Kiruna

Carola is coming to Kiruna with “Jag är Carola – en musikalisk unik livsberättelse“. On 8 September, to coincide with her 60th birthday, Carola Häggkvist is releasing her first book. In her autobiography Jag är Carola (I Am Carola), which recounts her upbringing and her life up to 2002, Carola tells her own story for […]

At the heart of this exhibition are roughly sixty photographs by Borg Mesch’s (1869–1956), depicting Kiruna’s earliest years—the construction of the railway to the Atlantic coast, the magnificent northern landscape, and the Sámi Indigenous population. Variations in technique, size, and framing suggest how his images have been used in different periods and contexts. Kiruna-based photographer […]

When the January sun returns to Kiruna after a long, dark and not infrequently cold winter, it is always together with Sweden’s absolute coziest winter event – Kiruna Snow Festival. In the middle of Kiruna’s city center, culture and winter come to life through this incredibly cozy festival. During the Snow Festival, you as a […]

Sámi everyday life and politics, historical events and mythological scenes—all coexist in the visual world of the acclaimed artist Britta Marakatt-Labba. The exhibition’s graphic works are based on textile pieces, in which she weaves together personal experiences from life in the North with the climate crisis that affects the entire planet. Over five decades, she […]

The 422th Jokkmokk market will take place on February 4-6, 2027. There will be hundreds of vendors in place, and hundreds of events taking place all over Jokkmokk during the market days and nights – and the interest for the upcoming market is really big! Keep an eye out for the market programme at Jokkmokk […]

On December 11, ICEHOTEL 37 will once again open its doors. Imagine stepping into a magical Ceremony Hall where giant ice prisms refract the light, diving into an icy pool inside the art suite “The Cold Descent”, or spending the night in Antarctica surrounded by curious Emperor Penguins hand sculpted from ice in “The Emperors […]

Welcome to Hiking Day on Saturday 12 September! Programme:8.00–9.30 am: An in-depth introduction to the mountains, with the guide sharing tips on hidden gems.10.00 am–1.00 pm: Hidden gems in Abisko National Park.Guided hike in Abisko National Park with a coffee break at Fågelkullen. Approx. 3.5–5 km. We’ll visit the guide’s favourite spots in the national […]

After last year’s Sweden Rock Festival and two sold-out arena concerts in Stockholm and Gothenburg, Sabaton is embarking on its biggest Swedish tour ever. In 2027, the band will hit the road for The Great Sweden Tour, a record-breaking arena tour featuring a total of 21 concerts across the country. The tour kicks off with […]