Events

Sixty years ago, a remarkable art outreach project took place in Kiruna: more than one hundred works by one of the most celebrated artists of the twentieth century were exhibited at Kiruna City Hall under the title Picasso in Kiruna. The artist was eighty-four-year-old Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), and the works were on loan from Moderna […]

The 420th Jokkmokk market will take place on February 6-8, 2025. 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 […]

Championing Sweden’s third greatest vertical drops, vast amounts of natural snow and Scandinavia’s most magnificent views, it is no wonder Björkliden has become a legendary winter sports resort. The most distinguishing features however are the challenges and experiences we can offer, both for enthusiastic novices and daredevil veterans. Have your pick out of the 23 […]

An exhibition displaying 34 embroideries of red-listed animal and plant species, which you will have the opportunity to learn more about. Täcklebo Broderiakademi/Norrtrådar has embroidered red-listed animal and plant species, which have been turned into an exhibition by the Norrbotten Museum. Täcklebo Broderiakademi aims to showcase the possibilities of embroidery as an artistic medium and […]

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 […]

Kins third Konstfest will take place on 19–22 February 2026. Over four days, artists, architects, curators, researchers and other committed participants will meet with museum visitors to celebrate and discuss contemporary art. The programme includes lectures, talks and walks covering everything from feminist perspectives on Picasso and Johan Turis’ stories about Sámi life to Borg […]

In the early 1900s, the village Riksgränsen was depopulated. The amounts of snow were simply unmanageable. What was then regarded as a problem has nowadays turned into one of our prime assets and the reason why thousands of winter sports aficionados from all over the world come here. On a good day, no other ski resort […]

Welcome to the 2026 edition of the Scandinavian Big Mountain Championships in Riksgränsen on May 4-6. The starting field is limited so secure your spot, register today and get the early bird discount! The SBMC is not only a championship for fame and glory in the freeride community. It is also the grande finale of […]

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 […]

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 […]