Why Go to Kiruna?
Kiruna Is a Great Base to Hunt for the Northern Lights Because It Is Located North of the Arctic Circle. Together with the Neighbouring Abisko National Park...
Kiruna is a great base to hunt for the northern lights because it is located north of the Arctic Circle. Together with the neighbouring Abisko National Park, Kiruna lies within the “aurora zone” and has a high number of cloud-free nights, making it prime aurora viewing territory.
What is Kiruna known for?
Kiruna houses the largest underground mine (iron ore) in the world, and is also known for the satellite/space projects, the Sami culture, the long winters, its modern town planning, its beautiful church and town hall, the Icehotel, and the easy access to the wilderness and adventure of northern Lapland, including ...
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Is Kiruna above the Arctic Circle?
Nestling some 200 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle in Norrbotten province, Kiruna is a gem of a city that forms part of Swedish Lapland.
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