Destinations of Swedish Lapland Kiruna winter/spring-winter 2015/16 ENG

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A MAGNIFICENT MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPE

From skiing along the King’s Trail to extreme off-piste

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Artists from all over the world create a unique environment for you to enjoy

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Welcome to winter white Kiruna

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part of Swedish Lapland, the contrasts are as beautiful as they are numerous, almost infinite. You will find an infinite variety of activities here, winter months with blue, arctic light, and the Northern Lights crackling and dancing across the skies. Later in the season, there will even be the midnight sun. Kiruna is home to Sweden’s highest mountains and the world’s largest underground iron ore mine. Kiruna is unique, with our world-famous ICEHOTEL, worldclass skiing and adventure around every corner no matter which part of the region you visit. Broaden your range of travel experiences and enjoy a true winter with us. A winter filled with powdery, thick, chalk-white snow, magical silence and clear, starry nights. A winter that begins

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with crisp coldness and ends with the bright rays of the spring sun, waking up the land by shining day and night.

We have clear seasons here. Some people reckon we have four seasons, but the Sámi people have taught us there are actually eight. Winter is divided into three seasons; early winter, true winter and spring-winter.

The climate and seasons are very important to the Sámi people for their reindeer herding, and as our guest we can offer you all kinds of things to do depending on when in winter you come to visit.

From October to Midsummer we enjoy winter sports, 200 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle.

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holes in thick ice on rivers and lakes so that we can fish for charr. Silently, close to nature and all her animals, we head out with teams of eager dogs pulling sleds. Or we take our snowmobiles miles out into the wide mountain world, or to forests of snowcovered fir trees.

Kiruna is undergoing an exciting transformation.

The entire town is about to relocate because the mine and ore deposits are extending beneath what’s currently the town centre. But our warm welcome and wild countryside surrounding the town will still be here to greet you, just as they’ve always done. We have the raw materials, the culture, the experiences.

Welcome to Kiruna, come and share our everyday lives, which are far from ordinary.

TOURIST INFORMATION The tourist information office is in the centre of Kiruna. Inspiration and information on accommodation, activities and transport are available here. You can also buy maps, souvenirs and hunting and fishing licences here, as well as storing your luggage.

Kiruna Lappland Tourist Office Lars Janssonsgatan 17, Kiruna +46 (0)980-188 80

For more information, inspiration and opening hours: www.kirunalapland.se facebook.com/kirunalapland instagram.com/kirunalapland

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Borrowing a river

Photo: Michiel Van Nimwegen

A CYCLE OF ADVENTURE AND EXPERIENCES

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Sculpt ice Of course, you simply have to create your own ice sculpture when you visit ICEHOTEL, so come on – register for a two-hour course and give your creativity free rein. Ice from the Torne River is used, just as for the hotel itself. It’s soft and easy to work with, even for beginners.

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the project, amongst them AnnaSofia. She and her colleague Dave Ruane, pre-sculpted the tip of the iceberg, a task that began in -40 degrees on the staff parking lot in Jukkasjärvi. A month later, the iceberg was transported down to Paris, in parts, spread out over 11 trailers.

AnnaSofia and her artist colleagues then spent nine days working on the iceberg at the Grand Palais in central Paris!

“The ICEHOTEL is definitely worth a visit.

Every year a hotel is built in a unique collaboration between various people. It is a serious business, devastatingly tough, it is magical and full of love.

Everything is preserved in the walls for just a few months, a human imprint that slowly melts away.

It is life in a little box. You must of course visit the 2015/2016 ICEHOTEL, not least because this time I’ve put so much effort into an idea that I almost burst!”, says AnnaSofia, referring to the three metre tall elephant she created for the AnnaSofia Mååg suite ‘Elephant in the room’.

For more information: www.annasofia.se

Sleeping below zero

Blue Marine designed by William Blomberg and Andrew Winch.

Most visitors find their stay at ICEHOTEL to be something they’ll never forget, and that they slept better at temperatures below zero because their surroundings were so quiet and cool. Most guests spend a night in the cold area of the hotel and then one or more nights in the warm area.

Staying at ICEHOTEL is an experience quite unlike any other. This is why a survival course is held every evening for new guests, providing them with an introduction on how they should dress and use their sleeping bags. All guests staying in the cold area of the hotel are check-

ed in to a special warm building where their luggage and other equipment are stored.

The temperature inside ICEHOTEL never falls to less than seven degrees below, no matter how cold it is outdoors. Before you hit the hay, you should dress in warm base layers, pull your hat down over your ears and slide down into a bed made of blocks of ice, a thick mattress and reindeer skins.

In the morning, you’ll be woken with a hot lingonberry drink before you head off for a lovely sauna, a delicious breakfast buffet and a variety of activities.

Photo: Michiel Van Nimwegen

is one of the returning snow and ice sculptors at the ICEHOTEL. A ceramist and artist from Dalarna. She first applied for the job in 2006 with a suggestion for an art suite, from then on she was captivated.

“What’s special about creating with ice is that the material is transparent, it gives you entirely new challenges and possibilities compared with clay.

Another difference is that you work your way into the block of ice, removing what is not part of the sculpture. A ceramist works the other way around, building a shape, adding material. Also, even though the sculptures that we create at the ICEHOTEL last up to six months in the cold, they are still temporary.

Within a year, they no longer exist. It is both liberating and exciting to see the sculptures melt. I have discovered though, that I spend just as much time on a snow or ice sculpture as I do on ones in more permanent materials. Each one is created in earnest, a kind of passion and infatuation”, she says.

Her work as an ice sculptor has introduced AnnaSofia to friends and colleagues all over the world. One of her more spectacular assignments was the sculpting of an iceberg for Karl Lagerfeld, for a fifteen minute fashion show during the 2010 Paris Fashion Week. The ICEHOTEL was given the assignment by Chanel and hired 40 ice sculptors for

ICEHOTEL, Photo: Paulina Holmgren

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FACTS ICEHOTEL • The ICEHOTEL was founded in 1989 and is the world’s first hotel made of ice and snow.

• Open December–April.

• The ICEHOTEL has 55 rooms in winter 2015/16.

• The construction of the ICEHOTEL requires approximately 30,000 cubic metres of ‘snice’ and 1,000 tons of ice.

• The amount of snow needed to build the rooms would be enough to make 700 million snowballs.

• The ICEHOTEL chandeliers alone require 1,000 handmade crystals.

• Every winter the ice bar serves 26,550 drinks in the rocks, in glasses made of ice.

• The ice church hosts just over 100 weddings every year.

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Photo: Markus Alatalo

Untouched terrain

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of options open to you when skiing in and around Kiruna, regardless of your preferences – major adrenaline rushes or taking it slowly, at your own pace. There are times when speed and excitement are what you need, while at other times the silence and magnificent surroundings of the bare mountain are the order of the day.

The lack of queues for lifts makes downhill skiing a pleasantly seamless pastime.

From the town centre, the Kiruna mountains frame the horizon like a beautiful string of pearls.

And as the icing on the cake, Kebnekaise, the tallest mountain in Sweden, is situated here as well. Climbing the top of the country is a powerful experience, and you can enjoy guided tours in winter too!

Heading out on skis is easy. In some cases, you just have to put them on when you step outside your door because skiing terrain and tracks are often located just around the corner. From central there are all kinds

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Kiruna, you just have to drive for an hour to get to the mountains and ski above the tree line. Perfect conditions await, with natural snow no matter what style you prefer – downhill or cross-country. Maybe you could climb to the top of a mountain several hundred metres above sea level so that you can feel like a winner, standing up there and looking down over the beautiful mountain landscape.

In Kiruna you can ski on natural snow almost all year round, from late autumn to Midsummer.

And you can ski beneath the Northern Lights and the blue Arctic light in midwinter. Or in the blazing sunshine of spring and midnight sun just before the snow gives way to the next season.

We don’t have hills in Kiruna, we have mountains.

A landscape of tall mountains that takes over where the dense forest landscape leaves off. And there are lots of lakes too, which you can ski across in winter as they’re covered with thick ice and snow.

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Photo: Swedish Tourist Association (STF)

Family-friendly mountain charm Björkliden is really a family-friendly place to ski. Families have more time to spend together, the ski system is clear and the slope is never far away no matter where you stay.

In Björkliden, parents can safely hand their children over to the Lemming Club so that they can spend a few hours skiing down the slopes or on the cross-country trail – or simply enjoying a leisurely lunch together.

Björkliden is surrounded by some fantastic mountains, and this is where you’ll see the famous Lapporten no matter where you are, more or less. The little mountain village of Björkliden is both a charming ski resort that operates at a slightly calmer pace and a place where you can enjoy an adventure or two.

You can try dogsledding, snowmobiles, ice climbing – or why not head for a mountain peak in a helicopter for a bit of off-piste skiing? Don’t miss a trip to Låktatjåkko, where you’ll find the highest located restaurant in Sweden.

Clear views of the King’s Trail

Riksgränsen, Photo: Matias Johansson

The King’s Trail (Kungsleden), between Abisko and Hemavan, is one of the best ski trails in the world. An adventure more than 400 kilometres long which was started by the Swedish Tourist Association (STF) in the early 20th century. This trail offers a variety of fantastic mountain environments which stimulate the modern desire to discover.

King’s Trail offers snow-clad peaks, warm spring sunshine, glaciers and the magical Northern Lights. A guided ski tour on historical ground is quite an experience.

Abisko is one of the places where you can start and end your ski tour. Trail crosses make the route safe for skiers, and the STF mountain huts are never far away. Lots of people discover the mountains through ski-touring and King’s Trail, and the white peaks of Kebnekaise add extra appeal.

PROFESSIONAL CROSS-COUNTRY TRAILS

Låkta, Photo: Bruno Ehrs

Lots of cross-country skiers come to Kiruna each year to train.

We have early snow here and well prepared trail systems not far from the town centre, and these can be used by elite skiers and people who ski for fun too. Our ski trails are lit on dark nights and maintained using machines so that people can really enjoy their skiing.

The freeskiers’ favourite

THE HEIGHT OF LUXURY Sweden’s highest altitude mountain station – Låktatjåkko – is situated 1,228 metres above sea level, 9 km from Björkliden.

Experience true wilderness in a comfortable package. How about a gourmet dinner and sauna between two mountain tops? Then round off the night in the bar, by the fireside.

Riksgränsen is Sweden’s northernmost ski resort, and the most legendary. The skiing is incredibly efficient here, making the most of every metre of space there is to use. Much of the skiing takes place off-piste, but by no means all of it. There are lots of great pistes which are undulating and winding. And there are numerous off-piste areas which you can access easily alongside the pistes. Great skiing, quite simply.

Every spring, freeskiing stars from all over the world make the pilgrimage here to round off their season with a celebration: NM, or the Scandinavian Big Mountain Championships. They come here to compete for the title on MT Norddalsfjället, but also because of the informal atmosphere in the area which makes no distinction between pros and happy amateurs. And not forgetting the varied skiing, which means that most people who come here return time after time.

The feeling of standing on a mountain peak, with fairytale skiing ahead of you, is unbeatable. To enjoy perfect skiing and give yourself a topic of conversation for the après-ski, take a helicopter or use climbing skins to help you and use the services of a mountain guide who knows where the best snow is.

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The light phenomenon THAT AMAZES AND SEDUCES

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Photo: Peter Rosén

The Aurora Sky Station in Abisko is centred on what’s known as the “auroral oval” and is said to be the best place in the world from which to see the Northern Lights. The oval zone above the poles, where the magnetic field lines are perpendicular to the surface of the Earth through the entire atmosphere, forms an auroral oval directly above the little mountain village of Abisko, to the north-west of Kiruna. The clear, clean air and almost cloudless sky present perfect conditions, and you can view the Northern Lights more or less every night.

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k i ru na i n a l l i t s c r i s p y coldness often sees clear, starry skies. This is when the Northern Lights are at their most breathtaking, dancing across the sky and offering a spectacular sight. A fascinating and unique experience that you’ll never forget.

The UN has designated 2015 the “Year of Light”.

This is why global travel guide company Lonely Planet has compiled a Top Ten of places in the world where you can enjoy light phenomena – and Abisko in Kiruna, Swedish Lapland, is on top.

The beautiful, differently coloured lights that you can see dancing across the sky in the northern parts of the world are known as the Northern Lights. Their Latin name, Aurora Borealis, came into use back in the 17th century. Aurora was the goddess of the dawn in ancient Roman mythology, and Borealis means “northerly”. So the name actually means “northerly dawn” or “northerly light of dawn”. The northern Sámi name for the Northern Lights, guovsahas, is also linked with the light of dawn.

The Northern Lights are created by a combination

of the sun, the atmosphere and magnetic fields. The magnetosphere captures and redirects particles of energy from the sun, and the beautiful light and colours of the Northern Lights are created when these come into contact with oxygen and nitrogen.

The Earth is surrounded by magnetic field lines, and high-energy particles from the sun are dragged down towards the Earth when they’re captured by these lines. Then they follow the field lines down through the upper atmosphere, at altitudes of 80–300 kilometres, and collide with oxygen and nitrogen. This collision shifts the energy temporarily and converts it into light.

So the visible lines of the magnetic field create the curtain of colours that we see in the Northern Lights.

This is always going on – all day, every day. But it’s only when the sky is dark and there’s enough activity in the atmosphere that we can see this interplay which creates the Northern Lights.

To see the Northern Lights clearly, the best thing to do is head to a place where street lights and other urban lighting won’t interfere with your vision.

The art of photographing the Northern Lights

Photo: Chad Blakley

completely still, or use a tripod, and set a long exposure.”

Chad Blakley, a photographer specialising in the Northern Lights and owner of the company Lights over Lapland and Visit Abisko, is based in Abisko and offers guided tours and photography courses.

“If you’re interested in fine-tuning your skills as a photographer and learning the fine details of astrophotography and photography in low light, we have just the course for you. We take on small groups, and we have access to a private conference room where I follow up on participants’ photos every day, in between trips to take photos in the countryside, and give people advice and ideas to help them get the best out of their photos of the Northern Lights.”

Chad Blakley and his company hold the top rating on the TripAdvisor travel site for activities in Abisko National Park.

The Northern Lights indoors Camp Ripan’s Aurora room is the perfect place to meet up, giving rise to inspiration and creative thinking.

Have a seat in the recliners and watch the night sky through the panoramic windows.

Photo: Camp Ripan/Björn Wanhatalo

Photographers Anette Niia and Ylva Sarri run Scandinavian Photoadventures, which offers genuine adventures involving photography, nature and Sámi culture in the forests and mountains of Kiruna.

“Photographing the Northern Lights is a fantastic way of experiencing nature. Set up your camera correctly, press the button and capture the Northern Lights. Sometimes your photos will be sharp, other times less so, but you’ll still have some stunning photos and memories of an experience you’ll never forget,” says Anette.

Peter Rosén is a photographer and has been running LapplandMedia & PhotoAdventures for 20 years.

“I want my pictures to portray the things I love the most – the Lapland light and, above all, the Northern Lights, which bring additional beauty to winter.”

Peter offers photography courses on behalf of Canon, focusing on the Northern Lights and Sámi culture in Abisko and Kiruna. He took the photos for the book Aurora Borealis i Lappland [Aurora Borealis in Lapland] and has had photos published in more than 100 magazines and books. He works together with two other professional photographers to offer Northern Lights photographic courses throughout the winter.

“My advice for success when photographing the Northern Lights is simple.

Put the camera on the ground so that it’s

Taking photos of the Northern Lights demands knowledge and experience.

You’ll soon learn the tricks of the trade by taking a photography course, and you’ll have some wonderful photos to take home with you.

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Enjoy winter

HAVE FUN WITH SNOW AND ICE

Photo: Kiruna Sleddog Tours

c h i l d r e n lov e h av i n g f u n and playing in the snow, but we grown-ups can discover our inner children too when the snow crunches underfoot or when we trudge through deep, fluffy snow. In Kiruna, winter lasts nearly half the year. With metre-deep, chalk white snow which lights up the dark season, both physically and mentally.

Vast amounts of snow are all part of the lifestyle in Kiruna. There are lots of things to do, and people have always been creative when it comes to living their lives – and finding adventure as well. Once the snow has settled, kick sleds are the

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natural choice of many when it comes to getting around. Or they strap on almost feather-light snowshoes to go walking in the forest, where the snow can be so deep that you’d sink to your waist without them.

If you want to update your wardrobe and equipment to suit the Kiruna and mountain climate, there’s a good selection of shops selling suitable clothing and equipment for various outdoor activities. Most of our organisers of experiences and adventures can also provide warm clothing to help you enjoy your activities.

You hear eager howling while the dogs are being harnessed up, and then seconds later, when the sled leaves, the silence of the forest and mountain awaits. Paws on the snow pull us safely as we sit, warmly snuggled up on the sled. An experience which combines animals and nature.

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Mats Petterson and happy dogs at the finish line in Nome.

Out into the wide blue yonder Lots of visitors decide to see the Kiruna forests and mountains from a snowmobile. Head out on daily guided tours with stops for brewing coffee over an open fire, or try spending the night at one of our camps.

Down to the depths and up the walls Skiing, dogsledding and snowmobiles are all great, but Kiruna has some slightly more unusual winter adventures to offer too. What about investigating a cave system created by the power of water? This popular activity is on offer in Björkliden. Ice climbing is another winter adventure – or why not try to build a bivouac in the snow? Riding a horse through the forest or across the mountain is a fabulous experience that really brings you close to nature.

lights of the city, makes this place ideal for those who would like to experience the Northern Lights. Visitors from all over the world come here and everyone – from students to families with children – is welcome.

The passion for animals and nature is evident in all the things that Mats and Lotta do.

“We are very passionate about our dogs, they are our life and I often say that you can’t have better workmates”, says Mats. “Nature is at the heart of everything we do and we are very careful that both our guests and our staff consider what’s best for the animals and the environment, at all times.”

The company also engages in professional competitions and training. Mats is the only Swede, with his own Swedish dogs, to complete the longest and toughest dogsled race, Iditarod in Alaska. Mats and the dogs have completed the 1,860 kilometre race between Anchorage and Nome in both 2014 and 2015.

“We are happy to tell our guests about our competitive efforts and what it takes to be amongst the best in the world at competitive dogsledding”, says Mats.

Our coffee is now finished and it’s time to leave this harmonious place near the mountain birch forests and marshes. A new winter season awaits in Karhuniemi. www.sleddog.se Björkliden, Photo Markus Alatalo

Photo: Kiruna Sleddog Tours

“Would you like sugar with your coffee?, Mats asks before passing the cup of potboiled coffee, made over the crackling birch wood fire next to us.

We are in a wooden Sámi hut, goathi, at Ranch Djurgården in the village of Karhuniemi, 3 kilometres northwest of Kiruna. Mats Pettersson and his wife Lotta live here, close to nature, with five children and 80 sled dogs. Since 1995 they have been running the company Kiruna Sleddog Tours, offering dogsled tours of varying lengths, snowmobile tours, Northern Lights tours and lodging in the cosy Husky Lodge right next to the kennel.

In the main building at the ranch, a beautifully renovated stable building, there is a sauna and relaxation area with a Jacuzzi. The location, away from the

Tips for a safe winter trip!

1. CHOOSE THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT. Your clothing and boots

must be able to withstand the wind and weather. Layer your clothes so that you can adapt to the weather and temperature as required. Good equipment needn’t cost the earth, and a rucksack packed properly shouldn’t be too heavy.

2. LET SOMEONE KNOW WHERE YOU’RE GOING AND WHAT TIME YOU’LL BE BACK. It’s important to

make sure someone knows your planned route and when you’re expecting to be back. Tell someone who can raise the alarm if you don’t return as planned.

3. ADAPT YOUR MOUNTAIN TRIP ACCORDING TO THE WEATHER.

The weather can change quickly in the mountains. Check local weather forecasts on the radio, or check the www.smhi.se/en website. Weather services are also available as apps for mobile phones. Always respect mountain weather warnings issued.

4. FOLLOW MARKED TRAILS. There

are hundreds of kilometres of marked trails in the mountains, with distance markers, cabins where you can spend the night and assistance phones. Follow the trails – this reduces the risk of you ending up in potential avalanche areas, and it’s safer in case you need help.

5. BRING A MAP AND COMPASS.

Make sure your map is up to date. The compass will mainly be needed when you’re off the marked trails, and you’ll need how know how to use it, too. Use GPS if you like, but remember that batteries discharge quickly when cold!

6. ASK EXPERIENCED PEOPLE FOR ADVICE. People who often spend time

in the mountains can give you vital information. Ask them questions about routes, water levels, bridges and anything else that might improve your planning.

There are local mountain safety committees who know all kinds of things about their local mountains!

Björkliden, Photo Markus Alatalo

Animals and nature in focus

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Winter calender Arctic Light Film Festival, Kiruna, 4–11/11. During the darkest days,

Kiruna comes alight with a film festival. A wide range of films in all genres.

Both world and national premieres are not uncommon.

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Welcome Winter, Kiruna, 6–7/11. We welcome the winter, the darkness and all new residents of Kiruna.

Vinterpremiären (The Winter Premiere), Kiruna, 12–13/12.

Cross-country skiing competition arranged by IFK Kiruna.

Camp Ripan-loppet (The Camp Ripan Race), Kiruna, 6/1.

Seeding ski race for Vasaloppet and Tjejvasan.

Aurora Festival, Björkliden, 15–17/1. The world’s first festival dedicated to the Northern Lights. Guests are invited to participate in experiments and activities getting to learn how to predict the Northern Lights.

Kiruna Snow Festival, Kiruna, 30/1. Festival on Saturday. Snow sculpture competition between 27–30/1.

Kiruna Winter Market, 12–14/2.

Abisko Ice Climbing Festival, 25–28/2.

The Nuolja Sprint, 27/3. Alpine skiing competition in Abisko where everyone’s invited to try. Free of charge.

Border Crossing Challenge, 2/4. Long-distance classic cross-country

ski race from Riksgränsen to Bjerkvik, Norway.

Fjällräven Polar, 6–10/4. A winter adventure spanning 300 kilometres, north of the Arctic Circle, where each participant will be racing their own team of sled dogs. Starts in Signaldalen, Norway, and finishes in Jukkasjärvi.

Keb Classic Vinter, Kebnekaise, 6–10/4.

Pure Tarfala, 10–14/4. Memorable peak tours with a mountain guide in the midst of the Kebnekaise mountain range.

PureFreeride Camp in Abisko gives you the oppurtunity to conquer new peaks.

Photo: Fredrik Schenholm

PureFreeride Camp, Abisko, 13–17/4.

The Lapland Ice Fishing Championship, Stenbacken, April.

Lapland Ski Academy, Björkliden, 15–17/4. Pleasant downhill skiing – become a better alpine skier, enjoy and experience more with inspiring instructors.

Kirunaspelen, Cross-country competition, 16–17/4 Black Bear Open, Björkliden, 21–24/4. A weekend for skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts, together with the Gälka Warriors snowboard crew.

Hanging out on the slopes as well as in the bar.

Pelikanflyget, Riksgränsen 30/4. Big jump session, high jumps and double spins! Enjoy the show from Pelikanhyllan, the best terrace in Riksgränsen.

Låktastörten 30/4. A traditional high-speed race where you go downhill from Låktatjåkko Mountain Station to Björkliden on the skis or snowboard of your choice. First to the bottom wins.

Kiruna Snow Festival 27–30/1. Come and celebrate snow, ice and all the activities and adventures that form part of winter. The Kiruna Snow Festival is a winter event which takes place in January every year. The town is decorated with ice and snow sculptures for the festival. Sculptors from Kiruna, Sweden and all over the world take part, and both the competition and the Snow Festival itself have become an annual tradition with competitors and locals alike. www.snofestivalen.com

NM – Scandinavian Big Mountain Championships, Riksgränsen, 10–12/5.

Riksgränsen Banked Slalom, 12–15/5. This snowboard competition has grown quickly and now attracts around 200 participants who gather, race and snowboard together.

The JP Memorial, Riksgränsen, 17–20/5. A tribute to the skier

JP Auclair who died in an avalanche. Competitions and shows featuring some of the current top skiers in the world.

Hej Tö! (Hey Thaw!) Riksgränsen, 20–22/5. A music festival under the midnight sun, rounding off the Riksgränsen winter season. Competitions for skiers and snowboarders.

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Photo: Kjell Törmä

King of the hill – 20th Anniversary, Riksgränsen, 15–17/5. Anniversary of the competition that was first held in Riksgränsen in 1995 and had a major impact on the skiing and snowboarding world.

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celebrations

Photo: Erik Westberg/SBMC2015

Photo: Johan Enback, Bildblocket

AND CHALLENGING COMPETITIONS

PureFreeride Camp in Abisko

Lapland Ice Fishing Championship Stenbacken, April. The people of Kiruna are all there, and ice fishermen and women from other places and other countries also head for this winter fishing competition. This championship is Sweden’s biggest for ice fishing and attracts up to 2,000 entrants each year.

Spend an exciting day at Torneträsk, where you’ll have plenty of opportunities to win some great prizes. A day for all the family! www.lapplandsmästerskapet.se

Photo: Fredrik Schenholm

13–17/4. More than just a skiing trip.

PureFreeride Camp at the STF Mountain Station Abisko is attended by skiers, speakers, mountain guides, experts and other hip people, making it the skiing event of the year. Meet new people, go on peak tours, discover new gadgets and challenges. The peak tours in the alpine Abisko and Narvik mountains are fantastic. The camp has a green, environmentally friendly profile. www.purefreeridecamp.se

The sister event Pure Tarfala, April 10–14, attracts the really experienced riders.

NM – Scandinavian Big Mountain Championships Riksgränsen 10–12/5. The genuine free-style competition NM is held at Nordalsfjäll, it’s not just a competition but also the grand season finale for many of Europe’s freestylers. The list of participants is always overflowing with elite, merited riders from all over the world and everything is wrapped up with a traditional banquet. Elite alpine, telemark skiing and snowboarding – a thrilling adventure for the audience too. In 2016 the competition celebrates its 25th anniversary. http://bigmountain.se 13

Vision of the future Kiruna Architects from all over the world were invited to take part in an architectural competition to design a new town centre for Kiruna, and a winning proposal has been selected.

The new Kiruna is to be characterised by a lively, yet safe city environment. This means good lighting and a more compact city centre, something that Kiruna’s residents have been wanting for a long time.

The new shopping street will begin at the eastern end of the city square.

There will be shops and stores on the street level, on both sides of the street – the upper floors will house offices and apartments. The goal is that all trade will have moved to the new city centre by 2019.

Illustration: White Arkitekter and Ghillardi & Hellsten Arkitekter.

Photo: Sanna Ryngmark

Kiruna Church.

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Historical buildings to live on Two of Kiruna’s listed buildings – Hjalmar Lundbohmsgården and Kiruna Church – will be preserved during the transformation of the town.

Hjalmar Lundbohmsgården was built in 1895, this was where Hjalmar Lundbohm, the first LKAB managing director and founder of Kiruna lived.

Parts of the building look just as it did when Lundbohm lived there; and works of art presented by many of the friends who visited there, including Prince Eugen, Anders Zorn, Albert Engström, August Strindberg and Johan Tuuri, and a very unique atmosphere are still there to be enjoyed.

Kiruna Church was named Sweden’s most popular building in a public vote in 2001. This church, which is one of the biggest timber buildings in Sweden, will be dismantled piece by piece and rebuilt in the new Kiruna.

The church was built between 1909 and 1912 under the leadership of engineer Bengt Lundgren, LKAB’s head of construction in Kiruna.

Architect Gustav Wickman and managing director Hjalmar Lundbohm both played an active part in its construction.

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Transformation of Kiruna THE EMERGENCE OF A NEW TOWN

Photo: Fredric Alm/LKAB

t h e t r a n s f o r m at i o n o f k i ru na has attracted lots of attention both in Sweden and abroad. Never before has such a big community been transformed like this because the land is needed for industrial purposes. Everything is focused on ensuring that the town and mining industry can coexist in harmony. Mining company LKAB has been mining around Kiruna since the early 20th century, which is when the town first came into being. LKAB is a limited company which is wholly owned by the Swedish government, and the group as a whole employs around 4,000 staff in 15 or so countries.

The community was made up of three different areas around the turn of the 20th century, when Kiruna was established. The buildings were centred on the low mountain of Haukivaara, which had a relatively good local climate and was situated in a strategic location between the two mining mountains of Luossavaara and Kiirunavaara. Communications in those days required people to live near to where they worked. Kiruna was granted a town charter in 1948, and the town began to expand in the 1940s as well. The town plan was the first of its kind to be established in the Nordic countries according to continental concepts. Instead of having a traditional grid plan, the Kiruna town plan is designed organically and adapted according to the terrain.

The new Kiruna will be built for a variety of people. The people who already live here have to feel at home, people who’ve moved away should be encouraged to return, and new residents must feel welcome. The transformation of Kiruna is now at the operational stage. Two major architectural competitions, an urban development competition and an architectural competition for a new town hall have all been decided. The development plan for the future town centre is complete, and the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Kiruna town hall has taken place. The aim is for the new town centre, with a shopping Find out more about the transformation of Kiruna at: www.kiruna.se/Stadsomvandling/City-in-transformation street, to be completed www.lkab.com/en/Future/Urban-Transformations within five years.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE TRANSFORMATION There are two exhibitions on the transformation of the town: LKAB’s exhibition is on display at the Folkets Hus, next to the tourist office in Kiruna, and there’s another in the town hall for the municipality of Kiruna. You can view and follow the transformation of the town there and see how the mine is spreading underground and the buildings above have to be emptied. You can also go on a guided tour to find out more about how Kiruna will undergo this exciting transformation – both Camp Ripan and Hjalmar Lundbohmsgården are organising these.

We have some very popular guided tours for anyone who’d like to learn more about mining in the largest underground iron ore mine in the world. The coach drives directly from the tourist office and drive straight down into the mountain and to the exhibition mine at the LKAB´s Visitor Centrev, 540 metres below ground. The guide explains all about modern mining and how it can persuade an entire town to relocate.

The guides will look after you in the exhibition mine.

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Photo: Rebecca Lundh

The authors Åsa Larsson and Ingela Korsell read to fifth-graders at the Kiruna City Library during the Kiruna Book Festival. Åsa Larsson – who is an ambassador for the event – grew up in Kiruna and is known for her award-winning crime novels. In 2015, the shooting of a new series of screen adaptions of Åsa’s novels began in Kiruna.

Plenty of shades

YOUNG TOWN WITH DYNAMIC CULTURAL HERITAGE

rich in culture, and this is how things have been since the town was founded just over a century ago.

We have living Sámi culture here, unique art treasures and the hard work of the railway navvies which still serves as an important element for both industry and communications. The Tornedalen culture is also a clearly apparent part of cultural life in Kiruna.

The Sámi people have lived in Kiruna since time immemorial, and the Swedish name Kiruna is derived from the Sámi word “Giron”, which means “grouse”.

Sámi place names explain Sámi history and can be viewed as pieces in the puzzle of an area. They’re often linked with the appearance of the terrain and the value of the location in terms of industry.

Navvies began building Malmbanan, the Iron Ore Line, more than a century ago – around 500 kilometres of rails were laid with their bare hands.

The work was hard and risky, and they lived in rickety shacks. The railway opened the door to the hospitality industry in respect of Sweden’s northernmost mountains, and nowadays ore is still transported by k i ru na i s a t ow n

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rail from Kiruna to the ice-free ore port in Narvik.

The navvies and people who worked on the railway more than a century ago are still celebrated and honoured at various ceremonies. The Svarta Björn march, which travels along the navvies’ construction routes, is a much-loved tradition. Navvy cook Svarta Björn has been immortalised in print, and she’s just one of all the women who worked in the silent, barren climate in those days.

Architecture, art and design have been and continue to be an important theme in Kiruna – buildings designed by Ralph Erskine, Sámi knives as utility items, but also works of art and ice art at the world-famous ICEHOTEL. Kiruna is a cultural palette and a work of art with lots of beautiful colours.

STREET ART

Keep your eyes open! You’ll sometimes find art where you’re least expecting it…

You might, for example, find a green reindeer halfway up a wall on buildings in the town centre.

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Photo: Jove Guttorm

Welcome to Sápmi – the Land of the Sámi

sámi communities in kiruna sámi mountain communities:

There are eight Sámi communities in Kiruna.

A Sámi community is an economic association, and their members are Sámi people who herd reindeer within the community area. The activities of the Sámi communities are regulated by the Reindeer Husbandry Act.

Photo: Nutti Sámi Siida / Johan Adermalm

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT SÁMI CULTURE THROUGH GENUINE EXPERIENCES

Könkämä, Lainiovuoma, Saarivuoma, Talma, Gabna, Laevas, Girjas

sámi forest community: Vittangi

In Nikkaluokta, the Sámi family Sarri has been running tourist activities for several generations. They have a facility at the end of the road, not far from Kebnekaise. Although times have changed, genuine Sámi folk are still living with the family, and knowledge of and a feel for the local environment are important to them.

Nutti Sámi Siida is located in the old Sámi marketplace that gave rise to the village of Jukkasjärvi. You’ll find exhibitions here about Sámi culture and lifestyle, sales of genuine Sámi handicrafts, and if you’re feeling a bit peckish traditional lunches are sold at the fireside in a massive Sámi cot. There’s some unique cabin accommodation here too, with reindeer just around the corner and popular reindeer driving tours.

Giron Travel is a Sámi family business with an outstanding knowledge of Sámi culture. With them, you can enjoy genuine experiences involving animals and nature and gain an insight into the life of a reindeer herder. Learn how to lasso a reindeer, or tag along on a trip in a reindeer sleigh through forest and marsh, just as the Sámi people of the North have done for thousands of years.

Visit Rensjön Sápmi Adventures and experience the everyday life of a reindeer herding family at Rensjön in Gabna Sámi Community. Get acquainted with an ancient mode of transportation, driving a reindeer through the snow covered mountain landscape.

Lunch, made of their own reindeer meat, is cooked over open fire in a Sámi hut.

Photo: Kiruna Lappland, Jessica Nildén

Several cultures meet in the Kiruna region.

The Sámi language which dominates here is Northern Sámi, and many Sámi people are working hard to ensure that their culture is a clear and self-evident part of the community. Reindeer herding is a strong bearer of culture, but it’s by no means the main job of all Sámi people. It’s more common for whole families to help out with major events such as calf branding. Handicrafts, Sámi Duodji, are also an important part of Sámi culture and reflect life in close harmony with nature. As a visitor to the region, you can experience and learn more about the Sámi culture with the Sámi companies and guides who work in the hospitality industry.

The Sámi people are one of the world’s indigenous peoples, and for millennia they’ve lived close to nature. Although the Sámi lifestyle has developed over the years, their traditions and culture are still very much alive.

BUY LOCAL CRAFTS Ateljénord in central Kiruna provides a range of local crafts, offering everything from utility goods to unique works of art.

Ateljénord is made up of craft professionals from the Kiruna region. They work with arts and crafts using various materials such as wood, gold, silver, textiles, reindeer skin, forging, watercolours and glass.

Another town centre shop selling authentic crafts is the venerable Carl Wennbergs Sameslöjd, opened in 1907

by Franz Gustaf Wennberg as a grocery in the mining town of Kiruna. The Sámi people often paid for their goods with their own crafts, such as knives and cups.

The shop began to sell more and more Sámi crafts over time, until it eventually became a specialist shop selling Sámi arts and crafts.

At the tourist office, you’ll find the shop of legendary photographer Sven Hörnell, where you can buy several of his famous photos and other local arts and crafts as well. Take the opportunity to watch their gorgeous slideshow, which you can book in the shop.

Nutti Sámi Siida in Jukkasjärvi has a craft area and shop in the wooden hut where traditional handicrafts are on display, including reindeer horns and reindeer skins. A range of both traditional and modern Sámi crafts and souvenirs are on sale here.

You’ll find Nikkaluokta Sarri’s shop at the foot of Kebnekaise, where the road ends. This shop sells genuine Sámi crafts dating back through the history of Sápmi.

The shop Sven Hörnell sells photography and local crafts.

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Photo: Hans-Olof Utsi

View of the mountain Nállu (1,585 metres above sea level) between Vistas and Sälka.

At the foot of the mountain, the STF mountain hut offers a cosy lodging place and a good starting point for tours.

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ICEHOTEL, photo: Anders Alm

WELCOME TO THE TABLE

Enjoy the Ice Menu in the ICEHOTEL restaurant.

ENJOY SPIS

Warm hospitality is on the menu alongside tasty food at Restaurang SPiS and their delicatessen.

The staff at SPiS treat you like an old friend, and everyone feels really welcome. This restaurant also cherishes good ingredients, taking into account the seasons and the close proximity to the Nordic landscape. “We live beneath the Northern Lights, in the harsh but fertile and vivid landscape that is Swedish Lapland”.

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Natural temptations

w e h av e nat u r e ’ s endless larder and its wellstocked fridge right on our doorstep. We live very well on what the forests and mountains have to offer, and we’re very proud to invite guests to eat at our table.

We have game birds, berries ripened under the midnight sun of summer, fish that have swum in clean waters, mountain herbs and, not least, game – we recommend reindeer in particular.

After all, enjoying a really delicious and well prepared meal with good company is a true delight.

The taste of Swedish Lapland will add a little extra spice to your visit and provide unforgettable memories.

We enjoy the variation of the best ingredients, but that’s not all. The way in which we prepare and enjoy our food is an experience and an adventure. Suovas, lightly smoked reindeer, tastes absolutely incredible when cooked over an open fire out in the forest. Juniper berries from the forest and pressed almond potatoes from Tornedalen are ideal accompaniments. Or how about a charr which you’ve caught yourself and grilled over glowing embers at a camp up in the mountain, under a clear, starry sky and the sparkling Northern Lights? An incredibly tasty dish.

We like combining nature and food in the Kiruna region, and we do it often. The town centre offers some real gems to delight both the mind and the tastebuds. Café Hjalmar at Hjalmar Lundbohmsgården, the first building in Kiruna, offers drinks and freshly baked pastries served in the classical way. Landströms serves everything according to season and availability, such as delicious breast of grouse or other local favourites. At Camp Ripan, the chef serves tasty dishes combined with drinks which perfectly match the ingredients. Or how about a “world champion pizza” at Pizzeria Palladium? Their reindeer pizza actually came first in the world championships for pizza makers. Bon appétit!

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RESTAURANT ARCTIC EDEN serves food inspired

invites you to their huge Sámi cot, where you can take a seat beside the fire and enjoy a traditional Sámi Slow Food lunch with reindeer meat and fish prepared over the fire, berries for desert, pastries and a cup of coffee.

There’s a very special atmosphere here which will make your visit a truly incredible experience.

Head for the mountain world and discover a range of culinary experiences. RESTAURANT NIKKALUOKTA, some 20 kilometres from the foot of Kebnekaise, serves Slow Food in a fantastic environment. In the heart of the mountains but still easy to reach by road.

Camp Ripan’s RESTAURANT RIPAN brings together the Swedish, Finnish (from the Torne River Valley) and Sámi cultures. The chef invites you to join him on a journey of flavours, colours and shapes from Sápmi. Most of the ingredients are local, and each dish comes with a tale of its own – you can find out where the reindeer grazed and where the fish was caught. The menu follows the seasons – all eight of them, according to the ancient Sámi traditions. The food is prepared with care according to ancient recipes spiced up with fresh ideas and influences from various parts of the world.

Tasty mountain food

Fjället in Björkliden, doesn’t need art on the walls. The huge panoramic south east-facing windows are like an advertisement for the resort.

You’ll find mountain delicacies served here, along with excellent local ingredients such as reindeer, charr and cloudberries.

Björkliden, Photo Markus Alatalo Riksgränsen, Photo Markus Alatalo

Two popular restaurants run by STF and in beautiful locations in the heart of the mountain world of Kiruna are Restaurant Kungsleden and Elsa’s Kitchen. Restaurant Kungsleden can be found at the mountain station in Abisko. The mountain station is in the middle of a national park, and sustainability work is fundamental here. This means they serve organic food. They use local ingredients that taste great and demonstrate a sense of responsibility for the beautiful countryside. At Elsa’s Kitchen at Kebnekaise Mountain Station, which was named after Elsa Göransson who worked there for nearly 30 years, Elsa’s great interest in mountains and people lives on. She created a pleasant oasis in the Lapland mountain world and today, more than 50 years later, people are still inspired by the cosiness and conviviality surrounding mealtimes, just as they were back then.

Restaurant Lapporten, at Hotell

Camp Ripan, Photo Björn Wanhatalo

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Bildarkiv: Svenska Turistföreningen

Photo: Nikkaluokta Sarri

by the region and Sámi culture. They use local ingredients and prepare them beautifully by bringing out the clean, natural flavours. And of course, if you have good food then you also need something good to drink, and their wine cellar is full of wines carefully selected to match the food they serve.

CAFÉ SÁPMI in Jukkasjärvi

Photo: Nutti Sámi Siida

Photo: Arctic Eden

The beautiful

Restaurant Lapplandia

in Riksgränsen is located inside the hotel and presents a Northern Swedish à la carte menu created with passion using delicacies from the mountains, local ingredients of outstanding quality. Specific drinks, particularly wines, are suggested for all dishes.

The restaurant’s own bakery supplies everything from crispbread to pastries.

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At the STF mountain huts, it is easy to make new friends.

The communal kitchens become natural meeting places and offer pleasant opportunities to socialise.

Photo: Swedish Tourist Association (STF)

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i n k i ru na , we take hospitality extremely seriously – we know that after a day filled with adventure, this is precisely what our visitors long for. Warm, pleasant hospitality, a comfy bed (even though you can also choose to sleep wrapped up in a reindeer skin on a bed of snow) and a tasty meal.

There are all kinds of options to choose from when it comes to spending the night in Kiruna. Warm and cold, big and small, rustic or comfortable hotel standard. Combined with the various adventures that await you, your accommodation can also be quite an experience.

If you want to stay somewhere central in Kiruna, Hotell Scandic Ferrum is a good choice. Everything you can expect from a city hotel awaits you here. Their beautiful lounge, “Solsidan”, is an obvious place to meet up with friends, and when the spring sunshine has started to shine Solsidan moves out onto the terrace, with views across the entire Kiruna mountain range. Another central option is the elegant Hotel Arctic Eden, where style and design have been combined with modern demands for comfort. The inspiration for the hotel’s genuine, down-toearth interior and design was taken from the Sámi culture.

In the mountain world, STF mountain huts are rarely far away when you follow King’s Trail, for example. Here, the host of the huts awaits you with a mug of hot lingonberry juice on arrival, offering you protection from the elements for one or more nights as you ski. Personal, close to nature and relaxing for anyone.

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Patrik Strömsten, beverage manager at Meteorologen Ski Lodge in Riksgränsen, was named Sweden’s Sommelier of the Year on 3 October 2014. The judges gave the following reasons for their decision: ”Extremely impressive. Extremely informative. Extreme initiative. The winner combines freedom with finesse and helps people to enjoy food and drink. Our Sommelier of the Year stands out from the crowd and is not afraid to make a splash.”

EMBRACED BY DESIGN AND CULTURE

Both exterior and interior at Camp Ripan have been created with care and respect. The design, colours and materials are all clearly linked with the region and its culture. The cabins are comfortable and of hotel standard – private little oases close to everything you might need. The atmosphere is informal, and having your own entrance means that you feel like you’re coming home when you put your key in the door.

The winter has been incorporated at Aurora Spa, not shut out. You move between indoors and out, warmth and cold, snow and water, darkness and light. Feel the polar winter caressing your cheek as you rest in the pleasantly hot water of the outdoor pool. The Camp Ripan kitchen turns fantastic local ingredients into delicious dishes. The wine cellar is home to the wines which marry up perfectly with the flavours on the menu.

Aurora Camp Kurra Photo: Kiruna Guidetur

listening to the pleasant crackling of the fire in the tiled stove, built in 1903. It’s intimate, informal – in fact, very like being at home in a comfy living room. The food served is excellent, and lodge staff also have an outstanding knowledge of wines.

Photo: Anders Alm

In the heart of Riksgränsen, right next to the hotel, is the Meteorologen Ski Lodge.

The old customs house has been carefully renovated and turned into a warm and cosy ski lodge which is now deemed to be one of Sweden’s top five hotels, according to RES magazine. Each room has its own character and design, and this accommodation is ideal for the discriminating visitor.

Some of the rooms have views across the slopes of Riksgränsfjället mountain, while others have airy views of Lake Vassijaure and the Norwegian mountain peaks. All 14 rooms offer outstanding comfort.

In the tiled stove room, they’ve retained as many of the building’s original features as possible. Here, you can fall asleep

CAMP ALTA – a wilderness camp with cabins, in a beautiful location beside a lake 15 km from Kiruna.

HOTELL KEBNE – guests leaving here are often very happy to return.

A clean, homely hotel with individually decorated rooms. No two rooms are alike. A tasty breakfast buffet is available in the restaurant, and a number of local companies hold breakfast meetings there, too.

KIRUNA HUSKY LODGE – Beautifully situated lodge just outside Kiruna. Nature just around the corner, the sled dog kennel as your nearest neighbour, and one of the best places in Kiruna to see the Northern Lights.

Transportation can be arranged from central Kiruna.

TOMMY’S HOUSE – a small ten-bed youth hostel, a real homefrom-home in a cosy old wooden house in the centre of Kiruna.

VINTERPALATSET – with lots of happy guests, this hotel is tastefully decorated in one of the oldest buildings in Kiruna (1904). Regain your energy in the spa with its sauna, solarium and jacuzzi.

AURORA CAMP KURRA – a new igloo village near Kiruna, with comfortable places to sleep on warm reindeer skins in sleeping bags. The igloo village is in the ideal location from which to maximise your chances of seeing the Northern Lights on the banks of the Torne River.

Camp Ripan, Photo: Björn Wanhatalo

Riksgränsen, Photo: Markus Alatalo

SOFT BEDS AND CULINARY DELIGHTS

Charming, small-scale accommodation

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Sustainable experiences QUALITY-ACCREDITED COMPANIES IN KIRUNA We take care of our Kiruna and our entire municipality. This is why we work strategically to preserve our beautiful countryside, with its clean waters that you can drink straight from the stream, river or lake.

Sustainability and viability can be viewed from ecological, social and economic perspectives. Sustainable tourism is a field we’ll be working actively with to underpin our location. Because we think this is important, and because we want our guests to be able to make active choices and help to ensure that future generations can also enjoy Kiruna.

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Certified companies 1 Camp Ripan: Nature’s Best, Svanen,

Slow Food Sápmi

2 Guide B-O: Nature’s Best

B-O Johansson has several of his dogsled tours labelled with Nature’s Best.

“Lots of dogsled companies already work sustainably, but I wanted to document that work as well. This quality label is important for international travel agencies and agents as they have stringent demands when it comes to sustainability and safety,” says B-O.

3 Nikkaluokta Sarri: Sápmi Experience, ISO1400,

Slow Food Sápmi

“Development which is sustainable in the long term is a natural element of Sámi trades. Nikkaluokta Sarri strives to keep the village and mountains around us clean and undisturbed. We want to pass on knowledge in our local area to let mountain guests know they should continue to care for nature and the mountains. Restaurant Nikkaluokta has also received a diploma from Slow Food Sápmi, which appreciates locally produced, fair and clean food,” says Anna Sarri.

4 Nutti Sámi Siida: Nature’s best, Sápmi Experience

“Our visitors encounter and learn about Sámi culture and reindeer herding directly from source, i.e. from our Sámi hosts, who tell them all about the only indigenous people of Europe and the delicate ecosystem that we’re all part of. Everything we do ties in with the concepts of sustainability and ethics involved in the holistic approach of the Sámi people. Not leaving traces when we move around in the countryside, not disrupting wildlife and nature and respecting all living things are the messages we pass on both internally and to our guests,” says Katja Bechtloff, Sales & Booking Manager at Nutti Sámi Siida.

5 Ofelaš Islandshästar & Guideservice:

Nature’s Best

“We aim to welcome visitors to our part of Sápmi with emphasis on animals, nature and culture,” says Kerstin Nilsson at Ofelaš. “Taking a sustainable, long-term approach is part of our heritage.”

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“Back in 1993, Scandic began developing what’s now the travel industry’s leading sustainability programme. We’re extremely proud of this!” says Sara Johansson, Acting General Manager at Hotell Scandic Ferrum. “A healthy, eco-friendly approach and social aspects are natural elements of what we do.

Our aim is to help promote a sustainable society. We are the most extensively environmentally certified hotel in the world and we have been working since 2007 to eliminate our fossil fuel carbon emissions.

7 STF Mountain Station Abisko:

KRAV 2, Nature’s Best, EU Ecolabel

“We operate in the heart of a national park, so for us sustainability initiatives are fundamental. Among other things, this means that we aim to serve lots of organic food to our guests, and we heat our premises using pellets instead of oil,” says Louise Johansson, finance and communications coordinator at Abisko Mountain Station.

8 STF Mountain Station Kebnekaise:

Nature’s Best, Green Key

“Our location in the middle of the mountain means we focus strongly on sustainability, primarily as regards logistics, transports and electricity consumption,” says Lisa Lindblom, site manager at Kebnekaise Mountain Station.

9 Kiruna Airport: Swedavia ISO14001,

Airport Carbon Accreditation

The environmental work at the airport has previously been certified in accordance with ISO14001. Kiruna Airport has reached the highest level of certification in Airport Carbon Accreditation, which means that the airport is completely climate neutral when it comes to carbon emissions from local operations. “We are very proud of this certification and we see it as proof of our active and goal-oriented environmental efforts”, says Airport Manager Peter Salomonsson.

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quality labels NATURE’S BEST is a quality label for responsible adventure tourism in the Swedish countryside, what’s often known internationally as ecotourism. www.naturesbestsweden.com SÁPMI EXPERIENCE is a quality label in the Sámi hospitality industry, and quality, sustainability, safety and reliability are key. www.visitsapmi.com 90%

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THE GREEN KEY is the biggest global eco-certification for accommodation. www.green-key.org

SVANEN the Nordic Ecolabel, is the official Nordic ecolabel and defines stringent environmental and climate requirements for various product categories. www.svanen.se/en AIPORT CARBON ACCREDITATION (ACA), is a programme designed to measure and grade the efforts of airports to minimise their impact on climate change. www.airportcarbonaccredited.org

EU ECOLABEL is the EU’s ecolabel system, helping European consumers to choose eco-friendly products and services. ec.europa.eu/environment/ ecolabel

KRAV is a national ecolabel for food, demonstrating that ingredients have been produced organically. www.krav.se/english

SLOW FOOD SÁPMI is a trade organisation which focuses on the Slow Food watchwords Tasty, Clean and Fair, working to develop and safeguard Sámi food and the Sámi right to food sovereignty. www.slowfoodsapmi.com READ MORE AT www.kirunalapland.se 25

Accommodation Kiruna ALLAS ACTIVITY Kiruna +46 (0)70-273 34 83 info@allasactivity.com www.allasactivity.com Rooms with self-catering near the new city centre, with a good view of the Northern Lights and the sunrise.

ARCTIC ADVENTURE OF SWEDEN Holmen 11, Jukkasjärvi +46 (0)73-049 32 76 info@arcticofsweden.se www.arcticofsweden.se Cosy lodging at a sled dog kennel by the Torne River in Jukkasjärvi. Tailor made guided tours. Northern Lights tours and dogsled picnic tours.

CAMP RIPAN Campingvägen 5, Kiruna +46 (0)980-630 00 info@ripan.se www.ripan.se Homely atmosphere in central Kiruna, close to nature.

Comfortable accommodation, spa and good food, near all kinds of activities all year round.

GULLRISET APARTMENT HOTEL Bromsgatan 12, Kiruna +46 (0)980-109 37 fabgullriset@kiruna.nu www.lkabfastigheter.se Fully equipped self-catering apartments, each equipped with bathroom, shower and cable TV.

HOTEL SAMEGÅRDEN Brytaregatan 14, Kiruna +46 (0)980-170 29 kiruna.samegard@telia.com www.hotellsamegarden.se A peaceful hotel with a homely atmosphere. Self-catering available, free parking. Free wifi and a Sámi museum.

HOTEL SCANDIC FERRUM Lars Janssonsgatan 15, Kiruna +46 (0)980-39 86 00 ferrum@scandichotels.com www.scandichotels.com/ ferrum Stay comfortably at Kiruna’s largest hotel. Enjoy a drink in our lounge bar, Solsidan (the Sunny Side), with one of the most beautiful views in Kiruna.

HOTEL VINTERPALATSET Järnvägsgatan 18, Kiruna +46 (0)980-677 70 info@vinterpalatset.se www.vinterpalatset.se Smaller hotel with a high level of personal service. Wireless broadband as well as a relaxation area with sauna, sunbed and Jacuzzi.

AURORA CAMP KURRA Vänortsgatan 8, Kiruna +46 (0)980-811 10 info@kirunaguidetur.com www.kirunaguidetur.com Stay in cosy cottages by the river with a good chance of spotting the Northern Lights.

A wide choice of guided tours.

BISHOPS ARMS Föreningsgatan 6, Kiruna +46 (0)980-155 00 bishops.kiruna@elite.se www.elite.se Comfortable accommodation well suited for work and leisure alike. Modern rooms in British style, high quality food at the pub.

CAMP ALTA Jullebovägen 2, Altajärvi +46 (0)70-652 93 74 campalta@telia.com www.campalta.net Cosy cottages by the frozen lake offering an excellent opportunity to see the northern lights.

Sámi huts for open-fire grilling and a sauna with ice bathing.

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HOTEL ARCTIC EDEN Föraregatan 18, Kiruna +46 (0)980-611 86 info@hotelarcticeden.se www.hotelarcticeden.se Central location. Unique hotel where Sámi art meets a modern take on a rustic environment.

ICEHOTEL Marknadsvägen 63, Jukkasjärvi +46 (0)980-668 00 info@icehotel.com www.icehotel.com Combine a stay in one of the beautiful ice and snow art suites with one or more nights of warmer accommodation.

HOTEL E-10 Lastvägen 9, Kiruna +46 (0)980-840 00 info@e-10.se www.e-10.se Cosy rooms with a stylistically pure simplicity and an inspiring atmosphere. Sauna and relaxation area.

HOTEL KEBNE Konduktörsgatan 7, Kiruna +46 (0)980-681 80 info@hotellkebne.com www.hotellkebne.se Modern and homely hotel with newly renovated rooms, each with its own style.

KIRUNA ROOM AND HOSTEL Hjalmar Lundbohmsvägen 53, Kiruna +46 (0)980-666 66 info@kirunarum.se www.kirunarum.se Accommodation with a high standard at a central location: Single, double and multiple-bed bedrooms, family rooms. Free wifi and parking, TV in all rooms.

Fully equipped kitchens.

OFELA ISLANDSHÄSTAR & GUIDESERVICE Puoltsa 1057, Kiruna +46 (0)980-500 13 ofelas@kiruna.nu www.ofelas.se Horse farm by the bank of the Kalix River, with a view of the mountains and animals close by.

The house has three bedrooms as well as a shared kitchen and bathroom.

REINDEER LODGE Paksuniemivägen 188, Jukkasjärvi +46 (0)980-213 29 info@nutti.se www.nutti.se Eco-friendly accommodation in modern cabins in the forest.

Cosy nights in a sleeping bag with reindeer as your nearest neighbours.

SPiS HOTEL CITY Bergmästaregatan 7, Kiruna +46 (0)980-170 00 booking@spiskiruna.se www.hotellcity.se A hotel with a central location, close to both shopping and outdoor experiences.

SPiS KIRUNA HOSTEL Bergmästaregatan 7, Kiruna +46 (0)980-170 00 booking@spiskiruna.se www.kirunahostel.com Centrally located hostel close to all activities that Kiruna has to offer. Open all year round.

KIRUNA HUSKY LODGE Karhuniemi Djurgården 446, Kiruna +46 (0)70-555 93 03 +46 (0)70-385 85 24 mats@sleddog.se www.sleddog.se Beautifully situated just outside Kiruna with sled dogs and their puppies as your nearest neighbours. Excellent chances of seeing the Northern Lights.

TOMMY’S HOUSE Lars Janssonsgatan 2, Kiruna +46 (0)70-619 35 61 info@tommyshouse.se www.tommyshouse.se Small, homely hostel, central location, multiple-bed rooms and a shared kitchen.

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STF KIRUNA HOTEL & HOSTEL Campingvägen 3, Kiruna +46 (0)980-675 00 logi@kiruna.fhsk.se www.kiruna.fhsk.se Comfortable accommodation at a central location. Close to outdoor activities and great skiing trails. TV and free wifi in all rooms. Self-catering available. Sauna, free parking.

YELLOW HOUSE HOSTEL Hantverkaregatan 25, Kiruna +46 (0)980-137 50 yellowhouse@mbox301. swipnet.se www.yellowhouse.nu Central, comfortable hostel.

Shower, bathroom and sauna outside the room. TV in all rooms, self-catering, laundry and more.

YOUTH HOSTEL POINT NORTH Hermelinsgatan 31, Kiruna +46 (0)73-830 61 79 kerstin.hundericsson@telia.com www.pointnorthhostel.wordpress.com Central accommodation in a homely environment. Walking distance to the city centre and Kiruna’s amazing outdoors.

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ABISKO.NET Lapportsvägen 34A, Abisko +46 (0)980-401 03 info@abisko.net www.abisko.net ”A backpacker’s delight” according to Lonely Planet. Affordable accommodation in double and multiple-bed rooms. Sauna.

ABISKO GUESTHOUSE Kalle Jons Väg 5, Abisko +46 (0)70-559 22 54 mail@abiskoguesthouse.com www.abiskoguesthouse.com Rooms with self-catering. Aurora Pub & Restaurant 150 m away.

Amazing surroundings, Northern Lights and a wide selection of activities.

BJÖRKLIDEN Björkliden +46 (0)980-641 00 bjorkliden@laplandresorts.se www.bjorkliden.com The Björkliden Mountain Village is embedded in the mighty mountains. With a fantastic view wherever you look, you can choose between staying at a hotel, in a cottage, at the Låktatjåkko Mountain Station or at Gammelgården.

KATTERJOKK APARTMENT HOTEL Katterjokksvägen 6, Riksgränsen +46 (0)980-430 60 info@katterjokk.nu www.katterjokk.nu High-standard apartments with kitchen, self-catering or full hotel service. Each apartment has a balcony/patio and a bathroom.

KATTERJOKK TOURIST STATION Riksgränsen +46 (0)73-036 05 95 info@katterjokk.se www.katterjokk.se Comfortable accommodation in self-catering apartments in an amazing mountain environment. Sauna and a cosy common room.

NIKKALUOKTA SARRI Nikkaluokta +46 (0)980-550 15 info@nikkaluokta.com www.nikkaluokta.com Stay where the mountain world begins. Newly renovated houses with a double bed and bathroom. Simple accommodation in mountain cottages. Full boarding available.

RIKSGRÄNSEN Riksgränsen +46 (0)980-641 00 riksgransen@laplandresorts.se www.riksgransen.se The hotel is the heart of Riksgränsen, near the skiing tracks and the train station. In Riksgränsen you can also choose from the Meteorologen Ski Lodge, apartments or hostels.

The hotel has a spa.

STF MOUNTAIN STATION ABISKO Abisko +46 (0)980-402 00 fjallbokning@stfturist.se www.svenskaturistforeningen.se/ abisko Comfortable accommodation in the main building, at the hostel or in our mountain huts – at the heart of the Abisko National Park.

Experience Northern Lights, skiing and other activities STF MOUNTAIN STATION KEBNEKAISE Kebnekaise +46 (0)980-550 00 kebnekaise@stfturist.se www.svenskaturistforeningen. se/kebnekaise Situated at the foot of Kebnekaise, 20 km from the nearest road.

Rooms, rental, service building and the restaurant Elsa’s Kitchen.

STF MOUNTAIN HUTS +46 (0)980-402 00 abisko.fjallstugor@stfturist.se kebnekaise@stfturist.se www.svenskaturistforeningen.se The STF mountain huts are found at scenic locations along well marked trails, approximately 10–20 km apart. Simple, cosy accommodation.

Eastern Kiruna AURORA RETREAT Kangasvägen 35, Junosuando +46 (0)70-675 50 71 info@auroraretreat.se www.auroraretreat.se Stay at the Parakka wilderness camp. Deep in the forest, far away from modern conveniences, you will be in touch with nature.

HUSKYKOMPANIET Merasjärvi 5020, Vittangi +46 (0)70-205 47 02 huskykompaniet@telia.com www.huskyholidays.com Modern accommodation in a guest cottage at the husky farm.

Self-catering available and wilderness camping as part of dogsled tours.

KRISTALLEN LANNAVAARA Lannavaara +46 (0)981-310 60 info@kristallen.com www.kristallen.com Accommodation in rooms and cottages. Amazing environment with good chances of spotting the Northern Lights.

LANNAVAARA LODGE Byvägen 82, Lannavaara +46(0)981-590 990 info@lannavaaralodge.com www.lannavaaralodge.com Apartments with varied themes, fully equipped, in wonderful Lannavaara.

LAPPEASUANDO LODGE Lappeasuando 3, Gällivare +46 (0)970-501 70 info@lappeasuando.com www.lappeasuando.com Cosy rooms for up to four people. Scenic location between Kiruna and Gällivare.

NORTHERN LIGHT ADVENTURE Väg 395, Masugnsbyn +46 (0)70-228 10 39 +46 (0)70-640 77 67 info@northernlightadventure.se www.northernlightadventure.se Accommodation and experiences in a tranquil environment. Go for a kick-sled ride or play on the snowy slopes.

ROSTUJÁVRI WILDERNESS CAMP Rostujávri +46 (0)981-211 10 bokning@rostujavri.com www.rostujavri.com Beautiful location by the mountain lake, Rostujávri. Peaceful environment, accommodation in self-catering cottages with just the right level of comfort.

SANTA SAFARI Laestadiusvägen 153, Karesuando +358 (0)165 221 01 enquiry@santasafari.fi www.santasafarigroup.com Stay in cosy cottages or comfortable rooms in Finnish and Swedish Karesuando with its spectacular surroundings.

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ARCTIC THAI & GRILL Föraregatan 18, Kiruna +46 (0)980-681 58 erik.keisu@hotmail.com www.arcticthai.se

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LÅKTATJÅKKO MOUNTAIN LODGE Björkliden +46 (0)980-641 00 bjorkliden@laplandresorts.se www.bjorkliden.com

ROYAL DINER Föreningsgatan 9, Kiruna +46 (0)72-215 25 85 info@royaldiner.se www.royaldiner.se SPIS MAT & DRYCK Bergmästaregatan 7, Kiruna +46 (0)980-170 00 spis@spiskiruna.se www.spiskiruna.se

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LOUNGE BAR SOLSIDAN AT FERRUM Lars Janssonsgatan 15, Kiruna +46 (0)980-39 86 00 ferrum@scandichotels.com www.facebook.com/ ScandicFerrum

RESTAURANG PIZZERIA PALLADIUM Meschplan 5, Kiruna +46 (0)980-632 00 +46 (0)980-139 55 info@pizzapalladium.se www.pizzapalladium.se

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BUS HÖRVALLS BUSS +46 (0)980–813 11 www.horvalls.se

FLIGHTS

KIRUNA BUSS AB +46 (0)980-124 00 www.kirunabuss.se

SAS +46 (0)770–72 77 27 www.sas.se

LÄNSTRAFIKEN +46 (0)771-10 01 10 www.ltnbd.se

AIRPORT BUSES +46 (0)980-813 11 www.horvalls.se Airport buses for all commercial flights to and from Kiruna Airport.

NORWEGIAN +46 (0)770–45 77 00 www.norwegian.com

HELICOPTER KALLAX FLYG AB +46 (0)980–810 00 info@kallaxflyg.se www.kallaxflyg.se TRAVEL AGENCY NEX RESEBYRÅ Hjalmar Lundbohmsvägen 44, Kiruna +46 (0)980–836 40 nexkiruna@nex.se www.nex.se

HIRE CARS AVIS +46 (0)980-130 80 kiruna@avis.se www.avis.se EUROPCAR +46 (0)980–666 00 kiruna@europcar.se www.europcar.se HERTZ +46 (0)980-190 00 hertz.kiruna@telia.com www.hertz.se

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VISIT ABISKO Abisko Turiststation 1, Abisko +46 (0)980-400 37 info@visitabisko.com www.visitabisko.com Transportation from Kiruna Airport to Abisko and Björkliden.

Day trips to Narvik and the ICEHOTEL.

TRAIN SJ +46 (0)771–75 75 75 www.sj.se Free shuttle bus between Kiruna Bus Station and the railway station 2 km outside the city centre. Buses run in connection with train departures.

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KIRUNA GUIDETUR Vänortsgatan 8, Kiruna +46 (0)980-811 10 info@kirunaguidetur.com www.kirunaguidetur.com Local crafts, wide selection of Kiruna souvenirs, maps, postcards and much more.

Communications TAXI TAXI KIRUNA +46 (0)980–120 20 bokning@taxikiruna.se www.taxikiruna.se

SÁMI SIIDA – SÁMI CAMP Marknadsvägen 2, Jukkasjärvi +46 (0)980-213 29 info@nutti.se www.nutti.se Modern and traditional Sámi handicraft – often associated with reindeer. Also a museum and a café.

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NIKKALUOKTA SARRI Nikkaluokta 1104, Kiruna +46 (0)980-550 15 info@nikkaluokta.com www.nikkaluokta.com Sámi handicraft and design.

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INTERSPORT Föreningsgatan 4 och Österleden 6, Kiruna +46 (0)980-820 40 kiruna@intersport.se www.intersport.se Sports shop for the entire family.

Specialists in running, the outdoors and cross-country skiing.

KRISTALLEN LANNAVAARA Lannavaara +46 (0)981-310 60 info@kristallen.com www.kristallen.com Bespoke jewellery for sale.

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COMPANY LINE Industrivägen 23, Kiruna +46 (0)980-661 02 info.kiruna@companyline.se www.companyline.se Branded clothing, work clothing, sports and leisure, giveaways.

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CENTRUM Meschplan 7, Kiruna +46 (0)980-617 10 janne.lindgren@hotmail.com Kiruna’s oldest outfitter, established in 1925. A wide assortment of designer clothing for sports, leisure, everyday life and special occasions. Men’s and women’s clothing, shoes and accessories.

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CAFÉ OSCAR Föreningsgatan 15 B, Kiruna Österleden 24, Kiruna +46 (0)980-614 10 carola.enmark@hotmail.com

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KONSUM MALMFÄLTEN +46 (0)980-757 00 info@coopmalmfalten.se www.konsummalmfalten.se Grocery stores from Vuollerim to Katterjåkk.

HÖJDMETER Bergmästaregatan 2, Kiruna +46 (0)980-822 00 info@hojdmeter.se www.hojdmeter.se We have the equipment you need to make the best of your mountain experience. A wide assortment for skiers. Online shop also available.

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SVEN HÖRNELL AB Lars Janssonsgatan 17, Kiruna +46 (0)980-431 11 info@svenhornell.se www.svenhornell.se Shop with Sámi arts and crafts, photographic art, souvenirs etc.

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VILDMARKSHÖRNAN Föreningsgatan 7 C, Kiruna +46 (0)980-822 15 info@vildmarkshornan.com www.vildmarkshornan.com Clothing for wilderness and outdoor life. Hunting and fishing department and extensive local knowledge.

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ACTIVE LAPLAND Solbacksvägen 22, Kiruna +46 (0)76-104 55 08 info@activelapland.com www.activelapland.com Dogsled tours; pleasant morning excursions, beautiful Northern Lights tours and overnight tours.

APTAS SKOTERGUIDEN Vänortsgatan 8, Kiruna +46 (0)980-811 10 info@kirunaguidetur.com www.kirunaguidetur.com Tailored snowmobile tours.

Also tours to the ICEHOTEL. ARCTIC ADVENTURE OF SWEDEN Holmen 11, Jukkasjärvi +46 (0)73-049 32 76 info@arcticofsweden.se www.arcticofsweden.se Drive your own pack of sled dogs or experience the Northern Lights on an evening tour. Stay at a newly built cottage by the Torne River.

ARCTIC PEAK Karvens väg 11, Abisko +46 (0)73-385 01 40 info@arcticpeak.se www.arcticpeak.se Northern Lights tours and day trips by snowmobile in Abisko National Park and Jukkasjärvi.

Northern Lights tours and day trips by dogsled in Jukkasjärvi.

ARCTIC SAFARIS/ FJÄLLGUIDEN Föraregatan 39, Kiruna +46 (0)980-150 00 info@fjallguiden.se www.fjallguiden.se Adventures in the mountains, snowmobile safaris, dogsledding, management training, fishing and hunting adventures.

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BJÖRKLIDEN +46 (0)980-641 00 bjorkliden@laplandresorts.se www.bjorkliden.com Mountain adventures for the entire family – skiing, heliskiing, Northern Lights, dogsledding, snowmobiling, cave tours, ice climbing and tracked all-terrain vehicle tours to Låktatjåkko.

CAMP ALTA Jullebovägen 2, Altajärvi +46 (0)70-652 93 74 campalta@telia.com www.campalta.net Dogsledding, snowmobiling and Northern Lights tours. Try ice fishing, skiing, wooden fired sauna and ice bathing.

CAMP RIPAN Campingvägen 5, Kiruna +46 (0)980-630 00 info@ripan.se www.ripan.se Experiences for everyone: dogsledding, horse riding, snowmobiling, Sámi everyday life, Northern Lights tours.

GUIDE B-O Oinakkavägen 12, Kiruna +46 (0)980-290 29 www.guideb-o.se Dogsled tours with history, culture and snow shoes. Drive your own sled or ride with the guide. Quality certified by ‘Nature’s Best’.

HUSKYKOMPANIET Merasjärvi 5020, Vittangi +46 (0)70-205 47 02 huskykompaniet@telia.com www.huskyholidays.com Guided lunch tours with your own dogsled, tailored packages with overnight stays in the wilderness, ice fishing and snow shoe hikes.

HUSKY TOURS LAPLAND Svappavaara +46 (0)70-308 02 23 info@huskytours.com www.huskytourslapland.com Daily dogsled tours on selfmade tracks. Day trips and Northern Lights tours. Drive your own sled or sit back and enjoy as the guide steers the pack.

HUSKY VOICE Luossajokivägen 2, Kiruna +46 (0)72-726 88 07 info@huskyvoice.com www.huskyvoice.com With a maximum of four people per tour you will have a more authentic and personal sledding experience. Drive your own sled or ride along, morning tours and Northern Lights tours.

ICEHOTEL Marknadsvägen 63, Jukkasjärvi +46 (0)980-668 00 info@icehotel.com www.icehotel.com Ice sculpting, dogsledding, Northern Lights, snowmobiling, Icelandic horse riding, cross-country skiing, guided tours and more.

KIRUNA NATURE Kiruna +46 (0)70-321 91 08 info@kirunanature.com www.kirunanature.com High-speed dogsled tours in tough terrain, through forests, across lakes. Stop for a rest and a light snack (Swedish fika) in a Sámi hut.

KIRUNA SLEDDOG TOURS Karhuniemi Djurgården 446, Kiruna +46 (0)70-555 93 03 mats@sleddog.se www.sleddog.se Go on a dogsled or snowmobile tour, combine the two or go on a true Jack London tour.

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ABISKO.NET Abisko +46 (0)980-401 03 info@abisko.net www.abisko.net Go on a dogsled tour in the mountains of Abisko National Park. A variety of exciting Northern Lights tours also available.

JUKKASJÄRVI VILDMARKSTURER Vänortsgatan 8, Kiruna +46 (0)980-211 56 info@jvt.se www.jvt.se Dogsled from the airport! Go on a dogsled picnic, a lunch tour or a day trip. Longer overnight tours are also available.

KIRUNA AURORA TOURS Altajärviväg 1, Kiruna +46 (0)73-836 51 15 office@kirunaaurora.com www.kirunaaurora.com Night activities all winter, focusing on the Northern Lights!

KIRUNA GUIDETUR Vänortsgatan 8, Kiruna +46 (0)980-811 10 info@kirunaguidetur.com www.kirunaguidetur.com Snowmobiling, dogsledding, Sámi experiences, the ICEHOTEL, snow shoe hikes, skiing and Northern Lights tours. Overnight tours to cosy cottages.

KIRUNA HUSKY Kalixforsbron +46 (0)73-849 60 75 +46 (0)70-284 41 65 trailofkings@kamp-kiruna.com www.kirunahusky.com Tour programme featuring Alaskan Huskies in a magical environment in the remote area near the Kalix River. Help prepare the dogs, play with the puppies and learn a lot.

LAPLAND TOURIST & SERVICE Moränvägen 15, Kiruna +46 (0)70-549 65 47 leif@lapland-tourist-service.se www.lapland-tourist-service.se Snowmobile out into the wilderness, away from city lights, into the dark night sky and the magical Northern Lights.

LAPLAND WILDERNESS TOURS Kauppinen 187, Kiruna +46 (0)70-205 90 24 info.lwt@telia.com www.laplandwildernesstours. com Daily tours with dogsled and snowmobile. Experience the Northern Lights and the feeling of closeness with the sled dogs.

LAPPEASUANDO UPPLEVELSE Lappeasuando 3, Gällivare +46 (0)970-501 70 info@lappeasuando.com www.lappeasuando.com Drive your own dogsled or experience the countryside on snow shoes.

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Activities / Culture Other activities LIGHTS OVER LAPLAND Abisko Turiststation 1, Abisko +46 (0)76-075 43 00 info@lightsoverlapland.com www.lightsoverlapland.com We guide you through photography of the magical Northern Lights in Abisko National Park. The highest ranked activity in Abisko on TripAdvisor.

ABISKO GUESTHOUSE Kalle Jons Väg 5, Abisko +46 (0)70-559 22 54 mail@abiskoguesthouse.com www.abiskoguesthouse.com A wide choice of activities: snow shoe hikes, ice skating, ice bowling. Finish your day with an outdoor hot bath under the Northern Lights.

OFELA ISLANDSHÄSTAR & GUIDESERVICE Puoltsa 1057, Kiruna +46 (0)980-500 13 ofelas@kiruna.nu www.ofelas.se Experience nature, wildlife and Sámi culture. Offers Icelandic horses, Northern Lights tours, arctic wildlife safaris and snowmobiling.

SCANDINAVIAN PHOTOADVENTURES Tvärgatan 4A, Kiruna +46 (0)70-639 05 45 scandinavianphotos@gmail.com www.scandinavianphotoadventures.com Photography of the Northern Lights, Sámi culture and mountain scenery. Daily tours with our Sámi guides. Camera equipment and warm clothes included.

HJALMAR LUNDBOHMSGÅRDEN Ingenjörsgatan 2, Kiruna +46 (0)980-701 10 info@hjalmarsgard.se www.hjalmarsgard.se A city in motion – guided tours of Kiruna’s history and the ongoing city redevelopment.

STF MOUNTAIN STATION ABISKO +46 (0)980-402 00 fjallbokning@stfturist.se www.svenskaturistforeningen.se/ abisko Aurora Sky Station is one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights. Also offers visit to a Sámi homestead, skiing, ice climbing and dogsledding.

WHITE TRAIL ADVENTURES Kauppinen 186, Kiruna +46 (0)73-046 93 04 info@whitetrailadventures.com www.whitetrailadventures.com A varied selection of dogsled and snowmobile tours. Tours tailored to give you an unforgettable experience of Swedish Lapland.

Photography tours LAPPLANDMEDIA & PHOTOADVENTURES Konstnärsstigen 24, Abisko +46 (0)70-333 88 83 info@lapplandmedia.se www.lapplandphotoadventures.se Photograph the Northern Lights instructed by a professional photographer in Abisko/Kiruna.

Tours every night and all camera equipment is included.

STF MOUNTAIN STATION KEBNEKAISE Kebnekaise +46 (0)980-550 00 kebnekaise@stfturist.se www.svenskaturistforeningen. se/kebnekaise Ice climbing course, visit to an ice cave, snow shoe course, yoga weekend, skiing and much more.

Sámi ALLAS ACTIVITY Kiruna +46 (0)70-273 34 83 info@allasactivity.com www.allasactivity.com Northern Lights, elk, snowmobiling and Sámi culture.

Day trips and overnight tours GIRON TRAVEL Kiruna +46 (0)70-649 18 87 info@girontravel.se www.girontravel.se Experiences in a Sámi environment. Day trips with reindeer sledding and evening tours with Northern Lights and reindeer.

Local cuisine. Relaxation by the crackling fire in the Sámi hut.

NUTTI SÁMI SIIDA Marknadsvägen 84, Jukkasjärvi +46 (0)980-213 29 info@nutti.se www.nutti.se Handle your own reindeer, come on the reindeer sledding tours Vuoján and Ráidu, visit the Sámi Siida homestead or go for a tour over several days with accommodation in Sápmi.

RENSJÖN SÁPMI ADVENTURES Rensjön 41, Kiruna + 46 (0)70-568 60 46 marjakuhmunen@hotmail.com Experience everyday life of a reindeer herder and have reindeer soup by the fireside in the Sámi hut. Also reindeer sledding.

KRISTALLEN LANNAVAARA Lannavaara +46 (0)981-310 60 info@kristallen.com www.kristallen.com Offers gold panning, guided tours of a mineral collection featuring amongst other exhibits, one of the first diamonds found in Sweden. Stone cutting.

LKAB’S VISITOR CENTRE Lars Janssonsgatan 17, Kiruna +46 (0)980-188 80 info@kirunalapland.se www.kirunalapland.se Guided tours of the largest underground iron ore mine in the world. Tours all year round in the display mine at the 540 metre level.

SANTA SAFARI Laestadiusvägen 153, Karesuando +358 (0)165 221 01 enquiry@santasafari.fi www.santasafarigroup.com Everything from thrilling snowmobile safaris to relaxing reindeer sled tours in the arctic forest.

TERRE DES SAMES Vinkelvägen 2D, Kiruna +46 (0)70-441 46 80 contact@terre-des-sames.com www.terre-des-sames.com Experience Lapland in French: snow shoe hikes, Northern Lights tours and local culture.

Experience the beauty of the North together with us.

VISIT ABISKO Abisko Turiststation 1, Abisko +46 (0)980-400 37 info@visitabisko.com www.visitabisko.com Day trips to the ICEHOTEL and Narvik and a day of Sámi experiences for all guests at Abisko and Björkliden.

Photo: Visit Abisko

RIKSGRÄNSEN +46 (0)980-641 00 riksgransen@laplandresorts.se www.riksgransen.se Freeride at Riksgränsen, Sweden’s northernmost skiing location with off-piste, heliskiing and peak tours. Go on a snowmobile tour or relax at the spa.

SSC – ESRANGE VISITOR CENTER Esrange Space Center, Kiruna +46 (0)980-720 00 visit@sscspace.com www.sscspace.com A visitor centre showcasing the operations at the Esrange Space Center and Swedish space exploration in general.

Open on request.

Photo: Terre des Sames

LUOSSAVAARABACKEN Hjalmar Lundbohmsvägen 200, Kiruna +46 (0)980-708 07 www.kiruna.se/kommun/ Skiing facility in central Kiruna with three lifts, four slopes and a park with jumps and rails.

Beautiful view of the mountain world from the top. Ski rental.

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Welcome to Sweden’s northernmost destination!

In Swedish Lapland you will find unique arctic experiences. Thanks to the warm Gulf Stream, here high up by the Arctic Circle, you can experience seasons with great contrasts between polar nights with sparkling northern lights in a white winter landscape and warm summers filled with swimming and hundred days without night under the midnight sun. In the east – a 300-km coastal stretch facing the world’s largest brackish water archipelago, with thousands of islands. Sandy beaches, fishing camps and unique produce.

In the west – vast mountains, brooks with water so clean you can drink from them and lots of adventures around the corner. In between the quiet, enigmatic, open-handed forest and river valleys from Skellefte River in the south to Torne River in the north-east, all with their unique distinctive characteristics to offer. Traditions and cultures are strong here, and love of nature is even stronger. This is our everyday-life, and we invite you to share it with us. www.swedishlapland.com

Kiruna Lappland is a business association which aims to encourage more people to visit Kiruna. We market Kiruna as a destination, deal with tourism issues and work with destination development. Kiruna Lappland also runs the authorised tourist office in Kiruna.

Discover more at: www.kirunalapland.se

Idea, text & graphic design: Swedish Lapland Visitors Board & Kiruna Lappland. Cover photo: Tomas Utsi. Copy: Helena Sjöholm/Favör. Illustrated map: Lisa Wallin/Märkvärdig. www.swedishlaplandvisitorsboard.com

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