Your Guide TO KIRUNA IN Swedish Lapland - Swedeninfo

Your Guide TO KIRUNA
IN Swedish Lapland
Summer 2012
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Welcome to KIruna
in Swedish Lapland
Hello, How nice that you’re looking in our travel guide right now. We hope it will fill
you with inspiration and curiosity to travel to Kiruna.
There are so many reasons to come and see us up here in the North. Well, the
location itself is quite cool. If you follow our latitude, 67° N, round the world, you’ll
discover that it runs through uninhabited wilderness on much of the globe – Kiruna
has quite an extraordinary geographical location.
We also have many extraordinary things to offer, apart from the location. How
about the world’s biggest underground iron-ore mine, the Icehotel, Sami culture and
the impending city move? Yes, soon we’ll start moving our houses to the new Kiruna.
Kiruna Church, several turn-of-the-century houses and Kiruna’s cultural cradle
Hjalmar Lundbohmsgården are on the list of buildings that will move to what will be
the new Kiruna – an exciting upheaval.
But, above all, we have fantastic nature – wild, beautiful and unspoilt with high
mountains and deep forests, free-flowing rivers and no less than 6200 lakes – nature
with magnificent views and magical details from which to take inspiration and
strength. And in the summer, it’s light 24 hours a day as the midnight sun shines, so
there is more summer here with us.
These are just some of the many reasons to visit Kiruna Lapland, you’ll find even
more in this guide.
So, welcome to us. Welcome to Kiruna!
cover photograph: Johan Ylitalo/Krauz&Co. • translated by: Gothia Translations
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Tips from KirunA
On a tour to Trollsjön.
Go on a tour
Go on a tour by boat, on foot or, why not, by dog
sled – yes, even in summer. Hike in our nice mountain
environment to places like Trollsjön, Rommbakk,
Låktatjåkko or Treriksröset, or climb to the
top of Sweden’s highest mountain, Kebnekaise. And,
don’t miss a tour in the light of the midnight sun –
simply magical.
Nutti Sámi Siida ”Sámi Siida: Reindeer Park and Sámi Camp”
Culture enriches
There’s so much cultural inspiration in Kiruna
Lapland. Meet our indigenous population, the
Samis, and learn about pioneers and settlers who
came here from near and far to mine the ore and
build the town. Enjoy the rich culture of the countryside
in its villages with history dating back many
hundreds of years.
How about
a bit of adrenaline?
Butterflies in the stomach when you do something
out of the ordinary is great. In Kiruna Lapland you
don’t always have to be an extreme adventurer to
manage a more daring activity. Cave tours, whitewater
rafting, climbing and mountain bike tours
in the wilderness can be undertaken with skilful
guides who will make sure you are safe and get the
most out of the adventure.
Midnight Sun
During the period May 30 to July 14, you can see
the sun abovehorizon, if it is not cloudy, of course.
From the beginning of May to the beginning
August the nights are bright.
Foto: Magdalena Lindholm
Fishing for young and old
Fishing attracts many people, whatever their age.
And often it’s not primarily about the catch but
the nature experience. In Kiruna Lapland, you can
choose from exclusive tours with guides to fishing
camps in unspoilt nature or hiring tackle and making
your own trip into the surrounding area.
There are more
suggestions for
activities and tours to book
here in the Guide and on our
homepage:
www.kirunalapland.se
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Dog SLEDgE
Experience Alaskan Huskies and Icelandic horses for a day
Welcome out for a visit to our Icelandic horses and Alaskan Huskies
here at Djurgården. Get acquainted with the animals and go for a ride
or a sled tour with our Husky dogs. You will also get a chance to meet
our little puppies during your visit. We finish off together with a coffee
and snack over an open fire in our Lapp cot. PRICE PER PERSON: Kennel
visit and one tour from SEK 500, kennel visit only SEK 250. Children
under 12 years 50% discount. INCLUDES: transfer, guide, equipment,
coffee/tea and cookie. AVAILABILITY: 15 May-1 November, daily 10 am-
12 noon and 8-10 pm. MEETING PLACE: The Tourist Office.
Kiruna Sleddog Tours
MOBILE +46 (0)70-555 93 03
www.sleddog.se
Activity day with optional overnight stay
Three exciting activities in one day: a trip with sled dogs, purebred
Siberian huskies, an ATV tour, and survival/wilderness knowledge. All
equipment is included. Optional overnight stay in cottages/Lapp cots with
sauna. PRICE PER PERSON: adult SEK 995, student SEK 895, children under
12 years SEK 495. INCLUDES: transfer, hot lunch and equipment. AVAILABI-
LITY: June-September, daily 9 am-3 pm. MEETING PLACE: The Tourist Office.
Jukkasjärvi Vildmarks Turer
MOBILE +46 (0)70-674 12 07
www.jvt.se
With reservation for possible changes.
Tourist Office Booking
Tourist Office Booking
4 Wheel Trip
4 wheel trips, Quad trips
Daily guided 4 wheel trips. You can choose to drive alone or in pairs.
Overnight stay at a wilderness camp with sauna and the chance to go
fishing. PRICE PER PERSON: adult fr. SEK 795, student 10% discount and
children 50%, driver’s license for car or motorcycle required.
INCLUDES: all necessary equipment and lunch/coffee.
AVAILABILITY: daily 10 am-6 pm. MEETING PLACE: The Tourist Office.
Jukkasjärvi Vildmarks Turer
MOBILE +46 (0)70-674 12 07
www.jvt.se
Fishing
Sport fishing along the Lainio River by catamaran
5-day sport fishing trip to one of northern Lapland’s untouched rivers.
We sail on small catamarans while fishing along the rapids and stay
overnight in wilderness cottages with access to sauna as well as in
Lapp cots around the campfire. Aimed first and foremost towards people
who have previous experience of sport fishing and have their own
fishing equipment. Can be tailored to specific requirements.
PRICE PER PERSON: adult SEK 7875, 2-5 pers/tour. INCLUDES: transfer,
guide, equipment, full board, accommodation, sleeping bag and
sauna. AVAILABILITY: 11 June - 26 August, Tuesdays-Saturdays. Other
times by agreement.
MEETING PLACE: Your hotel.
Lapland Tourist & Service
MOBILE +46 (0)70-549 65 47
www.lapland-tourist-service.se
More Activities and tours on:
www.kiRUnalapland.se
Photo: Tomas Utsi/www.naturfoto.se Photo: Peter Rosén/www.rosenmedia.
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Tourist Office Booking

sightseeing
A city in motion – guided tour of the city move
Kiruna will change in many ways as the mining area grows. The oldest city
district will disappear. Environments and houses will be moved or demolished.
People and businesses will be affected. Our round-trip starts in Kiruna’s
oldest cultural building. We will guide you through the first area to be affected
by the social change, and we will offer an insight into the near future.
Tailor made packages on request.
PRICE: Adults SEK 395, student SEK 295, youth 12-16 years SEK 195, children
under 12 years (snack) SEK 50. Rec. min. age: 12 years. Min. number:
2 pers./tour. INCLUDES: Multislide presentation, lecture, coffee and guiding.
ACCESSIBILITY: All year round, Monday-Thursday 2-4.30 pm. Other times
on request. MEETING PLACE: Hjalmar Lundbohmsgården.
Hjalmar Lundbohmsgården
PHONE +46 (0)980-701 10, +46 (0)70-578 04 98
www.hjalmarsgard.se
Come along to the underworld!
Come along to the world’s biggest underground iron-ore mine. We will take a
coach direct from the Tourist Office into the mountain and down to the show
mine LKAB InfoMine at a level of 540 metres. Here in Kiruna, much revolves
around our mine. The guide will talk about modern mining and how it can
cause a whole town to be moved.
PRICE: Adult from SEK 295, student from SEK 195, children 6-15 years SEK
50. Min age 6 years. INCLUDING: Transfer, guide, coffee/tea and cookie. AC-
CESSIBILITY: June - August 2012, daily trips in Swedish, English & Deutsch.
MEETING PLACE: Tourist Office.
Kiruna Lappland Turistbyrå
PHONE +46 (0)980-188 80
www.kirunalapland.se
Turistbyrån Bokar
Photo: Magdalena Lindholm Photo: Ofelas Islandshästar & Guideservice/www.ofelas.se
Activities labelled with this sign can be booked at the Tourist Office.
Tourist Office Booking
Tourist Office Booking
Package Tour
Package tour to the midnight sun
Experience a fantastic stay in the mountains including Kebnekaise and
Abisko, Sámi culture, breathtaking nature, the ICEHOTEL Production,
the world’s biggest underground iron-ore mine and the midnight sun. PRICE
PER PERSON: adult SEK 6875 in double room, children up to 12 years SEK
5875. INCLUDES: flight or train from Stockholm, transfers, 3 nights’ hotel
accommodation, guided tour to LKAB InfoMine and Abisko National
Park, boat trip on Torne River with dinner, visit to a Sámi village, Jukkasjärvi
Church, midnight-sun trip to the top of Luossavaara.
Kiruna Guidetur
PHONE +46 (0)980-811 10
www.kirunaguidetur.com
Vittangi Älgpark
+46(0)70-247 69 06
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Stay at ICEHOTEL in the summer
The world’s first and largest hotel built of snow and ice, has a little sister in the summer.
Stay cool in -5 degrees celcius in one of our ICEHOTEL Art Suites
and experience the land of the Midnight Sun.
Midnight Sun river rafting
The rapids will give you an adrenaline kick
that will make you forget your everyday
troubles and trivialities.
Every day is Lapland day
Experience a fun filled day in the Jukkasjärvi
surroundings. Our vehicle for the day - a river
boat with enough room for the entire family!
+46 (0) 980 668 00
www.icehotel.com
Ice sculpting in the summer
Imagine yourself standing under the Midnight
Sun, creating with crystal-clear ice, it doesn’t
get more inspiring than that.

Abisko
-Hike in the mountains
(Mon, Thu & Sat)
Ladtjojaure
-Hike to the mountain lake
(Tues & Sun)
Sámi eco adventures Comfortable guest house accom-
Reindeer Lodge
modation in rural Arctic Sweden
Accommodation the Sámi
way in lávvu-tents & cabins
in the forest. 3 km outside
Jukkasjärvi village.
Guided hiking tours in
the mountain area
We take you to our beautiful nature
close to Abisko national park and
the Kebnekaise massif.
9:00-16:30
(lunch & transfer incl)
Sámi Siida:
Reindeer Park & Sámi Camp
Visitor centre in Jukkasjärvi
with reindeer and information
about the Sámi people.
Cafe Sápmi & handicraft shop.
Daily 10:00-18:00
Tel: +46(0)980 - 213 29
Jukkasjärvi, Sweden www.nutti.se E-mail: info@nutti.se
Sápmi
Large on-suite rooms that can sleep
up to 4 people
Sauna and Spa bath
Self catering or catered for
Activities
Quad bike safari’s
Canoeing
Hiking
Fishing
www.arcticwildadventures.net
+46(0)76 788 02 85
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Cosy rooms!
DESTINATION KIRUNA
• Paddle through scenic
Vistasdalen valley and spend
the night in a mountain
cottage.
• Canoe hire
• Canadian canoe
• Kayak
• Elk safari with motorboat
• Canoe trip in the Vistasdal
www.destkiruna.se +46(0)980-540 00
Welcome to the underground!
We will take a bus direct from the Tourist Office into
the mountain and down to the show mine at a level
of 540 metres underground.
Daily tours June - August from the Tourist Office.
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Restaurant
Hotel
Café
In between
Kiruna and Gällivare
info@lappeasuando.com - www.lappeasuando.com - +46 (0)970-50170
Good food !
Local crafts in the
center of Kiruna
Welcome!
Lars Janssong. 23, Kiruna tel. +46(0)980-179 08 www.ateljenord.com
ROSTUJÁVRI WILDERNESS CAMP
Cottages – Sauna – Kiosk – Fishing permits – Conference
Self-catering – the right level of comfort Wide footpath and snowmobile trail approx 110 km
Fishing in a land without roads
Vittangi Älgpark
+46(0)70-247 69 06
www.kirunalapland.se
Phone: +46 (0)981 211 10
E-mail: bokning@rostujavri.com www.rostujavri.com
Photo: LKAB
Children under 6 years are not allowed for safety reasons. Information: Kiruna Lappland Tourist Office +46 980-188 80
SKIBOTN
ROSTUJAVRI
KARESUANDO
KIRUNA
KAUTOKEINO
HETTA
MUONIO
Photo: LKAB/ Fredric Alm

Breathtaking Views
Genuine Experiences
Exciting Activities
Sweden’S cooleSt experienceS!
Climb Mount Kebnekaise – Sweden’s tallest mountain
Hike the Kungsleden trail – Sweden’s longest hiking trail
Visit the Abisko National Park – with Lapporten and the Panorama café
Visit the World Heritage Site Laponia – with Sarek and the Padjelanta National Parks
www.svenskaturistforeningen.se
Photo: Niklas Widell
Photo: Peter Rosén
Borderless cooperation in the North Calotte
Region Arctica offers genuine experiences of Lapland and the Arctic regions. Meet the
local population, experience the tranquillity of the small villages and receive warm and
generous service.
The North Calotte, in the northernmost corner of Europe, is full of fantastic views of snowy
mountains to majestic fjords. Here, it is still possible to experience the magic of unspoilt
wilderness and to walk through nature surrounded by complete silence.
The unique Arctic nature can be enjoyed all the year round. Experience magnificent views
in the light of the midnight sun and watch the array of colours of the northern lights
against the polar night.
www.regionarctica.com
Sweden’S cooleSt
place of work
we are looking for competent
chefs and restaurant staff
to work at our mountain
facilities
Photo: Thomas Lahtinen
Photo: Thomas Lahtinen
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Food & drink
There are many nice restaurants to choose from in the centre of
Kiruna with menus containing tasty dishes made with raw produce
from the region as well as international dishes. Reindeer meat is also
on the menus in cafés and hamburger bars.
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BiShops Arms
Sample the largest assortment of beer and whiskey in
town or enjoy good food from our à la carte menu.
Föreningsgatan 6, Kiruna
Phone: +46 (0)980-155 00
www.bishopsarms.com
camp ripan restaur ang
The kitchen at Camp Ripan turn the fantastic
produce of the region into delicious dishes and the
wine cellar holds the perfect wines to compliment
the tastes on the menu.
Campingvägen 5, Kiruna
Phone: +46 (0)980-630 00
www.ripan.se
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café hjalmar
Hjalmar Lundbohmsgården offers a relaxing and
unique historical environment. Freshly baked goods,
waffles or sandwiches served at your table. Group
bookings for lunch/dinner.
Ingenjörsgatan 2, Kiruna
Phone: +46 (0)980-701 10
www.hjalmarsgard.se
gr apes bar & matsalar
Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner with views of the
mountains. Our menu with fish, reindeer and moose
is a regular feature.
Lars Janssonsgatan 15, Kiruna
Phone: +46 (0)980-39 86 00
www.scandichotels.se/ferrum
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CAfé Sápmi
Enjoy the open fire while sitting in our big Sámi
tent. Buy a cup of coffee, snack or eat a light meal.
Sámi visitor centre with reindeer adjacent to café.
Next to Jukkasjärvi church
Phone: +46 (0)980-213 29
www.nutti.se
Foto: Maria Siviö
ICEHOTEL restaurant
We offer a high-end a la carte menu in a bright and
modern atmosphere. An exclusive menu is served on
plates and bowls made of crystal clear ice from the
Torne River.
Jukkasjärvi
Phone: +46 (0)980-668 00
www.icehotel.com

kafé rost
Enjoy food from Lapland, salads, sandwiches, etc.,
indoors or outside on our lovely veranda. Licensed
to serve beer and wine. We are in the town centre (in
the same house as the Tourist Office).
Lars Janssonsgatan 17, Kiruna
Phone: +46 (0)980-166 05
nikkaluokta sarri
Taste the Nikkaluokta menu and take in the
mountain views. Enjoy great food prepared from
local produce in our kitchen, both for lunch and
exclusive multi-course dinners.
Nikkaluokta
Phone: +46 (0)980-550 15
www.nikkaluokta.com
restaurang lapporten
Take in the breathtaking views of the mountains
while enjoying everything from northern delicacies
to deliciously prepared traditional Swedish home
style cooking.
Björkliden
Phone: +46 (0)980-641 00
www.bjorkliden.com
lappeasuando lodge
Charming restaurant between Kiruna and Gällivare.
We offer a range of menus with local and
fresh produce, like moose, reindeer and bear.
Welcome!
Lappeasuando
Phone: +46(0)970-501 70
www.lappeasuando.com
North canyon center
Welcome to North Canyon Center and Masugnsbyn.
Homely fare served daily in our new, fresh, fully
licensed restaurant.
Masugnsbyn
Tel: +46(0)70-295 14 90
www.northcanyoncenter.se
restaurang låktatjåkko
Venture up to the highest situated mountain lodge
in Sweden and reap the rewards! We serve everything
from our famous Låkta waffles to delicious
3-course dinners.
Björkliden
Phone: +46 (0)980-641 00
www.bjorkliden.com
Mommas pub
Pub with rustic decor, good food and a great
atmosphere.
Lars Janssonsgatan 15, Kiruna
Phone: +46 (0)980-39 86 00
www.scandichotels.se/ferrum
Photo: Ben Nilsson/Big Ben Productions
Old Homestead Restaur ant
Overlooking the Torne River, you’ll find the
authentic, charming Old Homestead Restaurant.
This timber building was built in 1768.
Jukkasjärvi
Phone: +46 (0)980-668 00
www.icehotel.com
STF Abisko
Enjoy food inspired by the Lapland cuisine with a
focus on local and organic produce. Complete with
mountain views included in the meal.
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Abisko Turiststation
Phone: +46 (0)980-402 00. www.abisko.nu
www.svenskaturistforeningen.se/abisko
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FooD & DRINK
Foto: Markus Alatalo
stf Kebnekaise
Breakfast, lunch buffet, home-made bread,
coffee and hot drinks served during the day and
a nice three-course dinner with good wines in
the evening.
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Kebnekaise
Phone: +46 (0)980-550 00
www.stfkebnekaise.com
• Arctic Thai & Grill +46(0)980-681 58
www.hotelarcticeden.se
• Café Oscar +46(0)980-614 10
• Hotel Arctic Eden +46(0)980-611 86
www.hotelarcticeden.se
• Hotell E-10 +46(0)980-840 00
www.e-10.se
• Guldgrävarens Bar +46(0)981-310 60
www.kristallen.com
• Landströms Kök & Bar +46(0)980-133 55
landstroms.wordpress.com
• Restaurang Ebbes kök +46(0)980-430 60
www.katterjokk.nu
• Restaurang Palladium +46(0)980-632 00, 139 55
• Restaurang La Guna +46(0)980-130 00
• Sopperogårdens Servering +46(0)981-301 53,
www.sopperogarden.com
Photo: Magdalena Lindholm

Hotel cabin Conference
Restaurant Adventure
SUMMER AT CAMP RIPAN!
Hotel- and family cottages • Camping
Restaurant with terrace
Heated pool,
18-hole minigolf course
+46 (0)980–630 00 info@ripan.se www.ripan.se
Ideal location in the centre of Kiruna,
offering famous breakfasts, marvellous
beds, good prices and a pleasant
atmosphere. We look forward to
your visit!
Föreningsgatan 6
Tel. + 46 (0)980 - 155 00
www.bishopsarms.com
Konduktörsg. 7, 981 34 Kiruna
Phone: +46(0)980-681 80 • Fax: +46(0)980-681 81 • www.hotellkebne.com
A green land of midnight sun waits
FOR YOU outside Scandic Ferrum
In Kiruna, the sun lights up the city round the clock. If you stay at Ferrum, you’ll have the
land of the midnight sun and all of Kiruna’s sights right outside your door. Borrow a cycle
from us, go shopping, enjoy on a guided tour of the city or take the children on a nature
walk along the Midnight Sun Trail near the hotel.
Relax in the sauna or eat dinner at one of our restaurants. The hotel also
has a gym with views of the mountains, a play area for the children
and wireless Internet.
Welcome to Kiruna and Ferrum in the summer.
+46 (0)980 39 86 00
katterjokk
turiststation / a part of friluftsfrämjandet
www.katterjokk.se
Experience unique activity opportunities at Katterjokk
With minimal
or
maximum
pulse
Accommodation - Restaurant - Shop - Boat - Sami feast
Experience lovely days in the mountain village
of Nikkaluokta
Go hiking and enjoy the nature close to Mount Kebnekaise
- pure mountain air – drink the mountain river water – get up
close to the mountains.
A Sami family business
www.nikkaluokta.se +46 980-550 15 info@nikkaluokta.com
Youth hostel in Kiruna Town centre.
Single, double & family size rooms.
Breakfast, self-catering, sauna
& restaurant
Bergmästaregatan 7
Tel: +46 (0)980 171 95
www.logimaklaren.se
www.logimaklaren.se
HOTELL
CITY
Newer hotel in central Kiruna.
Free Internet, sauna, breakfast,
restaurant & self-catering access.
Best rates!
Bergmästaregatan 7
Phone: +46 (0)980 666 55
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accommodation Kiruna Town
Kiruna offers different accommodation options ranging from hotels with a sauna in the room to youth hostels with selfcatering,
from large log cabins with open fires, whirlpools and views of Lapporten to accommodation in suites made of
ice and snow – even in the summer! Here and on the following spread you’ll find accommodation options in the centre
of Kiruna, in the mountains and the countryside. How would you like to sleep tonight?
Legend:
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Hotel Youth Hostel Budget Accommodation
Mountain Facility Cabins Wilderness Camp
Camp ripan
An obvious choice when you are looking for
that little extra. Comfortable accommodation
and good food close to an array of activities year
round.
Tourist Office Booking
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Campingvägen 5, Kiruna
Phone: +46 (0)980-630 00
www.ripan.se
HOtell Kebne
Fresh and homely hotel with newly renovated
rooms. Our main efforts go towards improvements
that benefit our guests. We are famous for our
delicious breakfast.
Tourist Office Booking
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Konduktörsg. 7, Kiruna
Phone: +46 (0)980-681 80
www.hotellkebne.com
hotel bishops arms
Enjoy comfortable accommodation, suitable for
both rest and work. Our 37 brand new and fresh
rooms are decorated in a warm and cosy Britishinspired
style.
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Hotell Vinterpalatset
Small, privately owned hotel, centrally located
in one of Kiruna’s oldest buildings. Light,
individually decorated rooms. Free wireless
broadband, relaxation area with sauna.
Tourist Office Booking
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Föreningsgatan 6, Kiruna
Phone: +46(0)980-155 00
www.bishoparms.com
Järnvägsg. 18, Kiruna
Phone: +46 (0)980-677 70
www.vinterpalatset.se
Hotell City
Newer hotel in the centre of Kiruna. Close to
shopping and entertainment with the absolute
best rates in town.
Tourist Office Booking
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Kiruna Rumservice
Fully equipped flats with the same standard as home,
central location 5 minutes from Kiruna centre, free
wireless Internet connection and 1-6 bed rooms.
Tourist Office Booking
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Accommodation
labelled with this sign
can be booked at the
Tourist Office.
Tourist Office Booking
Bergmästareg. 7, Kiruna
Phone: +46 (0)980-666 55
www.hotellcity.se
Hjalmar Lundbohmsv. 53, Kiruna
Phone: +46 (0)70-594 49 93
www.kirunarum.se

Kiruna Vandr arhem SVIF
Larger youth hostel with high standard in the
centre of Kiruna, internet connection and access
to hotel breakfast. Restaurant in the building.
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Bergmästareg. 7, Kiruna
Phone: +46 (0)980-171 95
www.kirunavandrarhem.se
Yellow HOuse
A cosy, good-value youth hostel in central Kiruna.
Light, pleasant 1-4-bed rooms. TV in all rooms.
Shower, toilet and sauna outside the room.
Tourist Office Booking
Hantverkaregatan 25, Kiruna
Phone: +46 (0)980-137 50
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www.yellowhouse.nu
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Scandic Ferrum
Comfortable rooms in Scandinavian style in the heart
of Kiruna with Wi-Fi, telephone and TV. Sauna,
relaxation area and gym with views of the mountains
and, of course, a play area for the children.
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Youth hostel Point North
Central accommodation with a familiar atmosphere,
bright 2 and 3-bed rooms and fully equipped
kitchen. Just a few minutes’ walk to the grocery
shop, city centre and hiking trails. Wireless Internet.
Tourist Office Booking
Lars Janssonsgatan 15, Kiruna
Phone: +46 (0)980-39 86 00
www.scandichotels.se/ferrum
Hermelinsgatan 31A, Kiruna
Phone: +46 (0)980-833 83
www.pointhnorth.se
Tommy’s House
Small homely youth hostel with 10 beds over 3 rooms.
Kitchen, TV room, WC and bathroom. 250 metres
to the city centre and train station.
Tourist Office Booking
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Lars Janssonsg. 2, Kiruna.
Phone: +46 (0)70-691 35 61.
info@tommyshouse.se
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Abisko Fjällturer
Lonely Planet describes it as a “backpackers’
delight”, and few would disagree. 225 SEK/person
in multi-bed room and 300 SEK/person in double
room. Access to shower and sauna.
Tourist Office Booking
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accommodation
The Mountains and the countryside
Legend:
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Hotel Youth Hostel Budget Accommodation
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Mountain Facility Cabins Wilderness Camp
Abisko Östra
Phone: +46 (0)980-401 03
www.abisko.net
Camp Kurr a
You won’t find anything more snug. Stay in a
wilderness suite at our camp by the Torne River.
Own sauna in the cottage, shower and toilet.
Warm and cosy soapstone stove.
Björkliden Fjällby
Hotell Fjället and Stugbyn Kåppas, with fantastic
views over Lapporten, are located further up the
mountain. Stay in a hotel room or in your own
cottage with a sauna.
Tourist Office Booking
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Kurravaara
Phone: +46 (0)980-811 10
www.kirunaguidetur.com
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Björkliden
Phone: +46 (0)980-641 00
www.bjorkliden.com
Explore The North
An incredibly beautiful place, hotel standard, nice
food, good hosts, experiences and huskies. Visit
us, you won’t regret it!.
Kangos
Phone: 070-626 19 09
www.explorethenorth.se
Camp ALTA
Here you can stay in a quiet and peaceful area by
Lake Altajärvi, 15 km from Kiruna. We have 3-9bed
self-catering cottages. Access to sauna. Price
from 150 SEK/person.
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Accommodation
labelled with this sign
can be booked at the
Tourist Office.
Tourist Office Booking
Altajärvi
Phone: +46 (0)70-652 93 74
www.campalta.net
gir jas adventure
6-bed cottage fully equipped for normal living,
with outside privvy. Collect your water from a
nearby jokk (river).
Nikkaluokta
Phone: +46 (0)980-193 83, +46 (0)70-635 72 59
www.girjasadventure.com
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ICEHOTEL - cold accomodation
The world’s first and largest hotel built of snow
and ice, now has a little sister in the summer. Stay
cool in -5 degrees celcius in one of our Art Suites.
Tourist Office Booking
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Photo: Ben Nilsson/Big Ben Productions
Jukkasjärvi
Phone: +46 (0)980-668 00
www.icehotel.com
Lappeasuando lodge
Lappis Lodge is located by the E10 between Kiruna
and Gällivare, with views over the Kalix River. Cosy
rooms with breakfast, lunch, dinner and a sauna
house.
Tourist Office Booking
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Lappeasuando
Phone: +46 970-501 70,
www.lappeasuando.com
North canyon center
A night or two in one of our Sami tents is a
wonderful memory for life. Quality sleep!
Tourist Office Booking
❺
Masugnsbyn
Phone: +46 070-295 14 90
www.northcanyoncenter.se
ICEHOTEL - warm accomodations
ICEHOTEL offers hostel, cabins and hotel rooms
with 1-4 beds. Access to TV, telephone, bathroom,
WC and shower is included in all accomodations.
Tourist Office Booking
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Låktatjåkko fjällstation
Sweden’s highest mountain station (1228 m asl),
Låktatjåkko offers 18 beds, a sauna, restaurant
and bar. Reach us by foot or helicopter.
Tourist Office Booking
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Björkliden
Phone: +46 (0)980-641 00
www.bjorkliden.com
polar night guest house
Situated in an unspoilt rural village where you are
made to feel one of the family. Large family-size
rooms, all en suite, lounge/dining area, home
cooking, sauna and spa bath.
Tourist Office Booking
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Foto: Ben Nilsson/Big Ben Productions
Jukkasjärvi
Phone: +46 (0)980-668 00
www.icehotel.com
Kangos
Phone: +46 (0)76-788 02 85
www.arcticwildadventures.net
KatterjOkk Turiststation
Comfortable accommodation in self-catering room
in magnificent mountain environment. Men and
women’s saunas as well as large and comfortable
common room.
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Nikkaluokta Sarri
Stay in the mountains in Nikkaluokta. Choose
your accommodation from three levels of
comfort: house, charming cottage or mountain
cottage. Wake up in the mountains and enjoy
your day in nature.
Tourist Office Booking
❹ ❺
Katterjåkk
Phone: +46 (0)980-431 08
www.katterjokk.se
Nikkaluokta
Phone: +46 (0)980-550 15
www.nikkaluokta.com
reindeer lodge
Accommodation the Sámi way in lávvu-tents on
reindeer hides and in cosy cabins. A peaceful spot
in the woods outside Jukkasjärvi at river Torneälv.
Tourist Office Booking
❺ ❻
Foto: Peter Gant
3 km outside Jukkasjärvi village
Phone: +46 (0)980-213 29
www.nutti.se
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accommodation
Rostujávri vildmarkscamp
Sweden’s northernmost wilderness camp, beautifully
situated by the mountain lake of Rostujávri.
Relaxing environment with accommodation in
2–4-bed self-catering cottages with “just the right
level” of comfort.
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Abisko Mountain Lodge +46 (0)980-401 00 www.abiskomountainlodge.se
Aurora Retreat +46 (0)978-300 61 www.auroraretreat.se
Gullriset Lägenhetshotell +46 (0)980-109 37 www.fabmf.se
Hotel Arctic Eden +46 (0)980-611 86 www.hotelarcticeden.se
Hotell E-10 +46 (0)980-840 00 www.e-10.se
Hotell Samegården +46 (0)980-170 29 www.hotellsamegarden.se
Järnvägshotellet +46 (0)980-844 44 www.jarnvagshotellet.net
Kristallen +46 (0)981-310 60 www.kristallen.com
Turistbyrån Bokar
Turistbyrån Bokar
Rostujávri
Phone: +46 981-211 10
www.rostujavri.com
Turistbyrån Bokar
Turistbyrån Bokar
Quality in Kiruna
Many companies in Kiruna are certified
by different quality assurances, guarantee
memorable, safe, environmentally friendly
and ecologically sound experiences.
Some of these are:
STF Abisko
Discover the mountains with us. Sleep in
comfort, eat well and experience the beautiful
mountains around Torneträsk. Kungsleden Trail
starts here, in the heart of Abisko National Park.
Welcome!
Abisko Turiststation
Phone: +46 (0)980-402 00 | www.abisko.nu
www.svenskaturistforeningen.se/abisko
❷ ❹ ❺
Naturum Abisko
-Visitor centre in Abisko national park
-exhibits, slide shows, guided tours
Welcome to visit us in Abisko, by Abisko Turiststation
Open 2012: 18/2-2/5 and 9/6-29/9
www.naturumabisko.se Phone 0046-(0)706198860
Foto: Markus Alatalo
STF Kebnekaise
Choose from two or four bedrooms with access
to shower and toilet in the corridor, or the cheaper
alternative in a multi-bed room. Sauna and
kitchen available.
❷ ❹
Kebnekaise
Phone: +46 (0)980-550 00
www.stfkebnekaise.com
OFELAŠ Islandshästar +46 (0)980-500 13 +46 (0)70-397 69 77
och Guideservice www.ofelas.se
Sopperogården +46 (0)981-301 53www.sopperogarden.com
Vandrarhemmet
Davvi Dallú
+46 (0)980-410 84 www.sopperogarden.com
Turistbyrån Bokar
Turistbyrån Bokar
Your Hotel Katterjokk +46 (0)70-537 65 90 www.katterjokk.nu
Lägenhetshotell
Turistbyrån Bokar
Lainio Vildmark +46 (0)981-410 25 www.lainio.com
www.tourquality.se www.naturensbasta.se www.icelandichorse.se www.sp.se
www.hsr.se www.ecolabel.eu www.krav.se www.svanen.nu www.whiteguide.nu

GOOD TO KNOW
AIR
SAS: +46 (0)770-727 727,
www.sas.se
RAIL
SJ: +46 (0)771-75 75 75,
www.sj.se
BUS
Lokaltrafiken Kiruna, Hörvalls Buss.
+46(0)980-170 44
Länstrafiken: +46(0)771-100 110,
www.ltnbd.se
COACH CHARTER
Kiruna Buss AB: +46 (0)980-124 00
Kiruna Trafik AB: +46 (0)980-156 90
AIRPORT BUS
The airport is located 10 km from
Kiruna centre. The buses run only
during high season. For more
information, please call
+46 (0)980-156 90.
CAR RENTAL
Europcar: +46 (0)980-666 00,
www.europcar.se
Hertz: +46 (0)980-190 00,
www.hertz.com
THE BEST
CAR RENTAL
0980-666 00
www.europcar.se
The right car in the right place
at the right time
Welcome to Europcar!
+46 (0)980-666 00 Forvägen 33
Taxi
Taxi Kiruna: +46 (0)980-120 20.
HELICOPTER
Kallax Flyg AB: +46 (0)980-202 50,
www.kallaxflyg.se
TRAVEL AGENCY
Arctic Administrations
Center: +46 (0)980-660 15
Kiruna Affärs- & Privatresebyrå: +46
(0)980-836 45
WEATHER :
+46 (0)771-23 11 23
MOUNTAIN RESCUE: 112
outdoor equipment
Team Sportia: +46 (0)0980-629 83
Intersport: +46 (0)980-820 40
Vildmarkshörnan: +46 (0)980-822 15
PETROL STATION
Outside central Kiruna there are
filling stations at: Abisko, Svappavaara,
Vittangi, Övre Soppero and
Karesuando.
Medeltemperatur
May +3,5° C
June +9,6° C
July +12,1° C
www.kirunatrafik.se
Aug +9,9° C
Sep +8,5° C
distances from Kiruna
The distances from Kiruna to the following cities
and communities are as follows:
Abisko .................................................. 93 km
Björkliden ............................................ 103 km
Gällivare ............................................... 127 km
Jokkmokk ............................................. 217 km
Kilpisjärvi (Finland) ............................. 296 km
Luleå .................................................... 341 km
Narvik .................................................. 180 km
Nikkaluokta .......................................... 66 km
Nordkap (via Finland) .......................... 639 km
Riksgränsen .......................................... 130 km
Stockholm ............................................ 1352 km
SouvenirS/handicraft
Ateljé Nord: +46 (0)980-179 08
Carl Wennbergs Sameslöjd: +46 (0)980-100 79
Icehotel AB, Jukkasjärvi: +46 (0)980-668 00
Kiruna Guidetur: +46 (0)980-811 10
Kristallen Stenslip: +46 (0)981-310 60 (Lannavaara)
Nikkaluokta Sarri, Nikkaluokta: +46(0)980-550 15
Nutti Sámi Siida, Jukkasjärvi: +46(0)980-213 29
Sven Hörnell AB: +46 (0)980-431 11
Made in Jukkas, Jukkasjärvi: +46 (0)73-830 21 80
Airport Bus
- quick and good value
The airport bus will take
you quicklyand comfortably
between the airport and
the centre of Kiruna.
Daily airport buses
Tourist Office - Airport.
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welcome to
Kiruna In Swedish Lapland
Kiruna’s unique and exciting nature attracts visitors from around the
world. At the tourist office, we will help you make the most of your
visit. Please contact or visit us for help to book accommodation and
activities, and for suggestions on exciting things to do. The tourist
office also sells postcards, Arctic Circle certificates, maps, fishing and
hunting permits, and we will look after your luggage for a small fee.
If you’d like to share your experiences with your nearest and dearest
at home, we offer wireless Internet access, but don’t forget to tell
us at the tourist office too – we’d love to hear what you’ve been up to!
You will find us in Folkets Hus in the centre of Kiruna.
Welcome!
Kiruna Lappland Tourist office
Lars Janssongatan 17, 981 31 Kiruna
Tel: +46(0)980-188 80
info@kirunalapland.se • www.kirunalapland.se
opening hours
Monday-Friday 08.30-18.00
Saturday-Sunday 08.30-16.00
The job of Kiruna Lappland Ekonomisk Förening (Kiruna’s economic
association) is to market and develop the visiting industry in Kiruna
Lapland. The association has approx 130 member companies, primarily
within the visiting industry. The association runs the authorised Tourist
Office.
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