01Landmark
Kiruna Church
See Kiruna Church, one of the useful visual anchors for understanding Kiruna.
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City 17 · Norrbotten · Sweden
Kiruna
An Arctic mining town moving carefully into a new centre.Kiruna is a compelling base for mine history, Sámi culture, aurora landscapes and Abisko, with the city's relocation adding a remarkable urban story.
67.86°N20.23°E
- Suggested stay
- 3–5 days
- Things to do
- 15 researched ideas
- Food notes
- 5 restaurants · 4 tastes
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At least fifteen ways into the city
Things to do in Kiruna.
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15ideas showing
02Museum
Kiruna City Hall Kristallen
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LKAB mine visitor centre
Use LKAB mine visitor centre for fresh air and a slower view of Kiruna; check access and conditions before setting out.
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Kiruna city relocation exhibition
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Samegården Sámi museum
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Luossavaara hill trail
Use Luossavaara hill trail for fresh air and a slower view of Kiruna; check access and conditions before setting out.
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Midnight Sun Trail
Use Midnight Sun Trail for fresh air and a slower view of Kiruna; check access and conditions before setting out.
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Camp Ripan spa
Explore Camp Ripan spa on foot, leaving room for independent shops, architecture and everyday city life.
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Jukkasjärvi village
Explore Jukkasjärvi village on foot, leaving room for independent shops, architecture and everyday city life.
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ICEHOTEL art suites
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Esrange Space Center visitor exhibition
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Abisko National Park day trip
Use Abisko National Park day trip for fresh air and a slower view of Kiruna; check access and conditions before setting out.
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Aurora Sky Station outing
See Aurora Sky Station outing, one of the useful visual anchors for understanding Kiruna.
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Nikkaluokta mountain gateway
Use Nikkaluokta mountain gateway for fresh air and a slower view of Kiruna; check access and conditions before setting out.
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Guide-led northern-lights outing
Use Guide-led northern-lights outing for fresh air and a slower view of Kiruna; check access and conditions before setting out.
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Five places to investigate.
These are editorial starting points, never paid rankings. Check the official city source for current status, opening and reservations.
SPiS Mat & Dryck
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Verify current details ↗Mommas Bar & Kök
Verify current details ↗Empes Gatukök
Verify current details ↗Camp Ripan Restaurant
Verify current details ↗Bring an appetite
Food to try.
- 01Suovas smoked reindeer
- 02Arctic char
- 03Cloudberries
- 04Coffee cheese
Centres, streets and markets
Where to shop.
- 01Kiruna city-centre shops
- 02Lombolo shopping area
- 03Jukkasjärvi craft shops
- 04Kiruna Lapland visitor shop
Fact-checked context
Three things worth knowing.
These stable background facts were cross-checked against the source linked below. ExploreNorden avoids unsourced trivia and live population claims.
Kiruna developed around the iron-ore mine at the turn of the 20th century.
Validate sourceParts of the town are being relocated because mining has affected the ground beneath the old centre.
Validate sourceKiruna Church was designed by architect Gustaf Wickman and completed in 1912.
Validate sourceAccurate map position
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