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

NORTHERN LIGHTS

ICEHOTEL

The arctic summer

Hiking

Climb Kebnekaise in the summer

Fishing

Midnight sun

20 tips for the childrens summer in Kiruna

The arctic summer

Hiking

Climb Kebnekaise in the summer

Hooké

Fishing

Midnight sun

20 tips for the childrens summer in Kiruna

Book your adventure!

Exciting activities year round

Boatride, Sustainable

Icehotel Torne River Rafting

Mattias Fredriksson

Skiing

Heliski in Abisko

Accommodation

Nikkaluokta Sarri

Dogsled

Lunch tour - drive your own husky team

Hiking, Sustainable

Gáisi – Mountain hike in Sápmi

Naturfoto höst i Kiruna med Scandinavian Photoadventures

Ylva Sarri

Wildlife, Photography, Sustainable, Wildlife

Wildlife and nature photo tour

Horseback riding, Northern lights, Sustainable

Northern lights tour on horseback

Foto: Anna Öhlund

Dogsled, Multiday tour

Jack London tour

See all activities

Book your adventure!

Exciting activities year round

Skiing

First alpine skiing tour

Adventure, Hiking, Sights

Chairlift to Nuolja

Dogsled

Sit back & relax morning husky tour

Foto: Peter Rosén

Multiday tour, Northern lights, Photography

Northern lights photo tour Abisko – with Peter Rosén (5 days)

Wellness

Arctic Outdoor SPA

Adventure, Multiday tour

Multi-day expeditions among snow and ice

Mattias Fredriksson

Skiing

Heliski in Abisko

Sustainable, Wellness

AURORA SPA with Spa ritual Stävan

See all activities

Accommodation

How do you want to spend the night?

Restaurants

Enjoy local cuisine

Shopping

Our local shops

Contact

Kiruna Lappland Tourist Center

24-28 January 2024

Kiruna Snow Festival

When the light returns and the cold is biting at your skin, the people of Kiruna celebrate the snow and the winter with the Kiruna Snow Festival. This winter festival has been held during the last weekend of January since 1986 in the middle of the Kiruna city center. And as always the festival is full of activities for all ages!

Kiruna Snow Festival/Kjell Törmä

Upcoming events

Premiere ICEHOTEL #34

Art Exhibition - 'Sakrosant'

Kultura Kiruna

Concert: Lisa Nilsson & Mattias Torell

See all events

Upcoming events

Concert: Lisa Nilsson & Mattias Torell

Christmas Night 2023

Kultura Kiruna

Premiere ICEHOTEL #34

See all events

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.

Travel to Kiruna