The summer

The summer

The return of the long awaited summer months in Northern Sweden transforms the snow-covered countryside into a landscape of lush, vibrant green. This is a region where nature dominates and provides a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts.

The Midnight Sun:
At 200km north of the Arctic Circle, Kiruna and its environs, is in the ‘land of the midnight sun’, a time of year when the sun never drops below the horizon. As many as 100 days of the magical light can be experienced from late May to mid July.
The Panorama Cafe, 100km to the west of Kiruna, is a wonderful location from which to experience the natural phenomenon. Perched 500m above the Abisko National Park on the slopes of Mount Nuoja, the Station affords marvellous panoramic views towards the horizon over Lakes Tornetrask and Lapporten and the endless mountain landscape.

Nature:
The countryside surrounding Kiruna is spectacular with virgin wilderness, vast valleys and mountains (including Sweden’s tallest mountain, Kebnekaise at 2104m). Within a short drive visitors are able to explore this natural paradise.

For walking enthusiasts Northern Sweden has over 2000km of marked trails. A popular trail climbs 19km from the Sámi village of Nikkaluokta (70km west of Kiruna) to the Kebnekaise Mountain Lodge and restaurant (open 11Jun-19Sep), 14km if you take a boat excursion over Lake Ladjojaure.

Kiruna:
The mining centre of Kiruna is the seat of the Swedish Sámi Parliament and the capital of the second largest municipality in the world. Kiruna’s primary tourist attraction is the iron-ore mine which, during the summer months, offers guided tours which explain the fascinating origins of the city.