/r/kiruna

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En plats att diskutera det som händer i Kiruna med omnejd. Eller dela med er av bilder, nyheter, event etc.

A place to discuss everything related to Kiruna in Sweden, or share photos, news, events and so on.

/r/kiruna

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Moving from Munich to Kiruna - Looking for insights about daily life

I'm considering a job opportunity in Kiruna, Sweden, but I have concerns about the quality of life in such a remote location. Currently living in Munich, I enjoy its urban amenities - endless coffee shops, museums, and pleasant city walks through parks and streets. While Kiruna appears to lack these conveniences, I bet it can offer other things to make life fun. Hiking would be a common weekend activity as I already do this in the Alps.

I have several questions about daily life in Kiruna:

  • What amenities and activities are available for everyday living?
  • How essential is having a car?
  • Are there community gathering spaces or "third places" between work and home?
  • How feasible is it to build a social circle as a foreigner in Kiruna?
  • Can I manage with English while developing my Swedish language skills?
3 Comments
2024/11/08
13:51 UTC

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Kirunas enorma parabolantenn faller ner / Demolition of the EISCAT antenna

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2024/10/25
18:20 UTC

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Hikes to Abisko National Park

Hi! My partner and I have booked a trip to Kiruna in early November to try to see the Northern Lights (so excited!)

We have already booked our Northern Lights tour that takes us to Abisko National Park in the night too

We want to book a hike in Abisko National Park. We found some online, but those arebooked for our dates :( Are there any local tour companies we can ask? Or, if we want to go to Abisko National Park on our own from Kiruna, are there any public transport options?

Thank you!

16 Comments
2024/10/09
12:32 UTC

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Snowmobile license

Hej all, I am looking to get a snowmobile license this winter. Are there any courses held in English, and what's your best experience? Tack! 🍪

1 Comment
2024/10/09
07:15 UTC

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Clubs

Hello!

Are there any open nightclubs, bars in kiruna?

1 Comment
2024/10/02
17:18 UTC

1

Moving houses

Hej, any idea if there is a schedule to see when which house is moved? I missed the one this morning 😿

3 Comments
2024/09/24
10:16 UTC

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What can we do around here for a week?

Hello, our mountain hike can’t continue due to bad weather. We have a flight from Kiruna on the 29th. What can we do from now until then in the area? Thanks for any tips.

5 Comments
2024/09/22
19:28 UTC

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Planning to apply to Luleå University of Technology for Masters in Spacecraft Design. I had some questions about the program and city (Kiruna).

Hi all, as the title says, I am planning to apply to the Masters in Spacecraft Design in LTU Kiruna campus and I had some questions regarding the program and city.

Although I have checked the program syllabus, I wanted to a personal opinion on the program from students who have already graduated. How easy/difficult did you find the program. Research and job opportunities during and after the program.

And how did non- EU students managed their expenses while in Kiruna. How expensive is Kiruna, and what kind of part-time job opportunities are available for the enrolled students.

Thank you to all the prospective repliers. I appreciate it.

10 Comments
2024/09/20
17:21 UTC

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Northern lights tonight? September 12th

Hello!! I’m on vacation in the city and heard about today the forecast for Auroras will be high.

Is anyone trying to see it tonight? Where are you going?

0 Comments
2024/09/10
12:18 UTC

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SPiS Mat och Dryck is my favorite place to stay when visiting Kiruna

1 Comment
2024/09/05
17:30 UTC

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r/kiruna är tillbaka (r/kiruna is back).

Hej.

Av okänd anledning så var denna subreddit inte modererad, och folk kunde inte posta. Vet inte om det finns något intresse för Kiruna, men tänkte återuppliva r/kiruna ändå. Blev precis moderator och ändrade i inställningarna så det är fritt fram att skriva här igen. Välkomna.

(I’ll write in English too.

This subreddit used to be unmoderated and restricted, so no one could post. I just became a moderator and changed the settings so everyone can post again. Not ute if there is any interest in discussing Kiruna here, but wanted to give it a try and revive the subreddit. Welcome, and feel free to post here).

0 Comments
2024/09/05
13:41 UTC

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Tips vid besök?

Hej! Jag har några timmar inne i Kiruna stad imorgon eftermiddag, vad får jag inte missa? Jag har inte tillgång till bil och har ungefär tre timmar att spendera 😊 tacksam för tips!

1 Comment
2023/05/01
19:58 UTC

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Kan man ha en meningsfull fritid i Kiruna utan körkort?

Jag har fått erbjudande om att sommarjobba i Kiruna och tycker det verkar intressant och skulle gärna åka upp och lägga min fritid på vandring och friluftsliv.

Som den utpräglade cyklist/Stadsbo jag är har jag dock inte något körkort.

Är det ett stort hinder för mina planer? Borde jag skjuta det tills nästa år så jag hinner skaffa körkort? Eller finns det bussar eller andra alternativ för att ta sig ut på fjället?

5 Comments
2023/04/16
21:04 UTC

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Hey there, I’m in Kiruna with my gf and we wanna see some polar lights. Any advices for the best place to watch? Thx in advice

3 Comments
2023/03/05
22:15 UTC

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I'll be around soon !

But I am from a Pacific Island and have no Idea on how to dress for the cold. Any advice ? Or a shop address ? I'll go through Stockholm first to buy some clothing.

2 Comments
2022/12/12
16:42 UTC

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Visiting Kiruna this December and I could use some helpful advice!

Im looking to do a husky sled excursion and hopefully catch the Northern Lights.
Or maybe just a Northern Lights tour.
There are a few companies that offer this service. Who would you recommend? What made your experience with this company so good? Also, What are the better places to photograph the Northern Lights around Kiruna if were so lucky to see them? Thanks!

1 Comment
2022/11/13
05:36 UTC

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Seeking advice for first time travel

We ( my partner and I) are planning a trip to Kiruna this winter, and it will be our first time in Sweden. What are some things we should know before travelling? Thanks.

13 Comments
2022/09/14
07:34 UTC

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Festlokal i Kiruna sökes

Hej!

Jag söker en festlokal i Kiruna för dryga 60 personer. Deltagarna kommer vara det innevarande kompaniet från lapplandsjägargruppen. Tack på förhand :)

Mvh

1 Comment
2022/03/24
11:12 UTC

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Where to stay?

Currently studying in the south of Sweden but me and some friends are planning to make a trip to Kiruna.

What is a good and cheap place to stay for students in or around kiruna?

2 Comments
2022/02/07
10:35 UTC

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Clothes and skiing equipment.

Hi. I've arrived in Kiruna for work and am thinking of going skiing on my free time. I've found a great website called Fritidsbanken that lend gear free of charge and they're also located in Kiruna, but if that doesn't workout I wanna ask where else can I rent skiing equipment and where can I buy clothes because skiing looks fun as hell so I suspect I'll be doing it quite a few times.

Also my mom suggested I get an instructor for an hour or two because it really helped her out a lot, so I'm wondering if I should get one or maybe join a group session since they're cheaper.

Thanks for any advice!

7 Comments
2022/01/24
21:40 UTC

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Transfer from Abisko to Kiruna airport early morning.

Hello,

I see only flight option from Kiruna to Stockholm on the date I want to travel, the departure is at 10:30 am. Unfortunately the SJ website shows a train only after noon and Abisko tourist website shows a bus that would reach at 10 am (which would still be late). Are there any other options for transport connecting Abisko to Kiruna airport?

1 Comment
2022/01/20
10:51 UTC

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Åka till Kiruna att uppleva norrsken och fria till mitt sambo

Hej!

Det känns rätt just nu att ta vårt 5 och halv år förhållande till nästa steg och jag tycker att under norrsken är det bästa att göra så!

Eftersom jag inte ha haft ett ring eller ide så långt kunde jag inte boka något än men nu ha jag allt.

Jag tänka åka i febuari med tåg från Göteborg, sen med flyg tillbacka på söndag. Jag ha sett att det finns några ställe att bo på men jag tänkt en mysigt ställe t.ex den Reindeer Lodge eller sånt.
Tänkt också köra en husky tur eller något under sälva norrsken är på gång att fråga henne.

Jag ha pratat med min kompis eftersom han ha varit på besök till Kiruna och sagt att man måste gå på besök på den ishotellet så kanske det med, men att sova där är inte vad jag skulle vilja ha, och de isrum är dyyyyrt, och inte mysigt tycker jag.

Mitt fråga är, ha ni nägot ide om vart är bra att sova och kanske vilket aktivitet är roligt/bra eftersom det verka så att det finns ganska många av båda och jag vill bara ha det så bäst det kan vara.

Tack på förhand och ursäkta på mitt svenska!

2 Comments
2022/01/08
02:11 UTC

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Travel to Icehotel this weekend

Hello! We are in Kiruna this weekend and unfortunately did not account for no busses this weekend, so we are having some trouble to visit the Icehotel on Saturday. We have Fridays and Sunday already booked with tours, but had Saturday for the Icehotel and exploring Kiruna.

I’ve tried the Sverigetaxi app, but this will cost 750kr one way to pre-book this trip (and it says no taxis available from Icehotel back to Kiruna).

If there is no affordable way (max. 400kr one way) to get there, if it safe to rent snowshoes and hike the Midnight Sun Trail?

2 Comments
2021/12/30
20:58 UTC

2

Rent Ski Equipment in Kiruna

Hey Hey, is it possible to rent Ski/Snowboard with a Helmet in Kiruna or is it just possible to rent Ski/Snowboard? I can't find anything online:/

1 Comment
2021/12/30
11:47 UTC

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Ice hole for swimming?

In town for the next few days. Do you know somewhere somebody has cut a hole in the ice for me to dip in?

I'm staying in the center and don't have a car.

1 Comment
2021/12/24
11:40 UTC

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Rymdgymnasiet i Kiruna.

Hej! Det är snart gymnasieval för mig och jag är väldigt intresserad av rymden🌌. Jag läste lite grann och fick reda att det fanns ett rymdgymnasie🤨. Men iallafall jag vill bara få reda på antagningspoängen. Vissa säger man behöver minst 300 merit, men det finns folk med 320+ som inte kommer inte, medans folk med 280 kommer in. Hur fungerar det? Jag vill mest få reda på ifall jag har en chans eller inte.

10 Comments
2021/11/05
13:03 UTC

3

Snow in November or December

Hi we're planning a trip to Kiruna to enjoy winter activities like snow mobile driving etc. We could do either the end of November or mid December, with a slight preference for November. However, we were wondering whether there is usually enough snow at the end of November to properly enjoy all the amazing activities on offer? Or would December be a safer bet? Thanks in advance for your help!

0 Comments
2021/08/24
19:04 UTC

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Lite frågor om rymdgymnasiet

Hej! Jag har kollat runt lite på nätet om rymdgymnasiet och hittade en post på detta subreddit för ca 3 år sedan, jag har själv några frågor så om det är nån chans att någon som går så skulle det vara perfekt!

Jag skulle jättegärna börja där, men är lite orolig för hur mycket merit som behövs, tror ni 270-280 räcker?

Ochså undrar jag om ni tycker lärarna är bra och om det i stort är en bra skola.

Tack.

29 Comments
2021/06/24
07:47 UTC

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Roligheter i Kiruna

Hej! Jag är en av de rekryter som ryckt in på lapplandsjägargruppen här i Kiruna. Vad finns det för sevärdigheter, aktiviteter och/eller uteställen att besöka?

4 Comments
2021/06/19
20:12 UTC

2

Kayak groups in Kiruna

Hi all I'm a student in Kiruna. Im really hoping to get back into kayaking this summer. With it being so remote, the water being so cold and some of the rivers so wild (especially with the current snow run off) it's not safe to go alone. Does anyone know of any clubs or groups in Kiruna I could join? So far my search hasn't been successful. Cheers.

0 Comments
2021/06/06
15:54 UTC

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