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SAS [url=http://www.sas.se]]has direct flights to Kiruna (also via [[Umeå[/url]]) from [wiki=fcfff492e00727b63cf5dff9f59bc2a4]Stockholm[/wiki] Arlanda. Especially students and youths (under the age of 26) can find cheap tickets with SAS.
Barents AirLink (Nordkalottflyg) [url=http://www.barentsairlink.se]]has flights from Luleå.
The small airport is located a few kilometers outside the city centre, there is an airport bus waiting for most of the flights from Stockholm-Arlanda, starting from the end of august 2015 the airport bus will wait for every flight from Stockholm-Arlanda. [url=http://www.swedavia.se/en/kiruna/to-from/bus/[/url].]In the evening or on weekends a taxi (should be pre-ordered, otherwise very long waiting time) or pre ordered coach is pretty much the only way to get anywhere (or hitchhiking), but that can be very expensive. Another option is to walk 1.2 km from the airport until you reach the E10 highway or to Tuolluvaaravägen, and take a local bus from that stop. It runs many times during weekdays, a few times in the weekends [http://www.ltnbd.se/tidtabeller/31/0/[/url].
SJ [url=http://www.sj.se]]operates two daily night trains, from [[Göteborg[/url]] and [wiki=fcfff492e00727b63cf5dff9f59bc2a4]Stockholm[/wiki] continuing north along the eastern parts of Sweden passing cities like [wiki=55d2f6e5c90257a5dd10d0306b92f585]Uppsala[/wiki], [wiki=fff174dc9679376b5c56273e157be453]Gävle[/wiki] and [wiki=314aa475b34093326b9ee6daa4537322]Boden[/wiki] where sometimes a change of trains are required to get to Kiruna (otherwise you'll end up in [wiki=de6fa76004fdbaa972bf7a05bfd41357]Luleå[/wiki]). The travel time from Stockholm is about 17 hours. Some trains continue to [wiki=8272a0bc15b120cab1f808bccf38bad3]Narvik[/wiki].
Two types of sleeping cars are available, liggvagn with six seats/beds in each compartment and the slightly more expensive sovvagn with 2-3 (softer) beds. Cheapskates might try out sittvagn, but 17 hours in a seat is not a pleasant experience. An onboard restaurant serves dinner and breakfast, it also doubles as a bar during the evening. However prices are high. Bringing your own food is allowed, but consuming alcohol is not (although the enforcement is quite lax).
The train station in Kiruna has since 2013 moved 2km away from the city centre, walking is possible but not recommended. There is a free shuttlebus for every departure and arrival and the bus starts at Kiruna bustation in the city centre.
It is possible to take long distance busses between cities in Norrbotten County, such as [wiki=de6fa76004fdbaa972bf7a05bfd41357]Luleå[/wiki], [wiki=820acffc69839b1d7d51f1adf22fa941]Gällivare[/wiki], [wiki=24a2af42d5076d96988d47bf6b788550]Jokkmokk[/wiki], [wiki=80bf7229add86b15dc9bbcee6cf96cef]Haparanda[/wiki], etc. [http://www.ltnbd.se]
It is by all means possible to rent a car and drive to Kiruna, but keep in mind that it is very far away from all other major cities, the roads are quite narrow and a little bit too often not in a good shape. Speed limits are low and speeding tickets high. Not totally without a reason, due to weather conditions and the frequency of wildlife such as hares, reindeer and moose on the road, can make the trip a little bit more interesting than bargained for.
The hazards of driving a car in the north during the winter when a car breakdown in the middle of nowhere actually can be life-threatening due to the cold should not be underestimated. The cellphone coverage can be quite sparse so warm blankets, extra clothes etc. should always be stored in the car during winter for emergencies.
The road distances from Kiruna are: [wiki=820acffc69839b1d7d51f1adf22fa941]Gällivare[/wiki](closest city) 115km, [wiki=de6fa76004fdbaa972bf7a05bfd41357]Luleå[/wiki] 344Km, [wiki=632595dcfd234ec2ce1e5d49929c4777]Umeå[/wiki] 600Km, [wiki=fcfff492e00727b63cf5dff9f59bc2a4]Stockholm[/wiki] 1240Km
Kiruna Kyrka is a is one of Sweden's largest wooden buildings and is famous for its special tent like structure. It was built 1907-1912 by architect Gustaf Wickman and was voted Sweden's best looking church and the foremost Swedish pre-1950 construction.
*Stadshuset is another landmark of Kiruna, it houses the local goverment and often hosts various exhibitions. It also has a small but quite well renowned art collection of famous Swedish old artists.
*Hjalmar Lundbohm was the first manager for the mining company LKAB that is the reason why the city of Kiruna was built in the first place. This museum located in his old office and home is dedicated to the early days of Kiruna and the startup of LKAB and the building of the rail road Kiruna-Narvik.
Jukkasjärvi Kyrka [url=http://www.jukkasjarviforsamling.se/]]Open daily, free entry.
One of [[Sweden[/url]]'s oldest intact wooden buildings, it's oldest part dates back from 1607. The church and famous for its altar painting and exquisite handcrafted organ.
* Icehotel During winters this is the world famous and original Icehotel. During the days 10-18 it functions as a museum and everyone can visit this very special and magical place and see the ice and snow sculptures first hand. After 18 it is only open for the guests that actually will spend a night in one of the many snow rooms.
During Summers there is an ice exhibition in a large freeze house. However this exhibition is not open every year.
The nearby space-facility Esrange offers guided tours.
* Take a tour to the mine - Infomine
* Cinema
* Dancing
* Bowling
* Gym
* Swimming
* Wilderness Safaris
* Eat
Nordic light tours. Alternatively to the paid tours, a short walk into the forest away from the city is enough to observe auroras without light pollution.
* Snow mobile excursions
* Dog sled tour
* Cross country skiing
* Downhill skiing at [url=http://www.kiruna.se/kommun/Kultur-fritid/Utomhus/Luossabacken/]Luossabacken[/url], the city's old abandoned mine. The slope is 30 minutes walking from the center, and local buses drop you 5 minutes away from it. Skiing is mostly free except for one of the lifts, and the ski equipment rent is 200 SEK per day.
* Ice-fishing
Hiking
*River rafting
*Kayaking
*Fishing
*Golf
*Hunting
*Gold digging
*Waterpark
There are certain dates when special things happen in Kiruna:
*the snowfestival (Snöfestivalen)
*Arctic Light Film Festival (commonly: Filmfestivalen)
*the winter market
*the Kiruna festival (Kirunafestivalen)
*the summer market in Jukkasjärvi
*the autumn market
Camp Alta - Self catering cottages, Sauna, Hot tub, Activities [url=http://www.campalta.net]](Note: you can't book only accommodation without activity!)
* Camp Ripan - Cabins, Caravan parking, Restaurant, Activities [http://www.ripan.se[/url]
* A hotel located in central Kiruna
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* Hotel and Sami museum.
* Has sauna, restaurant, free WiFi.
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Ever wanted to sleep in a hotel made of ice? Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi, 32km east from Kiruna, was first with the concept and is world famous. Ordinary rooms are also avalible year round.
* Offers sauna, massage, outdoor hot tub. Has restaurant and bar. WiFi included.
* The largest hotel in town.
* Hotel over the Bishops Arms pub in central Kiruna.