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[http://www.gellivarelapland.se/?lang=en '''Gällivare'''] is a town in [[Norrbotten County]] in northern [[Sweden]], and an important railway junction as the ending point of [[Inlandsbanan]] and an important stop on the Malmbanan railway to [[Norway]].
[http://www.gellivarelapland.se/?lang=en '''Gällivare'''], Sami ''Váhčir'', is a mining town in [[Norrbotten County]] in northern [[Sweden]], and an important railway junction as the ending point of [[Inlandsbanan]] and an important stop on the Malmbanan railway to [[Norway]].

'''Gällivare municipality''', ''Gällivare kommun'' spans a vast land area north of the [[Arctic]] Circle, larger than countries such as [[Montenegro]]. Out of the mere 18,000 inhabitants, 10,000 live in Gällivare itself.


==Settlements==
==Settlements==
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* '''Gällivare''' itself
* '''Gällivare''' itself
* '''Malmberget'''
* '''Malmberget'''
* '''[[Nikkaluokta]]''', a village at the foot of [[Kebnekaise]], Sweden's tallest mountain
* '''[[Nikkaluokta]]''', a village at the foot of [[Kebnekaise]], Sweden's tallest mountain
* '''[[Ritsem]]''', a Sami settlement and a hiking hub

==Understand==
The land around Gällivare has been inhabited by the [[Sami people]] since time immemorial. The Swedish government got their sight on Gällivare and Kiruna in the 17th century, as iron ore was discovered. Mining was done in '''Malmberget''' on a small scale (with ore pulled to the coast by reindeer), but expanded as the railway reached the city in 1888.

===Tourist information===
* {{listing
| name=Gällivare Turistcenter | alt= | url=http://www.gellivarelapland.se | email=
| address=Centralplan 4 | lat=67.133601 | long=20.651354 | directions=
| phone=+46 970-166-60 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours=M-F 09.00–17.00 | price=
| lastedit=2017-10-07
| content=
}}


==Get in==
==Get in==
=== By rail===
=== By rail===
* '''[[Inlandsbanan]]''' is a 1300 kilometer railway running south to north through the Swedish heartland, roughly half way between the coast and the Norwegian border. Though there is regular passenger traffic on the line, it mainly serves as a recreative railway with railbuses, and most ticket types give you the option to hop on and off the train as you like. It begins in [[Kristinehamn]] on the shores of Vänern, and passes the major inland cities of [[Mora (Sweden)|Mora]], [[Östersund]] and [[Vilhelmina]] on the way.
* '''[[Inlandsbanan]]''' is a 1300 kilometer railway running south to north through the Swedish heartland, roughly half way between the coast and the Norwegian border. Though there is regular passenger traffic on the line, it mainly serves as a recreative railway with railbuses, and most ticket types give you the option to hop on and off the train as you like. It begins in [[Kristinehamn]] on the shores of Vänern, and passes the major inland cities of [[Mora (Sweden)|Mora]], [[Östersund]] and [[Vilhelmina]] on the way.

* '''Malmbanan''', which literally means the ''Ore railway'', is an important railway running between [[Luleå]] on the gulf of Bothnia and [[Narvik]] on the Atlantic coast. It's mainly used to transport Iron ore from the huge mines around Gällivare and [[Kiruna]], but fortunately the spectacular views along the line can also be seen from several passenger trains running between the two cities, and in the summer, a daily overnight train from [[Göteborg]] and [[Stockholm]].
* '''Malmbanan''', which literally means the ''Ore railway'', is an important railway running between [[Luleå]] on the gulf of Bothnia and [[Narvik]] on the Atlantic coast. It's mainly used to transport Iron ore from the huge mines around Gällivare and [[Kiruna]], but fortunately the spectacular views along the line can also be seen from several passenger trains running between the two cities, and in the summer, a daily overnight train from [[Göteborg]] and [[Stockholm]].


=== By plane===
=== By plane===
Gälivare airport, also called Lapland Airport in promotional material, sees two flights per day with the small regional carrier Nextjet[http://www.nextjet.se] to [[Stockholm|Stockholms]] Arlanda airport.
Gälivare airport, also called Lapland Airport in promotional material, sees two flights per day with the small regional carrier [http://www.nextjet.se Nextjet] to [[Stockholm Arlanda Airport]].


=== By car ===
=== By car ===
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* '''[[E45]]''', one of the longest European routes, leading northwards to [[Karesuando]], and southwards to [[Gothenburg]] and the west coast via inland municipalities/cities like [[Jokkmokk]], [[Arvidsjaur]], [[Östersund]] and [[Mora (Sweden)|Mora]]. It then continues via ferry to/from [[Denmark]], all the way down to [[Sicily]] ([[Italy]]).
* '''[[E45]]''', one of the longest European routes, leading northwards to [[Karesuando]], and southwards to [[Gothenburg]] and the west coast via inland municipalities/cities like [[Jokkmokk]], [[Arvidsjaur]], [[Östersund]] and [[Mora (Sweden)|Mora]]. It then continues via ferry to/from [[Denmark]], all the way down to [[Sicily]] ([[Italy]]).

* '''[[E10]]''', leading north to [[Kiruna]] and [[Narvik]] ([[Norway]]), and south to [[Överkalix]], [[Töre]] and [[Luleå]].
* '''[[E10]]''', leading north to [[Kiruna]] and [[Narvik]] ([[Norway]]), and south to [[Överkalix]], [[Töre]] and [[Luleå]].


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* E6 stretches from the northernmost parts of Norway, [[Alta]] and [[Kirkenes]]; via [[Oslo]] and [[Gothenburg]]; to the southernmost parts of Sweden, [[Malmö]] and [[Trelleborg]].
* E6 stretches from the northernmost parts of Norway, [[Alta]] and [[Kirkenes]]; via [[Oslo]] and [[Gothenburg]]; to the southernmost parts of Sweden, [[Malmö]] and [[Trelleborg]].

* E4 stretches along the coast from [[Tornio]] ([[Finland]]); via the coastal cities, Luleå, [[Piteå]], [[Umeå]], [[Skellefteå]], [[Örnsköldsvik]], [[Sundsvall]], and [[Gävle]]; to [[Stockholm]], then further south from Stockholm to [[Helsingborg]].
* E4 stretches along the coast from [[Tornio]] ([[Finland]]); via the coastal cities, Luleå, [[Piteå]], [[Umeå]], [[Skellefteå]], [[Örnsköldsvik]], [[Sundsvall]], and [[Gävle]]; to [[Stockholm]], then further south from Stockholm to [[Helsingborg]].


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==Get around==
==Get around==
Gällivare and Malmberget form a walkable town; though the [[cold weather]] at winter makes walking a challenge.

Distances in the countryside are vast, and public transportation is very limited. Driving is a practical way to get around. Hiking is pleasant, but takes time. At winter, remain in the same place, or stay with a tour group.


* {{listing
* {{listing
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| content=Besides regular taxi service, also buses for larger groups, and guided tours to the top of [[Dundret]], down to the Aitik open pit copper mine (the biggest copper mine in Europe), or the underground LKAB iron ore mine in Malmberget.
| content=Besides regular taxi service, also buses for larger groups, and guided tours to the top of [[Dundret]], down to the Aitik open pit copper mine (the biggest copper mine in Europe), or the underground LKAB iron ore mine in Malmberget.
}}
}}

* {{listing
* {{listing
| name=Falcks Omnibus | alt= | url=http://www.gellivare.se/Kommun/Hitta-direkt1/Turlista/ | email=
| name=Falcks Omnibus | alt= | url=http://www.gellivare.se/Kommun/Hitta-direkt1/Turlista/ | email=
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| content=Local buses in the town of Gällivare, including Malmberget and Koskullskulle.
| content=Local buses in the town of Gällivare, including Malmberget and Koskullskulle.
}}
}}

* {{listing
* {{listing
| name=Länstrafiken Norrbotten | url=http://www.ltnbd.se/ | [email protected] | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Departs from outside the train station.
| name=Länstrafiken Norrbotten | url=http://www.ltnbd.se/ | [email protected] | address= | lat= | long= | directions=Departs from outside the train station.
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==See==
==See==
The sceneries.
The sceneries.
* {{see
| name=Gällivare Museum | alt= | url=http://www.gellivare.se/sv/kommun/kultur/gallivare-museum/ | email=
| address=Storgatan 16 | lat=67.133918 | long=20.660839 | directions=
| phone=+46 970-81 86 92 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-10-07
| content=A museum of local culture and history, with an adjoined fire fighting museum.
}}
* {{see
| name=Gällivare hembygdsområde | wikidata=Q96678690 | url=https://www.gshg.se/
| content=An [[open-air museum]].
}}


==Do==
==Do==
* The '''[[Laponia]]''' national park system extends into Gällivare municipality and the town of Gällivare is a popular transfer point for travels up to the mountainous national parks. Popular starting points for hiking trips include, but are not limited to, [[Stora Sjöfallet]] and [[Ritsem]]. Bus connections are available all year round.


* During the darkest months of winter you might also experience the [[Northern Lights]].
* {{do
* {{do
| name=Gällivare Hockey | alt= | url=http://xn--gllivarehockey-5hb.se/ | email=
| name=Dundret | alt= | url=http://www.dundret.se/ | email=[email protected]
| address= | lat=67.1128 | long=20.6289 | directions=
| phone=+46 970-145 60 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| content=A mountain just outside Gällivare; one of Sweden's most spectacular viewpoints, from where 9 percent of Sweden's surface is visible on a clear day. During summer, it's a popular viewpoint for tourists who want to experience the midnight sun. The mountain has also an [[alpine skiing]] facility. It's not the biggest ski-resort in Sweden, but it has the longest season and has hosted World Cup events in both alpine and cross-country skiing.
}}
* {{do
| name=Gällivare Hockey | alt= | url=http://xn--gllivarehockey-5hb.se/ {{dead link|December 2020}} | email=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
| phone= | tollfree= | fax=
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| content=Watch the newborn talent from the Gällivare hockey academy.
| content=Watch the newborn talent from the Gällivare hockey academy.
}}
}}
* Experience '''[[Northern Lights]]''' during the darkest months of winter.

* {{do
* {{do
| name=Dundret | alt= | url=http://www.dundret.se/ | email=info@dundret.se
| name=Sápmi Nature Camp | alt= | url=http://www.sapminature.com | email=info@sapminature.com
| address= | lat=67.1128 | long=20.6289 | directions=
| address= | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+46 970-145 60 | tollfree= | fax=
| phone=+46 70-688-15-77 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| hours= | price=From €400/day/person
| wikipedia= | wikidata=
| content=A mountain just outside Gällivare; one of Sweden's most spectacular viewpoints, from where 9 percent of Sweden's surface is visible on a clear day. During summer, it's a popular viewpoint for tourists who want to experience the midnight sun. The mountain has also an [[alpine skiing]] facility. It's not the biggest ski-resort in Sweden, but it has the longest season and has hosted World Cup events in both alpine and cross-country skiing.
| lastedit=2018-03-15
| content="Do nothing" with Lennart Pittja, who will take you to the [[Laponia]] world heritage, tell about Sámi culture and the things you see around you on ski in the deep forests or gazing at the stars and northern lights at the campfire. Transport from Gällivare, warm clothes and footwear, dinner and breakfast, lodging in lávvus with beds and stove.
}}
}}


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==Eat==
==Eat==
* {{eat
| name=Allemans Restaurang & Pizzeria | alt= | url= | email=
| address=Västra Kyrkallén 11 | lat=67.136162 | long=20.664078 | directions=
| phone=+46 970-143 00 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-10-07
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Frasses | alt= | url=http://frasses.se/#!/restauranger/gallivare/242 | email=
| address=Metallvägen 16 | lat=67.149134 | long=20.658852 | directions=
| phone=+46 70-144 40 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-10-07
| content=A Swedish fast food hamburger franchize.
}}
* {{eat
| name=Husmans | alt= | url=http://www.husmans.nu/ | email=
| address=Malmbergsvägen 1 | lat=67.135326 | long=20.653744 | directions=
| phone=+46 970-170 30 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-10-07
| content=''Husmanskost'' means "Homely cooking" in Swedish.
}}
* {{eat
| name=JTA Mat & Catering | alt= | url=http://www.jtamat.com/ | email=
| address=Treenighetens väg 1 | lat=67.147219 | long=20.670581 | directions=
| phone=+46 10-402 31 32 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-10-07
| content=
}}
* {{eat
| name=Peking Palace | alt= | url=http://peking-gellivare.blogspot.se/ | email=
| address=Storgatan 4 | lat=67.135409 | long=20.655685 | directions=
| phone=+46 970-100 90 | tollfree=
| hours= | price=
| lastedit=2017-10-07
| content=A Chinese restaurant.
}}


==Drink==
==Drink==
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==Sleep==
==Sleep==
* {{sleep
* {{sleep
| name=Grand Hotel Lappland | alt= | url=http://www.ghl.se/ | email=info@ghl.se
| name=Gällivare Camping | alt= | url=http://www.gallivarecamping.se/?lang=en | email=info@gellivarecamping.com
| address= | lat=67.13390 | long=20.65306 | directions=Across the street from the train station
| address=Kvarnbacksvägen 2 (Hembyggdsområdet) | lat=67.1288 | long=20.6719 | directions=Located by the Vassara river, 8 minutes walk from the central parts of town. Follow directions towards Jokkmokk (E45), then left before you cross the river.
| phone=+46 970-100 10 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Cabins from kr 650, Dorm: kr 220, Bed linen: kr 90, Tent: kr 200
| content=Camping for tents and trailers, also affordable cabins available all year round. Cozy cafe during the summer.
}}
* {{sleep
| name=Quality Hotel Lappland | alt= | url=http://www.ghl.se/ | [email protected]
| address=Lasarettsgatan 1 | lat=67.13390 | long=20.65306 | directions=Across the street from the train station
| phone=+46 970 77 22 90 | tollfree= | fax=
| phone=+46 970 77 22 90 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| content=
| content=
}}
}}

* {{sleep
* {{sleep
| name=Gällivare Camping | alt= | url=http://www.gellivarecamping.com/index.php/welcome-to-gallivare-camping/ | email=[email protected]
| name=Fjällnäs Manor | alt= | url=http://www.fjallnascastle.se/ | email=
| address=Kvarnbacksvägen 2 (Hembyggdsområdet) | lat=67.1288 | long=20.6719 | directions=Outskirts of the town, follow directions towards Jokkmokk (E45), then left before you cross the river.
| address=Fjällnäsgränd 45 | lat= | long= | directions=
| phone=+46 970-100 10 | tollfree= | fax=
| phone=+46 970-12570 | tollfree= | fax=
| checkin= | checkout= | price=Cabins from kr 650, Dorm: kr 220, Bed linen: kr 90, Tent: kr 170
| checkin= | checkout= | price=
| wikidata=Q10496056
| content=Camping for tents and trailers, also affordable cabins available all year round. Cozy cafe during the summer. Located by the Vassara river, 8 minutes walk from the central parts of town.
| lastedit=2020-11-28
| content=
}}
}}


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==Go next==
==Go next==
* [[Kebnekaise and Nikkaluokta]]. Kebnekaise is Sweden's tallest mountain (with its peak in Kiruna Municipality). Hiking up to the summit is a moderate challenge. The village Nikkaluokta is the nearest point with road access.
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* [[Kiruna Municipality]], containing the [[Jukkasjärvi]] ice hotel and the moving mining city [[Kiruna]].
* The '''[[Laponia]]''' national park system extends into Gällivare municipality and the town of Gällivare is a popular transfer point for travels up to the mountainous national parks. Popular starting points for hiking trips include Stora Sjöfallet and [[Ritsem]]. Bus connections are available all year round.

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| majorl1=[[Narvik]]
| minorl1=[[Kiruna]]
| minorl1=[[Kiruna]]
| directionr1=E
| directionr1=SE
| minorr1=[[Överkalix]]
| majorr1=END
| minorr1=[[Luleå]]
| majorr1=[[Luleå]]
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| image2=Tabliczka E45.svg
| imagesize2=40
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| majorl2=[[Alta]]
| minorl2=[[Karesuando]]
| directionr2=S
| minorr2=[[Laponia]]
| majorr2=[[Arvidsjaur]]
| link2=E45 through Europe
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[[Wikipedia:Gällivare]]

Latest revision as of 21:34, 21 November 2022

Gällivare, Sami Váhčir, is a mining town in Norrbotten County in northern Sweden, and an important railway junction as the ending point of Inlandsbanan and an important stop on the Malmbanan railway to Norway.

Gällivare municipality, Gällivare kommun spans a vast land area north of the Arctic Circle, larger than countries such as Montenegro. Out of the mere 18,000 inhabitants, 10,000 live in Gällivare itself.

Settlements

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Map
67°8′6″N 20°39′58″E
Map of Gällivare
  • Gällivare itself
  • Malmberget
  • Nikkaluokta, a village at the foot of Kebnekaise, Sweden's tallest mountain
  • Ritsem, a Sami settlement and a hiking hub

Understand

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The land around Gällivare has been inhabited by the Sami people since time immemorial. The Swedish government got their sight on Gällivare and Kiruna in the 17th century, as iron ore was discovered. Mining was done in Malmberget on a small scale (with ore pulled to the coast by reindeer), but expanded as the railway reached the city in 1888.

Tourist information

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Get in

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By rail

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  • Inlandsbanan is a 1300 kilometer railway running south to north through the Swedish heartland, roughly half way between the coast and the Norwegian border. Though there is regular passenger traffic on the line, it mainly serves as a recreative railway with railbuses, and most ticket types give you the option to hop on and off the train as you like. It begins in Kristinehamn on the shores of Vänern, and passes the major inland cities of Mora, Östersund and Vilhelmina on the way.
  • Malmbanan, which literally means the Ore railway, is an important railway running between Luleå on the gulf of Bothnia and Narvik on the Atlantic coast. It's mainly used to transport Iron ore from the huge mines around Gällivare and Kiruna, but fortunately the spectacular views along the line can also be seen from several passenger trains running between the two cities, and in the summer, a daily overnight train from Göteborg and Stockholm.

By plane

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Gälivare airport, also called Lapland Airport in promotional material, sees two flights per day with the small regional carrier Nextjet to Stockholm Arlanda Airport.

By car

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Two European routes connects to the city.

E10 then connects with E6 in the northern end (Narvik), and E4 in the southern end (Töre and Luleå)).


Note that neither E45 or E10 have motorway standard in this northern region.

Traffic accidents involving reindeers, sometimes whole herds, are not uncommon.

Also, be aware of the risk of white-outs during winter: As the temperature here can drop to -40 degrees or colder, snow can become a very fine powder. This can lead to complete and sudden temporary loss of sight, caused by thick snow smoke in the draught behind heavy trucks/buses and other meeting traffic. Keep your distance.

Get around

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Gällivare and Malmberget form a walkable town; though the cold weather at winter makes walking a challenge.

Distances in the countryside are vast, and public transportation is very limited. Driving is a practical way to get around. Hiking is pleasant, but takes time. At winter, remain in the same place, or stay with a tour group.

  • Gellivare Taxi (Located right outside the train station.), ☏ +46 970 10000, . 24/7. Besides regular taxi service, also buses for larger groups, and guided tours to the top of Dundret, down to the Aitik open pit copper mine (the biggest copper mine in Europe), or the underground LKAB iron ore mine in Malmberget. 
  • Falcks Omnibus, ☏ +46 970 24800. Local buses in the town of Gällivare, including Malmberget and Koskullskulle. 22kr (adult). 
  • Länstrafiken Norrbotten (Departs from outside the train station.), ☏ +46 771 100110, . Regional buses within the municipality, including many of the villages, the national parks, as well as neighboring cities. 

See

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The sceneries.

Do

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  • 1 Dundret, ☏ +46 970-145 60, . A mountain just outside Gällivare; one of Sweden's most spectacular viewpoints, from where 9 percent of Sweden's surface is visible on a clear day. During summer, it's a popular viewpoint for tourists who want to experience the midnight sun. The mountain has also an alpine skiing facility. It's not the biggest ski-resort in Sweden, but it has the longest season and has hosted World Cup events in both alpine and cross-country skiing. 
  • [dead link] Gällivare Hockey. Watch the newborn talent from the Gällivare hockey academy. (updated May 2016)
  • Experience Northern Lights during the darkest months of winter.
  • Sápmi Nature Camp, ☏ +46 70-688-15-77, . "Do nothing" with Lennart Pittja, who will take you to the Laponia world heritage, tell about Sámi culture and the things you see around you on ski in the deep forests or gazing at the stars and northern lights at the campfire. Transport from Gällivare, warm clothes and footwear, dinner and breakfast, lodging in lávvus with beds and stove. From €400/day/person. (updated Mar 2018)

Buy

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Eat

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Drink

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Sleep

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  • 1 Gällivare Camping, Kvarnbacksvägen 2 (Hembyggdsområdet) (Located by the Vassara river, 8 minutes walk from the central parts of town. Follow directions towards Jokkmokk (E45), then left before you cross the river.), ☏ +46 970-100 10, . Camping for tents and trailers, also affordable cabins available all year round. Cozy cafe during the summer. Cabins from kr 650, Dorm: kr 220, Bed linen: kr 90, Tent: kr 200. 
  • 2 Quality Hotel Lappland, Lasarettsgatan 1 (Across the street from the train station), ☏ +46 970 77 22 90, . 
  • 3 Fjällnäs Manor, Fjällnäsgränd 45, ☏ +46 970-12570. Fjällnäs Castle (Q10496056) on Wikidata Fjällnäs Castle on Wikipedia (updated Nov 2020)

Connect

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Go next

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  • Kebnekaise and Nikkaluokta. Kebnekaise is Sweden's tallest mountain (with its peak in Kiruna Municipality). Hiking up to the summit is a moderate challenge. The village Nikkaluokta is the nearest point with road access.
  • Kiruna Municipality, containing the Jukkasjärvi ice hotel and the moving mining city Kiruna.
  • The Laponia national park system extends into Gällivare municipality and the town of Gällivare is a popular transfer point for travels up to the mountainous national parks. Popular starting points for hiking trips include Stora Sjöfallet and Ritsem. Bus connections are available all year round.
Routes through Gällivare
Narvik ← Kiruna ←  NW  SE  → Överkalix → Luleå
Alta ← Karesuando ←  N  S  → Laponia → Arvidsjaur



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