Dundret
The mountain above the town, a nature reserve with views and ski slopes, popular for watching the midnight sun.
Tickets →Gällivare, Sweden
Gällivare: airports, things to do and where to stay
Gällivare is a mining town in Swedish Lapland, north of the Arctic Circle, at the foot of Dundret mountain, known for the midnight sun, the northern lights and its closeness to the Laponian World Heritage area.
Gällivare airports
From the airport to central Gällivare
Gällivare Lapland airport is about 7 km from central Gällivare.
Taxi
Taxis wait outside arrivals. In smaller towns it is best to book in advance.
Gällivare
Things to do in Gällivare
Stora Sjöfallet
A national park north-west of Gällivare, part of the Laponian World Heritage area, with mountains, lakes and wild landscapes.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Gällivare?
Gällivare is served by Gällivare Lapland (GEV).
How far is the airport from central Gällivare?
Gällivare Lapland airport is about 7 km from central Gällivare.
How do I get from the airport to central Gällivare?
From Gällivare Lapland airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Gällivare?
Highlights of Gällivare include Dundret, Gällivare kyrka, Aitik, and Stora Sjöfallet.
Photo credits
- Dundret: Akejoh, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Gällivare kyrka: inthevidual, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Aitik: TZorn, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Stora Sjöfallet: Jonomorph, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons