Copilot
Your everyday AI companion
Results near Columbus, Ohio ·
  2. © vichie81/Getty Images
    Kiruna
    https://www.bing.com/travel
    360°Explore 360°
    Explore 360°
    Kiruna is a unique city in Swedish Lapland, where you can experience the extremes of nature and culture. From the majestic peaks of Kebnekaise to the … See more
    Kiruna is a unique city in Swedish Lapland, where you can experience the extremes of nature and culture. From the majestic peaks of Kebnekaise to the subterranean wonders of the iron ore mine, Kiruna offers a range of adventures for the curious traveler. You can also witness the northern lights, the midnight sun, and the indigenous Sami culture in this remote and resilient city. Kiruna is a city in transition, as some of its landmarks are being moved to a new location due to the mine's impact. Visit Kiruna and discover a city unlike any other in the world.
    See more
    See more
  3. See more
    See more
    See all on Wikipedia
    See more
    Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiruna

    Kiruna - Wikipedia

    Kiruna 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: 23,167 in 2016) in Norrbotten County. The city was originally built in the 1890s to serve the Kiruna Mine. The Esrange Space Center was established … See more

    History

    Origins
    Archaeological findings have shown that the region around Kiruna has been inhabited for at least 6,000 years.
    Centuries before Kiruna was founded in 1900, the presence … See more

    Geography

    Kiruna is located in the north of Sweden, 145 kilometres (90 mi) north of the Arctic circle. The city centre is built on the Haukavaara hill at an … See more

    Sports

    • Kiruna FF is a Swedish football club located in Kiruna. The club currently competes in Division 3 Norra Norrland, the fifth tier of the See more

    Twin cities

    • Rustavi, Georgia
    • Narvik, Norway
    • Apatity, Russia See more

    Economy

    Space research
    Space research started in the late 1940s.
    The ESTRACK Kiruna Station of ESA, the European Space … See more

    Notable residents

    • Svarta Bjorn, legendary female cook during the founding of the town
    • Emma Eliasson, ice hockey defender in the Swedish Women's Hockey League, and member of the Sweden women's national ice hockey team See more

    Former twin cities

    • Arkhangelsk, Russia (1999–2022) See more

    Wikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license
    Feedback
  4. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/feb/05/why...

    Why a Swedish town is on the move – one building at a time

  5. Images of Kiruna Sweden

    bing.com/images
    katherinebelarmino.com
    Kiruna: The Sinking Mine Town of Sweden's Lapland | Travel the World
    musement.com
    Wat is er te doen in Kiruna: Attracties, tours, en activiteiten | musement
    planeta.com
    Kiruna, Sweden – Planeta.com
    huffpost.com
    The City of Kiruna Is Being Relocated So It Doesn't Get Swallowed By A ...
    placesjournal.org
    Kiruna, Forever Changing
    archello.com
    Kiruna City Hall - The Crystal | Henning Larsen | Archello
    outdooractive.com
    Kiruna - the northernmost town in Sweden • Village » outdooractive.com
    reddit.com
    Kiruna, Northern Sweden : europe
    reddit.com
    Kiruna, Sweden [3500x2334] [OS] : r/CityPorn
    nytimes.com
    How Do You Move a City? Ask Kiruna, Sweden - The New York Times
    katherinebelarmino.com
    Kiruna: The Sinking Mine Town of Sweden's Lapland | Travel the World
    canadianminingmagazine.com
    Kiruna, Sweden City views of the iron mining town of Kiruna – Canadian ...
    pinterest.com
    Kiruna | exploration | Kiruna, Sweden, Sweden christmas
    architectural-review.com
    Moving costs: history and identity in Kiruna, Sweden - Architectural Review
    welt.de
    Hoch im Norden: Kiruna gilt in Schweden als ein anderes Land - Bilder ...
    reddit.com
    Sweden is moving the town of Kiruna (and this church) two miles due to ...
    See all images
  6. Visit Sweden
    https://visitsweden.com/where-to-go/nort…

    Visit Kiruna for Northern Lights and other natural …

    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 …

  7. People also ask
    Should you visit Kiruna in summer or winter?
    You will never be bored whenever you visit Kiruna in the Summer or winter. Local tour operators offer all kinds of activities and adventures. Swedish state-owned mining company LKAB on Thursday, 12 January 2023, published that it had identified more than 1 million tonnes of rare earth oxides in the Kiruna area.

    Kiruna in Swedish Lapland - Guide 2024 - Visitnordic

    visitnordic.com
    What is Kiruna famous for?
    Kiruna church is a landmark here, you can see it everywhere. You can feel sad about the skyline.” The town has a population of 18,000, and its fate has been intertwined with that of the mine since it was founded in 1900 . The mine, run by Swedish state-owned company LKAB, is the largest iron ore mine in the world, producing 80% of the EU’s supply.

    Why a Swedish town is on the move – one building at a time

    theguardian.com
    Why is Kiruna re-development a major tourist attraction in Jukkasjärvi?
    The Kiruna Icehotel has been built in Jukkasjärvi each winter since 1990 and is a major tourist attraction. The re-development of Kiruna is a reconstruction project, as the Kirunavaara mine, run by LKAB, undermines the existing town centre. Several buildings are to be moved or demolished.

    Kiruna - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org
    Feedback