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

Winter 2024/2025

Direct flights Kiruna

During the winter season 2024/2025 you can fly directly to Kiruna from Paris, Copenhagen and Düsseldorf. Book your seat to an arctic winter adventure!

Ted Logart

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

Explore our winter wonderland

Northern lights – Aurora Borealis

About dogsledding

Skiing

Ice fishing – wellness on ice

Polar night in Kiruna

Winter experiences

Explore our winter wonderland

Northern lights - Aurora Borealis

About dogsledding

Axel Adolfsson

Skiing

Ice fishing - wellness on ice

Polar night in Kiruna

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Exciting activities year round

Snowmobile

Day tour with the Catski to Låktatjåkko mountain station

Dogsled

Drive your own dogteam

Skidtur i Kiruna med Scandinavian Photoadventures

Skiing, Sustainable

Nordic ski and nature tour in Kiruna

MICE

Fjällguiden - DMC

Snowmobile, Snowmobile

Snowmobile tour with lunch

Dogsled

Dog sledding – Morning Ride

City transformation

Guided city tour

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

Tailored wilderness expedition

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Exciting activities year round

Outdoor north 67 snowshoe walk in the forest

Snowshoes, Snowshoes

Snowshoe in the winter forest

Naturfoto höst i Kiruna med Scandinavian Photoadventures

Ylva Sarri

Wildlife, Photography, Sustainable, Wildlife

Wildlife and nature photo tour

Skiing, Sustainable

Nordic ski in Abisko

Horseback riding, Sustainable

Mountain tour with Icelandic horse

Dogsled, Northern lights

Dog sledding – Aurora Ride

MICE

Fjällguiden - DMC

Sustainable, Wellness

AURORA SPA with Spa ritual Stävan

Snowmobile, Sustainable, Wildlife

Arctic wildlife safari with snowmobile

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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

20 days with 100+ events

Kultura Kiruna

The success is back! 10,000 visitors can’t be wrong. Kultura Kiruna is a festival that brings together culture, sports, food, art, and music, transforming Kiruna into an epicentre of culture and joy. Over 20 days in November, you can experience more than 100 events that cater to all senses and ages.

Kultura Kiruna

Upcoming events

Jokkmokk market

Herreys – Diggi-Loo 40 years

Kultura Kiruna

Creative Saturdays - Odd weeks

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Upcoming events

Thursdays with Anders

Kultura Kiruna

The Nutcracker with Classical Ukrainian Etoile Ballet

Britta Marakatt-Labba's first retrospective in Sweden

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Jessica Nildén

From forest to mountains

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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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