Gällivare - the summer town
Summer in Gällivare is bright nights, itchy mosquito bites, fishing in fantastic waters, hiking in the forest and over mountains. It's cycling, paddling and swimming. It's markets and festivals, and a coffee in the sun. Let us guide you to an unforgettable summer in Gällivare!
Dundret is our home mountain, just 10 minutes from town, offering outstanding views and activities all year round. During the summer, the mountain is covered in greenery and is the perfect place to explore on foot or by bike.
Dundret is an excellent option for a day hike. Photo: Magnus Winbjörk
Laponia is our World Heritage Site with a unique combination of nature and culture in an area of 9,400 square kilometres. Here you can explore hiking trails through forests and along water, and on mountains. Naturum Laponia is the gateway to the World Heritage Site, where you can get to know the mountains, forests and bogs, and how you can discover the World Heritage Site on your own.
Our waters, our many lakes and rivers, are excellent for kayaking excursions. The feeling of freedom and closeness to nature is unbeatable when you paddle at your own pace and discover hidden coves and islands.
There is plenty of fishing water in Gällivare. Remember to check what applies where you plan to fish. Photo: Magnus Winbjörk
Sommar i Gällivare är inte bara natur och friluftsliv. Det är också en tid för kultur och evenemang. Ta del av festivaler och konserter med lokala artister och musiker, och upplev den samiska kulturen genom dans, sång och hantverk.
