music, he's outdoors climbing, hiking, or just enjoying the best nature has to offer in this part of the world.
As part of our office team, he is happy to help answer all your questions and clarify any ambiguities regarding our services.

John Öhman

Facility Manager / Guide

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My name is John Öhman and I am a genuine nature lover with strong roots in Norrbotten. Nature is my sanctuary and I love fishing and long hikes, skiing and snowboarding. I live in an old croft in the forest outside the village of Klöverträsk with my wife from Germany and our three children, cat, chickens and bees, where vegetable growing is also a big interest.

I am very proud of my upbringing in Norrbotten and like to tell you about what life is like for us who live in nature at the Arctic Circle.

Jim Baudin

Guide

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My name is Jim and I was born and raised here in Luleå. The best thing I know about guiding is to give my guests a great and unforgettable experience. In my free time I love being out in nature all year round, and during the winter season my favorite activity is driving a snowmobile. So I hope to see you out on the trail!

Robert Bour

Guide

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I am 58 years old and come from a small village near Annecy in the French Alps. In my country I am a mountain guide and also a first aid instructor for mountain activities. This winter I have chosen to work for Explore Luleå as a nature guide. I lead excursions with snowshoes, snowmobiles, ice fishing and hunting for the northern lights.

Julian Urbaczek

Master of kitchen

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My name is Julian and I am the head chef here. I am originally from Germany and have worked as a head chef in many different places. In the kitchen I love creating dishes that surprise our guests, always using local ingredients for a fresh touch. When I am not cooking you can find me outdoors – skiing in the winter, climbing all year round or on downhill trails. Being out in nature is where I feel most comfortable!

Ellinor Carlsson

The heart of our restaurant

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After 15 years abroad in the horse industry, Eli has now returned home to the north. Originally from Kalix, she makes sure everything runs smoothly in the restaurant, so that our guests have a fantastic experience.

When she's not running the restaurant, she's usually out in nature with her dog by her side. Climbing, snowboarding, horseback riding, or searching for mushrooms, berries, and other edible treasures from the north are some of her favorite activities.