Jukkasjärvi

Jukkasjärvi is a town of around 600 citizens in Kiruna Municipality in northern Sweden. While the town has been a meeting point for the Sami, Finnish and Swedish cultures since the 17th century, it is today best known for the Ice Hotel.

Get in
The only connection is by road. Jukkasjärvi's main street Marknadsgatan connects with the European Highway E10 some west of Jukkasjärvi. Kiruna, the nearest town, is some 20 km away, but E10 continue towards other towns much farther, such as Gällivare, Narvik and Luleå. From Troms, Finnmark and Finnish Lapland a route via Karesuando or Pajala may be convenient.

There are regular buses from Kiruna. The trip takes some 20 minutes and will cost you 44 kr. Kiruna is connected with major cities further south, like Stockholm and Gothenburg, by train.

Kiruna airport, located about west of Jukkasjärvi, has direct flight connections with Stockholm Arlanda Airport and Umeå Airport.

Get around
It is a small village with walking distance size. For much of the year, outdoor clothing is needed even for short walks.

Sleep




Go next

 * Abisko - A village and national park
 * Kebnekaise - the tallest mountain in Sweden.
 * Kiruna - the only city in the area.
 * Riksgränsen - Sweden's northernmost ski resort.