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A MAGNIFICENT MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPE From skiing along King’s Trail to extreme off-piste

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look upThis is the best place in the world to see the Northern Lights

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h e r e , i n t h e no rt h e r n m o st part of Swedish Lapland, the contrasts are as beautiful as they are numerous – almost infinite. All kinds of activities go on here. You can delight in the blue Arctic light and sparkling Northern Lights dancing across the sky, and be amazed at the world’s biggest under-ground mine. Our rocket base has been firing research rockets out into space since the 1960s, and we’re close to being able to offer space experiences without leaving Earth’s atmosphere. Kiruna is unique, with our world-famous ICEHOTEL, world- class skiing and adventure around every corner no matter which part of the region you visit. Broaden your range of travel experiences and enjoy a true winter with us. A winter filled with powdery, thick, chalk-white snow, magical silence and clear,

starry nights. A winter that begins with crisp cold-ness and ends with the bright rays of the spring sun, waking up the land by shining day and night.

We have clear seasons here. Some people reckon we have four seasons, but the Sámi people have taught us there are actually eight. Winter is divided into three seasons; early winter, true winter and spring-winter. The climate and seasons are very important to the Sámi people for their reindeer herding, and as our guest we can offer you all kinds of things to do depending on when in winter you come to visit.

From October to Midsummer we enjoy winter sports, 200 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle. From cross-country to tall mountain peaks, from snowboarding to skiing. We drill holes in thick ice

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Kiruna Lappland Tourist OfficeLars Janssonsgatan 17, Kiruna +46 (0)980-188 80

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TOURIST INFORMATIONon rivers and lakes so that we can fish for charr. Silently, close to nature and all her animals, we head out with teams of eager dogs pulling sleds. Or we take our snowmobiles miles out into the wide mountain world, or to forests of snow- covered fir trees.

Kiruna is undergoing an exciting transforma-tion. The entire town is about to relocate because the mine and ore deposits are extending beneath what’s currently the town centre. But our warm welcome and wild countryside surrounding the town will still be here to greet you, just as they’ve always done. We have the raw materials, the cul-ture, the experiences.

Welcome to Kiruna – come and share our everyday lives, which are far from ordinary.

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The light phenomenonTHAT AMAZES AND SEDUCES

k i ru na i n a l l i t s c r i s py coldness often sees clear, starry skies. This is when the Northern Lights are at their most breathtaking, dancing across the sky and offering a spectacular sight. A fascinating and unique experience that you’ll never forget. The UN has designated 2015 the “Year of Light”. This is why global travel guide company Lonely Planet has com-piled a Top Ten of places in the world where you can enjoy light phenomena – and Abisko in Kiruna, Swedish Lapland, is on top.

The beautiful, differently coloured lights that you can see dancing across the sky in the northern parts of the world are known as the Northern Lights. Their Latin name, Aurora Borealis, came into use back in the 17th century. Aurora was the goddess of the dawn in ancient Roman mythology, and Borealis means “northerly”. So the name actually means “northerly dawn” or “northerly light of dawn”. The northern Sámi name for the Northern Lights, guov-sahas, is also linked with the light of dawn.

The Northern Lights are created by a combina-tion of the sun, the atmosphere and magnetic fields.

The magnetosphere captures and redirects harmful particles of energy from the sun, and the beautiful light and colours of the Northern Lights are created when these come into contact with oxygen and nitrogen.

The Earth is surrounded by magnetic field lines, and high-energy particles from the sun are dragged down towards the Earth when they’re captured by these lines. Then they follow the field lines down through the upper atmosphere, at altitudes of 80–300 kilometres, and collide with oxygen and nitrogen. This collision shifts the energy temporar-ily and converts it into light. So the visible lines of the magnetic field create the curtain of colours that we see in the Northern Lights.

This is always going on – all day, every day. But it’s only when the sky is dark and there’s enough activity in the atmosphere that we can see this interplay which creates the Northern Lights.

To see the Northern Lights clearly, the best thing to do is head to a place where street lights and oth-er urban lighting won’t interfere with your vision.

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Photographers Anette Niia and Ylva Sarri run Scandinavian Photo Ad-ventures, which offers genuine adventures involving photography, nature and Sámi culture in the forests and mountains of Kiruna. “Photographing the Northern Lights is a fantastic way of experiencing nature. Set up your camera correctly, press the button and capture the Northern Lights. Sometimes your photos will be sharp, other times less so, but you’ll still have some stunning photos and memories of an experience you’ll never forget,” says Anette. Ylva shares one of her special memories with guests. “I was accompanying a young couple, and the night was fairly cloudy so we weren’t really expecting a good view of the Northern Lights. But then suddenly we say a small gap in the clouds, and behind them the long-awaited Northern Lights. Slowly but surely, the clouds parted and we got lots of dramatic pictures, with clouds, the Northern Lights and eventually the moon as well, and our guests were delighted!” Peter Rosén is a photographer and has been running Lappland Media & Photo Adventures for 19 years. “I want my pictures to portray the things I love the most – the Lapland light and, above all, the Northern Lights, which bring additional beauty to winter.” Peter offers photography courses on behalf of Canon, focusing on the Northern Lights and Sámi culture in Abisko and Kiruna. He took the pho-tos for the book Aurora Borealis i Lappland [Aurora Borealis in Lapland] and has had photos published in more than 100 magazines and books. He works together with two other professional photographers to offer Northern Lights photographic courses throughout the winter. “My advice for success when photographing the Northern Lights is simple. Put the camera on the ground so that it’s completely still, or use a tripod, and set a long exposure.” Chad Blakley, a photographer specialising in the Northern Lights and owner of the company Lights over Lapland and Visit Abisko, is based in Abisko and offers guided tours and photography courses. “If you’re interested in fine-tuning your skills as a photographer and learning the fine details of astrophotography and photography in low light, we have just the course for you. We take on small groups, and we have access to a private conference room where I follow up on partici-pants’ photos every day, in between trips to take photos in the country-side, and give people advice and ideas to help them get the best out of their photos of the Northern Lights.” Chad Blakley and his company hold the top rating on the TripAdvisor travel site for activities in Abisko National Park. “You just have to calmly focus on exposure, white balance and all the other little details that you need to take fantastic photos of stars, planets, the Milky Way – and the Northern Lights, of course.”

Northern Lights adventureCombine adventure in Kiruna with seeing the Northern Lights. Being in the middle of the darkest forest or out on the bare mountain with the Northern Lights dancing above your head is a powerful feeling. You can get there so quietly with a reindeer and sled that you can almost, almost hear it crack-ling. Or maybe you get there on horseback, or in a horse-drawn sleigh. Har-nessing up eager dogs who love nothing better than a good run is another delight that will take you close to nature beneath the Northern Lights. If you prefer horsepower instead of horse power, snowmobiles are ideal.

The Aurora Sky Station in Abisko is centred on what’s known as the “auroral oval” and is said to be the best place in the world from which to see the Northern Lights. The oval zone above the poles, where the field lines are perpen-dicular to the surface of the Earth through the entire atmosphere, forms an auroral oval directly above the little mountain village of Abisko, to the north-west of Kiruna. The clear, clean air and almost cloudless sky present per-fect conditions, and you can view the Northern Lights more or less every night. You can take a cable car to the Aurora Sky Station at the top of Nuolja (Njulla) mountain, 900 metres above sea level, where guides will teach you more about the phenomenon that is the Northern Lights. This is an experience to delight all five senses. Yes, the sense of taste as well, thanks to a delicious four-course dinner created using Nordic ingredients, setting you up for a wonderful evening watching the North-ern Lights dancing.

The art of photographing the Northern Lights

THE NORTHERN LIGHTS INDOORSCamp Ripan’s Norrskensrum is the perfect place to meet up, giving rise to inspiration and creative thinking. Have a seat in the recliners and watch the night sky through the panoramic windows.

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Taking photos of the Northern Lights demands knowledge and experience. You’ll soon learn the tricks of the trade by taking a photography course, and you’ll have some wonderful photos to take home with you.

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CELEBRATE ICEHOTELICEHOTEL is celebrating its 25th anniversary in the 2014/2015 season. If you send an exciting, funny, special or personal message, you might have it published on an ice wall at ICEHOTEL.icelebrate.icehotel.com

a n e w i c e h ot e l has been created every winter for 25 years in the village of Jukkas-järvi, near Kiruna. The clear ice used to create the hotel comes from the nearby Torne River. And when the strong

rays of the spring sunshine are at their most inten-sive, the hotel melts and returns to the river. Be-sides the ice, a unique material has been invented: snice. This is a mixture of snow and ice which is used together with the blocks of ice to create beau-tiful contrasts. Construction begins in November each year, and in the spring thousands of tonnes of ice are harvested from the river for storage until the following year. An eternal cycle.

Every new ICEHOTEL is unique. Artists from all over the world apply and are selected to be part of the hundred-person team that creates ICEHOTEL. It’s fairly common for them not to have previous

SCULPT ICEOf course, you simply have to create your own ice sculpture when you visit ICEHOTEL, so come on – register for a two-hour course and give your creativity free rein. Ice from the Torne River is used, just as for the hotel itself. It’s soft and easy to work with, even for beginners.

Most visitors find their stay at ICE- HOTEL to be something they’ll never forget, and that they slept better at temperatures below zero because their surroundings were so quiet and cool. Most guests spend a night in the cold area of the hotel and then one or more nights in the warm area. Staying at ICEHOTEL is an experi-ence quite unlike any other. This is why a survival course is held every evening for new guests, providing them with an introduction on how they should dress and use their sleeping bags. All guests staying in the cold area of the hotel are

experience of working with the material, but by mid-December there it is – a uniquely designed hotel made with frozen water. This might even be the biggest art exhibition in the world, and it’s only there for that one winter.

ICEHOTEL is the world’s first and biggest hotel made of snow and ice. As well as a number of suites, each uniquely designed, which are suitable for sleeping in below-zero temperatures (there are warm options as well), public areas such as an ice bar and an ice church are constructed as well. If you’re thinking of getting married, there are few places to beat this background of ice and the rays of the sun streaming through the walls and roof. There are lots of activities to try out here, too, often focusing on the frozen river. Probably the coolest activity involves trying your hand at sculpting ice – be inspired by all the creations at the hotel, or by the dancing Northern Lights in the night sky. A warm welcome to the cold!

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checked in to a special warm building where their luggage and other equip-ment are stored. The temperature inside ICEHOTEL never falls to less than seven degrees below, no matter how cold it is outdoors. Before you hit the hay, you should dress in warm base layers, pull your hat down over your ears and slide down into a bed made of blocks of ice, a thick mattress and reindeer skins. In the morning, you’ll be woken with a hot lingonberry drink before you head off for a lovely sauna, a delicious break-fast buffet and a variety of activities.

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Untouched terraint h e r e a r e a l l k i n d s of options open to you when skiing in and around Kiruna, regardless of your preferences – major adrenaline rushes or taking it slowly, at your own pace. There are times when speed and excitement are what you need, while at other times the silence and magnificent surround-ings of the bare mountain are the order of the day. The lack of queues for lifts makes downhill skiing a pleasantly seamless pastime.

From the town centre, the Kiruna mountains frame the horizon like a beautiful string of pearls. And as the icing on the cake, Kebnekaise, the tallest mountain in Sweden, is situated here as well. Clim-bing the top of the country is a powerful experi-ence, and you can enjoy guided tours in winter too!

Heading out on skis is easy. In some cases, you just have to put them on when you step outside your door because skiing terrain and tracks are often located just around the corner. From central

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Kiruna, you just have to drive for an hour to get to the mountains and ski above the tree line. Perfect conditions await, with natural snow no matter what style you prefer – downhill or cross-country. Maybe you could climb to the top of a mountain several hundred metres above sea level so that you can feel like a winner, standing up there and looking down over the beautiful mountain landscape.

In Kiruna you can ski on natural snow almost all year round, from late autumn to Midsummer. And you can ski beneath the Northern Lights and the blue Arctic light in midwinter. Or in the blazing sunshine of spring and midnight sun just before the snow gives way to the next season.

We don’t have hills in Kiruna, we have moun-tains. A landscape of tall mountains that takes over where the dense forest landscape leaves off. And there are lots of lakes too, which you can ski across in winter as they’re covered with thick ice and snow.

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Clear views of King’s TrailKing’s Trail (Kungsleden), between Abisko and Hemavan, is one of the best ski trails in the world. An adventure more than 400 kilometres long which was started by the Swedish Tourist Association (STF) in the early 20th century. This trail offers a variety of fantastic mountain environments which stimulate the modern desire to discover. King’s Trail offers snow-clad peaks, warm spring sunshine, glaciers and the magical Northern Lights. A guided ski tour on historical ground is quite an experience. Abisko is one of the places where you can start and end your ski tour. Trail crosses make the route safe for skiers, and the STF mountain huts are never far away. Lots of people discover the mountains through ski-touring and King’s Trail, and the white peaks of Kebnekaise add extra appeal.

PROFESSIONAL CROSS-COUNTRY TRAILSLots of cross-country skiers come to Kiruna each year to train. We have early snow here and well prepared trail systems not far from the town centre, and these can be used by elite skiers and people who ski for fun too. Our ski trails are lit on dark nights and maintained using machines so that people can really enjoy their skiing.

The freeskiers’ favouriteRiksgränsen is Sweden’s northernmost ski resort, and the most legendary. The skiing is incredibly efficient here, making the most of every metre of space there is to use. Much of the skiing takes place off-piste, but by no means all of it. There are lots of great pistes which are undulating and winding. And there are numerous off-piste areas which you can access easily alongside the pistes. Great skiing, quite simply. Every spring, freeskiing stars from all over the world make the pilgrimage here to round off their season with a celebra-tion: NM, or the Scandinavian Big Mountain Championships. They come here to compete for the title on MT Norddalsfjället, but also because of the informal atmosphere in the area which makes no distinction between pros and happy amateurs. And not forgetting the varied skiing, which means that most people who come here return time after time. The feeling of standing on a mountain peak, with fairytale skiing ahead of you, is unbeatable. To enjoy perfect skiing and give yourself a topic of conversation for the après-ski, take a helicopter or use climbing skins to help you and use the servic-es of a mountain guide who knows where the best snow is.

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Family-friendly mountain charmBjörkliden is really a family-friendly place to ski. Families have more time to spend together, the ski system is clear and the slope is never far away no matter where you stay. In Björkliden, parents can safely hand their children over to the Lemming Club so that they can spend a few hours skiing down the slopes or on the cross-country trail – or simply enjoying a leisurely lunch together. Björkliden is surrounded by some fantastic mountains, and this is where you’ll see the famous Lapporten no mat-ter where you are, more or less. The little mountain village of Björkliden is both a charming ski resort that operates at a slightly calmer pace and a place where you can enjoy an adventure or two. You can try dogsledding, snowmobiles, ice climbing – or why not head for a mountain peak in a helicopter for a bit of off-piste skiing? Don’t miss a trip to Låktatjåkko, where you’ll find the highest located restaurant in Sweden.

LÅKTASPÅRET. In the latter part of the winter season, there’s a prepared cross-country ski trail 27 km long, running all the way from Björkliden via Låktatjåkko Moun-tain Station (1228 metres above sea level), Kärkevagge, Katterjåkk and on to Riksgränsen. This is a truly spectac-ular trail, one of the most beautiful of its kind in Sweden, with incredible views of Torneträsk and the mountains.

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c h i l d r e n lov e h av i ng f u n and playing in the snow, but we grown-ups can discover our inner children too when the snow crunches underfoot or when we trudge through deep, fluffy snow. In Kiruna, winter lasts nearly half the year. With metre-deep, chalk white snow which lights up the dark season, both physically and mentally.

Vast amounts of snow are all part of the lifestyle in Kiruna. There are lots of things to do, and people have always been creative when it comes to living their lives – and finding adventure as well. Once the snow has settled, kick sleds are the natural

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choice of many when it comes to getting around. Or they strap on almost feather-light snowshoes to go walking in the forest, where the snow can be so deep that you’d sink to your waist without them.

If you want to update your wardrobe and equip-ment to suit the Kiruna and mountain climate, there’s a good selection of shops selling suitable clothing and equipment for various outdoor activities. Most of our organisers of experiences and adventures can also provide warm clothing to help you enjoy your activities.

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You hear eager howling while the dogs are being harnessed up, and then seconds later, when the sled leaves, the silence of the forest and mountain awaits. Paws on the snow pull us safely as we sit, warmly snuggled up on the sled. An experience which combines animals and nature. You also have the opportunity to drive your own team of dogs here. This is a fun and exciting experience to enjoy with our four-footed friends. There are plenty of options open to you – as a passenger, or driving yourself – when it comes to dogsledding tours in and around Kiruna.

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Out into the wide blue yonderLots of visitors decide to see the Kiruna forests and mountains from a snowmobile. Head out on daily guided tours with stops for brewing coffee over an open fire, or try spending the night at one of our camps.

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Down to the depths and up the wallsSkiing, dogsledding and snowmobiles are all great, but Kiruna has some slightly more unusual winter adventures to offer too. What about investigating a cave system created by the power of water? This popular activity is on offer in Björkliden. Ice climbing is another winter adventure – or why not try to build a bivouac in the snow? Riding a horse through the forest or across the mountain is a fabulous experience that really brings you close to nature.

Tips for a safe winter trip!1. CHOOSE THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT. Your clothing and boots must be able to withstand the wind and weather. Layer your clothes so that you can adapt to the weather and temper-ature as required. Good equipment needn’t cost the earth, and a rucksack packed properly shouldn’t be too heavy.

2. LET SOMEONE KNOW WHERE YOU’RE GOING AND WHAT TIME YOU’LL BE BACK. It’s important to make sure someone knows your planned route and when you’re expecting to be back. Tell someone who can raise the alarm if you don’t return as planned.

3. ADAPT YOUR MOUNTAIN TRIP ACCORDING TO THE WEATHER. The weather can change quickly in the mountains. Check local weather fore-casts on the radio, or check the www.smhi.se/en website. Weather services are also available as apps for mobile phones. Always respect mountain weather warnings issued.

4. FOLLOW MARKED TRAILS. There are hundreds of kilometres of marked trails in the mountains, with distance markers, cabins where you can spend the night and assistance phones. Follow the trails – this reduces the risk of you ending up in potential avalanche areas, and it’s safer in case you need help.

5. BRING A MAP AND COMPASS. Make sure your map is up to date. The compass will mainly be needed when you’re off the marked trails, and you’ll need how know how to use it, too. Use GPS if you like, but remember that bat-teries discharge quickly when cold!

6. ASK EXPERIENCED PEOPLE FOR ADVICE. People who often spend time in the mountains can give you vital information. Ask them questions about routes, water levels, bridges and anything else that might improve your planning. There are local mountain safety committees who know all kinds of things about their local mountains!

Lying on a reindeer skin beside a mountain lake, being warmed by the sun and watching the sun reflect its rays, fishing through the ice, or “pimpling” as people call it up here, are golden activities here in Kiruna. You might land some fresh charr from the river or lake for your dinner. And lots of locals spend days and nights in their “arks” on the ice in spring-winter. These are little cabins with holes in the floor so that they can fish indoors if the weather is bad. Living in an ark is a superb way of combining the outdoor life with fishing.

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Winter calendarAttraktivare Kirunaloppet race, 10 Jan. Seeding race for the Vasaloppet and Tjejvasan races.

Snow Festival, Kiruna, 21–25 Jan.

Kiruna Winter Market and Veteran Swedish Championships in Cross-country Ski, 13–15 Feb.

Abisko Ice Climbing Festival, 26 Feb–1 Mar.

Haglöfs Arctic Weekend 12–15 Mar, Riksgränsen. Together with Haglöfs you are invited to a weekend full of activities such as peak tours, an avalanche course, off-piste skiing and snowkiting.

Fjällräven Polar, 7–12 Apr. A 300 km winter adventure north of the Arctic Circle, where entrants navigate their own dogsled teams. Starting in Signaldalen (Norway) and ending in Jukkasjärvi.

Toughest ICE, Jukkasjärvi 11 Apr. A unique winter competition – the world’s first obstacle course made of ice and snow.

Extreme Sports Gathering, Riksgränsen, 13–19 Apr. Skydiving, Speedriding, Paragliding, Snowkiting, Heliskiing & Paramotor. Tandem runs for beginners and advanced courses for people with experience. A unique opportunity to try out some mid-air adventures in the mountains.

Keb Alpine Race – KebClassic, Kebnekaise, 15–19 Apr.

Pure Freeride Camp, Abisko, 16–19 Apr. Get-together for everyone interested in ski touring. Activities, lectures, the latest gear and other fun stuff.

Lapland Ice Fishing Championship, Stenbacken, 18 Apr.

Kirunaspelen, 18–19 Apr. Cross-country skiing competition.

Black Bear Open, Björkliden, 23–26 Apr. The Gälka Warriors Black Bear Open competition, which began as a slope style competition created in natural terrain. Don’t miss the 10th anniversary!

Lapland Ski Academy, Björkliden, 24–26 Apr. ISIA advanced training in Björkliden for ski instructors and others interested in skiing.

Pelikanflyget, Riksgränsen, 30 Apr. Big jump session, high jumps and double spins! Enjoy the show from Pelikanhyllan, the best terrace in Riksgränsen.

Border Crossing Challenge, April. Long-distance clas-sic cross-country ski race, Riksgränsen–Norway.

Låktastörten, 1 May. Action-packed tradition from Låktatjåkko Mountain Station to Björkliden by any route and using any ski/snowboard equipment. The first one to the bottom wins!

Banked Slalom, Riksgränsen, 7–10 May. Transition organises Sweden’s biggest snowboarding competition in Riksgränsen. A classic Banked Slalom with constructed velodromes and natural banks.         

The Låkta Triple, 9 May. Starting in Riksgränsen and heading via Låktatjåkko Mountain Lodge to Björkliden. Competitors (solo or in teams) can opt for classic cross- country skiing, snowshoe running and trail running.

Scandinavian Big Mountain Championships, Riksgränsen, 11–13 May.

Hej Tö! Riksgränsen, 22–24 May. A perfect combination of music festival, snow and midnight sun to round off the Riksgränsen ski season.

Pamoja festival, Kiruna 28–30 May. Cultural festival organised by students at Malmfältens Folkhögskola. Work-shops, lectures and music for a more open-minded Kiruna.

Abisko Ice Climbing Festival26 Feb–1 Mar. An Ice Climbing Festival is arranged each year in Abisko for participants from all over the world. Clinics are organised for both beginners and experi-enced climbers, along with lectures and inspiration from international names in ice climbing, competitions and chances to try out new equipment. This is definitely the event for people who already love climbing and people who are keen to give it a try. The conditions for ice climbing in and around Abisko are excellent, with easily accessible icefalls and ice of outstanding Nordic quality. Burying your axe in the ice in the beautiful Abiskojåkka canyon is quite an experience. You’ll also have the opportunity to try ice climbing on the other side of the border, in Spansdalen in Norway, during the festival. www.abiskoiceclimbing.comwww.arcticguides.com/events

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Scandinavian Big Mountain Championships Riksgränsen (NM) 11–13 May. Extreme NM, marking the end to the Swedish skiing season, has taken place in Riksgränsen every year since 1992. The list of skiers taking part is always full of big names from all over the world who’ve won lots of awards, and everything is topped off with the usual banquet. Top-level alpine skiing, telemark skiing and snowboarding – and some tantalising sights for spectators as well!http://bigmountain.se

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Snow Festival Kiruna 21–25 Jan. Come and celebrate snow, ice and all the activities and adventures that form part of winter. The Kiruna Snow Festival is a winter event which takes place in January every year. The town is decorated with ice and snow sculptures for the festival. Sculptors from Kiruna, Sweden and all over the world take part, and both the competition and the Snow Festival itself have become an annual tradition with competitors and locals alike.www.snofestivalen.com

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Lapland Ice Fishing ChampionshipStenbacken 18 Apr. The people of Kiruna are all there, and ice fishermen and women from other places and other countries also head for this winter fishing competition. This championship is Sweden’s biggest for ice fish-ing and attracts up to 2,000 entrants each year. Spend an exciting day at Torneträsk, where you’ll have plenty of opportunities to win some great prizes. A day for all the family! www.lapplandsmästerskapet.se

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Keb Alpine Race – KebClassic 15–19 Apr. The Keb Alpine Race is a major adventure on skis and a challenge for all, regardless of whether you’re a member of the skiing elite, a cross-country skier or just a happy amateur. The KebClassic is a two-day ski tour adventure, with some truly fantastic runs and, according to the organisers, the best views in Sweden. Compete in teams of two or three, male, female or mixed. Alpine or Ski Tour class. There’s also a shorter solo competition for anyone who doesn’t fancy the long runs. Workshops about snow, avalanches and glaciers will be organised, and you’ll get some great tips ahead of the competition and for ski tours in general. www.kebclassic.se

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Transformation of Kirunat h e t r a n s fo r m at i o n o f k i ru na has attracted lots of attention both in Sweden and abroad. Never before has such a big community been transformed like this because the land is needed for industrial purposes. Everything is focused on ensuring that the town and mining industry can coexist in harmony. Mining company LKAB has been mining around Kiruna since the early 20th century, which is when the town first came into being. LKAB is a limited company which is wholly owned by the Swedish government, and the group as a whole employs around 4000 staff in 15 or so countries.

The new Kiruna will be built for a variety of people. The people who already live here have to feel at home, people who’ve moved away should be encouraged to return, and new residents must feel welcome. The transformation of Kiruna is now at the operational stage. Two major architectural competitions, an urban development competition and an architectural competition for a new town hall have all been decided. The development plan

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The community was made up of three different areas around the turn of the 20th century, when Kiruna was established. The buildings were centred on the low mountain of Haukivaara, which had a relatively good local climate and was situated in a strategic location between the two mining moun-tains of Luossavaara and Kiirunavaara. Communi-cations in those days required people to live near to where they worked. Kiruna was granted a town charter in 1948, and the town began to expand in the 1940s as well. The town plan was the first of its kind to be established in the Nordic countries according to continental concepts. Instead of having a traditional grid plan, the Kiruna town plan is designed organically and adapted according to the terrain.

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Historical buildings to live onTwo of Kiruna’s listed buildings – Hjalmar Lundbohmsgården and Kiruna Church – will be preserved during the transformation of the town. Hjalmar Lundbohmsgården was built in 1895, this was where Hjalmar Lundbohm, the first LKAB managing director and founder of Kiruna lived. Parts of the building look just as it did when Lundbohm lived there; and works of art presented by many of the friends who visited there, including Prince Eugen, Anders Zorn, Albert Engström, August Strindberg and Johan Tuuri, and a very unique atmosphere are still there to be enjoyed. Kiruna Church was named Sweden’s most popular building in a public vote in 2001. This church, which is one of the biggest timber buildings in Sweden, will be dismantled piece by piece and rebuilt in the new Kiruna.  The church was built between 1909 and 1912 under the leadership of engineer Bengt Lundgren, LKAB’s head of construction in Kiruna. Archi-tect Gustav Wickman and managing director Hjalmar Lundbohm both played an active part in its construction.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE TRANSFORMATION There are two exhibitions on the transformation of the town: LKAB:s exhibition is on display at the Folkets Hus, next to the tourist office in Kiruna, and there’s another in the town hall for the municipality of Kiru-na. You can view and follow the transformation of the town there and see how the mine is spreading underground and the buildings above have to be emptied. You can also go on a guided tour to find out more about how Kiruna will undergo this exciting transformation – both Camp Ripan and Hjalmar Lundbohmsgården are organising these. We have some very popular guided tours for anyone who’d like to learn more about mining in the largest underground iron ore mine in the world. The coach drives directly from the tourist office and drive straight down into the mountain and to the exhibition mine at the LKAB:s Visitor Centre, 540 metres below ground. The guide explains all about modern mining and how it can persuade an entire town to relocate.

Vision of the future KirunaThe aim is to attempt to manifest the pride which people feel in the town by moving and preserving a number of special buildings and constructing new ones along the same lines. The town hall, which is appreciated and frequently visited by the locals, can’t be moved – do-ing that would have required wider roads to be built. A new town hall has to be built, using the existing bell tower. Architects from all over the world were invited to take part in an architectural competition to design a new town centre for Kiruna, and a winning proposal has been select-ed. 56 teams of architects from all over the world entered this competi-tion to design a new town hall. The aim of the competition was to come up with a high-quality proposal to use as a basis for a new town hall to build in the future centre of Kiruna. Construction of the new town hall is planned to begin in early 2015 and be completed in June 2017.

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The winning proposal in the architectural contest regarding the future town hall in Kiruna, named Kristallen, was submitted by Henning Larsen Architects.

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We have living Sámi culture here, a unique art treasures and the hard work of the railway nav-vies still serves as an important element for both industry and communications. The Tornedalen culture is also a clearly apparent part of cultural life in Kiruna.

The Sámi people have lived in Kiruna since time immemorial, and the Swedish name Kiruna is derived from the Sámi word “Giron”, which means “grouse”. Sámi place names explain Sámi history and can be viewed as pieces in the puzzle of an area. They’re often linked with the appearance of the terrain and the value of the location in terms of industry.

Navvies began building malmbanan, the Iron Ore Line, more than a century ago – around 500 kilometres of rails were laid with their bare hands. The work was hard and risky, and they lived in rickety shacks. The railway opened the door to the hospitality industry in respect of Sweden’s

northernmost mountains, and nowadays ore is still transported by rail from Kiruna to the ice-free ore port in Narvik. The navvies and people who worked on the railway more than a century ago are still celebrated and honoured at various ceremonies. The Svarta Björn march, which travels along the navvies’ construction routes, is a much-loved tradition. Navvy cook Svarta Björn has been immortalised in print, and she’s just one of all the women who worked in the silent, barren climate in those days.

Architecture, art and design have been and con-tinue to be an important theme in Kiruna – build-ings designed by Ralph Erskine, Sámi knives as utility items, but also works of art and ice art at the world-famous ICEHOTEL. Kiruna is a cultural pal-ette and a work of art with lots of beautiful colours.

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Inclusive sports culture Kiruna is a proud town when it comes to sport, with names such as Erik “Kiruna-Lasse” Larsson, Börje Salming, Pekka Lindmark and Christer Majbäck having gone down in history. But lots of talented athletes and sportsmen and women are still being nurtured here to-day. Clubs and associations are some of the busiest in the country, and active leisure is important to the locals. Kiruna IF recently became the first LGBT-certified hockey association in Sweden and has been creating head-lines far beyond the borders of Swe-den. Wearing rainbow-coloured jerseys on the ice and with their commitment to diversity, they’re now facing their opponents with even greater vigour.

In Nikkaluokta, the Sámi family Sarri has been running tourist activities for several generations. They have a facility at the end of the road, not far from Kebnekaise. Although times have changed, genuine Sámi folk are still living with the family, and knowledge of and a feel for the local environment are important to them. Nutti Sámi Siida is located in the old Sámi marketplace that gave rise to the village of Jukkasjärvi. You’ll find exhibitions here about Sámi culture and lifestyle, sales of genuine Sámi handi-crafts, and if you’re feeling a bit peckish traditional lunches are sold at the fireside in a massive Sámi cot. There’s some unique cabin accommodation here too, with reindeer just around the corner and popular reindeer driving tours. Girjás Adventure focuses on tourism on the terms of reindeer herding and the Sámi community and is run by the members of the Sámi community of Girjás. They pass on knowledge and understanding of Sámi trades and culture. Many of the guides are reindeer herders who have excellent local knowledge as they work on the mountain and in the forest all year round. Giron Travel is a Sámi family business with an outstanding knowledge of Sámi culture. With them, you can enjoy genuine experiences involving animals and nature and gain an insight into the life of a reindeer herder. Learn how to lasso a reindeer, or tag along on a trip in a reindeer sleigh through forest and marsh, just as the Sámi people of the North have done for thousands of years.

STREET ARTKeep your eyes open! You’ll sometimes find art where you’re least expecting it… You might, for example, find a green reindeer half-way up a wall on buildings in the town centre.

Welcome to Sápmi – the Land of the SámiLots of – but not all – Sámi people living here speak their own language and have their own culture. Most of them have strong links with rein-deer herding, and around 10 per cent of the Sámi people of Sweden make a living from this. Fishing, hunting and handicrafts are other Sámi trades. But many Sámi people have chosen non-tradi-tional Sámi jobs in communities and towns. In Kiruna, lots of Sámi people work in the hospitality industry as a way of maintaining Sámi culture and history and making sure people know about it. The Sámi people are one of the world’s indigenous peoples. For millennia they’ve lived close to nature, and reindeer in particular have always been important to them. Although the Sámi lifestyle has developed over the years, their traditions and culture are still strongly preserved. There are eight Sámi communities in the municipality of Kiruna. Each of these communities has its own area, and their members are Sámi people who herd reindeer within the community area. The activities of the Sámi communities are regulated by the Reindeer Husbandry Act.

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Heading out in winter brings you close to nature, and you can fully enjoy the silence that prevails when the snow is covering the land. The Kiruna mountains provide lots of op-portunities for touring in flat terrain and travelling long distances, and for finding virgin snow at the top of a mountain. A guide is recommended to help you find the best runs. This view is from Låktatjåkko, between Björkliden and Riksgränsen.

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We have game birds, berries ripened under the midnight sun of summer, fish that have swum in clean waters, mountain herbs and, not least, game – we recommend reindeer in particular. After all, enjoying a really delicious and well prepared meal with good company is a true delight. The taste of Swedish Lapland will add a little extra spice to your visit and provide unforgettable memories.

We enjoy the variation of the best ingredients, but that’s not all. The way in which we prepare and enjoy our food is an experience and an adventure. Suovas, lightly smoked reindeer, tastes absolutely incredible when cooked over an open fire out in the forest. Juniper berries from the forest and pressed almond potatoes from Tornedalen are ideal accom-paniments. Or how about a charr which you’ve caught yourself and grilled over glowing embers at a camp up in the mountain, under a clear, starry

Natural temptationssky and the sparkling Northern Lights? An incredi-bly tasty dish.

We like combining nature and food in the Kiruna region, and we do it often. The town centre offers some real gems to delight both the mind and the tastebuds. Café Hjalmar at Hjalmar Lund-bohmsgården, the first building in Kiruna, offers drinks and freshly baked pastries served in the clas-sical way. Landströms serves everything according to season and availability, such as delicious breast of grouse or other local favourites. At Camp Ripan, the chef serves tasty dishes combined with drinks which perfectly match the ingredients. Or how about a “world champion pizza” at Pizzeria Palladi-um? Their reindeer pizza actually came first in the world championships for pizza makers.

Head for the mountains and discover more culi-nary experiences. Restaurang Skáidi in Nikkaluokta, some 20 kilometres from the foot of Kebnekaise, serves Slow Food in a fantastic environment. It’s easy to get here by car, and the restaurant opens when the cabins along Kungsleden open for winter serving local ingredients for all tastes. Bon appétit!

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Restaurant Kungsleden at the mountain station in Abisko is sited in the heart of a national park, so for them sustainability is a part of everyday life. This means they serve organic food. They use local ingredients that taste great and demonstrate a sense of responsibility for the beautiful country-side.

Taste JukkasjärviICEHOTEL Restaurant combines beautiful ice art and design by serving it with exquisite meals. Bleak roe served on a plate made from the purest Torne River ice is a delicious experience you’ll never forget. There’s a gourmet restaurant here, as well as a homely cosiness and a café feel. Several options are available to you: ICEHOTEL Restaurant, the traditional homestead restaurant Hembygds-gården, the Lounge, the Porch – and of course, their world-famous ICEBAR BY ICEHOTEL. On the banks of the Torne River you’ll find Nutti Sámi Siida, the Sámi camp where traditional Sámi slow food lunches are served by the fireside in a massive Sámi cot. Made from and served with local ingredients. Suovas, lightly smoked reindeer meat, served in freshly baked Gáhkku bread, with fresh lingonberry sauce made from berries picked in the nearby forest. You can’t get much more authentic than that.

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Restaurant Lapplandia in Riksgränsen is located inside the hotel and presents a Northern Swedish

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of outstanding quality. Specific drinks, par-ticularly wines, are suggested for all dishes. The restaurant’s own bakery supplies everything from crispbread to pastries.

Restaurant Lapporten, at Hotell Fjället in Björkliden, doesn’t need art on the walls. The huge panoramic south east-facing windows are like an advertisement for the resort. You’ll find mountain delicacies served here, along with excellent local ingredients such as reindeer, charr and cloudberries.

At Elsa’s Kitchen, at Kebnekaise Mountain Station, named after Elsa Göransson who worked at the station for nearly 30 years, Elsa’s great interest in mountains and people lives on. She created a pleasant oasis in the Lapland mountain world and today, more than 50 years later, people are still inspired by the cosiness and conviviality surrounding mealtimes, just as they were back then.

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ENJOY SPISWarm hospitality is on the menu alongside tasty food at Restaurang SPiS and their delicatessen. The staff at SPiS treat you like an old friend, and everyone feels really welcome. This restaurant also cherishes good ingredients, taking into account the seasons and the close proximity to the Nordic landscape. “We live beneath the Northern Lights, in the harsh but fertile and vivid landscape that is Swedish Lapland”.

Låktavåfflan”You have to ski uphill to enjoy these tasty waffles, but it’s worth every single kilometre.” Låktatjåkko Mountain Station serves classic waffles with cloudberries. Light lunches are served during the day, and three-course meals in the evenings.

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i n k i ru na , we take hospitality extremely seriously – we know that after a day filled with adventure, this is precisely what our visitors long for. Warm, pleasant hospital-ity, a comfy bed (even though you can also choose to sleep wrapped up in a reindeer skin on a bed of snow) and a tasty meal.

There are all kinds of options to choose from when it comes to spending the night in Kiruna. Warm and cold, big and small, rustic or comfortable hotel standard. Com-bined with the various adventures that await you, your accommodation can also be quite an experience.

If you want to stay somewhere central in Kiruna, Hotell Scandic Ferrum is a good choice. Everything you can expect from a city hotel awaits you here. Their beautiful lounge, “Solsidan”, is an obvious place to meet up with friends, and when the spring sunshine has started to shine Solsidan moves out onto the terrace, with views across the entire Kiruna mountain range. Another central option is the elegant Hotel Arctic Eden, where style and design have been combined with modern demands for com-fort. The inspiration for the hotel’s genuine, down-to-earth interior and design was taken from the Sámi culture. An adjacent building is home to their two restaurants, if you’re feeling hungry; Restaurant Arctic Eden and Arctic Thai & Grill.

When you head off into the mountains, we recommend Abisko Mountain Lodge, a low profile hotel flanked by pleasant cabins and an unusual and rustic wellness facil-ity. A throwback to the mountain hotels at the end of the road, back in the old days. Their restaurant, Krogen, serves well prepared food and carefully selected drinks.

In the mountain world, STF mountain huts are rarely far away when you follow King’s Trail, for example. Here, the host of the huts awaits you with a mug of hot lin-gonberry juice on arrival, offering you protection from the elements for one or more nights as you ski. Personal, close to nature and relaxing for anyone.

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EMBRACED BY DESIGN AND CULTUREBoth exterior and interior at Camp Ripan have been created with care and respect. The design, colours and materials are all clearly linked with the region and its culture. The cabins are comfortable and of hotel standard – private little oases close to everything you might need. The atmosphere is informal, and having your own entrance means that you feel like you’re coming home when you put your key in the door. The winter has been incorporated at Aurora Spa, not shut out. You move between indoors and out, warmth and cold, snow and water, darkness and light. Feel the polar winter caressing your cheek as you rest in the pleasantly hot water of the outdoor pool. The Camp Ripan kitchen turns fantastic local ingredients into delicious dishes. The wine cellar is home to the wines which marry up perfectly with the flavours on the menu.

In the heart of Riksgränsen, right next to the hotel, is the Meteorologen Ski Lodge. The old customs house has been carefully renovated and turned into a warm and cosy ski lodge which is now deemed to be one of Sweden’s top five hotels, according to RES magazine. Each room has its own character and design, and this accommodation is ideal for the discriminating visitor. Some of the rooms have views across the slopes of Riksgränsfjället mountain, while others have airy views of Lake Vassijaure and the Norwegian mountain peaks. All 14 rooms offer outstanding comfort. In the tiled stove room, they’ve re-tained as many of the building’s original features as possible. Here, you can fall

TOMMY’S HOUSE – a small ten-bed youth hostel, a real home-from-home in a cosy old wooden house in the centre of Kiruna.   HOTELL KEBNE – guests leaving here are often very happy to return. A clean, homely hotel with individu-ally decorated rooms. No two rooms are alike. A tasty breakfast buffet is available in the restaurant, and a number of local companies hold breakfast meetings there, too.VINTERPALATSET – with lots of happy guests, this hotel is tastefully decorated in one of the oldest build-ings in Kiruna (1904). Regain your energy in the spa with its sauna, solarium and jacuzzi.YOUTH HOSTEL POINT NORTH – an intimate youth hostel in a home environment. Clean and personal, close to a supermarket, pizzeria, kiosk, ski trail and fantastic countryside.CAMP ALTA – a wilderness camp with cabins, in a beautiful location beside a lake 15 km from Kiruna.AURORA CAMP KURRA – a new igloo village near Kiruna, with com-fortable places to sleep on warm reindeer skins in sleeping bags. The igloo village is in the ideal location from which to maximise your chanc-es of seeing the Northern Lights on the banks of the Torne River.

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asleep listening to the pleasant crack-ling of the fire in the tiled stove, built in 1903. It’s intimate, informal – in fact, very like being at home in a comfy living room. The food served is excellent, and lodge staff also have an outstanding knowledge of wines.

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Certified companies1 Camp Ripan: Nature’s Best

”Our choices reflect respect for the environment in everything, from the purchasing of interior fittings and ingredi-ents in the restaurant to the choice of companies to work with,” says Frida Lindh-Oja at Camp Ripan. Camp Ripan also at-tempts to choose local contractors and products wherever possible and works in close cooperation with other tourist entrepreneurs, landowners and reindeer herders.

2 Guide B-O: Nature’s Best B-O Johansson has several of his dogsled tours labelled

with Nature’s Best. “Lots of dogsled companies already work sustainably, but I wanted to document that work as well. This quality label is important for international travel agencies and agents as they have stringent demands when it comes to sustainability and safety,” says B-O.

3 Nikkaluokta Sarri: Sápmi Experience, ISO1400 “Development which is sustainable in the long term is a

natural element of Sámi trades. Nikkaluokta Sarri strives to keep the village and mountains around us clean and undis-turbed. We want to pass on knowledge in our local area to let mountain guests know they should continue to care for nature and the mountains. Restaurang Skáidi has also received a diploma from Slow Food Sápmi, which appreciates locally produced, fair and clean food,” says Anna Sarri.

4 Nutti Sámi Siida: Nature’s best, Sápmi Experience

“Our visitors encounter and learn about Sámi culture and reindeer herding directly from source, i.e. from our Sámi hosts, who tell them all about the only indigenous people of Europe and the delicate ecosystem that we’re all part of. Everything we do ties in with the concepts of sustainability and ethics involved in the holistic approach of the Sámi people. Not leaving traces when we move around in the countryside, not disrupting wildlife and nature and respecting all living things are the messages we pass on both internally and to our guests,” says Katja Bechtloff, Sales & Booking Manager at Nutti Sámi Siida.

5 Ofelaš Islandshästar & Guideservice: Nature’s Best

“We aim to welcome visitors to our part of Sápmi with emphasis on animals, nature and culture,” says Kerstin Nilsson at Ofelaš. “Taking a sustainable, long-term approach is part of our heritage.”

We take care of our Kiruna and our entire municipality. This is why we work strategically to preserve our beautiful countryside, with its clean waters that you can drink straight from the stream, river or lake.

Sustainability and viability can be viewed from ecological, social and economic perspectives. Sustainable tourism is a field we’ll be working actively with to underpin our location. Because we think this is important, and because we want our guests to be able to make active choices and help to ensure that future generations can also enjoy Kiruna.

Sustainable experiencesQUALITY-ACCREDITED COMPANIES IN KIRUNA

6 Scandic Ferrum: Svanen “Back in 1993, Scandic began developing what’s now the

travel industry’s leading sustainability programme. We’re extremely proud of this!” says Björn Arnoldsson, Acting General Manager at Hotell Scandic Ferrum. “A healthy, eco-friendly approach and social aspects are natural ele-ments of what we do. Our aim is to help promote a sustainable society. We have 130 eco-labelled hotels in total and have been working on eliminating our fossil-based carbon dioxide emissions since 2007.”

7 STF Mountain Station Abisko: KRAV 2, Nature’s Best, EU Ecolabel

“We operate in the heart of a national park, so for us sustaina-bility initiatives are fundamental. Among other things, this means that we aim to serve lots of organic food to our guests, and we heat our premises using pellets instead of oil,” says Louise Johansson, finance and communications coordinator at Abisko Mountain Station.

8 STF Mountain Station Kebnekaise: Nature’s Best, Green Key

“Our location in the middle of the mountain means we focus strongly on sustainability, primarily as regards logistics, transports and electricity consumption,” says Lisa Lindblom, site manager at Kebnekaise Mountain Station.

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NATURE’S BEST is a quality label for responsible adventure tourism in the Swedish countryside, what’s often known interna-tionally as ecotourism.www.naturesbestswe-den.com

SVANEN, the Nordic Ecolabel, is the official Nordic ecolabel and defines stringent environmental and climate require-ments for various product categories.www.svanen.se/en

SÁPMI EXPERI-ENCE is a quality label in the Sámi hospitality industry, and quality, sustain-ability, safety and reliability are key.www.visitsapmi.com

THE GREEN KEY is the biggest global eco-certifica-tion for accommo-dation.www.green-key.org

KRAV is a national ecolabel for food, demonstrating that ingredients have been produced organically.www.krav.se/english

EU ECOLABEL is the EU’s ecolabel system, helping European consumers to choose eco-friendly products and services.ec.europa.eu/envi-ronment/ecolabel

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KirunaAURORA CAMP KURRAVänortsgatan 8, Kiruna+46 (0)980-811 10info@kirunaguidetur.comwww.kirunaguidetur.comCosy cabins and plenty of oppor-tunity to see the Northern Lights. Wide selection of guided tours.

HOTELL CITY Bergmästaregatan 7, Kiruna+46 (0)980-666 55info@hotellcity.se www.hotellcity.se A hotel in a central location, close to both shopping and nature. Restaurant and sauna.

HOTELL E-10Lastvägen 9, Kiruna+46 (0)980-840 00info@e-10.sewww.e-10.seClean, stylish rooms.

HOTEL KEBNEKonduktörsgatan 7, Kiruna+46 (0)980-681 80 info@hotellkebne.comwww.hotellkebne.seA clean, homely hotel with newly decorated rooms, all with their own individual personalities.

ICEHOTEL Marknadsvägen 63, Jukkasjärvi+46 (0)980-668 00info@icehotel.com www.icehotel.com Combine a night in one of our beautiful art suites made of ice and snow with one or more nights in warm accommodation.

KIRUNA ROOM & HOSTELHjalmar Lundbohmsvägen 53, Kiruna+46 (0)980-666 66info@kirunarum.sewww.kirunarum.seYouth hostel in the town centre, rooms of a high standard. Free WiFi and parking. TV in all rooms.

KIRUNA HOSTELBergmästaregatan 7, Kiruna+46 (0)980-666 55info@kirunahostel.comwww.kirunahostel.comYouth hostel in the town centre, close to all the activities in Kiruna. Open everyday of the year.

OFELA ISLANDSHÄSTAR & GUIDESERVICEPuoltsa 1057, Kiruna+46 (0)980-500 13ofelas@kiruna.nuwww.ofelas.se A riding centre on the banks of the Kalix River, with views over the mountains and animals on the doorstep. Three rooms with shared kitchen and bathroom.

REINDEER LODGEPaksuniemivägen 188, Jukkasjärvi+46 (0)980-213 29info@nutti.sewww.nutti.seEco-friendly accommodation in modern cabins. Cosy nights spent in sleeping bags, with reindeer on your doorstep.

TOMMY’S HOUSELars Janssonsgatan 2, Kiruna+46 (0)70-619 35 61info@tommyshouse.sewww.tommyshouse.seA small, homely youth hostel in a central location, with dormito-ries and a shared kitchen.

STF KIRUNA HOTELL & VANDRARHEM Campingvägen 3, Kiruna +46 (0)980-675 00logi@kiruna.fhsk.sewww.kiruna.fhsk.sePleasant youth hostel in a central location. Close to nature and some great skiing trails. Your own shower, TV and free WiFi. Self-catering optional. Sauna, free parking.

YELLOW HOUSE HOTELL OCH VANDRARHEMHantverkargatan 25, Kiruna+46 (0)980-137 50yellowhouse@mbox301.swipnet.sewww.yellowhouse.nuA pleasant central youth hostel. Shower, toilet and sauna outside the room. TV in all rooms. Break-fast buffet, self-catering, etc.

YOUTH HOSTEL POINT NORTHHermelinsgatan 31, Kiruna+46 (0)73-830 61 79kerstin.hundericsson@telia.comwww.pointnorthhostel.word-press.comCentral accommodation in a home environment. The town centre and fantastic Kiruna countryside are within walking distance. Free WiFi.

HOTELL SAMEGÅRDEN Brytaregatan 14, Kiruna+46 (0)980-170 29kiruna.samegard@telia.comwww.hotellsamegarden.se A peaceful, homely hotel. Free parking, self-catering optional.

HOTEL SCANDIC FERRUM Lars Janssongatan 15, Kiruna+46 (0)980-39 86 00ferrum@scandichotels.comwww.scandichotels.seComfortable accommoda-tion in the town centre. Big, KRAV-approved breakfast, and in the evenings you can enjoy a delicious meal at Mommas Steakhouse. Playroom for chil-dren, and wireless Internet.

HOTELL VINTERPALATSETJärnvägsgatan 18, Kiruna+46 (0)980-677 70info@vinterpalatset.sewww.vinterpalatset.se A small hotel offering outstand-ing service and the personal touch. Wireless broadband and a space with sauna, solarium and jacuzzi.

BISHOPS ARMSFöreningsgatan 6, Kiruna+46 (0)980-155 00bishops.kiruna@elite.sewww.elite.seComfortable accommodation, ideal for both work and rest. Clean rooms, with British-in-spired style and well-prepared food in the pub.

CAMP ALTA Jullebovägen 2, Altajärvi+46 (0)70-652 93 74campalta@campalta.netwww.campalta.net Recreation in beautiful sur-roundings is offered to you on the banks of Lake Altajärvi, with sauna, ice fishing, skiing etc.

CAMP RIPAN Campingvägen 5, Kiruna+46 (0)980-630 00info@ripan.sewww.ripan.se An informal atmosphere in central Kiruna, close to nature. Comfortable accommodation, spa and delicious food, and close to all kinds of activities.

GULLRISET HOLIDAY APARTMENTSBromsgatan 12, Kiruna+46 (0)980-109 37 fabgullriset@kiruna.nuwww.lkabfastigheter.seFully equipped self-catering apartments, all with WC, shower and cable TV.

HOTEL ARCTIC EDENFöraregatan 18, Kiruna+46 (0)980-611 86info@hotelarcticeden.sewww.hotelarcticeden.se In a central location. A unique hotel where Sámi art is intermin-gled with a rustic environments with a modern twist.

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Mountains Eastern municipalityABISKO.NET Lapportsvägen 34A, Abisko+46 (0)980-401 03info@abisko.netwww.abisko.net“A backpackers delight,” according to Lonely Planet. Inexpensive double rooms and dormitories. Sauna.

ABISKO GUESTHOUSE Karl Jonsväg 5, Abisko+46 (0)70-559 22 54mail@abiskoguesthouse.comwww.abiskoguesthouse.comSelf-catering rooms, Aurora Pub & Restaurang 150 m away. Fantastic surroundings, with the Northern Lights and a wide range of activities.

ABISKO MOUNTAIN LODGE Lapportsvägen 35, Abisko+46 (0)980-401 00info@abiskomountainlodge.sewww.abiskomountainlodge.seA low profile hotel flanked by pleasant cabins and an unusual and rustic wellness facility. A throwback to the mountain ho-tels at the end of the road, back in the old days. Enjoy the warmth with a drink in your hand.

KATTERJOKK TURISTSTATIONRiksgränsen+46 (0) 73-036 05 95Info@katterjokk.sewww.katterjokk.se Comfortable accommodation in self-catering apartments in a fantastic mountain environment. With a sauna and comfy lounge where you can rest.

KATTERJOKK HOLIDAY APARTMENTSKatterjokksvägen 6, Riksgränsen+46 (0)980-430 60info@katterjokk.nuwww.katterjokk.nuClean apartments with kitchen facilities, own balcony/patio and WC/shower. Choose from self-catering or full hotel service.

BJÖRKLIDENBjörkliden+46 (0)980-641 00bjorkliden@laplandresorts.sewww.bjorkliden.comBjörkliden Fjällby nestles among towering mountains with fairy-tale views. Accommodation in hotel, cabin, STF Gammelgården or Låktatjåkko Mountain Lodge.

AURORA RETREATKangasvägen 35, Junosuando+46 (0)70-675 50 71info@auroraretreat.sewww.auroraretreat.se

KRISTALLEN LANNAVAARALannavaara+46 (0)981-310 60info@kristallen.comwww.kristallen.comBoth room and cabin accommo-dation, good food and fabulous countryside.

Stay at a wilderness camp in Parakka. Commune with nature deep in the forest, far from all modern comforts.

MIN EALLINÖvre Soppero+46 (0)70-597 77 65info@mineallin.com www.mineallin.com In this beautiful Sámi cultural district, you can feel, experi-ence and live like a traditional Sámi at a Sámi camp.

SANTA SAFARI Laestadiusvägen 153, Karesuando+358 (0)165 221 01enquiry@santasafari.fi www.santasafarigroup.com Stay in cosy cabins or comfortable rooms in Finnish and Swedish Karesuando, in spectacular surroundings.

LAPPEASUANDO LODGELappeasuando 3, Gällivare+46 (0)970-501 70info@lappeasuando.sewww.lappeasundo.com

In a scenic location without roads, halfway between Kaitum and the Kalix River. Exclusive accommodation in authentic timbered huts.

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NIKKALUOKTA SARRINikkaluokta+46 (0)980-550 15info@nikaluokta.comwww.nikkaluokta.comStay in the place where the mountains begin. Newly reno-vated two-bed buildings with WC. Simple living in mountain cabins. Optional full board.

STF MOUNTAIN STATION ABISKO Abisko+46 (0)980-402 00fjallbokning@stfturist.sewww.svenskaturistforeningen.se/ abiskoSleep well in the heart of Abisko National Park, with the home mountain of Nuolja in the back-ground. Freedom, the Northern Lights and activities.

STF MOUNTAIN STATION KEBNEKAISE Kebnekaise +46 (0)980-550 00kebnekaise@stfturist.sewww.svenskaturistforeningen.seLocated at the foot of Kebnekai-se, 20 km from the nearest road. Rooms, hire, guides, service building and restaurant.

STF MOUNTAIN HUTS+46 (0)980-402 00abisko.fjallstugor@stfturist.se kebnekaise@stfturist.sewww.svenskaturistforeningen.se STF mountain hus are sited in beautiful locations 10–20 km from one another, along clearly marked trails. Simple, cosy accommodation.

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ROSTUJÁVRI VILDMARKSCAMP Rostujávri+46 (0)981-211 10bokning@rostujavri.comwww.rostujavri.com In a beautiful location beside the mountain lake, a de-stress-ing environment. Accommoda-tion in self-catering cabins.

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Restaurants / Cafés

CAFÉ HJALMAR Ingenjörsgatan 2, Kiruna+46 (0)980-701 10info@hjalmarsgard.sewww.hjalmarsgard.se

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RESTAURANTMarknadsvägen 63, Jukkasjärvi+46 (0)980-668 00info@icehotel.comwww.icehotel.com

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KÖK & BARFöreningsgatan 11, Kiruna+46 (0)980-133 55info@landstroms.netwww.landstroms.net

LAGUNABergmästaregatan 10, Kiruna +46 (0)980-130 00hassan.chehab@live.se

MALMFÄLTENS FOLKHÖGSKOLACampingvägen 3, Kiruna+46 (0)980-675 00malmfaltens@kiruna.fhsk.sewww.kiruna.fhsk.se

MOMMAS PUBLars Janssongatan 15, Kiruna+46 (0)980-39 86 00ferrum@scandichotels.comwww.scandichotels.se

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ARCTIC EDENFöraregatan 18, Kiruna+46 (0)980-611 86info@hotelarcticeden.sewww.hotelarcticeden.se

RESTAURANG PIZZERIA PALLADIUM Meschplan 5, Kiruna+46 (0)980-632 00cafe_palladium@hotmail.com

ROYAL DINERFöreningsgatan 9, Kiruna+46 (0)72-215 25 85info@royaldiner.se www.royaldiner.se

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Bergmästaregatan 7, Kiruna +46 (0)980-170 00spis@spiskiruna.se www.spiskiruna.se

SCANDIC FERRUM SOLSIDAN/MOMMASLars Janssongatan 15, Kiruna+46 (0)980-39 86 00ferrum@scandichotels.comwww.scandichotels.se

Eastern municipalityGOLDDIGGERS BARLannavaara+46 (0)981-310 60info@kristallen.comwww.kristallen.com

LAPPEASUANDO LODGELappeasuando 3, Gällivare+46 (0)970-501 70info@lappeasuando.comwww.lappeasuando.com

SANTA SAFARI – RESTAURANTS Laestadiusvägen 153, Karesuando+358 (0)165 221 01enquiry@santasafari.fi www.santasafarigroup.com

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Lapportsvägen 35, Abisko+46 (0)980-401 00info@abiskomountainlodge.sewww.abiskomountainlodge.se

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Björkliden+46 (0)980-641 00bjorkliden@laplandresorts.se www.bjorkliden.com Choose from Gammelgården, Restaurant Lapporten, Snöbaren and Baren Rallaren.

EBBES KÖKKatterjokksvägen 6, Riksgränsen+46 (0)980-430 60info@katterjokk.nuwww.katterjokk.nu

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STF Mountain Station Kebnekaise +46 (0)980-550 00kebnekaise@stfturist.se www.svenskaturistforeningen.se

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We will guide you to the lovely little spots of the region, the culinary gems of Swedish Lapland. Places where you can enjoy meals cooked with ingredients from the area, or buy locally produced products to take home.

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MOUNTAIN LODGEBjörkliden+46 (0)980-641 00bjorkliden@laplandresorts.se www.laktatjakko.com

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KUNGSLEDENSTF Abisko Mountain Station+46 (0)980-402 00fjallbokning@stfturist.sewww.svenskaturistforeningen.se/abisko

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Nikkaluokta+46 (0)980-550 15info@nikaluokta.comwww.nikkaluokta.com

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Riksgränsen+46 (0)980-641 00riksgransen@laplandresorts.se www.riksgransen.seChoose from Meteorologen Ski Lodge, Restaurant Lapplandia, Lappis, Nordals Kitchen and Grönan.

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CAFÉ OSCARFöreningsgatan 15B, KirunaÖsterleden 24, Kiruna+46 (0)980-614 10carola.enmark@hotmail.com

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Marknadsvägen 84, Jukkasjärvi+46 (0)980-213 29info@nutti.sewww.nutti.se

KAFÉ ROSTLars Janssonsgatan 17, Kiruna+46 (0)980-166 05kaferost@gmail.com

RestaurantARCTIC THAI & GRILLFöraregatan 18, Kiruna+46 (0)980-681 58erik.keisu@hotmail.comwww.arcticthai.se

BISHOPS ARMSFöreningsgatan 6, Kiruna+46 (0)980-155 00bishops.kiruna@elite.sewww.elite.se

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Campingvägen 5, Kiruna+46 (0)980-630 00info@ripan.sewww.ripan.se

HOTELL E-10Lastvägen 9, Kiruna+46 (0)980-840 00info@e-10.sewww.e-10.se

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ABISKOONLINE+46 (0)70-548 54 19info@abiskoonline.sewww.abiskoonline.seAn online store selling forged crafts and nature photos.

ATELJÉNORDLars Janssonsgatan 21, Kiruna+46 (0)980-828 55lena.gustavsson@ateljenord.comwww.ateljenord.comAteljénord is a team of professional craftsmen and women from Kiruna, creating everything from utensils to unique works of art.

CARL WENNBERGBergmästaregatan 2, Kiruna+46 (0)980-100 79carl@wennberg.comwww.wennberg.comThe oldest souvenir shop in Kiruna. Sámi handicrafts, carved knives, textiles, art and jewellery.

CENTRUMMeschplan 7,Kiruna+46 (0)980-617 10janne.lindgren@hotmail.comThe oldest outfitter in Kiruna, dating back to 1925. A broad range of branded clothing. Men’s and ladies’ clothing, footwear and accessories.

COMPANY LINEIndustrivägen 23, Kiruna+46 (0)920-22 66 61anders.kemi@nwpp.sewww.companyline.sePromotional clothing, workwear, sports & leisure, promotional gifts.

HÖJDMETERBergmästaregatan 2, Kiruna+46 (0)980-822 00info@hojdmeter.se www.hojdmeter.seWide assortment of outdoor products such as skis, boots and other gear that puts a silver lining on your winter mountain experience. Physical store and webshop. Ski-touring equipment avaliable for hire.

INTERSPORTFöreningsgatan 4, Kiruna+46 (0)980-820 40Coop-shopping areakiruna@intersport.sewww.intersport.seA sports store for all the family. Specialising in running, outdoor activities and cross-country skiing.

JCFöreningsgatan 15 A, Kiruna+46 (0)980-165 80storemanager248.kiruna@jc.seA fashion store selling jeans for everyone, in-store alterations.

Mountains ShopsKONSUM MALMFÄLTEN +46 (0)980-757 00info@coopmalmfalten.se www.konsummalmfalten.se Supermarkets from Vuollerim to Katterjåkk.

NIKKALUOKTA SARRINikkaluokta 1104, Kiruna+46 (0)980-550 15info@nikaluokta.comwww.nikkaluokta.comSámi crafts and design. A broad range of jewellery and objects made from wood, horn, reindeer skin, silver, etc.

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+46 (0)980-213 29 info@nutti.sewww.nutti.seTraditional and modern Sámi crafts and souvenirs. Many of these crafts have something to do with reindeer. Museum and café as well.

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Bergmästaregatan 7, Kiruna +46 (0)980-170 00spis@spiskiruna.se www.spiskiruna.se Deli shop next to the restaurant offering cheese, sausages, hams, dried reindeer meat and other local delicacies.

SVEN HÖRNELLLars Janssongatan 17, Kiruna+46 (0)980-431 11info@svenhornell.sewww.svenhornell.seEnjoy the fantastic Kiruna countryside through the lens of legendary photographer Sven Hörnell.

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Marknadsvägen 63, Jukkasjärvi+46 (0)980-668 00info@icehotel.comwww.icehotel.comSeasonal leisurewear, local specialities, jewellery and fittings by Swedish designers.

KIRUNA GUIDETUR Vänortsgatan 8, Kiruna+46 (0)980-811 10info@kirunaguidetur.comwww.kirunaguidetur.comLocal crafts, broad range of Kiruna souvenirs, maps and postcards and lots more.

VILDMARKSHÖRNANFöreningsgatan 7C, Kiruna+46 (0)980-822 15info@vildmarkshornan.com Clothing for wilderness and outdoor living, large collection of down jackets. Hunting and fishing department.

CommunicationsFLIGHTSSAS +46 (0)770–72 77 27www.sas.se

NORWEGIAN +46 (0)77–45 77 00www.norwegian.com

AIRPORT SHUTTLE BUS+46 (0)980-188 80The airport is about 10 kilometres from central Kiruna. Bus services operate in high season only.

HELICOPTERKALLAX FLYG AB+46 (0)980–810 00

TAXITAXI KIRUNA+46 (0)980–120 20

HIRE CARSAVIS+46 (0)980-130 80 EUROPCAR+46 (0)980–666 00

BUSHÖRVALLS BUSS+46 (0)980–813 11www.horvalls.se

LÄNSTRAFIKEN+46 (0)771-10 01 10 www.ltnbd.se

KIRUNA BUSS AB+46 (0)980-124 00 www.kirunabuss.se

TRAVEL AGENCYNEX RESEBYRÅHjalmar Lundbohmsvägen 44, Kiruna+46 (0)980–836 40nexkiruna@nex.sewww.nex.se

TRAINSJ+46 (0)771–75 75 75www.sj.seFree shuttle bus from Kiruna Bus Station to the railway sta-tion, 2 km from the town centre. Bus services are matched to train departure times.

OTHER TRANSPORTLAPLAND RESORTS TRANSFER+46 (0)980-641 00Björkliden/Riksgränsen to and from Kiruna Airport.

VISIT ABISKOAbisko Turiststation 1, Abisko+46 (0)76-075 43 00Info@visitabisko.comwww.visitabisko.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT KIRUNA LAPP-LAND TOURIST OFFICE:

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Activities / Culture

ABISKO.NETAbisko+46 (0)980-401 03info@abisko.netwww.abisko.netDogsledding at Abisko National Park. We also offer a range of exciting Northern Lights trips.

ACTIVE LAPLANDSolbacksvägen 22, Kiruna+46 (0)76-104 55 08info@activelapland.com www.activelapland.comDogsled tours; beautiful morn-ing tours, fairytale Northern Lights tours and overnight tours.

APTAS SKOTERGUIDEN Vänortsgatan 8, Kiruna+46 (0)980-811 10info@kirunaguidetur.comwww.kirunaguidetur.comCustom snowmobile tours. Also trips to ICEHOTEL.

ARCTIC ADVENTURE OF SWEDEN Holmen 11, Jukkasjärvi+46 (0)73-049 32 76info@arcticofsweden.sewww.arcticofsweden.seDrive your own team of dogs on a day trip, or take an evening trip to see the Northern Lights. Stay at a newly built cabin.

ARCTIC SAFARIS/ FJÄLLGUIDEN Föraregatan 39, Kiruna+46 (0)980-150 00info@fjallguiden.sewww.fjallguiden.se Snowmobile safari, dogsled-ding, leadership development, hunting & fishing. Snowmobiles for hire.

BJÖRKLIDEN+46 (0)980-641 00bjorkliden@laplandresorts.sewww.bjorkliden.comMountain adventures for all the family – skiing, heliskiing, Northern Lights, dogsledding, snowmobile, cave tour, ice climbing and tracked vehicle to Låktatjåkko.

CAMP ALTAJullebovägen 2, Altajärvi+46 (0)70-652 93 74campalta@campalta.netwww.campalta.net Drive your own team of sled-dogs or take a comfy seat on your guide’s sled. Day trips and Northern Lights tours. Travel by snowmobile to ICEHOTEL.

CAMP RIPAN Campingvägen 5, Kiruna+46 (0)980-630 00info@ripan.sewww.ripan.se Something for everyone; dogsledding, horseriding, snow- mobile trips, Sámi life, Northern Lights trips and lots more.

FIRMA ROGER KEMIPiksivägen 5, Kurravaara+46 (0)72-522 17 85roggakemi@gmail.com Kiruna’s most exclusive dogsled tours are a private, authentic and unique experience.

GUIDE B-OOinakkavägen 12, Kiruna+46 (0)980-290 29www.guideb-o.se Dogsled tours involving history, culture and snowshoes. Drive your own team of dogs, or travel on your guide’s sled. Quality-certified by Nature’s Best.

HUSKY TOURS LAPLANDSvappavaara+46 (0)70-308 02 23info@huskytours.com www.huskytourslapland.com Daily dogsledding rides away from tourist trails, morning tours, aurora rides etc. Ride along with a musher on a sled or drive yourself.

HUSKY VOICELuossajokivägen 2, Kiruna+46 (0)72-726 88 07info@huskyvoice.com www.huskyvoice.com Dogsled tours for a more per-sonal adventure in our beautiful landscape. Your guide will tell you all about his passion for the dogs and the region.

ICEHOTELMarknadsvägen 63, Jukkasjärvi+46 (0)980-668 00info@icehotel.comwww.icehotel.comIce sculpting, dogsledding, the Northern Lights, snowmobiles, ice driving.

JUKKASJÄRVI VILDMARKSTURERVänortsgatan 8, Kiruna+46 (0)980-211 56info@jvt.sewww.jvt.se Dogsledding from the airport! Travel with a team of dogs on a short trip, lunch trip or day trip. Longer overnight trips also available.

KIRUNA GUIDETURVänortsgatan 8, Kiruna+46 (0)980-811 10info@kirunaguidetur.comwww.kirunaguidetur.comSnowmobiles, dogsledding, Sámi experiences, Icehotel, snowshoes, skiing and Northern Lights trips. Overnight trips to cosy cabins.

KIRUNA NATUREKiruna+46 (0)70-321 91 08info@kirunanature.comwww.kirunanature.com Exhilarating dogsled trips across hilly terrain, through forests and over lakes. Enjoy refreshments in a Sámi tent.

KIRUNA SLEDDOG TOURS Karhuniemi Djurgården 446, Kiruna+46 (0)70-555 93 03mats@sleddog.sewww.sleddog.se Travel by snowmobile or with a team of dogs, combine the two or head off on a real Jack London trip. Round off your day with relaxation at Djurgården.

LAPLAND TOURIST & SERVICEMoränvägen 15, Kiruna+46 (0)70-549 65 47leif@lapland-tourist-service.se www.lapland-tourist-service.se Travel by snowmobile out into the wilds, far from the bright lights of town and out to the dark night sky and the magical Northern Lights.

AdventuresLAPLAND WILDERNESS TOURSKauppinen 187, Kiruna+46 (0)70-205 90 24info.lwt@telia.comwww.laplandwildernesstours.com Travel by snowmobile out into the wilds, far from the bright lights of town and out to the dark night sky and the magical Northern Lights.

LUOSSAVAARABACKEN Hjalmar Lundbohmsvägen 200, Kiruna+46 (0)980-708 07www.kiruna.se/kommun/Ski slope in the middle of Kiruna with 3 ski lifts, 4 slopes and a fun parc. Ski hire. Operating hours 2014/15: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 17.30–21.00. Satur-day–Sunday 10.00–16.00.

RIKSGRÄNSEN+46 (0)980-641 00riksgransen@laplandresorts.sewww.riksgransen.seFreeride in Riksgränsen – Sweden’s northernmost ski resort with offpist, heliskiing and ski-touring. Go for a snow-mobile tour or relax at the SPA.

STF MOUNTAIN STATION ABISKO Abisko+46 (0)980-402 00fjallbokning@stfturist.sewww.svenskaturistforeningen.se/ abiskoVisit Aurora Sky Station – one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights! Visit a Sámi camp or go skiing, ice climbing and dogsledding.

TRAIL OF KINGSKalixforsbron+46 (0)72 247 85 41trailofkings@kamp-kiruna.com A series of trips with Alaskan Huskies in an unbeatable envi-ronment in the remote region around the Kalix River. Prepare the dogs, play with the puppies and learn more about them.

WHITE TRAIL ADVENTURESKauppinen 186, Kiruna+46 (0)73-046 93 04info@whitetrailadventures.comwww.whitetrailadventures.com A wide selection of dogsled and snowmobile trips. Custom trips to suit individual requests, giving you unforgettable adventures.

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Photography trips Sámi Other activitiesLAPPLANDMEDIA & PHOTOADVENTURESKonstnärsstigen 24, Abisko+46 (0)70-333 88 83info@lapplandmedia.se www.lapplandphotoadven-tures.seCapture the Northern Lights with a professional photogra-pher in Abisko/Kiruna. Trips are offered every night, and all photographic equipment is included.

LIGHTS OVER LAPLANDAbisko Turiststation 1, Abisko+46 (0)76-075 43 00info@lightsoverlapland.com www.lightsoverlapland.com Get help with photographing the magical Northern Lights at Abisko National Park. The top activity in Abisko, according to TripAdvisor.

SCANDINAVIAN PHOTOADVENTURESTvärgatan 4A, Kiruna+46 (0)70-639 05 45scandinavianphotos@gmail.comwww.scandinavianphoto- adventures.com A Sámi family business special-ising in guided photography tours for nature and culture. Photo trips: the Northern Lights, wildlife, Sámi culture, mountain environments.

HorsesJUKKASJÄRVI HORSE SLEDS/ NORRSKENS- KUSKARNAMarknadsvägen 15B, Jukkasjärvi+46 (0)73-050 76 65info@norrskenskuskarna.sewww.norrskenskuskarna.seTake the Northern Light trip with a horse and sleigh for a peaceful experience. Snuggle down on the sleigh among reindeer skins while gliding slowly forwards through countryside dressed in snowy white.

OFELA ISLANDSHÄSTAR & GUIDESERVICEPuoltsa 1057, Kiruna+46 (0)980-500 13ofelas@kiruna.nuwww.ofelas.se If you’re interested in nature, animals and Sámi culture, you’ve come to the right place. Icelandic horses, Northern Lights trips, Arctic animal safari and snowmobiles.

ABISKO GUESTHOUSEKarl Jonsväg 5, Abisko+46 (0)70-559 22 54mail@abiskoguesthouse.comwww.abiskoguesthouse.comGo dogsledding in the moun-tains at Abisko National Park. Also offers a range of exciting Northern Lights trips.

LKAB:s VISITOR CENTRELars Janssonsgatan 17, Kiruna+46 (0)980-188 80info@kirunalapland.sewww.kirunalapland.se Enjoy a guided route of the world’s biggest underground iron ore mine. Year-round tours of the exhibition mine, 540 metres below ground.

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RENSJÖN SÁPMI ADVENTURESRensjön 41, Kiruna+ 46 (0)70-568 60 46marjakuhmunen@hotmail.comLearn about the lives of reindeer herders. Try the reindeer soup by the fireside in your Sámi cot. Reindeer rides also available.

LAPPEASUANDO LODGELappeasuando 3, Gällivare+46 (0)970-501 70info@lappeasuando.comwww.lappeasundo.comDay trips and full-week programmes. Adventure in beautiful natural surroundings!

HJALMAR LUNDBOHMSGÅRDEN Ingenjörsgatan 2, Kiruna+46 (0)980-701 10info@hjalmarsgard.sewww.hjalmarsgard.se A guided tour of Kiruna’s history and the transformation the town is currently undergoing.

KRISTALLEN LANNAVAARALannavaara+46 (0)981-310 60info@kristallen.comwww.kristallen.comIncludes panning for gold, a guided tour through the mineral collection (which includes one of the first diamonds found in Sweden), and stone polishing.

RANCH DJURGÅRDEN Karhuniemi Djurgården 446, Kiruna+46 (0)70-385 85 24kiruna@ranchdjurgarden.sewww.ranchdjurgarden.se A new spa and party place. Sauna section with the biggest jacuzzis on the market, with room for 9 people.

SANTA SAFARI Laestadiusvägen 153, Karesuando+358 (0)165 221 01enquiry@santasafari.fi www.santasafarigroup.com Everything from exciting snowmobile safaris to relaxing reindeer trips through the Arctic forest.

STF MOUNTAIN STATION KEBNEKAISE Kebnekaise +46 (0)980-550 00kebnekaise@stfturist.sewww.svenskaturistforeningen.seAdventure and excitement, tranquillity and peace. Ice climbing courses, visit an ice cave, snowshoe courses, yoga weekends, skiing and lots more.

TERRE DES SAMESVinkelvägen 2D, Kiruna+46 (0)70-441 46 80contact@terre-des-sames.comwww.terre-des-sames.comDiscover Lapland in French. Hiking, culture, nature, things to see and the Northern Lights.

ALLAS ACTIVITYKiruna+46 (0)70-273 34 83info@allasactivity.comwww.allasactivity.comThe Northern Lights, elk, snow-mobiles and Sámi culture. Day trips and overnight trips.

GIRJAS ADVENTUREBrytaregatan 14, Kiruna+46 (0)980-193 83info@girjasadventure.comwww.girjasadventure.com

GIRON TRAVELKiruna+46 (0)70-649 18 87info@girontravel.sewww.girontravel.seGet to know the Sámi culture and experience the lives of reindeer herders. Drive a rein-deer sleigh, or experience the Northern Lights in the company of reindeer.

MIN EALLIN Övre Soppero+46 (0)70-597 77 65info@mineallin.comwww.mineallin.comAuthentic Sámi experiences, enjoying everyday Sámi life. Fishing, snowmobile trips and reindeer rides.

NUTTI SÁMI SIIDAMarknadsvägen 84, Jukkasjärvi+46 (0)980-213 29info@nutti.se www.nutti.se Handle your own reindeer, head out on reindeer sleigh rides, visit the Sámi camp, or spend a few days in Sápmi.

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In Swedish Lapland you will find unique arctic experiences. Thanks to the warm Gulf Stream, here high up by the Arctic Circle, you can experience seasons with great contrasts between polar nights with sparkling northern lights in a white winter landscape and warm summers filled with swimming and hundred days without night under the midnight sun. In the east – a 300-km coastal stretch facing the world’s largest brackish water archipelago, with thousands of islands. Sandy beaches, fishing camps and unique produce. In the west – vast mountains, brooks with water so clean you can drink from them and lots of adventures around the corner. In between the quiet, enigmatic, open-handed forest and river valleys from Skellefte River in the south to Torne River in the north-east, all with their unique distinctive characteristics to offer. Traditions and cultures are strong here, and love of nature is even stronger. This is our everyday-life, and we invite you to share it with us. www.swedishlapland.com

Welcome to Sweden’s northernmost destination!