Kiruna

Travel Guide

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

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 harbour 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 kilometres) east of the town centre. 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 showing 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €150 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
€150
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (211 reviews)
"Rooftop bar Fe was great. Bathroom shower did have hair from previous person."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Elite Hotel Frost – Hotel & Spa
Scandic Kiruna

Scandic Kiruna

4 out of 5
Stadshustorget 11, Kiruna, Norrbotten
The price is €153 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
€153
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kiruna. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (591 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
Best Western Hotel Arctic Eden

Best Western Hotel Arctic Eden

3.5 out of 5
Foraregatan 18, Kiruna, Norrbotten
The price is €137 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
€137
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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! (995 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 9 May 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.
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.
8.4/10 Very Good! (17 reviews)
"Tv och wifi fungerade dåligt"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Kiruna City Studios
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (21 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2025

Camp Alta Kiruna
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.
6/10 (11 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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