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Things to see in Kiruna (Sweden): 10 places and when to go
Kiruna is a town in Sweden, and this site lists 10 places in and around it, mainly Nature (5), Mountains (3), Wildlife (3). The best known are Kiruna Church, Kiirunavaara and Luossavaara. The best time to come is May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in December, 0 h. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Sweden · 67.85, 20.2166
- Places
- 10 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- May to September.
- Also possible
- December to April and October.
- Nearest airport
- ARN Stockholm, 920 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Kiirunavaara, at 733 m.
What to see in Kiruna
The places in and around Kiruna, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Kiruna ChurchSwedish church building in Kiruna3.0 km
- KiirunavaaraMountain in Kiruna, Sweden2.9 km
- LuossavaaraSouthern mountain in Kiruna, Sweden2.8 km
- Jukkasjärvi ChurchWooden Church of Sweden churchbuilding in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden17 km
- Aptasvare fjällurskogNature reserve in Norrbotten, Sweden21 km
- Kaitum fjällurskogNature reserve in Norrbotten, Sweden25 km
- Rautas fjällurskogNature reserve in Norrbotten, Sweden23 km
- LuossavaarabackenSki resort2.7 km
- SkyvillageMountains · Hiking10 km
- Wilderness Camp VäkäräjärviHiking16 km
When to go to Kiruna
The best time to visit Kiruna is May to September; also possible: December to April and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible2:17
- FebPossible7:16
- MarPossible11:04
- AprPossible15:12
- MayBest time19:33
- JunBest time24:00
- JulBest time22:04
- AugBest time16:56
- SepBest time12:44
- OctPossible8:44
- NovBetter not4:12
- DecPossible0:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in December, 0 h. In May, 9 of the 10 places are at their best.
When to go to Sweden in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Kiruna
The nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN, Stockholm), 920 km as the crow flies. How to get around Sweden (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Luleå38 places265 km
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And all of Sweden, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Kiruna?
The best known: Kiruna Church, Kiirunavaara, Luossavaara, Jukkasjärvi Church, Aptasvare fjällurskog. In all, 10 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Kiruna?
May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in December, 0 h.
How do you get to Kiruna?
The nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN), 920 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Kiruna as the destination and these 10 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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