Kiruna Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Abisko National Park showing rapids
Abisko National Park showing a river or creek
Jukkasjarvi showing heritage architecture, religious elements and a church or cathedral
Abisko National Park featuring a river or creek
Kiruna

Book at holiday to Kiruna and go skiing under the northern lights or hiking in the midnight sun.

Kiruna is a town in the northernmost part of Sweden in the county of Lappland. It is situated north of the Arctic Circle, which means that at some times in winter the sun never rises, but in summer it makes up for this by sometimes never setting.

In this pretty town you find landmarks like Kiruna Church whose exterior is inspired by Norwegian timber churches and resembles the shape of a Sami tent. Visit the yearly Kiruna Winter Market to buy local handicraft, sweets and bread. Why not bring home some Sami Ghákku flatbread? In winter there are many space related activities taking place in Kiruna, and this time of year gives you the best chance of seeing the famous Northern Light dance across the sky. Certain times and days you will also find the rocket range Esrange Space Center open to visitors.

Kiruna and its surroundings further abound with wildlife experiences. Only around an hour's drive from central Kiruna you find Abisko National Park, which thanks to its beautiful mountain scenery is worth a visit any time of the year. Another beautiful place to discover is the Sarek National Park with its impressive Scandinavian fjelds. This national park is part of the World Heritage Site Laponia, and also makes up part of Sami reindeer herding areas. Be careful not to disturb the reindeer or the indigenous people tending the animals.

Kiruna usually has snow between October and May, so if you love skiing in natural snow, this is the place to go. Find well-kept slopes like Luossabacken and excellent off piste areas for instance around Riksgransen, on the border to Norway. Cross country fans can opt for the 27 kilometre Lakta Trail or a section of the 400 kilometre Kungsleden Trail.

Why not book a weekend trip to Kiruna, and see the magical things the north of Sweden has to offer? Fly to Kiruna Airport from Stockholm in around 1,5 hours. Rent a car at the airport and follow the motorway E10 which runs around the town. There are also trains to Kiruna, and in the town and surrounding area you can get around using local busses.

Are you ready for a fantastic holiday in Kiruna full of exciting activities? See northern Sweden from its most beautiful side.

Where to stay in Kiruna

Kiruna featuring a house

Centrum

While Centrum isn't home to many top sights, Samegården and Kiruna Church are some notable places to visit nearby.

Centrum
Elite Hotel Frost – Hotel & Spa

Elite Hotel Frost – Hotel & Spa

3 out of 5
Torggatan 5, Kiruna
The price is ₹12,809 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹12,809
₹14,346 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Kiruna. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Kiruna Church and Samegården are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (103 reviews)
Bästa hotellet i Kiruna
"Grymt fint hotell med helt superb service och personal. Fantastiskt frukost och väldigt bra utbud. Rekommenderar Elite Kiruna starkt, så mycket bättre än Scandic Kiruna."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Elite Hotel Frost – Hotel & Spa
Scandic Kiruna

Scandic Kiruna

4 out of 5
Stadshustorget 11, Kiruna, Norrbotten
The price is ₹13,023 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹13,023
₹14,586 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kiruna. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (550 reviews)
Almost perfect !
"Lovely modern hotel, just lacking black tea & water just a couple of essentials in the room. Dinner downstairs was good. Sky Bar pleasant."

Reviewed on 9 May 2025

Scandic Kiruna
Camp Ripan

Camp Ripan

3.5 out of 5
Campingvägen 5, Kiruna
The price is ₹12,214 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
₹12,214
₹13,680 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Kiruna. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Very comfortable. Good value for money with breakfast"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Camp Ripan
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 Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Jukkasjärvi Church and Jukkasjarvi Kyrka ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on 12 Jun 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 Wi-Fi and housekeeping. Popular attractions Kiruna Church and Samegården are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (9 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 13 May 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 Wi-Fi, 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 11 May 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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