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A what a magnificent land, you'll fell free as a bird here...
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This will be a yearly tradition!
Sjalen Says: LKAB is the local mining company so important to Sweden's economy. It is possible to visit it but although we planned it, the mine turned out to be closed for its annual inspection once it got closer to our departure - but we'll be back in summer to see it and much more....
Sjalen Says: You can see my Abisko page on this wonderful place, about an hour west of Kiruna itself (I told you it is a vast municipality) by train or car. Attenborough regards it as one of two natural wonders of Europe because of its rare flora in summer, and the rest of us just love...
Iron mine - visit the underground
loisl Says: KIRUNA IRON ORE MINEWith an ore body 4km long, 80m thick and reaching a depth of 2km, LKAB’s Kiruna is the world’s largest, most modern underground iron ore mine. Since mining began here over 100 years ago, LKAB has produced over 950Mt of ore, yet only one-third of the...
Northern Lights Viewing by Dog Sled
TinaLarsson Says: Dog sledding is the best way to view the northern lights as it takes you to places in the wilderness, away from the city lights, where the Aurora Borealis are more visible. In Kiruna the dog sledding season lasts from mid November to end of April. The northern lights are...
clouds111 Says: This beautiful wooden church built in 1608 is located down the road from the Ice Hotel. Inside there is an alter painting and a beautiful organ decorated in Sami ornaments, such as horn from reindeer and the northic blond Birchwood. The walk to the church I think seemed...
3 Reviews and 17 Opinions My wife and I took our family and friends to Kiruna for a wedding. We all stayed at the hotel and...
Pizza House Milano: More than just pizza
Manara Says: We had already seen many so-called Italian Pizzerie in Sweden, where neither the food nor the staff are Italian, so we did not like the idea of having dinner at such a place. However the only eateries that we saw open at that time of the evening seemed to be the "pizzerie",...
Pizzeria Sicillia: For Vegetarians
crackhammer Says: If you are a Vegetarian then you will have a hard time in Kiruna, at least I had. Sallads are not enough for me as lunches or dinners. I need something heavy/filling. I couldn't find vegetarian anywhere in decent price. (I was traveling on shoestrings) Only option I was left...
The Wardshus: Poor Rudolph....
clouds111 Says: This is the main (one of two) restaurants in Jukkasjarvi, which is on the other side of the road to the Ice Hotel. The menu is mostly Laplandic with some arctic specialties, like Ptarmigon, arctic bird, Char which is an arctic fish of the salmon family but smaller and...
clouds111 Says: There isn't any nightlife here because it is a very small town with the one and only attraction being the Ice Hotel itself. Of course it is renowned for it's Absolute Vodka bar. Flavoured vodka shots/cocktails served in ice glasses (so keep your gloves on!). They are out of...
Starlight Bar: Outdoor nightlife
loisl Says: Other VTer's mentioned little nightlive in Kiruna.???Yes, they are right!!!No, they are wrong!!!There is nightlife in Kiruna, but not the nightlife usual barhoppers are looking for.A night, sitting around an open fire with friends can be so exciting...illuminated by the full...
crackhammer Says: In my honest opinion, riding a train through this part of the world is a great experience but if you are expecting any help at the train station then you will be really disappointed. Kiruna station is practically unmanned station. Even though the station is equipped with...
Animas Says: You can book taxi 24 hours a day at +46(0)980-120 20 I recommend you booking taxi in advance because when we arrived the airport at 6pm , we could find one...I had to ask the taxi which was booked in advance to call the other for us...We waited at the airport 30 mins...it's...
Sjalen Says: The future is unsure in Kiruna itself. Geologists have found long cracks in the bedrock, right under the centre, and whilst they pose no imminent danger, it means that parts of the town centre will have to move. The railway station area as soon as within ten years, others no...
Gili_S Says: You are in Lapland here, and, of course, there might be mosquitoes during the summer, but don't worry, usually it is not a problem in the city, and even if it is, there are solutions for the problems.
Kiruna Safaris to Skystation: grossly overpriced!
dee29 Says: I stayed in Kiruna and wanted to see the northern lights. All over the city there is advertising for the Aurora Skystation in Abisko. I have just got back to Kiruna from a trip to the Abisko Skystation, and I want to tell you all not to waste your money. We paid over 1600kr...
crackhammer Says: If you happen to visit this place during winter, you will have to use restroom quite often. In most of the Swedish places, if you are buying something, they let you use the restroom for free, but not in Kiruna. We were at Sibylla (Swedish McDonald's) to eat really crappy...
Sjalen Says: Even closer to Norway than Abisko, this small park I am told is wilder than it too, and that's hardly surprising since fewer tourists come here than to easy-to-reach Abisko. It has more snow in winter too as it doesn't have the cloud gaps that Abisko gets. Mostly famous for...
Gili_S Says: The nature and the area around Kiruna is fantastic for hiking, trekking, fishing and whatever you can think of regarding to this. Also, as it is in Sweden, it is very well organise and safe. There are plenty of sites and possibilities. Check the official site or search for...
clouds111 Says: If you are staying in the Ice Hotel then there is no need to think about dressing for dinner. The theme is very casual and you dress for the weather, so jeans and fleece will do just fine. In the restaurant/bar you'll be able de-robe from your coats and big jumpers or...
Gili_S Says: I was only short time here in Kiruna. It is a mining city that has nothing really special to offer as a city, but the surrounding and the nature around is amazing, so you can use Kiruna as your base for supply and other city needs that you might have.Kiruna
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This tip category is called "must see", but this tip should go to an other section"Lucky to see"....******Northern lights, mostly called aurora, are the...
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Q: hello. i will go from kiryna to pello. i wander if there are any busconnection there?? and if it is,how long will it takes.im...
A: I don't think there is direct bus connection. Maybe you can get a bus to Haparanda-Tornio (via Boden or Lulå) and from there to Pello.
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