KIRUNA - in Swedish Lapland

Aurora Hunters

By Mike Carter

Read the whole article in Financial times.

Photo: Kiruna Lappland/ Niklas Widell

Björkliden
Björkliden is situated beautifully among majestic mountains and magnificent scenery – a real Swedish winter idyll. Enjoy fantastic skiing, exciting activities and great food in an authentic mountain environment. Here you will find yourself on the threshold of the wilderness. We will make sure that you can experience the mountains in a convenient and accessible way. Opn 10 Feb - 6 May 2012.
www.bjorkliden.com

Riksgränsen
The world’s northernmost ski resort, where trends arise and legends are born. In the beginning of the last century this was the place where modern skiing was born and skiing history was created. On a good day, there is no ski resort in Scandinavia that can match up to Riksgränsen. There are endless possibilities and ever-new challenges. Open 24 Feb - 27 May 2012.
www.riksgransen.se

Riksgränsen

Foto: Mattias Johansson

STF Mountain stations Abisko & Kebnekaise

STF Abisko
Winter at Abisko Mountain Station begins in December, when we welcome guests from all over the world, the world’s best place to see the northern lights. There is something truly magical with the northern lights during mid-winter in Abisko.
Open all year round.
www.svenskaturistforeningen.se/abisko

STF Kebnekaise
Being next to Sweden’s highest mountain requires a dose of humility. The mountain guides and wardens share a respect for nature’s forces. This year it is 100 years since the first guests came to Kebnekaise. Open 24 February - 2 May 2012.
www.stfkebnekaise.com

Aurora Sky Station

The Aurora Sky Station in Abisko National Park is probably one of the best places in the world to see the northern lights on.

Aurora Sky Station opens for the season on 1 December 2011. You should
pre-book the visit in advance online as there are a limited number of seats per night. It is also possible to book northern lights package with overnight stay at
the station.

Aurora Sky Station

Photo: Peter Rosén/Rosenmedia.se

LKAB Visitor Centre

Kiruna Lapland Tourist Office arranges guided tours all year round to the LKAB Visitor Centre. A popular tour that takes you down into the world’s largest underground iron ore mine. This tour is unique, as it gives you the chance to visit a productive mine. The mining is still one of Kiruna’s most important industries.

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