Category Kiruna & Swedish Lapland

Sweden · KIRUNA & SWEDISH LAPLAND

The 14 Best Things to Do in Kiruna & Swedish Lapland

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Kiruna sits two hundred kilometres inside the Arctic Circle, and from December the frozen rivers become the roads. These are the 14 experiences worth your days up here: husky teams, snowmobiles, reindeer and Sami hosts, the ice hotel, and the aurora chases that start once the light goes.

Kiruna Northern Lights Tour with Photographer

Kiruna Northern Lights Tour with Photographer - First Stop: Kiruna Waiting Game, Then Into the Chase

1.Kiruna Northern Lights Tour with Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 735 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $223Our pick

Hunt auroras from Kiruna to Abisko with a photographer. Small group, warm breaks, snacks, and lots of guided photo help.

“Wonderful experience. The tour guide knows where to go to see the northern lights. They provide warm coat as needed. They set up camp fire to warm us up, and brought hot drink, snacks which are very thoughtful. The aurora is amazing. The photographer took lots of good photos. We had amazing night. High recommend!”

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Kiruna: Northern Lights Tour with Photos

Kiruna: Northern Lights Tour with Photos - Getting Started: Pickup Rules in Kiruna and Why They Matter

Northern Lights Tour from Kiruna to Abisko with Dinner

Northern Lights Tour from Kiruna to Abisko with Dinner - Dinner in Abisko Mountain Lodge, plus the Lapland and Sami context

3.Northern Lights Tour from Kiruna to Abisko with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · from $278

Small-group northern lights hunt from Kiruna to Abisko with winter overalls, dinner, hot drinks, and a guide tracking skies.

“Our aurora hunting adventure from Kiruna to Abisko was an experience that exceeded all our expectations. First and foremost, the drive from Kiruna to Abisko was magical and the dinner at Brasserie Fjällköket in Abisko was remarkable, thRead more”

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Sit Down Husky Ride Dog Sled Tour in Kiruna

Sit Down Husky Ride Dog Sled Tour in Kiruna - Arctic outerwear that actually changes the day

4.Sit Down Husky Ride Dog Sled Tour in Kiruna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 216 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $197

Daytime Kiruna husky sledding with hotel pickup, warm arctic gear, and a lavvu stop for hot drinks and cake through forest and frozen lakes

“Absolutely amazing experience! Dogs are well cared for and very happy. Temperature was just below zero so conditions were perfect. We even spotted a wild reindeer. Would highly recommend this if you are in Kiruna area.”

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Husky Tour Sit and Drive Combo Tour from Kiruna

Husky Tour Sit and Drive Combo Tour from Kiruna - The 18 km Run: How Long You Are Riding and What Drives the Pace

5.Husky Tour Sit and Drive Combo Tour from Kiruna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $271

Drive your own 2-person husky sled near Kiruna, meet and feed the dogs, then warm up by a bonfire with coffee and cake.

“Started with Thomas who picked us up from Camp Ripan. Upon arrival at the tour facility , Alex guided us what to wear to make sure we remain warm and comfortable during the tour. Diana was our lead guide, and she was very enthusiastic, professional and an excellent instructor and guide. It ended up with a bonfire coffee session we will never forget. Eric brought us home with engaging conversations and made sure we are back to our hotel safely. To summarize, It was a wonderful, unforgettable experience. Aside from the magical tour with the wonderful dogs, the team we met are authentic, and seems that they really love what…”

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Kiruna: Guided Afternoon Drive Your Own Dog Sled Tour

Kiruna: Guided Afternoon Drive Your Own Dog Sled Tour - Safety Briefing and Harnessing Skills That Make You Feel Confident

From Kiruna: Northern Lights Guided Husky Sledding Adventure

From Kiruna: Northern Lights Guided Husky Sledding Adventure - Getting from Kiruna to Kalixforsbron, plus your pickup options

7.From Kiruna: Northern Lights Guided Husky Sledding Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 121 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $276

From Kiruna, steer a husky sled at night through the Arctic, chase the northern lights, then warm up with fika by a fire.

“Driving your own sled is a one of a kind experience. The dogs were friendly, the guides were nice and showed/explained us everything we needed to know. It really is something to try. You won’t regret it! 💙”

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Kiruna: Morning Husky Sled Ride with Coffee Break

Kiruna: Morning Husky Sled Ride with Coffee Break - Pickup Radius and staying warm with included boots

8.Kiruna: Morning Husky Sled Ride with Coffee Break

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 118 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $177

Kiruna husky sled ride with fika cabin break, frozen lake runs, and wildlife spotting. Gear and pickup included.

“The guide from Slovakia picked me up punctually from my apartment. He was very down to earth and chatty. It helped that we we were provided with thick overalls and boots before the ride. And the ride itself became one of the key highlights of my trip in Kiruna. The ride felt long enough and it went through the frosty trees and lakes. The views were amazing throughout the ride just before sunset. We were given cinnamon buns and a choice between tea coffee and hot chocolate at the shed. The look outside the window against the snowy backdrop was just so christmassy and nice. We continued the ride back…”

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Full-Day Reindeer Tour with Pickup in Kiruna

Full-Day Reindeer Tour with Pickup in Kiruna - Feeding the Reindeer Close Up, and Why Lichen Matters

9.Full-Day Reindeer Tour with Pickup in Kiruna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $309

A small-group full day in Swedish Lapland, with Kiruna pickup, hands-on reindeer feeding, Sámi culture, and a 1 km sled ride.

“Absolutely fantastic guide who explained in detail their way of living. Tasty food and a lovely Reindeer slide ride. Perfect day from a to z”

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Northern Light snowmobile tour in Kiruna 7:30 pm

Northern Light snowmobile tour in Kiruna 7:30 pm - What’s Included: Helmets, Warm Clothes, and a Guide Who Runs the Show

From Abisko: Dog Sledding Excursion to Kiruna with Fika

From Abisko: Dog Sledding Excursion to Kiruna with Fika - Meeting the dogs and getting winter-ready fast

11.From Abisko: Dog Sledding Excursion to Kiruna with Fika

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 67 reviews · 7 hours · from $276

Abisko to Kiruna dog sledding with Fika. 10-12 km Arctic ride, warm overalls and boots, cinnamon bun, bus transfer, $276.

“Notre guide était véritablement passionné et nous a partagé sa passion tout au long du moment passé en sa compagnie. Ses chiens câlins à souhait nous on accueillis également avec beaucoup de gentillesse. Une activité que je recommencerais volontiers et parfaite en famille.”

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From Kiruna: Narvik City and Fjord Day Trip

From Kiruna: Narvik City and Fjord Day Trip - The 8-Hour Format: How Long It Really Feels

12.From Kiruna: Narvik City and Fjord Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 64 reviews · 8 hours · from $245

Kiruna to Narvik day trip with Arctic road views, border crossing into Norway, and guided fjord stops with English commentary.

“Overall good value for the money, don‘t expect the most dramatic scenery, Narvik is not an ancient cute town. Seen some decent spots, but next time would rent a car and do the Trip on my own. Nothing bad with the tour at all, I just enjoy the freedom to stop the car at any possible Location to take some Images.”

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Autumn Husky Sit and Drive Cart Tour from Kiruna

Autumn Husky Sit and Drive Cart Tour from Kiruna - Arriving at Husky Tours Lapland, Svappavaara

13.Autumn Husky Sit and Drive Cart Tour from Kiruna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $149Best value

Autumn husky sit-and-drive cart tour in Kiruna with pickup, hands-on driving, snowy-free wheels, and fika by the fire.

“Our experience with the Autumn Husky Sit and Drive Tour, hosted by Kent, the owner, was absolutely wonderful! Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted by Kent and around 80 energetic, friendly huskies. It was such a unique and heartwarming start to the tour. After a brief and informative tutorial on the huskies, we helped Kent harness the dogs and prepare them for the cart sleigh ride. Since there was no snow on the ground, the sled had wheels, which made for an exciting journey. We followed Kent's team of 6 incredible huskies through roads and muddy streams for about an hour, and it was absolutely delightful. After the ride, we…”

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