Kiruna, Sweden

🇸🇪 Kiruna, Sweden



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100 USD = 968.76 SEK
Safety: High degree of caution

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Best time to visit Kiruna

The best time to visit Kiruna is the winter period from December to March, when snow activities and northern-lights trips are available, with seasonal highlights including the ICEHOTEL and winter events. September to November is another strong period for northern-lights viewing, while April to August suits visitors seeking brighter days and summer outings, though biting insects are a nuisance from June to August.

JanuaryGreatTemp (°C)-12°Rain (mm)32Sun Hours0Dry Days15

January is deeply wintry, around -30°C to -15°C. Snowmobiling, dog sledding, skiing and aurora trips suit the dark season, with a snow festival as a seasonal highlight.

FebruaryGreatTemp (°C)-11°Rain (mm)25Sun Hours2Dry Days12

February is snowy, around -30°C to -15°C, with strong conditions for aurora viewing, dog sledding and other winter outings. A winter market brings a seasonal event to town.

MarchGreatTemp (°C)-7°Rain (mm)23Sun Hours5Dry Days16

March is wintry, around -15°C to -10°C, with snow activities and aurora viewing. Mountain stations and huts generally open during the month.

AprilOKTemp (°C)-2°Rain (mm)32Sun Hours8Dry Days14

April is cold, around -10°C to -5°C, and snow activities often operate into mid-month. Daylight dominates, northern lights fade, and the classic ICEHOTEL melts during the month.

MayOKTemp (°C)Rain (mm)33Sun Hours10Dry Days16

May ranges from about 5°C to 20°C, with midnight sun beginning and continuous daylight arriving late in the month. Snow-season facilities wind down, while mountain huts generally close.

JuneOKTemp (°C)10°Rain (mm)46Sun Hours12Dry Days18

June is around 10°C, with midnight sun and long bright days for hiking, fishing, rafting and kayaking. Mosquitoes and other biting insects appear during the summer season.

JulyOKTemp (°C)12°Rain (mm)54Sun Hours13Dry Days18

July is around 15°C to 24°C, with midnight sun lasting into mid-month and conditions suited to hiking and other summer activities. Mosquitoes and biting insects are especially troublesome.

AugustOKTemp (°C)10°Rain (mm)61Sun Hours11Dry Days18

August is around 15°C, suited to hiking, fishing and other summer outings, with a hiking event as a seasonal attraction. Mosquitoes and biting insects remain a significant nuisance.

SeptemberGreatTemp (°C)Rain (mm)50Sun Hours8Dry Days17

September is cool, around 5°C, with northern lights returning and an autumn market early in the month. Mountain stations and huts generally close by late September.

OctoberGreatTemp (°C)Rain (mm)38Sun Hours4Dry Days16

October has autumn conditions and dark nights suitable for northern-lights trips. It is a quiet period between the main summer and winter seasons.

NovemberGreatTemp (°C)-6°Rain (mm)33Sun Hours1Dry Days15

November is wintry, around -15°C to -10°C, with long dark nights for aurora viewing. A film festival offers a seasonal cultural event, while cloudiness can be frequent.

DecemberGreatTemp (°C)-11°Rain (mm)29Sun Hours0Dry Days15

December is deeply wintry, around -20°C to -15°C, with polar night, snow activities and aurora opportunities. The classic ICEHOTEL usually reopens around mid-month.

Sources: kirunalapland.se, en.wikivoyage.org

Kiruna Northern Lights Tour with Photographer

Kiruna Northern Lights Tour with Photographer

Cost: From 181.45 USD · 5.0 (815 reviews)

After we pick you up from your hotel in Kiruna, we will start to chase the northern lights that depends on each night according to the weather conditions. We can drive to Abisko, Kiruna’s boreal forest or wherever we can find clear sky to see Aurora Borealis. Lights of Vikings have a really high success rate in finding clear sky which is one of the

Sit Down Husky Ride Dog Sled Tour in Kiruna

Sit Down Husky Ride Dog Sled Tour in Kiruna

Cost: From 202.65 USD · Duration: 2.5 hours · 5.0 (228 reviews)

We specialise in small groups and personal experiences with quality at the heart of everything we do. Our huskies are extremely friendly and good with children or nervous guests. Our equipment is of premium quality and you won't find our cake in the shops! But most of all, our dogs are the stars of this experience and by the end of the tour, we're

Sunrise Zen Husky Tour (10:00 to 13:00 - sitting on the sled)

Sunrise Zen Husky Tour (10:00 to 13:00 - sitting on the sled)

Cost: From 245.96 USD · Duration: 3 hours · 5.0 (121 reviews)

If you are interested in dogs, you will love being here at Snowdog. We have an amazing bunch of super friendly canines. Oh, of course, we have a big bunch of superhero puppies you may wish to meet? We will tell you about Lapland, dog sledding and of course the resident Hero's - our dogs.

Snowmobile Aurora Expedition with dinner

Snowmobile Aurora Expedition with dinner

Cost: From 234.73 USD · Duration: 5 hours · 4.7 (113 reviews)

Enjoy an experience-of-a-lifetime snowmobiling in the Swedish arctic while searching for the northern lights. You can share the driving with a friend, or upgrade to a single driver option! Drive through winding forests, along the frozen Torne River and across frozen lakes in search of the amazing northern lights. A traditional Lappish dinner and de

Full-Day Reindeer Tour with Pickup in Kiruna

Full-Day Reindeer Tour with Pickup in Kiruna

Cost: From 293.98 USD · Duration: 7 hours · 4.8 (87 reviews)

Here at the heart of Sápmi you can become a reindeer herder for a day. You can ride a reindeer sleigh alone in the winter landscape, feed the reindeer and eat delicious food. You are invited to be a part of the real life of the Sámi people. A professional reindeer herder will introduce you to his reindeer herd in his native environment. We are a re

Kiruna: Aurora Chase with Street Food Dinner & Nature Guides

Kiruna: Aurora Chase with Street Food Dinner & Nature Guides

Cost: From 208.53 USD · 5.0 (71 reviews)

Highlights Authentic Tipi Dinner: Start your adventure with a delicious local meal by a crackling fire inside the famous Stejk Street Food tipi. Small Group, Secret Spots: We use agile minivans to escape the crowds and reach hidden wilderness locations that large tour buses cannot access. Science-Driven Experts: Be guided by one of our core special

Autumn Husky Sit and Drive Cart Tour from Kiruna

Autumn Husky Sit and Drive Cart Tour from Kiruna

Cost: From 139.85 USD · Duration: 3 hours · 5.0 (60 reviews)

Snowless dog driving! Why limit the fun to when we have snow when you can try driving dogs with a cart in the autumn! We offer a sit and drive combo tour by cart. You get to try both sitting on a cart and driving the cart together with a friend or partner. You can help to harness the dogs before we head out. We are out driving in our forest trails

Snowmobile Arctic Adventure

Snowmobile Arctic Adventure

Cost: From 217.09 USD · Duration: 4 hours · 4.7 (60 reviews)

Spend the day driving through the Arctic by snowmobile! Share the driving with a friend or upgrade to single driver for your own snowmobile. We take our own tracks through the forest, along the frozen Torne River and across lakes. Enjoy a delicious lunch of local delicacies around an open fire in a forest hut, and take lots of photos of your Arctic

Snowshoe in a Winter Forest

Snowshoe in a Winter Forest

Cost: From 138.49 USD · Duration: 2.5 hours · 5.0 (42 reviews)

This activity focus on animals, nature and our culture. After a short bus ride we venture in to the arctic forest in search of animals and deep snow to play in. We will show you that the frozen forest is full of life. Enjoy and book this breathtaking experience now! Discover the local beauties with our guide on this unforgettable activity.

Guided Tour to Icehotel and Jukkasjärvi

Guided Tour to Icehotel and Jukkasjärvi

Cost: From 212.81 USD · Duration: 3 hours · 4.9 (29 reviews)

Join our local guides on a visit to the Icehotel and the village of Jukkasjärvi. In our small groups we will visit the original Icehotel, the oldest church in northernmost Sweden and we will meet the reindeer at Nutti Sami siida. Our Sami guide tells you more about the Icehotel, Kiruna's history and the Sami people, while you get to see some of the

Brief

  • Kiruna is undergoing a long-term city relocation caused by mine expansion. The town centre, roads, buildings and walking routes may change, so check local maps and attraction access before travelling.
  • September marks the transition into the darker season, with increasing chances of seeing the northern lights. Clear skies and low light pollution around Kiruna and Abisko offer the best conditions.
  • Try northern Swedish specialities such as reindeer, Arctic char, cloudberries, lingonberries and traditional fika pastries.
  • Kiruna is remote and services outside the town are sparse. Allow extra time for transfers to Jukkasjärvi, Abisko and wilderness excursions, and pre-book accommodation and guided activities.

Safety and health

  • For wilderness trips, skiing or hiking, dress in warm layers, carry navigation and communication equipment, and leave your itinerary with someone. Northern Sweden has limited settlement and emergency response can take time. Avalanches can be a concern in snowy mountain areas. (wikivoyage.org)
  • Mosquitoes can be a major nuisance in northern Sweden during the warmer months. Use repellent and mosquito netting, especially around dawn and dusk. Check for ticks after walks through tall grass or brush. (wikivoyage.org)
  • Swedish tap water is generally safe to drink. Pharmacies are marked with a green cross; call 112 for emergencies and 1177 for non-emergency medical advice. (cdc.gov | wikivoyage.org)

Recent News

  • 27 August 2026: The Swedish government approved LKAB’s purchase of 275 hectares of state land around Kiruna, overriding objections that two areas were important for reindeer herding. The decision supports continued city relocation and mining-related development, but may contribute to changing land access and construction activity around the town. (svt.se)
  • 3 September 2026: A report highlighted continuing conflict between LKAB’s planned Per Geijer mine and Gabna Sámi community reindeer migration routes. The development is not reported to have caused a tourist shutdown, but visitors should respect signs, restricted areas and reindeer-herding activities when travelling outside Kiruna. (svt.se)