Travel Destinations — Kiruna, Sweden

Region Kiruna, Norbotten 981 91, Sweden

Scandinavia

Country

Sweden

Location name

Kiruna, Sweden

Description of Location

Kiruna is a municipality on the northern edge of Sweden. It is one of the most northern places that you can live in. It is located in Lapland that happens to be in the arctic circle. Region is most known for its aboriginal population called Sami People that rear reindeers. Region is also home for the infamous Vikings also. Temperature is one of the harshest you can find with total population of hardly over 18000 people. Yet all the luxuries of modern life can be found in Kiruna. City was founded in 1900 and is one the most lucrative iron ore resources. Excavations used to be sold to Germany in World War II.

Did you know that Kiruna has one of the oldest ice-hotels that you can actually live in?

Things to do

You can book the famous ice-hotel in Kiruna that gets booked as soon as the booking period starts. You can book a sledge-dog ride and see the northern lights. Hire a snow-mobile and make your own winter grand-prix. One of the cool phenomenons to be found in northern hemisphere is its midnight sun and mid-day moon. For international tourists its really a treat. If you are in Kiruna during the time you can be part of the Arctic Light Film Festival and the Snow Festival. Don’t forget to visit Jukkasjärvi Kyrka, oldest wooden church in Sweden. You can go kayaking, rafting and fishing in summer. Camping in wilderness is one of the top favorites of majority visitors in the town.

Recommended Travel Descriptions

Kiruna is on the northern edge on the country and people who want to get there fast often fly through SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) from Stockholm. Students and youth under 26 get a cheaper airfare. Once you are in there just call taxi. If you have no rush and want to see some spectacular scenery take a train from Stockholm through SJ, Sweden’s train service. It takes around 17 hours but it can be worth it. Onboard meals, internet and all modern services can be found during the journey. If you want a roadtrip do so by all means. Just keep in mind its around 1240km from Stockholm and roads are winding and narrow. Weather is also an important factor to consider. For all the adventurers out there Hitchhike! It can be both daunting and rewarding.

Best time to travel

Kiruna has something to offer all year but if you are visiting for the Ice Hotel, winter is the best time to be in Kiruna. It combines with sledge-dog ride, aurora borealis and other activities. Just make sure you have really warm clothes and an adventurer spirit.