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Kiruna
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Kiruna
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Known for its iron mines, which you can visit, Kiruna is the main town in Swedish Lapland and the northernmost in the country. It’s also a base for enjoying outdoor activities in the surrounding area (fishing, sledding, skiing, rafting, trekking...) or discovering Sami culture. In winter, people come for its northern lights and, incidentally, to sleep in the ice hotel in the nearby village of Jukkasjärvi.
Overview of Kiruna
World-famous for its iron mines, which you can visit, Kiruna is the main town in Swedish Lapland and the northernmost in the country. It’s also—and above all—a base for enjoying outdoor activities in the surrounding area (fishing, hunting, sledding, skiing, rafting, hiking...) or discovering Sami culture. In winter, many tourists come for its northern lights and, incidentally, to sleep in the ice hotel in the nearby village of Jukkasjärvi.
Key Facts
- Type of place: small town.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
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- Population: 17,037 (2016).
- Area: 16.53 km².
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- Website: https://www.kirunalapland.se/en/