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Gällivare is an Arctic small town 100 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle. The winter season starts in November and is long and glorious - with good chances of seeing the northern lights. Here, the midnight sun shines for a whole month during the summer, inviting you to adventure day and night.

Gällivare stands with one foot in the breathtaking mountain world and the other in the cozy countryside. In Gällivare, you will find the Laponia world heritage, which includes the national parks Sarek, Padjelanta/Badjelánnda, Stora Sjöfallet/Stuor Muorkke and Muddus/Muttos, as well as the nature reserves Sjaunja/Sjávnja and Stubba.

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  • Dundret Lapland

    Year-round facility with skiing in winter and cycling and hiking in summer. In addition to activities, accommodation is also offered.

  • Boliden Aitik

    Aitik - one of the mines under the auspices of Boliden Minerals - is Sweden's largest and the world's most productive copper mine. The deposit consists of copper pyrite containing copper, gold, and silver.

  • Aurora Lake Lapland

    Accommodation in cabins close to nature with tailored outdoor activities all year round.

  • Arctic Altitude

    Offers several activities, including snowmobile tours, in central Gällivare and Nattavaara.

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Naturum Laponia

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Facts about the World Heritage

On this page, we have collected some of the most common questions that Gällivare Tourist Center receives and tried to answer them.
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Pack your bag correctly

When you pack correctly and lightly, mountain hiking becomes more fun and easier. Here are tips on packing lists for both shorter day trips and longer tours in the Gällivare mountains.
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Naturkartan

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