Place to visit
Jukkasjärvi Church, Sweden: what it is and when to go
Jukkasjärvi Church is a wooden Church of Sweden churchbuilding in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden (Kiruna). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is December to February and May to September. In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in December, 0 h. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Sweden: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Wooden Church of Sweden churchbuilding in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden · Temples
- Where
- Sweden
- Best time
- December to February and May to September.
- Nearest airport
- ARN Stockholm, 922 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 67.84664, 20.62125
What it is and where
Jukkasjärvi Church is a wooden Church of Sweden churchbuilding in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden (Kiruna). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Sweden: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Kiruna, where this site lists 10 more places to see, 17 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 67.84664, 20.62125; the nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN, Stockholm), 922 km as the crow flies. How to get around Sweden (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Temples places in Sweden. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Jukkasjärvi Church is December to February and May to September.
- JanBest time2:17
- FebBest time7:16
- MarPossible11:04
- AprPossible15:12
- MayBest time19:33
- JunBest time24:00
- JulBest time22:04
- AugBest time16:56
- SepBest time12:44
- OctPossible8:44
- NovBetter not4:12
- DecBest time0:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in December, 0 h. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Sweden in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Sweden
To enter Sweden there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Sweden checklist. Currency: Swedish krona (SEK); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 1177 health advice line.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Wilderness Camp VäkäräjärviHiking7.8 km
- Kiruna ChurchSwedish church building in Kiruna14 km
- SkyvillageMountains · Hiking15 km
- Aptasvare fjällurskogNature reserve in Norrbotten, Sweden15 km
- LuossavaaraSouthern mountain in Kiruna, Sweden17 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Sweden guide.
More in Sweden: Temples
- Uppsala Cathedral: Swedish cathedral
- Storkyrkan: Lutheran cathedral in Stockholm
- Kalmar Castle: renaissance castle in Sweden
- Riddarholmen Church: burial church of the Swedish kings and was opened approximately in 1300
- Umeå City Church: Church of Sweden church building in central Umeå, Sweden
- Lund Cathedral: cathedral in Lund, Sweden
Every Sweden place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Jukkasjärvi Church?
It is a wooden Church of Sweden churchbuilding in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Sweden: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Jukkasjärvi Church?
December to February and May to September. In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in December, 0 h.
How do you get to Jukkasjärvi Church?
The nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN), 922 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Sweden is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Sweden map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Wilderness Camp Väkäräjärvi, Kiruna Church, Skyvillage. The rest is in the Sweden guide.
Keep reading
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.