Norrbotten County Travel Guide

Sweden

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Popular cities in Norrbotten County

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Kiruna
Known for Northern lights, Tours and Recreation
Book at holiday to Kiruna and go skiing under the northern lights or hiking in the midnight sun.

Reasons to visit

  • Kiruna Mine
  • Kiruna Church
  • Kebnekaise
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A train station with a red and black building, a pedestrian bridge, and multiple tracks.
Gällivare
Known for Skiing, Mountains and Northern lights
This quaint mining town is the gateway to the mountains, forest and glaciers of breathtaking Laponia.

Reasons to visit

  • Stora Sjofallet National Park
  • Mount Dundret
  • Dundret Ski Resort
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A modern building with a red roof and glass facade, surrounded by a few pedestrians.
Luleå
Known for Churches, Cathedrals and Adventure
Art galleries, a medieval church, an archipelago of over 1,000 islands and adventures in the sun and snow await at this city in Swedish Lapland.

Reasons to visit

  • Gammelstad Church
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Jokkmokk
Known for Hiking, Culture and Natural parks
Northern Lights or the midnight sun, skiing or hiking, or maybe some dogsledding and a delicious meal? Jokkmokk offers amazing experiences, all year round.

Reasons to visit

  • Sarek National Park
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Pitea
Known for Golf, Theme parks and Monuments
Book a weekend in the northerly Swedish county of Norrbotten and enjoy adventure, relaxation and shopping in both summer and winter.
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Haparanda
Known for Nature, Fishing and Boating
Experience Haparanda's awe-inspiring nature, enjoy the midnight sun or chase down the northern lights.
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Stay near popular Norrbotten County attractions

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Abisko National Park

9.6/10 (57 reviews)
Among Lappland’s most accessible national parks, this scenic expanse of wilderness marks the beginning of one of Sweden’s most famous hiking trails.
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