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Kiruna celebrates 125 years! Take part in all the exciting events happening during the anniversary year!

In 2025, Kiruna will celebrate its 125th anniversary, and we welcome everyone to join us in celebrating this historic milestone! The anniversary year offers a number of exciting events, inaugurations and festivities. Among other things, we will witness the historic move of Kiruna’s church, Esrange will launch satellites, the Kiruna Festival will fill the city with music and joy, and several sporting events will be organized.

25 April

Valborg & Låktastörten

25 Apr - 30 Apr
Celebrate Valborg in Björkliden! We can promise a big bonfire and if you’re in the mood, you should sign up for the classic Låktastörten.. It is once again time for our fast-paced downhill race, starting at Låktatjåkko Fjällstation and finishing at Hotel Fjället in Björkliden. The rules are simple; get down from Låktatjåkko Fjällstation any […]
25 April

Music café for babies

Experience live music at a high level in a concert tailored for little ears by and with critically acclaimed and award-winning musician, Kate Hearne. For children 0-3 years. Admission from 09:15. The 20-25 minute concert starts at around 09:30 and is followed by a coffee break with the possibility of a parent’s meeting and musical […]
30 April

Pelikanflyget

30 Apr - 30 Apr
Riksgränsen in collaboration with RISK presents during the Walpurgis weekend the 2023 edition of the pelican flight! Pelikanflyget – a Riksgränsen classic, a magnificent Big Air display where generations of skaters get the chance to show off their best tricks to a packed pelican shelf. The event is suitable for both younger and older skaters […]
3 May

Lapplandsmästerskapet

3 May - 3 May
Lapplandsmästerskapet 2025 is held for the 70th time. The championship is the largest ice fishing competition for game fish in Sweden and annually attracts up to 2000 participants. Competition takes place individually, where depending on the catch, you can weigh in to the game fish class and / or weed fish class. The first prize […]
15 May

Riksgränsen Banked Slalom

15 May - 18 May
We bring together generations of snowboarders in a unique way in a spectacular place. For some it is the first time they are back since they were children in the 90’s, others bring their children to experience the light and atmosphere with them, but most of us see this as something that speaks to their […]
19 June

Midsummer in Riksgränsen

19 Jun - 22 Jun
We are happy to announce that this year Riksgränsen will be open for the legendary midsummer skiing. Of course followed by a more traditional Swedish midsummer celebration with herring and potatoes. The lifts spin until midnight and of course we promise a midsummer bar. Come to us and celebrate an unforgettable midsummer! SKI BOTH DAY […]
27 June

Kirunafestival

27 Jun - 28 Jun
Together for Kiruna – Kiruna Festival is happening! The Kiruna Festival 2025 is becoming a reality! Thanks to strong engagement and support from the business community, including Kiruna Municipality, LKAB, Sparbanken Nord, and Viscaria, the festival can now take place. – “It feels fantastic to confirm that the festival will happen! We are committed to […]
8 August Fjällräven Classic Sverige Abisko

Fjällräven Classic

8 Aug - 14 Aug
A 110 kilometer long adventure that combines mountain hiking with folk festival. The hike follows one of the most popular hiking trails in the Swedish mountains. The trail passes Kebnekaise, Sweden’s highest mountain, and continues through green mountain valleys and over crystal clear waters. At the finish line at STF Abisko Turiststation, the wilderness pub […]
15 August

Saucony BAMM

15 Aug - 16 Aug
Registration for 2025 is now open Saucony BAMM (Björkliden Arctic Mountain Marathon) is an annual rigorous two-day competition in mountain orienteering. Each team is composed of two members competing in an exciting, though challenging overnight race through the Swedish mountains. Participants competing in classes 50 and 70 are responsible for carrying themselves all necessary gear […]
19 August

Kiruna Church move

19 Aug - 20 Aug
The relocation of Kiruna Church is a world-unique event and will take place on August 19–20, 2025. The church, once voted Sweden’s most beautiful building constructed before 1950, is a church heritage site protected by the Cultural Heritage Act. It will therefore be moved in one single piece to its new location between the cemetery […]
21 January Familjevänligt

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Kiruna Snow Festival

21 Jan - 24 Jan
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 […]