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Kiruna
Sweden · KRN
Arctic mining town of ice hotels and northern lights.
About
Kiruna is the northernmost city in Sweden, situated in the province of Lapland. It had 17,002 inhabitants in 2016 and is the seat of Kiruna Municipality in Norrbotten County. The city was originally built in the 1890s to serve the Kiruna mine.
Source: Wikipedia — Kiruna (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- nature · world class
- hiking · excellent
- sightseeing · excellent
- tranquility · excellent
- dining · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan16°F12d wet
- Feb19°F9d wet
- Mar25°F9d wet
- Apr34°F9d wet
- May46°F9d wet
- Jun58°F12d wet
- Jul64°F14d wet
- Aug58°F15d wet
- Sep49°F12d wet
- Oct35°F11d wet
- Nov25°F9d wet
- Dec21°F14d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Snowshoe in a Winter ForestFrom $138 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Meet 70 Huskies and Enjoy a short ATV Tour with the HuskiesFrom $182 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Snowshoe up a MountainFrom $138 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Arctic Afternoon Eco Experience (14:00-17:00- driving the sled)From $315 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Polar Sunrise Eco Experience (10:00-13:00- driving the sled)From $315 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Abisko and Björkliden Day Trip From Kiruna with LunchFrom $198 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Kiruna Airport (KRN), about 3.7 mi away.
Nearby destinations
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