{"id":1996,"date":"2023-04-06T12:58:15","date_gmt":"2023-04-06T10:58:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/go-kiruna.com\/hiking-in-kiruna\/"},"modified":"2025-10-28T13:19:53","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T12:19:53","slug":"hiking-in-kiruna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/go-kiruna.com\/en\/hiking-in-kiruna\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiking in Kiruna"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hiking in Kiruna<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Discover untouched snow-covered landscapes<\/strong> and enjoy the peace and quiet of Lapland nature on this hike in Kiruna<\/a>. Your guide will tell you all you need to know about the surrounding species and the region<\/strong> in general. Go deep into the forest and enjoy breathtaking panoramas in an ultra-preserved<\/strong> natural setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In this article, we’ll explain all you need <\/strong>to know if you want to go snowshoeing in Kiruna<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Practical information about hiking in Kiruna<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Here’s some essential information you need to know before snowshoeing in Kiruna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What season is best for snowshoeing in Kiruna?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Of course, snow <\/strong>is a prerequisite for snowshoeing in Kiruna. So you’ll need to come between October <\/strong>at the earliest and April <\/strong>at the latest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alternatives and prices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are several formulas<\/strong> to choose from, depending on your desires. Here’s how it works: <\/p>\n\n\n

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Snowshoeing in the mountains<\/div>\r\n

Climb the mountain on the outskirts of Kiruna<\/strong> and learn more about the local flora and fauna<\/strong>. You'll stop halfway up the mountain for a 360\u00b0 view of the Kiruna region.<\/p><\/div>\r\n

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rates: 97 \u20ac<\/div>\r\n
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Snowshoeing in the forest<\/div>\r\n

Enter the Lapland forest<\/strong> and discover how to survive in the wild alongside your guide. Highly educational and child-friendly, you'll learn a lot about the local flora and fauna<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div>\r\n

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rates: 67 \u20ac<\/div>\r\n
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Snowshoeing under the northern lights<\/div>\r\n

Set off at dusk<\/strong> and follow your guide to a spot specially set aside for observing the Northern Lights<\/strong>. Away from the city lights, you can admire the starry sky and try to catch a glimpse of this unique meteorological phenomenon.<\/p><\/div>\r\n

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rates: 90 \u20ac<\/div>\r\n
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The most standard, and the one that illustrates this article, is the first. It combines the crossing of a forest, a beautiful viewpoint, and plenty of information about the surrounding countryside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why not do it alone?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This excursion is a real plus<\/strong> if you like hiking. Unless you know a safe hiking trail to follow, setting off with your own snowshoes is likely to be disappointing and sometimes even dangerous<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The snow won’t be packed, so you can quickly get lost <\/strong>and not find a nice place to hike. What’s more, the guide will teach you a lot during the hike, and you’ll spend a real moment of sharing<\/strong> with him. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do I get there?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You’ll meet in front of your hotel in Kiruna, or at a meeting point<\/strong> agreed with you beforehand. The guide will then take you from his van to the start of the tour, where you will begin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the end, you’ll be dropped off at the same place where you were picked up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How long does the tour last?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Allow a good 3 hours<\/strong> to make sure you can get the most out of snowshoeing in Kiruna without being rushed by other activities or bookings. <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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How is the activity going?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In the following paragraphs, we’ll explain in detail how snowshoeing in Kiruna works. This will give you all the information you need to make the most of this activity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Video of snowshoeing in Kiruna<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To get you straight into the mood, here’s a video of the activity: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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