Kiruna

Travel Guide

Abisko National Park featuring rapids
Abisko National Park which includes a river or creek
Jukkasjarvi featuring religious aspects, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
Abisko National Park which includes a river or creek
Abisko National Park which includes a river or creek

Discover Sweden’s most northerly town and the wonderful wilderness landscapes that surround it.

Kiruna is the perfect base for exploring Swedish Lapland. The largest city in the world based on area, this industrial town sits at around the same latitude as Greenland. Go on a bike tour of the city and learn about its diverse Swedish, Sami and Finnish influences, then relax over Swedish fika, a friendly coffee and sandwich date.

Learn about Kiruna’s important iron-ore mining industry at the LKAB Iron-Ore MineOpens in a new window.

Take a tour underground to see how iron-ore is transferred from the earth to the harbor and view powerful mining equipment.

Visit the Tourist Office to learn about the town’s plan to relocate over the course of 20 years. Kiruna is on the verge of collapsing into a hole left by the iron-ore mines and the whole town is set to move a few miles northwest, building by building.

Take a minute to reflect in the beautiful and peaceful red wooden church, Kiruna KyrkaOpens in a new window. Built in the early 20th century, the church is designed to resemble an enormous Sami hut.

Head a few miles out of town to Máttárahkká, a craft shop featuring an interesting variety of Sami art and handicrafts. Relax at the sauna and hot tub on the shop’s roof.

Kiruna is an ideal base for exploring the wider region of Kiruna Municipality, which has over 6,000 sparkling lakes and an extensive network of rivers. Discover the territory on foot, by snowmobile or on a sled pulled by dogs.

Tackle the daunting peak of KebnekaiseOpens in a new window, Sweden’s highest mountain. Enjoy camping at the mountain’s popular base camp and see dramatic views from its towering peak. Ride a chairlift up to the Aurora Sky Station in Abisko National ParkOpens in a new window for a chance to see the iconic northern lights.

Kiruna is served by the Kiruna Airport, located 4 miles (7 kilometers) east of the town center. An airport bus runs to the Tourist Office during the high season. Alternatively, get here by train or bus from Gällivare.

Explore the legendary beauty of Swedish Lapland from a base in this down-to-earth town.

Where to stay in Kiruna

Kiruna which includes a house

Centrum

Though Centrum might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Samegården and Kiruna Church.

Centrum
Elite Hotel Frost – Hotel & Spa
Elite Hotel Frost – Hotel & Spa
3 out of 5
Torggatan 5, Kiruna
The price is ¥20,399 per night from Jul 18 to Jul 19
¥20,399
¥22,847 total
Jul 18 - Jul 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Kiruna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Kiruna Church and Samegården are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (72 reviews)
Nytt Hotell
"Nytt, mycket bra, hotell i "nya" Kiruna."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

Elite Hotel Frost – Hotel & Spa
Camp Ripan
Camp Ripan
3.5 out of 5
Campingvägen 5, Kiruna
The price is ¥21,265 per night from Jul 18 to Jul 19
¥21,265
¥23,817 total
Jul 18 - Jul 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Kiruna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Very comfortable. Good value for money with breakfast"

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2025

Camp Ripan
Best Western Hotel Arctic Eden
Best Western Hotel Arctic Eden
3.5 out of 5
Foraregatan 18, Kiruna, Norrbotten
The price is ¥18,024 per night from Jul 17 to Jul 18
¥18,024
¥20,186 total
Jul 17 - Jul 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Kiruna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (919 reviews)
Consistency Brings Me Back
"I’ve stayed here at least 9 times previous. It is clean comfortable and the price is right. It is a working person’s property. You will see plenty of hard hats and safety vests. I will likely stay again."

Reviewed on May 9, 2025

Best Western Hotel Arctic Eden
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.
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
Kiruna City Studios
Kiruna City Studios
2 out of 5
Lerduvestigen, 40, Kiruna, Norrbottens län
Stay at this aparthotel in Kiruna. Enjoy free WiFi and housekeeping. Popular attractions Kiruna Church and Samegården are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (8 reviews)
"Den ene pæra i lampa over senga var gått, må skiftes. Fikk ikke inn noen program eller kanaler på TV. Vi måtte etterlyse koder for å komme oss inn. Ellers alt vi behøvde. Bra!"

Reviewed on May 13, 2025

Kiruna City Studios
Aurora Cabin
Aurora Cabin
3 out of 5
Ringvägen 41, Kiruna
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Kiruna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Kiruna Church and Samegården are located nearby.
5.4/10 (9 reviews)
"Bra hytte! Sov godt! Mangler vann og toalett, så må gå ned i servicehuset for det. Døren er alltid åpen, men litt upraktisk😅"

Reviewed on May 11, 2025

Aurora Cabin
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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