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Kiruna
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Hotel built entirely from ice and snow in Jukkasjärvi, 17km from Kiruna. Rebuilt annually since 1989. ICEHOTEL 365 is open year-round with solar cooling
Yes, September-March is the season. Abisko (70 min away) has better conditions due to 'Blue Hole' microclimate. Kiruna is good but has more light pollution
Mining under the town causes ground subsidence. Historic buildings being moved 3km east. New city center under construction - a unique urban transformation
Yes, daily tours descend 540m underground. ~3 hours. Book in advance at tourist office. World's largest underground iron ore mine - very impressive engineering
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Kiruna
Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi is 17km away. Book early, especially for art suites. Open mid-Dec to April (original) or year-round (ICEHOTEL 365). Sleep on reindeer skins at -5°C
Experience Sami culture with Nutti Sámi Siida: joik singing, traditional reindeer meals, herding demos. ~$150/day full experience. Combine with dogsledding
Take the iron mine tour 540m underground. ~3 hours. Daily tours from tourist office. World's largest underground mine - impressive engineering
Sun doesn't set May 28-July 16 (midnight sun) and doesn't rise Dec 11-Jan 1 (polar night). Polar night is best for northern lights
Town is moving east due to mining. See new center under construction - unique urban transformation you can witness in progress
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48 kr~4.9 $
Children 7-17 years 55 SEK for airport shuttle, under 6 free. Small town, much walkable
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400 kr~41.1 $
Taxi Kiruna +46 980-12020. Taxi market in Sweden is deregulated — free pricing but meters used
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location.transport.bus | 48 kr ~4.9 $ | — | Children 7-17 years 55 SEK for airport shuttle, under 6 free. Small town, much walkable |
location.transport.taxi | 400 kr ~41.1 $ | — | Taxi Kiruna +46 980-12020. Taxi market in Sweden is deregulated — free pricing but meters used |
