Why go
- Mining city in northern Sweden.
- Served by Kiruna Airport (KRN).
History
Kiruna is the northernmost city in Sweden, situated in the province of Lapland. It had 17,002 inhabitants in 2016 and is the seat of Kiruna Municipality in Norrbotten County. The city was originally built in the 1890s to serve the Kiruna mine.
Where to stay
kaalasjärvi 1100, 981 99 Kiruna, Sweden · arcticgourmetcabin.com
Poikkijärvivägen 55, 981 92 Kiruna, Sweden · aurorarivercamp.com
Paksuniemivägen 225, 981 91 Jukkasjärvi, Sweden · campcaroli.com
Nordkalottvägen, 981 00 Kiruna, Sweden · adventurelapland.se
PUOLTSA 1057, 981 99 Kiruna, Sweden · ofelas.se
Paksuniemivägen 188, 981 91 Jukkasjärvi, Sweden · nutti.se
Torggatan 5, 981 30 Kiruna, Sweden · elite.se
Marknadsvägen 63, 981 91 Jukkasjärvi, Sweden · icehotel.com
Jullebovägen 2, 981 92 Kiruna, Sweden · campalta.se
Campingvägen 5, 981 35 Kiruna, Sweden · ripan.se
Stadshustorget 11, 981 30 Kiruna, Sweden · scandichotels.com
Campingvägen 3, 981 35 Kiruna, Sweden
Föraregatan 18, 981 39 Kiruna, Sweden · hotelarcticeden.se
Nirpi Jounis väg 1, 981 92 Kiruna, Sweden · paradiselapland.se
Lastvägen 9, 981 38 Kiruna, Sweden · e-10.se
Campingvägen 3, 981 35 Kiruna, Sweden · svenskaturistforeningen.se
Karhuniemi Djurgården 446, 981 34 Kiruna, Sweden · husky-lodge.com.es
Myrvägen 17, 981 38 Kiruna, Sweden · ribofastighet.se
Bromsgatan 20, 981 36 Kiruna, Sweden · q-living.se
Brytaregatan 14, 981 34 Kiruna, Sweden · hotellsamegarden.se
Kurravaaravägen 50, 981 46 Kurravaara, Sweden
Uddenvägen 11, 981 46 Kiruna, Sweden
Forsvägen 7, 981 92 Kiruna, Sweden
Steinholtzgatan 8, 981 32 Kiruna, Sweden
Bromsgatan 12, 981 36 Kiruna, Sweden
Sandstensgatan 24, 981 37 Kiruna, Sweden
Ringvägen 41, 981 37 Kiruna, Sweden · ribo.traveleto.com
Restaurants & places to go
Restaurant · "Reindeer & moose meat mix, arctic cheese, steaks and condiments. A perfect mix for your palate. Enjoy a culinary meal in our cozy warm lavvu… · stejk.se
Burger, Fast Food, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 1 Storhandelsgatan, Kiruna, 98130 · anniskiruna.se
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: vegan options, step-free access · 18 Föraregatan, Kiruna, 98139 · arcticthaigrill.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-21:00, Sa-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 6 Storhandelsgatan, Kiruna, 98130 · mcdonalds.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 14:00-24:00 · 38 Föraregatan, Kiruna, 98139
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, step-free access
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-20:30; Fr-Su 11:00-21:00 · 12 Österleden · bertas.se
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00; Su 12:00-16:00 · 22D Österleden · cafeoscar.se
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-14:00 · 24B Thulegatan · restaurangthule.squarespace.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 12:00-20:00 · 14 Torggatan · facebook.com
Pizza, Burger, Grill, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr, Sa 10:00-03:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Swedish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-14:30
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 18:00-23:00, Fr-Sa 18:00-02:00, Su off · scandichotels.se
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-13:30, Sa-Su off · aurorakiruna.se
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr 10:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:30-21:00 · 9C Torggatan
Burger, Fast Food · Burger fast food · 15 Svarta Björns gata, Kiruna, 98138
Pizza, Kebab, Fast Food · Pizza/Kebab fast food
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-20:00; Su off
Restaurant · restaurant · 5 Campingvägen, Kiruna, 98135 · ripan.se
Restaurant · restaurant · spillmer.se
Restaurant · restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant
Airports
Kiruna Airport (KRN) 5.2 km to the centre
Kiruna, BD, SE — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 2 airlines (Norwegian Air Shuttle, Scandinavian Airlines System) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Stockholm, Gallivare (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Norwegian Air Shuttle DY (737-800) · 1 route: Stockholm
- Scandinavian Airlines System SK (736, 737-800, 737-700, 737-700) · 1 route: Stockholm
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Gällivare Airport (GEV) 84 km to the centre
Gällivare, BD, SE — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (NextJet, Scandinavian Airlines System) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Kramfors, Stockholm, Kiruna, Lulea (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- NextJet 2N (ATP) · 2 routes: Kramfors, Stockholm
- Scandinavian Airlines System SK (ATP) · 2 routes: Kramfors*, Stockholm
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Kalixfors Airfield 9.6 km to the centre
Kiruna, BD, SE
Pirttivuopio ice runway 43 km to the centre
BD, SE
Tjautjasjaure Airstrip 62 km to the centre
Tjautjas, BD, SE
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Kiruna Airport (KRN); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: GEV has direct flights to 4 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Kramfors, Stockholm, Kiruna, Lulea).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kiruna, Sweden. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Rail operator
National rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.