Gällivare visitor guide 2024

Visitor guide | Welcome välkommen buorisboahtem bures boahtin tervetullut tervetuloa to Gällivare

Hi there!

Let the warm, welcoming midnight sun lift your spirits when you visit Gällivare in the summer. Our small Arctic town is nestled between the mountains and the deep forests. We even have our very own mountain and nature reserve Dundret, which is easily accessible from the town centre. Gällivare is widely known for its brilliant light in the summer, bursting with energy and life. Hikers of all kinds flock here. Explore the contrasting seasons.

Discover Gällivare’s unique nature by embarking on an expedition in World Heritage Laponia –a living cultural landscape. Sleep in comfort in one of our genuine mountain stations, enjoying a sauna, good food and a comfortable bed after your adventures.

Winter in Gällivare is long and delightful. The town’s location 100 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle gives you a good chance of experiencing the spectacular northern lights. Midwinter darkness will yield to the sunny days of our famous ‘spring-winter’ – there’s something here for everyone!

During the sunlit part of winter, activities like cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, snowmobile trips, and ice fishing are very popular. Bask in the sun’s warming rays, grilling a sausage over an open fire out on the ice. Warm your hands on the mug you’re drinking from. The possibilities for winter adventure are endless in Gällivare.

Gällivare is also home to two mines: the underground mine LKAB Malmberget and the open-pit mine Boliden Aitik. Mining is an important industry for our community, and it has come to a point when an entire town needs to be moved. This major and exciting urban transformation phases out Malmberget bit by bit, and a new Gällivare emerges.

Gällivare is an Arctic gem worth exploring in all seasons, so we’ve created a circular calendar for you in the brochure, outlining possible activities for every month.

Welcome, please make yourself at home.

JANUARY

Hela året i Gällivare

An entire year in Gällivare

Upplev något nytt varje månad! Oavsett vilken tid på året du besöker Gällivare, så bjuder vår destination på spännande äventyr och minnesvärda upplevelser.

Experience something new every month! No matter what time of year you visit Gällivare, our destination offers thrilling adventures and memorable experiences.

January

Experience the icy Arctic winter in Gällivare. The temperature can plummet below -30 degrees Celsius, but don’t let the cold frighten you – often the coldest months are the setting for nature’s most breath-taking spectacles. The northern lights dance across the sky, creating a magical show of light during evenings and nights. Put on a pair of snowshoes or touring skis and head out into the snow-clad landscape. Just remember to bring a head torch, because darkness falls quickly above the Arctic Circle in January. Spend the night in a cosy lodge with a fire flickering in the wood stove, listening to the birch trees crackling in the icy cold outside.

Don’t miss the recurring cultural event Polar Winter Night that lights up town after the long, dark polar winter. Polar night is the time of year when the sun never rises; it stays below the horizon all day, creating an enchanted blue twilight light. Let Gällivare guide you into a world of contrasts and adventures during the month of January.

February

Slowly but steadily we’re heading towards brighter and warmer times. The days are getting longer. Cross-country trails and downhill pistes are prepared, and this is also a popular time to go dog sledding if you want to discover the forest landscape. At the end of the month the mountain bus service to World Heritage Laponia begins, and the mountain station STF Saltoluokta opens for the season.

On February 6, we celebrate the Sami National Day here in Sápmi. In Gällivare this is usually highlighted through events at the Gällivare Culture Museum and the open-air museums around the municipality.

Jokkmokk is an hours’ drive from Gällivare and the famous Jokkmokk market is arranged during the first week of the month. This is a Sami-inspired winter market that has drawn visitors from around the world for more than 400 years. The number of people gathering here during the market weekend is usually between 40,000 and 50,000 people.

GOOD TO KNOW: HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH: Sunshine

March

Spring-winter arrives in Gällivare, and more and more people gather outside in the sunshine. Our very own mountain Dundret, a mere eight minutes from the centre, offers corduroy pistes and 100-cm-deep snow outside the main resort. Mid-term activities are organised for families with children and regularly updated in Gällivare’s activities and events calendar.

In the beautiful mountains of Laponia, the popular trail Kungsleden features mountain cabins that are staffed until the end of April. If you want to get to know Sami culture and the beautiful nature within the World Heritage, Naturum Laponia in Stora Sjöfallet national park has opened for the season.

In central Gällivare the annual winter market is organised, where you will find a wide range of Sami handicrafts, textiles, and food. It’s the perfect opportunity to try some gáhkku (Sami flatbread) or souvas (cured and smoked reindeer meat).

April

Grab a camping mat and a spade because this is the season to dig a ‘sun pit’ in the snow. Everywhere you go, from mountain tops to frozen lakes, there are sun-kissed pleasure seekers with a mug of fire-boiled coffee in one hand and perhaps an ice-fishing rod in the other. The lodge at the top of Dundret, ‘Åke på toppen’, and Nuolajärvi are two places near the centre that will add a sparkle to spring in Gällivare.

A classic sports event and public celebration is arranged at the foot of Dundret on the first Saturday in April: ‘Dundret Runt’. It’s a 30 or 50-km cross-country skiing race around Dundret nature reserve.

Just beyond the nature reserve you can access the Gällivare snowmobile route network with 1,200 kilometres’ worth of trails. There are endless opportunities here, such as ice fishing, sausage grilling or cabin stays. If you want to travel more comfortably you can opt for a snowmobile safari, on offer in many locations around the municipality.

Remember to pack

• Waterproof shell jacket

• Wool/synthetic undergarments to wear closest to your body

• Extra socks

• Well broken-in hiking boots

• Clean and comfortable clothes to change into, and extra thermals

• Down jacket/warm sweater, hat, gloves

• Food and drink

• Soap for washing, cleaning, and washing up

• Plastic bag for rubbish

• Travel pharmacy and first-aid kid (remember blister plasters)

• Seat or sleeping pad for breaks

• Sunglasses, sun screen and cap

• Mountain map and compass

• Mosquito repellent

• Pocket knife, matches/fire steel

• Torch/head torch

• Toilet paper + small garden spade for digging holes

• Camera and binoculars (optional)

Pack right for the mountain

Hiking in the mountains will be easier and more enjoyable if you pack right and light. These are packing lists to help you plan both shorter day trips and longer hikes in the Gällivare mountains.

If you are staying in mountain cabins

Check which mountain cabins have a shop. Laponia (The Swedish Tourist Association or Badjelánnda/Padjelanta Laponia Turism) has its own shops. The food might be a bit more expensive, but it means you can pack lighter. For the trails Kungsleden and Padjelantaleden you normally need a 50-65 litre rucksack.

Add the following:

• Towel

• Travel sheets/sleeping bag

• Change of clothes

• Torch/head torch

• Means of payment and membership card (STF/accommodation tickets)

If you are camping

For camping, you need a bigger rucksack (60-80 litres). Choose designated tent pitches along the trail to minimise your impact on nature, and add the following:

• Tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad

• Camping stove, fuel, matches/fire steel, dish washing utensils

• Provisions

• Extended first-aid kit

• Torch/head torch

• Needle, thread, gaffer tape for repairs

May

May is the month in between seasons. You might see patches of green lawn, but also be able to ski in a t-shirt. Reindeer calves are born at the end of April and in May. It’s a sensitive time of year and they need their peace and quiet. There are several rivers in our region, and this is when the ice breakup begins – ice floes come loose and plummet downstream in a dramatic display.

In Gällivare, there is a cultural event called Minority Week. Gällivare is a management municipality for the Sami, Tornedalians and Sweden Finns. Their cultures, traditions and languages are highlighted through various events during the celebrations.

For decades, Malmberget has been phased out due to the expansion of the LKAB mine. Discover this transformation on your own on a local bus, or join a guided tour. If you want more in-depth knowledge, we recommend a visit to the exhibition RE-form, or Gällivare Culture Museum.

GOOD TO KNOW: HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH:

June

The first month of summer, offering warmth as well as midnight sun from the beginning of June to mid-July. Dundret is an excellent viewpoint for this. If you want to opt for a climate-smart mode of transport to Gällivare, the train line Inlandsbanan runs in summer and offers you a journey filled with unforgettable memories.

Lakes and rivers begin to reach more inviting temperatures, attracting kayakers as well as swimmers. It only takes 15 minutes to walk to the bathing area nearest the centre, Sandviken. Once there, you can enjoy a view of Dundret – the snow-clad mountain is easily spotted just a few kilometres away.

If you prefer to stay on dry land and try some fishing, we recommend the Nuolajärvi recreational area. It is filled with picturesque rest stops and barbecue spots, with piers and a footbridge around the lake. Apart from rainbow trout, salmon trout and perch usually take the bait.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH:

July

The warmest and most popular month to visit. Hiking trails in Laponia have thawed and the landscape is in full bloom. Many visitors choose to hike Kungsleden between Saltoluokta and Kvikkjokk, which is a four-day trek, more or less. It features beautiful forest landscapes in the east, and the high mountains of Sarek national park in the west.

If you want to get your adrenaline going, there is a downhill mountain bike track at Dundret: a 5,000-metre-long bike trail from the top of the mountain all the way down. Enjoy a heartpumping view of Gällivare – nothing beats the feeling of taking control of the terrain.

If you prefer shopping, we recommend a visit to the summer market, arranged annually in late June/early July and right in the centre. You can pick up freshly baked bread, handicrafts, and other odds and ends. You can also find everything you need for a successful picnic. Don’t forget the legendary coarsely-ground coffee Lemmelkaffe to make your excursion complete.

August

The warmth of summer is slowly coming to an end, making August the optimal month for long mountain hikes in Sarek and Padjelanta national parks, for example.

If you’re a fan of long-distance cycling, the Way West might be the most stunning mountain road in Sweden. With its dramatic mountain massifs and deep valleys, you might well recognise it from photos or TV series. It takes approximately seven hours to bike from the exit on Route E45 to Ritsem at the end of the road.

In the northernmost part of the municipality, you’ll find one of the last untouched rivers in Europe: the Kaitum River. It offers renowned salmon fishing, tempting fly fishers from all around the world. The source flow from Kebnekaise extends some 150 kilometres. This means conditions are favourable for pitching a tent and go fishing on your own, or perhaps visit one of the fishing camps.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH:

GOOD TO KNOW:

The Right of Public Access

– do not disturb, do not destroy

The Right of Public Access grants us a unique possibility to explore and enjoy Sweden’s amazing nature. We can bike, hike, camp, pick berries and paddle canoes – as long as we are respectful of nature and landowners. This privilege is truly special, and we feel that everyone who loves and cares for nature should be allowed to experience it.

Within World Heritage Laponia, where nature and culture are especially valuable, there are certain special rules to consider. Some areas have a more extensive Right of Public Access, while some national parks and nature reservations have limitations. It is important to keep up to date on current regulations and rules. Read more about World Heritage Laponia at laponia.nu.

If you camp on private land, you are allowed to pitch a tent for a couple of nights but not near plots, farmland, or cultivations. Keep in mind that the spot must be far from the nearest residence, and that you need the landowner’s permission if you are planning to stay for several days, or pitch more than one tent.

The mountain environment is delicate, and there are often limited resources for making a fire, so best bring a camping stove. Last but not least: leave no rubbish behind, making sure we preserve our beautiful nature.

Enjoy your stay and take this opportunity to explore nature with respect and care.

Reindeer etiquette

How to show respect for reindeer and Sami people working in nature:

• Avoid disturbing reindeer unnecessarily, whether they are stationary or walking.

• Keep dogs on a leash so the reindeer won’t see them as a threat.

• Sit down and wait if you meet reindeer or a reindeer herd during your hike.

• Choose your camp site carefully and avoid pitching your tent in valleys where reindeer are gathered for calf branding.

• Respect the private life of reindeer herders and their world by not pitching your tent near their huts or cabins.

• Pay attention to black bin bags hung by the side of the road to warn drivers that there are reindeer nearby.

Adhering to this, we can preserve the harmony between reindeer, Sami people, and nature.

September

The most colourful time of year when the green hues of summer slowly transition to orange, yellow and red. Nature’s pantry is filled with cloudberries, lingonberries and blueberries that help paint the landscape in colour. If you like being out and about in nature in summer, but are less fond of blood-sucking insects, we promise this month is for you.

Clear skies in the evening will offer great opportunities to catch a glimpse of the northern lights. If you’re a photo enthusiast, late summer is by far the most colourful time of the year. You can discover and hike World Heritage Laponia in its autumn attire. The mountain cabins and the exhibition Naturum Laponia stay open until mid-September.

If you prefer day hikes near the centre of Gällivare, we recommend the Dundret nature reserve – don’t forget to bring a picnic with the traditional coarsely-ground coffee Lemmelkaffe.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH:

GOOD

KNOW:

October

In October you can see snowflakes swirling in the air. It is the last chance to forage for something tasty from nature’s own pantry before the snow settles. If you have access to a car with winter tyres, we recommend a drive up Dundret, along the paved road Femmanvägen. Once you climb above the town lights, on your way to the top of the mountain, you can see the northern lights or the starry sky.

The Gällivare Culture Festival is arranged in the centre of town, presenting local history and cultural heritage through entertainment, art exhibitions, and film screenings.

If the weather is bad, you should take the opportunity to visit Gällivare Culture Museum. It will give you further insight into the Sami heritage and mining industry that have shaped our community into what it is today. Or perhaps hop on one of the local buses for a comfortable sightseeing tour through town. The trip takes you from the decommissioned mining town Malmberget in the north all the way to the Dundret nature reserve in the south. The first snowfall Culture Stargazing

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH:

November

The first real winter month starts by offering perfect conditions for ice-skating on lakes all around Gällivare. The relaxing feeling of going tour skating on a sunny winter’s day is hard to beat – but remember to always check the thickness of the ice first, and to bring ice claws.

Should you desire to gain a bit of elevation instead, on a centrally located mountain, we recommend the lodge at the top of Dundret nature reserve: ‘Åke på toppen’. The terrain varies depending on the season, so this calls for hiking boots or tour skis.

As the month is coming to an end, a Christmas market is organised at Gällivare Hembygdsområde, the open-air museum just a couple of minutes’ walk from the centre. The cosy atmosphere between timbered cottages and along the market stalls is enchanting, and there is something here for all ages. Find local products such as handicrafts and food, take a horse-drawn sleigh ride and – of course – meet Father Christmas.

Dress appropriately for your winter stay

To make the most of your stay in the Arctic environment here above the Arctic Circle, you need to dress appropriately. Wouldn’t it be a shame having to turn back just because it gets too cold? Here are some tips on how to dress when spending time outdoors in Gällivare.

Use garments made from wool or synthetic materials closest to your body. They will help transport moisture and adapt well to temperature change. Avoid cotton garments, as they bind moisture and cool you down.

The mid layer should insulate heat and transport moisture away from your body. Windproof fleece is an excellent material, paired with hiking trousers. But remember that fleece is flammable and avoid sitting too close to the fireplace.

The outer layer has to protect against wind and water/snow. It should also provide freedom of movement and release moisture from within. Hydratic and Gore-Tex are examples of ‘breathing textile’.

Use a jacket and over trousers featuring easily accessible pockets with easy-grip zippers – this makes everything a lot easier when wearing gloves.

Bring extra gloves and hat, either thicker or thinner. That way you’re fully prepared, no matter the weather and even if the temperature changes quickly. The average temperature in January might be -13 degrees Celsius, but it’s not unusual for the temperature to drop below -30.

Opt for shoes that are one or two sizes too big, making space for an extra pair of socks. If possible, choose wool or synthetic materials and avoid cotton socks that will bind moisture and give a cooling effect.

When you are in Gällivare, you are close to most things:

December

This is when the skiing season really gets going. The lifts at Dundret Lapland start running and the resort normally stays open until May 1st. More and more ski resorts follow suit as the month progresses, and cross-country tracks are prepared all around Gällivare.

In the centre, shops decorate their windows, and you are sure to find gifts for your loved ones among the handicraft boutiques. Or perhaps take a walk along the Vassara River to the local butcher shop to purchase local delicacies – some dried reindeer meat perhaps? If you really want to get into the Christmas spirit, several Christmas concerts are arranged this month. What could go better with those angelic voices than a mug of mulled wine and freshly baked saffron buns?

December 21-22 is the shortest and darkest day of the year, also known as the Winter Solstice. This is the perfect time to view the northern lights and the starry sky, and to feel the Arctic cold to the bone.

NORTHERN LIGHTS

What are the northern lights?

This light phenomenon occurs in the sky when charged particles, such as electrons, are moved by solar winds. Particles near the Earth are attracted to the north and south poles, accelerate through the planet’s magnetosphere, and then crash into oxygen and nitrogen atoms in the atmosphere. The collisions are visible across the sky as coloured flashes. What we call northern lights.

When can I see the northern lights?

Northern lights actually appear most times of the year, but the sky isn’t dark enough in spring and summer to see the lights with the naked eye. Conditions are optimal from September to March, between 9 pm and 2 am. Avoid being near light pollution, such as city light, as this will obscure the northern lights. The light phenomenon occurs in the atmosphere at a height of at least 100 kilometres, making cloud-free skies a prerequisite.

How do I know if there will be northern lights?

The University of Alaska Fairbanks provide an excellent forecast for northern lights on its website: www.gi.alaska.edu.

Where are the best spots in central Gällivare to see the northern lights?

• The parking by Björnfällan Dundret

• The rest stop Sandviken in Gällivare

• The parking near Femmanvägen on the way up to Dundret

Activities

AURORA LAKE LAPLAND

Tailor-made outdoor activities.

Tjautas, Koskullskulle +46 (0)70-353 55 81 auroralakelapland.com

ARCTIC ALTITUDE

Midnight Sun Activities and SUP tours

Nattavaara, Gällivare +46 (0)73-990 75 55 arcticaltitude.com

BJÖRK EXPERIENCE & FISH YOUR DREAM

Fishing camp next to the Kaitum River.

Tjuonajokk 18, Gällivare +46 (0)73-376 18 97 bjorkexperience.com, fishyourdream.com

DUNDRET LAPLAND

Year-round resort with skiing in winter and cycling and hiking in summer.

Dundretvägen 299, Gällivare +46 (0)970-522 800 dundretlapland.com

FISKFLYG

Helicopter tours all year round in and outside Laponia. +46 (0)973-400 32 fiskflyg.se

FRILUFTSFRÄMJANDET

Dundret’s top cabin ”Åke på Toppen” is open on certain holidays.

Dundret, Gällivare +46 (0)72-010 37 40 facebook.com/friluftsgallivare

GRAND HOTEL LAPLAND

Bowling, pool during the summer, spa, gym, and pub/club.

Lasarettsgatan 1, Gällivare +46 (0)970-77 22 90 grandhotellapland.se

GÄLLIVARE BANGOLFKLUBB

18-hole mini golf course in the center of Gällivare. Storgatan 18, Gällivare +46 (0)76-841 62 66 adermalm.se/bangolf

GÄLLIVARE CAMPING

Mini golf course next to the Vassara River. Kvarnbacksvägen 2, Gällivare +46 (0)970-100 10 gallivarecamping.se

GÄLLIVARE KULTURMUSEUM

Presents the municipality’s history, focusing on the Sámi, settlers, and the mining industry.

Storgatan 16, Gällivare +46 (0)970-818 692

gallivare.se/Kulturmuseum

GÄLLIVARE-MALMBERGETS

GOLFKLUBB

18-hole golf course. Gällivarevägen 4, Malmberget gmgk@telia.com gmgk.se

HIGHLANDS OF LAPLAND

Snowmobile rental and safari. Gällivare

+46 (0)72-523 15 01

highlandsoflapland.se

HOWLING HUSKY ADVENTURES

Dog sledding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, Fishing, hiking, kayaking/canoeing, pack rafting.

Moskojärvi, Gällivare

+46 (0)72-725 74 66 howlinghuskyadventures.com

HUNT FISH LAPLAND

Hunting and fishing. Gällivare

+4560-161 032 huntfishlapland.se

HUSKYCAMP NAYELI

Dog sledding tours in Nattavaara.

Nattavaara, Gällivare

+46 (0)76-145 17 48 huskycamp-nayeli.de

KAITUM RIVER RESORT

Fishing guides, fishing trips, events, and lodging at Kaitum River.

Killinge, Kaitum

+46 (0)70-216 70 03, +46 (0)70-310 42 47 kaitumriverresort.com

KARIN NIVA

EVENT & SUPPORT

Guided tours, skiing, and other activities.

Gällivare

+46 (0)70-301 27 63 karinniva.se

LAPLAND RENTAL

Rental of mountain bikes and electric bikes. Gällivare +46 (0)73-909 43 30 laplandrental.se

LAPONIA ADVENTURES

Outdoor activities, rental, and outdoor support. Gällivare och Jokkmokk. +46 (0)971-656 499 laponiaadventures.com

LAPPEASUANDO

HOTEL & LODGE

Dog sledding, snowmobile tours, ice fishing, canoe tours, and northern lights tours. Lappeasuando 3, Gällivare +46 (0)970-501 70 lappeasuando.com

LKAB MALMBERGET

Visit the LKAB iron ore mine in Malmberget. The mining tour is arranged on request. Koskullskulle, Gällivare lkab.com

MIDNIGHT SUN ADVENTURE

Rental of kayaks and SUP. Vassaraträsk, Gällivare. +46 (0)70-577 12 77 hakan.ostlund1965@gmail.com

NORDVALL FISHING

Guided fishing tours in Gällivare and Jokkmokk. +46 (0)76-837 59 60 nordvallfishing.org

NORTHSTAR

Rental of skis, snowboards, and ski sleds.

Dundretvägen 300, Gällivare +46 (0)970-151 00 northstar.se

RE-FORM

Information center that allows the visitor to get an overview of society’s changes over time.

In the Norrskensgalleria. Västra Kyrkallén 5, Gällivare +46 (0)970-818 472 gallivare.se/reform

SOUTUJÄRVIBYGDEN

Rental of SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board).

Bergvägen 10, Gällivare +46 (0)79-100 43 73 soutujarvi.se

STF SALTOLUOKTA

Accommodation with activities, rental, and restaurant.

Saltoluokta, Laponia +46 (0)10-190 23 50 svenskaturistforeningen.se

STORA SJÖFALLET

MOUNTAIN LODGE

Outdoor activities, rental, restaurant and accommodation.

Stora Sjöfallet, Laponia +46 (0)973-400 70 storasjofallet.com

SVERIGETAXI GÄLLIVARE

Taxi service, flight transfer, tourist taxi to Laponia, and the peak of Dundret to see the midnight sun.

Gällivare

+46 (0)970-100 00

VILDMARKSBYN SOLBERGET

Accommodation and several outdoor activities, including visiting reindeers.

Solberget, Nattavaara

+46 (0)70-293 58 87 solberget.com

SNOWTRAIL DOGCAMP

Dog sledding, fishing, canoeing adventures, and accommodation.

Skaulo, Gällivare

+46 (0)70-555 93 03, +46 (0)70-385 85 24 snowtraildogcamp.com

WINBJORK PHOTO

Tailor-made photo tours and northern lights tours.

Gällivare

+46 (0)70-353 55 81 winbjork.com

Accommodation

AURORA LAKE LAPLAND

Accommodation in cottages close to nature with activities all year round.

Tjautjas 106, Koskullskulle +46 (0)70-35 35 581 auroralakelapland.com

BJÖRK EXPERIENCE/ FISH YOUR DREAM

Fishing camp next to the Kaitum River.

Tjuonajokk 18, Gällivare +46 (0)73-376 18 97 bjorkexperience.com, fishyourdream.com

CAMP RITSEM

Caravan sites and hostel, from February to May. Ritsemvägen, Gällivare +46 (0)70-667 70 90

DUNDRET LAPLAND

Self-catering accommodation and caravan sites.

Dundretvägen 299, Gällivare +46 (0)970-522 800 dundretlapland.com

GRAND HOTEL LAPLAND

Conference and activity hotel with restaurant.

Lasarettsgatan 1, Gällivare +46 (0)970-772 290 grandhotellapland.se

GÄLLIVARE CAMPING

Hostel, cottages, and caravan sites next to the Vassara River. Kvarnbacksvägen 2, Gällivare +46 (0)970-100 10 gallivarecamping.se

HOTELL BJÖRNFÄLLAN

Cottages, hotel apartments, hotel rooms, and caravan sites.

Dundretvägen 1, Gällivare info@dundret.se

grandhotellapland.se/bjornfallan

HOTELL FJÄLLNÄS CASTLE

Apartment hotel in a wooden castle built in the 19th century. Fjällnäsgränd 45, Gällivare +46 (0)70-638 19 59 fjallnascastle.se

HOWLING HUSKY ADVENTURES

Cottage rental next to the dog sledding camp in the village of Moskojärvi.

Syvävaaravägen 23, Moskojärvi +46 (0)72-725 74 66 howlinghuskyadventures.com

KAITUM RIVER RESORT

Overnight in historic school cabins from the 20th century. Killinge, Gällivare +46 (0)70-216 70 03, +46 (0)70-310 42 47 kaitumriverresort.com

LANGAS CAMP

Cottage rental next to the river Langas.

Björkudden 4A, Gällivare +46 (0)70-340 42 72 bjorkudden.com

LAPONIA SKY HUT

Glamping experience on the middle of Lake

Stuor Kartojaure. Stuor Kartojaure, Gällivare +46 (0)70-224 27 36 laponiaskyhut.com

LAPPEASUANDO HOTEL & LODGE

Hotel, camping and restaurant with activities.

Lappeasuando 3, Gällivare +46 (0)970-501 70 lappeasuando.com

NIKKALUOKTA SARRI

Mountain resort with cottage rental, restaurant, café, shop, gallery, snowmobile, and boat transport.

Nikkaluokta 1104, Kiruna +46 (0)980-550 15 nikkaluokta.com

NORDIC-TRAIL

Rental of cottages and houses in the villages of Skaulo and Puoltikasvaara.

Skaulo 101, Gällivare +46 (0)73-805 31 10, barts.se

Stay comfortably and feel at home. In Gällivare, we offer a wide range of accommodations, for all tastes. Whether you want to be close to the ski slope, live next to the train station, or quietly and secluded in the middle of nature.

Where do you feel at home?

OUR ARCTIC PARADISE

Simple dormitory close to nature.

Tjautjasjaur 221, Koskullskulle +46 (0)70-554 72 55 danielwikslund.com

PENSIONAT AUGUSTIN

Guest house in central Gällivare.

Tingshusgatan 3, Gällivare +46 (0)970-550 40 pensionataugustin.se

PIILJÄRVI CAMPING

Caravan sites and cabin rental in a Swedish Lapland farm setting. Piilijärvi 1, Gällivare +46 (0)70-560 19 01 piilijarvi.com

RITSEM STUGOR

Self-catering cottage rental with wood-burning sauna. Ritsem, Gällivare +46 (0)70-244 51 28 ritsem-stugor.se

STF SALTOLUOKTA

Accommodation with activities, rental, and restaurant.

Saltoluokta, Gällivare +46 (0)10-190 23 50 svenskaturistforeningen.se

SÁPMI NATURE CAMP

Sámi experiences and glamping. Laponia, Gällivare sapminature.com

SCANDIC GÄLLIVARE

Central hotel with restaurant, and spa & relax. Klockljungsvägen 2, Gällivare +46 (0)970-162 00 scandichotels.se/gallivare

SKOGEN-LODGE

Cottages and hotel rooms in a relaxing forest environment.

Skyttegatan 40, Koskullskulle +46 (0)70-309 69 50 skogen-lodge.se

SNOWTRAIL DOGCAMP

Accommodation next to the dog sledding camp in Skaulo.

Skaulo 92, Gällivare +46 (0)70-555 93 03, +46 (0)70-385 85 24 snowtraildogcamp.com

STF RITSEM

Single and multibed rooms, reception, shop with cafeteria. Ritsem 4, Gällivare +46 (0)10-190 24 51 svenskaturistföreningen.se

STORA SJÖFALLET MOUNTAIN LODGE

Outdoor activities, rental, restaurant and accommodation.

Stora sjöfallet, Gällivare +46 (0)973-400 70 storasjofallet.com

STUGFÖRMEDLING I NORR

Cottage rental at Dundret and Repisvaara in Gällivare. +46 (0)70-605 91 65

TAIGA FOREST LODGE

Homely lodge surrounded by forest and rich wildlife.

Männikkö 3, Gällivare +46 (0)70-205 92 66 taigaforestlodge.com

VILDMARKSBYN SOLBERGET

Accommodation with guest house and forest huts.

Solberget 1, Nattavaara +46 (0)70-293 58 87 solberget.com

Food & beverage

ALLEMANS RESTAURANG

Á la carte, pizza, and lunch.

Västra Kyrkoallén 11, Gällivare +46 (0)970-143 00 allemansgallivare.se

BART’S BISTRO

Á la carte restaurant between Gällivare and Kiruna.

Gällivarevägen 254, Gällivare +46 (0)73-805 31 10 barts.se

BISTRO MIA

Café, lunch, á la carte, pub and nightclub.

Storgatan 18, Gällivare +46 (0)70-576 09 99 bistromia.se

CAFÉ & KIOSK HYLLAN/ RESTAURANG KRISTALLEN

Coffee shop and lunch at Gällivare Hospital.

Källgatan 14, Gällivare +46 (0)76-142 91 43, +46 (0)70-667 97 77

CAFÉ ALLEMANS

Coffee shop with hot and cold dishes in Norrskensgallerian.

Västra Kyrkoallén 5, Gällivare +46 (0)70-332 24 49 cafe-allemans.business.site

COFFEE & BAR

Coffee shop with salads, food pies, hot and cold sandwiches, and beverages.

Lasarettsgatan 1, Gällivare +46 (0)970-772 290 grandhotellapland.se

FAT T’S

Restaurant with street food and microbrewery. Storgatan 19, Gällivare fattonys.se

FRASSES HAMBURGARE

Hamburger chain in Swedish Lapland. Metallvägen 16, Gällivare +46 (0)970-144 40 frasses.se

GLADA KOCKEN

Á la carte restaurant with a beautiful view of the mountain Dundret. Pelikangatan 2, Gällivare +46 (0)970-106 10 glada-kocken.se

ISTAPPEN BAR & KÄK

Á la carte restaurant and sports bar in Isborgen. Hellebergsvägen 6, Gällivare +46 (0)970-430 30 istappenbar.se

KULLEPIZZERIAN

Pizza, wraps, pasta, salads, chicken skewers, and more. Jägargatan 1, Koskullskulle +46 (0)970-300 40 kullepizzerian.se

KÖK HUSMAN THAI & GRILL

Lunch and dinner with a focus on Thai and Swedish home cooking. Upplagsvägen 17, Gällivare +46 (0)970-401 11 kokgellivare.com

LAPPESUANDO

HOTEL & LODGE

Restaurant and café.

Lappeasuando 3, Gällivare +46 (0)970-501 70 lappeasuando.com

MANUELLA

Pizza, wraps, salads, chicken skewers and more.

Storgatan 9, Gällivare +46 (0)970-123 80 manuella.nu

MENU SUSHI

Sushi restaurant with experienced sushi chefs and carefully selected products.

Storgatan 21, Gällivare +46 (0)970-130 00 facebook.com/ menusushigallivare

MF:S GRILL

Hamburgers, suovas (salted and smoked reindeer meat), salads, and more.

Schaktmästareg. 5, Gällivare +46 (0)970-121 00 mfgrill.se

NIKKALUOKTA SARRI

Restaurant and café during spring and summer season period.

Nikkaluokta 1104, Kiruna +46 (0)980-550 15 nikkaluokta.com

NITTAYA THAI RESTAURANG

Authentic Thai food from a high-class lunch buffet and á la carte.

Storgatan 21B, Gällivare +46 (0)970-176 85 nittayathairestaurant.se

PIZZABAGARN

Pizza, wraps, and salads.

Malmbergsvägen 6, Gällivare +46 (0)970-161 00 anconorder.com

PIZZERIA DYLAN

Pizza, wraps, and salads. Storgatan 2, Gällivare +46 (0)970-550 20 pizzeriadylan.se

PIZZERIA LA GUNA

Pizza, wraps, pasta salad, chicken skewers, and more.

Malmbergsvägen 1, Gällivare +46 (0)970-212 11 pizzerialaguna.se

PIZZERIA MILANO

Pizza, wraps, and salads. Lasarettsgatan 30, Gällivare +46 (0)970-160 15 facebook.com/

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RESTAURANG PEKING PALACE

Authentic Chinese restaurant with sushi dishes.

Storgatan 4, Gällivare +46 (0)970-100 90 pekingpalace.se

RESTAURANG SALTOLUOKTA

Dishes made from local products and a view of the mountain world.

STF Saltoluokta Fjällstation, Gällivare

+46 (0)10-190 23 50 svenskaturistforeningen.se

RESTAURANG SKÁIDI

Dishes are made of local products in a pleasant Nikkaluokta atmosphere. Nikkaluokta 1104, Kiruna +46 (0)980-550 15 nikkaluokta.com

SANNAS BAGERI

Wholesale Bakery, café, and shop are between Gällivare and Kiruna.

Stora vägen 1, Puoltikasvaara +46 (0)970-500 70

SCANDIC GÄLLIVARE

Excellent and well-prepared food in a quiet hotel atmosphere.

Klockljungsvägen 2, Gällivare +46 (0)970-162 00 scandichotels.se/gallivare

SIBYLLA

Freshly prepared fast food such as sausages, kebabs, hamburgers, and salad. Industrigatan 1, Gällivare +46 (0)970-127 70 sibylla.se

SKOGEN-LODGE

Á la carte restaurant, opens in April 2024.

Skyttegatan 40, Koskullskulle +46 (0)70-309 69 50 skogen-lodge.se

STEAKHOUSE

Serves charcoal-grilled meat dishes, mainly locally produced tenderized meat from farms around Norrbotten.

Lasarettsgatan 1, Gällivare +46 (0)970-772 290 grandhotellapland.se

WASABI

Local sushi restaurant that represents both Asia and Swedish Lapland.

Lasarettsgatan 30, Gällivare +46 (0)70-620 25 99 anconorder.com

VETEHATTEN

At visitgallivare.se you will always find updated information.

Cakes, sandwiches, coffee bread and pastries. Everything is baked in our bakery.

Storgatan 16, Gällivare +46 (0)970-666 30 vetehatten.se

Shopping

CIRCLE K

Gas station, car wash, and a wide range of other products. Parkgatan 1, Gällivare +46 (0)970-101 00

COOP KONSUM

Small grocery store in the center of Gällivare.

Storgatan 15, Gällivare +46 (0)10-747 43 00

COOP NÄRA

Small grocery store. Luleåvägen 6, Gällivare +46 (0)10-747 41 10

DOLLARSTORE

Discount store. Betongvägen 28, Gällivare +46 (0)75-247 01 19 dollarstore.se

ERIKSSON & RÖNNQUIST

Fashion, home furnishings, accessories, and confectionery. Storgatan 21, Gällivare +46 (0)70-296 72 82 facebook.com/ erikssonronnquist

GÄLLIVARE KULTURMUSEUM

Museum and souvenir/ gift shop.

Storgatan 16, Gällivare +46 (0)970-818 692 gallivare.se/kulturmuseum

ICA KVANTUM

Large grocery store with a wide selection.

Sommarvägen 2, Gällivare +46 (0)970-515 00

INTERFLORA IRIS BLOMMOR

Florist, gift, and decoration shop.

Storgatan 15, Gällivare +46 (0)970-101 76 irisblomsterhandel.interflora.se

INTERSPORT

Modern sports and outdoor shop.

Västra kyrkállen 7, Gällivare +46 (0)970-100 15 intersport.se

JAKTIA

Fishing, hunting, and outdoor store.

Cellulosavägen 11, Gällivare +46 (0)970-699 200 instagram.com/jaktiagallivare

KARLGRENS SLAKTERI

Meat delicacies with products from Norrbotten. Odlingsvägen 1, 982 39 Gällivare +46 (0)970-772 258

KONTEX

Gift shop and office supplies. Industrigatan 2, Gällivare +46 (0)970-551 70 instagram.com/kontex.se

LEKIA OCH BABYA

Toy and baby store.

Metallvägen 14, Gällivare +46 (0)970-665 02 lekia.se

MÖBELHUSET

Gift and furniture store.

Metallvägen 23, Gällivare +46 (0)970-128 00 mobelhuset.nu

NORTHSTAR

Ski rental and outdoor shop. Dundret 300, Gällivare +46 (0)970-151 00 northstar.se

OKQ8

Gas station, car wash, and a wide range of other products. Luleåvägen 17, Gällivare +46 (0)970-550 45

STORA COOP

Large grocery store with a wide selection.

Metallvägen 16, Gällivare +46 (0)10-747 41 60

“With care”

As a visitor, you are important. When you visit Gällivare, you help preserve and develop our place. Visitors get to share our authentic, genuine lifestyle, and together we shape a solid, sustainable future. While we do this, we enjoy the contrast-rich and inspiring place we call home.

5 tips for you as a thoughtful visitor:

1. Travel responsibly

Choose more sustainable modes of transport such as public transport, biking or walking when possible.

2. Support local businesses

Benefit the community and local economy by spending your travel money on local businesses, restaurants, and handicrafts.

3. Minimise waste

Bring a reusable water bottle and avoid disposable articles such as plastic bags and disposable cutlery. Sort your waste and make sure you leave the places you visit as you found them.

4. Learn more about the local nature and culture

Take your time to get to know the culture, Laponia, the societal transformation and how the entire society is transitioning towards a greener future. The more you understand and appreciate the uniqueness of the place, the more you can contribute to its conservation and development.

5. Spread awareness

Tell others about your experiences here. By spreading awareness about us you can inspire others to visit this destination too, learning more about our home and our way of life.

Get around / In Gällivare, great experiences are close at hand and plenty of them can be reached by foot . If you’re interested in further exploring our vast municipality you can make use of our public transport , rent a car or order a taxi.

Do / From relaxing spa treatments to adrenaline-filled downhill skiing, several kilometres of cross- country skiing trail and snowmobile trails, golfing course or a thrilling kayak ride. There are activities for everyone in Gällivare, no matter age or interest.

Eat and drink / No matter if you’re looking for street food on the go or an à la carte menu with a view, you can count on carefully handled produce from the lakes, rivers, forests and mountains surrounding Gällivare.

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Nature / Gällivare’s absolute proximity to nature’s breathtaking extremes means you can explore sharp mountain tops, flowing mountain crests and vast fields –just around the corner Unesco named the landscape Laponia as a World Heritage Site for good reason.

Room for more / The ongoing urban transformation means that 3 200 people will need new homes and 74 000 square metres of public premises must be replaced by 2032. Fuelled by the green transition, Gällivare is expanding with great hopes for the future.

Beyond this map / The municipality of Gällivare contains seven villages dating as far back as to the 1600s. These villages are characterised by their plentiful associations, rich entrepreneurship and beautiful nature. Among these villages, you’ll also find the best salmon in the world and one of the coldest places in Sweden.

Stay / Hotel, lodging house, roomrenting or a cabin stay? In Gällivare, there are many housing options for travellers.

Shopping / In Gällivare you’ll find the well-known stores stocked with popular brands next to unique boutiques offering handicraft and locally produced arts and cr afts.

HELLNERSTADION

Gällivare Tourist Center

Centralplan 4, 982 36 Gällivare

+46 (0)970–102 20

info@visitgallivare.se

www.visitgallivare.se

Photographers in the brochure: Magnus Winbjörk, Wesley Overklift och Magnus Emlén