Kiruna Travel Guide - See

In Kiruna City

• Kiruna Kyrka The church, Open daily 11-15.45, Free entry.

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 The City Hall, Open daily, Free entry

Stadshuset is another landmark of Kiruna, it houses the local goverment and often hosts various exhibitions. It also has an small but quite well renowned art collection of famous Swedish old artists.

• Hjalmar Lundbohmsgården

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.

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Jukkasjärvi

• Jukkasjärvi Kyrka Open daily, Free entry.

One of Sweden's oldest intact wooden buildings, it's oldest part dates back from 1607. The church and famous for its altar painting and exquisite handicrafted 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. In summer 2008 will be no exhibition.