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Kiruna

200 km north of the Arctic Circle, you will experience contrasts from northern lights to the midnight sun, the highest mountain in Sweden to the world's largest underground iron-ore mine, ancient Sámi culture to an ongoing city transformation.

The Arctic Capital of Swedish Lapland

Welcome to Kiruna - come and share our everyday lives, which are far from ordinary.

OUR EIGHT SEASONS

Some say we have four seasons, but the Sámi people have taught us there are actually eight. The climate and seasons are very important to the Sámi people for their reindeer herding.

Our eight seasons

THIS IS KIRUNA

Kiruna is unique. If you follow our latitude, 68° N, around the world, you’ll discover that it runs through uninhabited wilderness on much of the globe.

This is Kiruna

KIRUNA - MONTH BY MONTH

Are you planning to visit Kiruna but are a little unsure when? Kiruna has a lot to offer in all seasons. Here you get a short guide to the months in Kiruna as a little help in your planning.

Kiruna – month by month

The world's largest underground iron-ore mine

LKAB's Visitor Centre

The mine in Kiruna is the world’s largest underground iron-ore mine. It is a fascinating operation where the ore is mined far below the surface using remotely operated machines and driverless trains. One of the best attractions in Sweden, the LKAB’s Visitor Centre, is located here – a show mine that the Lonely Planet international guide book gave its highest rating.

Get inspired

KIRUNA - we are moving

AURORA BOREALIS - the northern lights

ICEHOTEL - circle of ice

The arctic summer

Hiking

Climb Kebnekaise in the summer

Fishing

Midnight sun

20 tips for the childrens summer in Kiruna

Summer experiences

The arctic summer

Hiking

Climb Kebnekaise in the summer

Hooké

Fishing

Midnight sun

20 tips for the childrens summer in Kiruna

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Exciting activities year round

Mattias Fredriksson

Adventure, Hiking, Midnight sun, Multiday tour

Long weekend hiking experience

City transformation

A city in motion

Horseback riding, Multiday tour, Sustainable

2 day tour with icelandic horse

Fredrik Broman

MICE

Arctic Inbound - DMC

Horseback riding, Northern lights, Sustainable

Northern lights tour on horseback

Snowmobile, Snowmobile

Snowmobile tour with lunch

Carl-Johan Utsi

Accommodation

Enoks fjällstugor

Hiking

Hike to Trollsjön

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Exciting activities year round

Adventure, Adventure, Ice fishing, Multiday tour, Northern lights, Snowmobile

Tailored wilderness expedition

Accommodation, Sustainable

Camp Ripan

MICE

Luleå Travel - DMC

Accommodation

STF Abisko Turiststation

Northern lights

Your authentic Northern Lights experience

Mattias Fredriksson

Skiing

Heliski in Abisko

Johan Ylitalo / Kin museum för samtidskonst

Sights

Kin Museum of Contemporary art

Hiking, Sustainable

Gáisi – Mountain hike in Sápmi

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Accommodation

How do you want to spend the night?

Restaurants

Enjoy local cuisine

Shopping

Our local shops

Contact

Kiruna Lappland Tourist Center

27-29 June 2024

Kirunafestivalen

The Kiruna Festival is Scandinavia's northernmost and by far the largest festival north of the Arctic Circle! Since its inception, the Kiruna Festival has been established as Kiruna's premier cultural and music event. It's a big folk party where everyone is invited.

Upcoming events

ESCAPE-ISM live at Tusen Toner

Kirunafestivalen

Kristofer Turdell, 2023 SBMC final i Branten, Riksgränsen. Photo: Erik Westberg

NM - Scandinavian Big Mountain Championships

The Observatory: Art and Life in the Critical Zone

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Upcoming events

ESCAPE-ISM live at Tusen Toner

The Observatory: Art and Life in the Critical Zone

Kristofer Turdell, 2023 SBMC final i Branten, Riksgränsen. Photo: Erik Westberg

NM - Scandinavian Big Mountain Championships

Textile Magic with Doris Wiklund, Kristina Pasjkova, Maja Fredin och Matilda Kenttä

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Jessica Nildén

From forest to mountains

Discover the destinations

Go explore

Thinking about visiting Kiruna?

Plan your trip

When you travel to Kiruna in Swedish Lapland, you also travel to a part of the Arctic and get to experience our Arctic lifestyle. The great distances and the harsh climate have created a very special lifestyle, centered around nature and the seasons. Planning the trip well in advance gives you the best conditions to enjoy your stay here.

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