Kiruna
Sweden · Lappland · 530 m
Description
Kiruna is Sweden’s northernmost city and a remarkable center of mining, Arctic nature, space research, and Sámi culture. The city is closely linked to its vast underground iron ore mine, whose expansion has required large parts of Kiruna to be relocated around three kilometers eastward. Nearby Jukkasjärvi is home to the famous ICEHOTEL, rebuilt each winter from ice and snow harvested from the Torne River, while ICEHOTEL 365 remains open year-round. Located far north of the Arctic Circle, Kiruna experiences the midnight sun in summer and long winter nights with excellent conditions for viewing the Northern Lights. The nearby Esrange Space Center and living Sámi reindeer-herding traditions further shape the region’s unique character.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 4 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: December – March
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- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Icehotel, Jukkasjärvi
- Abisko National Park(Day trip)
- Northern Lights in Abisko (September - March)(Day trip)
- Midnight Sun (May - July)
- LKAB iron ore mine tour
- Kiruna Church
- Kiruna new city centre
- Esrange Space Center
- Sámi reindeer herding and culture
- Jukkasjärvi Sámi culture and church
- Torne River winter activities (December - April)
- Kebnekaise mountain(Day trip)
- Kebnekaise hiking (June - September)(Day trip)
- Kungsleden hiking trail (June - September)(Multi-day trip)
- Riksgränsen ski resort (February - June)(Day trip)
- Kiruna snowmobile safari (December - April)
- Dog sledding in Kiruna (December - April)
- Reindeer sledding (November - April)
- Kiruna winter market (December)
Getting there
- Airports:
- KRN
- Train stations:
- Kiruna