Sweden travel guide
What to see in Kiruna
Sweden’s northernmost town, with the Icehotel nearby and the northern lights.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from February to November
Kiruna highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Icehotel
In Jukkasjärvi, rebuilt every winter.
- Northern lights
From September to March.
- Iron mine
The town is being moved because of it.
- Dog sledding
Winter excursions.
- Midnight sun
In summer.
Day trips from Kiruna
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Kiruna
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Kiruna are from February to November.
- Jan with warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul no warnings
- Aug no warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec with warnings
- December, January
Polar night
In December and January the sun barely rises and it can drop to -25 °C. It’s the best time for the northern lights.
What to do: Proper technical clothing and daytime activities (sledding, snowmobiles) booked in advance.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a husmanskost place (home cooking). The dishes you can’t miss are in the Sweden guide.
Frequently asked questions about Kiruna
What to see in Kiruna?
Icehotel, Northern lights, Iron mine, Dog sledding and Midnight sun.
What to see in Kiruna in one day?
Don’t miss Icehotel, Northern lights, Iron mine, Dog sledding and Midnight sun. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Kiruna?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Kiruna are from February to November.
What day trips can you take from Kiruna?
Northern lights.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.