When the Ski Cross World Cup Finals take place from March 27–29, it’s more than just a competition – it’s a clear sign that Dundret in Gällivare is back as a top alpine destination. Read more
Taste first – then bring your favourites home. With farm-gate sales, breweries and distilleries across Arctic Sweden open their doors to visitors for tastings and on-site purchases. Read more
Dressing in layers in really cold temperatures is key to staying warm and comfortable. Read more
The winter solstice is an astronomical phenomenon that occurs every year during winter in the Northern Hemisphere. It is the time when the Earth’s north pole is maximally tilted away from the sun, resulting in the shortest day and longest night of the year. Read more
If you are in Swedish Lapland on December 13, make sure you visit a traditional Lucia celebration. Alongside Midsummer, the Lucia celebrations represent one of the foremost cultural traditions in Sweden, with their clear reference to life in the peasant communities of old: darkness and light, cold and warmth. Read more
Starting today, December 11, 2023, the sun does not rise above the horizon in Kiruna until January, 2024. This doesn’t in any way mean that Kiruna, during this period of polar night, is covered in complete darkness until the beginning of next year. You always have Kaamos. Read more
