Kiruna Municipality

Kiruna (Sami: Giron) in Norrbotten County is Sweden's northernmost municipality, Kiruna kommun, with 23,000 inhabitants. The administrative centre and only urban settlement is Kiruna.

Kiruna is known as "the world's largest city", covering a large wilderness area, roughly the size of Slovenia, stretching as far as 130 kilometers north of the city. While most inhabitants live in Kiruna itself and the outskirts of the municipality contain many of Sweden's greatest natural wonders, as well as the Jukkasjärvi Ice Hotel.

Settlements

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Kiruna 67.8500, 20.2167 Sweden's northernmost city (stad), with 18,000 citizens, built on top of an iron mine

Abisko and Björkliden 68.3333, 18.8500 Abisko is the gateway to several national parks, at the Kungsleden trail. Björkliden is a resort village.

Jukkasjärvi - GPS: 67.8500, 20.6167 Famous for the Ice Hotel and the Esrange space port

Karesuando - GPS: 68.4409, 22.4788 Sweden's northernmost settlement of any size, with border crossing to Finland

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Riksgränsen - GPS: 68.428, 18.122 Sweden's northernmost ski resort

Treriksröset - GPS: 69.059969, 20.548636 The tripoint of the borders to Norway and Finland is 10 kilometers from Kilpisjärvi in Finland, reachable by vehicle via Karesuando. Hiking trails lead from Abisko via Norway, a trek of some 180 km. In winter there is also the Victorialeden snowmobile route via Karesuando to the tripoint.

Kebnekaise and Nikkaluokta 67.8789364, 18.8681819 Kebnekaise is Sweden's tallest mountain

Kiruna Municipality Halal Travel Guide

Kiruna - View over Kiruna, with forest in the background and fells at the horizon

The Kiruna Municipality has been the home of the Sami culture|Sami people since time immemorial; while nominally part of Sweden since the 17th century, Swedish people were few, until 1900, when the city of Kiruna was founded on the mining tourism|iron mine.

The railway between Luleå and Narvik was completed two years later, and in 1915 it became one of the longest electrified railways in the world.

The mine has become the largest underground mine in the world, and the municipality contains a space centre and the Ice Hotel and several wildlife resorts.

At N67°49'48'' latitude, Kiruna is located about 145 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle, making it feasible to experience the midnight sun and polar night there; the sun shines 24 hours a day from roughly the last week of May until the middle of July. From the first week of December until the second week of January and the sun never rises above Kiruna's horizon.

Travel to Kiruna Municipality

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Kiruna Municipality

Kiruna Airport has direct connecting Flights from Stockholm-Arlanda airport (SAS and Norwegian) and Umeå (SAS). It is a few kilometers east of Kiruna, and unfortunately the connections are kind of bad during off-season, when the airport bus is only going at weekdays and not very often.

In the evening or on weekends a taxi (should be pre-ordered, otherwise very long waiting time) or pre-ordered coach is pretty much the only way to get anywhere (besides hitchhiking), but that can be expensive. In high season, airport coaches are frequent.

Another option is to walk 1.2 kilometers from the airport (there is only one road) until you reach the E10 highway, and take bus 501 from the stop located near the crossing. It runs many times during weekdays, a few times in the weekends. Hitchhiking is also easier from that spot than from the airport.

The outskirts of the municipality are near other airports. From Karesuando and the nearest airport is Kittilä airport, Finland. From Riksgränsen and the nearest airport is Harstad airport, Norway.

By Rail

See also: Rail and bus travel in Sweden

SJ operates two daily night trains, from Gothenburg and Stockholm, continuing north along the eastern parts of Sweden, passing cities like Uppsala, Gävle and Boden, where sometimes a change of trains is required to get to Kiruna (otherwise you'll end up in Luleå). The travel duration from Stockholm is about 17 hours. Some trains continue to Narvik.

Two types of sleeping cars are available, liggvagn with six seats/beds in each compartment and the slightly more expensive sovvagn with 2–3 (softer) beds. Cheapskates might try out sittvagn, but 17 hours in a seat is not a pleasant experience. An onboard restaurant serves dinner and breakfast, it also doubles as a bar during the evening. However prices are high. Bringing your own food is allowed, but consuming alcohol is not (although the enforcement is quite lax).

Due to the relocation of Kiruna and the city has a temporary railway station in the north-western part of the city. Shuttle buses are available to and from the bus station, with times advertised at the bus station, on the train station, and on the municipal website]. The bus station, however and is located very close to the town centre.

Travel on a Bus in Kiruna Municipality

Long distance buses serve towns and cities in Norrbotten County, such as Luleå, Gällivare, Jokkmokk, Haparanda, etc. ( Länstrafiken Norrbotten]).

By car

See also: Driving in Sweden, Winter driving

Kiruna is on the E10, which is considered to be one of Sweden's most scenic roads.

It is by all means feasible to rent a vehicle and drive to Kiruna, but keep in mind that it is very far away from all other major cities and the roads are quite narrow and a little bit too often not in a good shape. Due to weather conditions and the frequency of wildlife such as hares, reindeer and moose on the road and the trip can be a bit more interesting than bargained for.

The hazards of driving a vehicle in the north during the winter should not be underestimated. A breakdown in the middle of nowhere can be life-threatening due to the cold. The cellphone coverage can be quite sparse so warm blankets, extra clothes etc. for emergencies should always be stored in the vehicle during winter. Use major roads where it is more easy to get help.

The road distances from Kiruna are: Gällivare (closest city) 115 kilometers, Narvik 178 kilometers, Luleå 344 kilometers, Umeå 600 kilometers, Stockholm 1240 km.

Get Around

Kiruna and the other settlements are walkable; be sure to dress for the season.

Between these places, public transportation is very limited. In summer, driving is a practical way to get around. In the cold and dark winters, prefer to stay in one place, or to travel with a tourist group.

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What to see in Kiruna Municipality

Church of Kiruna 2011 - Kiruna kyrka (Kiruna Church). Skylark launch - At the Esrange rocket-facility Main hall ICEHOTEL Sweden - Icehotel (Jukkasjärvi)

Kiruna Municipality has many of Sweden's most spectacular sceneries. Many of them are visible from the E10 and the railway.

The Northern Lights are regularly visible in Kiruna during winter. A small walk into the nearest forest, so as to get rid of the city lights, notably improves the visibility.

In Kiruna City

Main article: Kiruna

Hjalmar Lundbohmsgården Ingenjörsgatan 2 GPS 67.8475042, 20.2228796 | directions = | phone = +46 980-701 10 | tollfree = | hours = | price = kr 30| content = Hjalmar Lundbohm was the first manager for the mining company LKAB. His home is now a museum for the early days of Kiruna, when the mine and the railway were built.

Kiruna kyrka Kiruna Church | lat =67.8520149 | long =20.2329802 | directions = | phone = | tollfree = | hours = Daily 11:00–15:45| price = Free - = Kiruna Kyrka is a is one of Sweden's largest wooden buildings. The shape is inspired by a goahti ("kåta"), a Sami tent.

Kiruna stadshus The City Hall | url = | lat =67.852611, 20.222389 | directions = | phone = | tollfree = | hours = Open daily | price = Free entry - = The city hall often hosts various exhibitions, and a small but quite well renowned art collection of famous Swedish artists.

Jukkasjärvi

Main article: Jukkasjärvi

Jukkasjärvi kyrka Jukkasjärvi Church | lat, | directions = | phone = | tollfree = | hours = Open daily | price = Free - = One of Sweden's oldest intact wooden buildings, its oldest part dates back from 1607. The church and famous for its altar painting and exquisite handcrafted organ.

Icehotel Ishotellet | lat, | directions = | phone = | tollfree = | hours = | price - = During winters this is the world famous and original Icehotel. During the days 10:00–18:00 it functions as a museum and everyone can visit this very special place, and see the ice and snow sculptures first hand. After 18:00 it is only open for the guests that will spend a night in one of the many snow rooms. During most summers there is an ice exhibition in a large freeze house.

Esrange Space Center - 67.893036, 21.064870 20 kilometers east from the village centre, signposted from E10 ☎ +46 980-720 00 - Offers guided tours

Esrange Space Center, 20 kilometers from the village centre, 45 kilometers from Kiruna

Elsewhere

Tynnyrilaki of Pingisvaara fells, part of the Struve Geodetic Arc, about 30 kilometers from Karesuando along road 99.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Kiruna Municipality

Kiruna Municipality is great for outdoor life, including hiking and winter sport. Many companies offer the same or very similar packages, here a list of popular and common activities can be found, sorted by season. There is also some other activities available. Pollution of the wilderness (and the city) is not liked: it's illegal in Sweden to litter. Be sure to not leave trash behind you in the fells, etc. It also keeps the environment in its best condition.

Indoor activities such as bowling and swimmingpool swimming are available in Kiruna.

All year

The nearby space-facility Esrange offers guided tours.
Take a tour to the mine - Infomine
Wilderness Safaris

Winter

Northern Lights tours. Alternatively to the paid tours, a short walk into the forest away from the city is enough to observe auroras without light pollution.
Snow mobile excursions
Dog sled tour
Cross country skiing
Downhill skiing at Luossabacken and the city's old abandoned mine. The slope is 30 minutes walking from the center, and local buses drop you 5 minutes away from it. Skiing is mostly free except for one of the lifts, and the ski equipment rental costs 200 kr per day.
Ice-fishing

Summer

Abisko mountains - Landscape by Abisko

Hiking
Abisko on the Malmbanan railway is in Abisko National Park, and is the trailhead to the Kungsleden trail and a stop on the Nordkalottleden trail
Kebnekaise and Nikkaluokta|Kebnekaise is the highest mountain in Sweden, 72 kilometers west of Kiruna centre. It can be visited from Kebnekaise fjällstation, close to Nikkaluotka, some 65 kilometers from Kiruna, and to the Kungsleden trail
River rafting
Kayaking
Fishing
Orienteering
Golf
Hunting
Gold digging
Waterpark

Special events

There are certain dates when special things happen in Kiruna:

Kiruna Snow Festival (Snöfestivalen) | | etype=Cultural

Arctic Light Film Festival (commonly: Filmfestivalen)
the winter market
the Kiruna festival (Kirunafestivalen)
the summer market in Jukkasjärvi
the autumn market
FjällRäven Classic: A 110-km hiking tour in the first and second week of August

Halal Food & Restaurants in Kiruna Municipality

See also: Nordic cuisine

Don't miss any of the local specialities consisting of various forms of reindeer hala Meat that can be found in almost any diner; there is everything from simple reindeer Kebab, and sandwiches with reindeer hala Meat to luxurious reindeer dishes at the fanciest restaurants. Also salmon, moose, other fish and animals "from the wild" can be seen as specialities.

Kiruna has some high-end diners catering to tourists, as well as a range of Halal restaurants typical to a Swedish town. Outside Kiruna, dining and dining are limited to the resort villages.

Due to long distances and lack of competition, fresh groceries tend to be more costly than in southern Sweden.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Kiruna Municipality

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Kiruna offers many opportunities for a good night's sleep despite its small size. Lodging in the resort villages range from basic hostels to the Ice Hotel in Jukkasjärvi.

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Muslim Friendly Shopping in Kiruna Municipality

Most retailers are in Kiruna. Shopping opportunities in the nationside are very basic.

News & References Kiruna Municipality

Travel Next

The railway to the port town of Narvik in Norway offers excellent views year-round.

Gällivare is the neighbouring municipality.