Gällivare

Travel Guide

Gallivare which includes railway items
Stora Sjofallet National Park which includes forest scenes
Stora Sjofallet National Park showing a lake or waterhole
Stora Sjofallet National Park which includes a lake or waterhole
Stora Sjofallet National Park featuring a lake or waterhole

This quaint mining town is the gateway to the mountains, forest and glaciers of breathtaking Laponia.

Explore compelling Arctic landscapes and learn about mining history in Gällivare. Located in Swedish Lapland, this small mining town of around 8,500 people is an ideal place to enjoy the conveniences of civilization before venturing into the surrounding wilderness.

Check out the Gällivare Museum to learn about the lives of the town’s early settlers as well as the culture of the region’s indigenous Sami communities. Take a guided tour of the Aitik Copper Mine, one of the largest mines in Europe, for a close-up look at the equipment used in mining.

View the town’s historic churches including the tiny Old Church (Gällivare Gamla Kyrka), which dates back to the 18th century, and the white New Church (Gällivare Nya Kyrka) which was designed by architect Emil Langlet.

Visit the neighboring town of Malmberget to get a further glimpse into this region’s industrial past. The town is home to a branch of the LKAB Iron-Ore MineOpens in a new window, which offers daily tours. Save time to visit Kåkstan, a historical “shanty town” museum village, dating back to the 1888 iron-ore rush.Use Gällivare as a base for exploring the spectacular national parks of SarekOpens in a new window, Stora SjöfalletOpens in a new window and MuddusOpens in a new window. These parks are all part of the incredible Laponia World Heritage Site. During the summer, enjoy vigorous hikes through these distinctive natural areas. In the winter, cross-country ski over icy, snow-covered terrain. Enjoy a dramatic perspective on these areas with a helicopter tour or try fly-fishing or horseback riding.

Visit in the winter to take advantage of the ski slopes and trails found a 10-minute drive from town. Snow typically falls here earlier in the year compared to the rest of Sweden, with the region offering the country’s longest ski season.

Gällivare is 744 miles (1,198 kilometers) north of StockholmOpens in a new window. Gällivare is serviced by the Gällivare Lapland Airport, around 5 miles (8 kilometers) northeast of the town center. Alternatively, get here by train from Stockholm or bus from Luleå, Ostersund and Narvik in Norway.

Appreciate the contrast between this town’s man-made mining heritage and the natural beauty that surrounds it.

Grand Hotel Lapland
Grand Hotel Lapland
3 out of 5
Lasarettsgatan 1, Gällivare
The price is ¥25,956 per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
¥25,956
¥29,071 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gällivare. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Väldigt sköna sängar, mycket trevlig bastu. Kul med bowling, sportbar med trubadur mm."

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2024

Grand Hotel Lapland
Pensionat Augustin
Pensionat Augustin
2.5 out of 5
Tingshusgatan 3, Gällivare, Norrbotten County
The price is ¥18,431 per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
¥18,431
¥23,711 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this ski hotel in Gällivare. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Lappkyrkan Church and Fjällnäs Castle are ...
7.8/10 Good! (170 reviews)
"Nice facility close to train station"

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2024

Pensionat Augustin
Lappeasuando Lodge
Lappeasuando Lodge
3 out of 5
Lappeasuando 3, Gällivare
The price is ¥12,163 per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
¥12,163
¥13,623 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Gällivare. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge).
8/10 Very Good! (81 reviews)
"Location great if you want to be away from town. About 40 minute drive to Gallivare. The lodge itself was clean, but not at all soundproof!! I had two men staying in the room next to me and I could clearly hear every word and they were up late talking :( I had to use earplugs to get to sleep. The ..."

Reviewed on May 17, 2019

Lappeasuando Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cosy tiny house with view on our husky kennel
Cosy tiny house with view on our husky kennel
Moskojärvi
Stay at this vacation home in Gällivare. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker.
Cosy tiny house with view on our husky kennel
Välplanerad Ski-in/out Stuga på Dundret Bastu/wifi
Välplanerad Ski-in/out Stuga på Dundret Bastu/wifi
Norrbottens län
Stay at this cottage in Gällivare. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mount Dundret and Dundret Ski Resort are located nearby.
Välplanerad Ski-in/out Stuga på Dundret Bastu/wifi
Camp Alta Kiruna
Camp Alta Kiruna
3 out of 5
Jullebovägen 2, Kiruna, Norrbottens län
Stay at this 3-star spa cabin in Kiruna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Jukkasjärvi Church and Jukkasjarvi Kyrka ...
8/10 Very Good! (2 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2025

Camp Alta Kiruna
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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