Kiruna - Wikipedia
WebKiruna (Swedish: [ˈkǐːrʉna]; Northern Sami: Giron; Finnish: Kiiruna [ˈkiːrunɑ]) is the northernmost city in Sweden, situated in the province of Lapland. It had 17,002 inhabitants in 2016 and is the seat of Kiruna Municipality (population: …
Why a Swedish town is on the move – one building at a time
WebFeb 5, 2023 · The Arctic town of Kiruna is subsiding and under threat from being swallowed by a vast iron ore mine. But what does its relocation mean for the local Sami reindeer herders?
Visit Kiruna for Northern Lights and other natural wonders - Visit …
WebDec 12, 2023 · Kiruna – an arctic city bathed in the Northern Lights. Kiruna – Sweden’s northernmost city – has a lot to offer. This is where to see the Northern Lights and experience the Midnight Sun. It also boasts Kebnekaise, Sweden’s highest mountain. Last updated 12 December 2023.
Discover Kiruna: Aurora Borealis, Things to Do, Stay & Dine
WebKiruna is a destination that offers a memorable and unique experience for travelers seeking adventure, natural beauty, and cultural immersion. Whether you’re chasing the Northern Lights or exploring the pristine wilderness of Lapland, Kiruna has something special to offer all year round. How to get there, where to stay, when you should go to Kiruna
Kiruna - Swedish Lapland
WebKiruna is a small mining town located smack centre of the Aurora oval. Home to Abisko National Park, Sweden’s highest mountain Kebnekaise and the ski resorts Björkliden and Riksgränsen, and the original Icehotel in the small village of Jukkasjärvi, by the Torne River. The name means “meeting place” in Sámi.
Kiruna Sweden - Kiruna Tourist Information - Visit Kiruna
WebWelcome to Kiruna, the beating heart of Swedish Lapland, home of the northern lights, the world-famous ICEHOTEL and the largest underground iron ore mine in the world! Visit Kiruna is the one-stop shop for information you will need when visiting the …
Kiruna mine - Wikipedia
WebThe Kiruna mine is the largest and most modern underground iron ore mine in the world. [unreliable source?] The mine is located in Kiruna in Norrbotten County, Lapland, Sweden. The mine is owned by Luossavaara-Kiirunavaara AB (LKAB), a large Swedish mining company. In 2018 the mine produced 26.9 million tonnes of iron ore.
Startsidan - Kiruna Lappland
WebKiruna. 200 km north of the Arctic Circle, you will experience contrasts from northern lights to the midnight sun, the highest mountain in Sweden to the world's largest underground iron-ore mine, ancient Sámi culture to an ongoing city transformation. The Arctic Capital of Swedish Lapland.
Instead of Being Swallowed by a Mine, This Arctic Town is Moving
WebMatt Blitz. May 28, 2015. 1 / 10. Concept Art for Kiruna's new City Center, with shops, restaurants and plenty of public meeting spaces. White Arkitekter AB. For the last 115 years, a small...
Things to do - Kiruna Lappland
WebKiruna is known for its preserved natural and cultural landscape, majestic mountains, glaciers, several unregulated national rivers and over 6000 lakes. With sustainable choices, you can help protect the destination's nature, landscapes and cultures. Read more. Winter/Spring. From polar night to the warm spring sun.
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