11 tips for autumn experiences

5. Experience nature through the lens

If you are here during autumn you will certainly want to remember it, and sometimes our memory needs a bit of help. Then it is good to bring some beautiful pictures with you back home. In Kiruna and the surrounding area there are many professional photographers who will gladly take you on a photo tour and share their best tips. Do you want to photograph animals, landscapes, Northern Lights? Then there is a tour for you.

6. Autumn hiking

Really. To hike in autumn. Is there anything better? Mosquito-free, beautiful colours and crisp fresh air, yes the reasons for hiking in autumn are many. Spend an hour, a whole day or why not several days – just pack your tent or do some cabin hopping! This period is short so be sure to enjoy it. There are of course guided tours for those who do not want to go out on their own. The magical hike to Troll Lake is one of many gems to discover up here.

Jessica Nildén

7. Sámi culture experiences

When you visit Kiruna we recommend getting to know the Sámi culture. Of course, you should meet the reindeer at Sámi Siida Márkanbáiki in Jukkasjärvi and Ofelaš Icelandic Horses & Guide service offers the food and culture enthusiasts an insight into Sámi food tradition and you get the chance to cook traditional Sámi food yourself. If you are curious about our other Sámi entrepreneurs, you can take a look here.

8. Berries and mushrooms

Being outside and just listening to the sounds of nature as you pick up a yummy blueberry or lingonberry – that’s quality of life. In the forest there is no stress, only you and your berries, or mushrooms if you prefer. However, we recommend actually getting out into the forest and not picking the berries along the roadside. Also pay attention to picking the right kind of berries and mushrooms! We can warmly suggest a tour that guides you in nature’s pantry.

9. A city in transformation

A reoccurring topic when talking about Kiruna is of course the ongoing urban transformation. Join a guided tour and take a look at the latest news and look back at what was. You can also take a trip to LKAB’s Visitor Center in the world’s largest underground iron ore mine, where you will find out more about the mining that forms the city’s relocation.

10. Aurora Spa

We don’t want you to be completely exhausted by all your adventures here in Kiruna so how about a little relaxation at the incredibly cozy Aurora Spa at Camp Ripan to recover some energy. Warm up in one of the three saunas, scrub with birch leaves and iron ore pellets, float around the pool and philosophize about life. Everything is locally produced. The treatments, which are based on old Swedish, Sámi and Torne Valley Finnish medicinal traditions, you perform on yourself at your own pace.

11. Views from above

A memory of a lifetime is definitely to go sightseeing by helicopter together with Kallax Flyg. How about flying right next to Kebnekaise’s glacier peak or viewing the city of Kiruna from above – beautifully situated in the midst of the vast countryside? Talk about getting a different perspective!

As a final tip, we want to remind you to be present in the moment. When you sit in the woods, outside the tent, the fire crackles, the northern lights dances, the wind howling or whatever you do and wherever you are – enjoy the experiences. Put away your phone, computer and discard any thoughts of work or must do’s. Be here and now! It’s so worth it! But if you want to pick up the phone for a second to share your experiences with others, don’t forget to tag us #kirunalapland.

11 tips for autumn experiences

1. Meeting with huskies

2. Aurora excursions

3. ICEHOTEL

4. On horseback in the mountains

5. Experience nature through the lens

6. Autumn hiking

7. Sámi culture experiences

8. Berries and mushrooms

9. A city in transformation

10. Aurora Spa

11. Views from above

Book exciting autumn activities

Guided city tour

Ripan Kitchen, Kiruna

Traditional cooking in Sápmi

Visit Icehotel - Entrance

Icehotel Wilderness Dinner Spring/Summer

Custom hiking

Gáisi – Mountain hike in Sápmi

Oaggut - Set out and fish

Northern lights tour on horseback

Reindeer Lodge

Hiking - full day

Hiking to the northern lights mountain

Kiruna Sleddog Tours Kennel visit

Hiking with Huskies

Taste of Abisko

Sightseeing by helicopter

Feel well on horseback in the mountains of Kebnekaise (4 days)

Moose safari

Kennel visit with Husky Voice

Kin Museum of Contemporary art

Northern lights dogsled tour

Lunch tour to the Sami village Nikkaluokta

Short riding tour

Night sky autumn adventure

Camp Ripan

Tour to ICEHOTEL & Jukkasjärvi

Kebnekaise - guided tour to the South Summit

Arctic Gourmet Cabin restaurant

Aurora chase

Icehotel - The Veranda

King's Trail (7 days)

Kebnekaise - guided tour to the North Summit

Nature's pantry and Sami dinner

2 day tour with icelandic horse

Aurora tour with dinner in Abisko

City Round Tour in Kiruna

Nordic ski and nature tour in Kiruna

Hike to Trollsjön

Arctic Gourmet Cabin

Train our sleddogs

AURORA SPA with Spa ritual Stävan

Jukkasjärvi sauna ritual

Icehotel Ice Sculpting

Restaurant Ovttas

Icehotel Northern Lights Dinner

Northern lights photo tour

Husky summer training run

Art in a model Town

Golf in Björkliden

Chairlift to Nuolja

Private fishing tour with coffee

Panoramic hike on Mt. Nuolja

Hiking - half day

Long weekend hiking experience

Northern lights with Sami dinner

Mountain tour with Icelandic horse

Kristallen Lannavaara

Abisko autumn hike

Norrskensjakt till Abisko

Package: Icelebrate

Niehku Mountain Villa

Esrange Visitor Center

Caving adventure

Whole day hike in Abisko

Private dinners in Rakkaskåtan

Guide in North - wellness

Márkanbáiki Sámi open air museum