The 15 Best Kiruna Tours & Winter Trips

1.Kiruna Northern Lights Tour with Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 735 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $223Our pick

From Kiruna, guides such as Onur, Iris, Bernard, and Robin chase clear skies for the aurora, sometimes driving toward Abisko or Norway. You’ll travel in a group of up to seven, stop for a campfire, tea, and snacks, and receive professional photos afterward. Expect cold, darkness, and possible walks through deep snow.

“Amazing experience. The guide is very good! He struggles to find the lights. The photographer is also very good.”

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2.Northern Lights Tour with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 333 reviews · 5 hours · from $187

Spend five hours hunting the aurora around Kiruna with an English-speaking guide and photographer. Guides such as Onur, Iris, Robin, Laia, and Merxi track clear skies and may drive toward Abisko, Finland, or Norway. You get hotel pickup, snowsuits, campfire drinks, snacks, and downloadable photos and videos.

“Our guides Robin and Laia were super experienced and friendly. They were giving their very best in order for us to see the northern lights - with success! It was astonishing and the pictures were incredible. We didn’t have to drive long since they immediately found a good spot to see them. They set up a little campfire and we shared some tea, cookies and chocolate while Robin was telling us all about the wildlife around us and how the aurora borealis works. Everyone got some pictures from the professional photographer Laia. 10/10 recommended. Seeing the northern lights in the end depends on the will of the nature, you’ll have…”

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3.Northern Lights Tour from Kiruna to Abisko with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · from $278

Travel from Kiruna to Abisko with an experienced Lights of Vikings guide, eat dinner at Abisko Mountain Lodge, then chase clear skies for the aurora. You get winter overalls, hot drinks, a campfire when conditions and site rules allow, and professional night photos. Guides such as Dimitri, Robin, and Omor are praised for their effort and camera help.

“Amazing experience - I totally recommend it! The guides were wonderful, knowledgeable and friendly, dinner was great and the experience of seeing the northern lights was spectacular. I’d love to do this tour again and definitely recommend it to anyone!”

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4.Sit Down Husky Ride Dog Sled Tour in Kiruna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 216 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $197

Ride behind 12 huskies through forests and across frozen lakes near Kiruna with Lapland Sleddog Adventures. Your guide drives the sled while you sit back, meet the dogs, and stop in a lavvu tipi for fire-made coffee, tea, and homemade cake. Arctic clothing, hotel pickup, and drop-off are included.

“This was an awesome experience. The tour guides were all very friendly. They provide warm clothing so that you can enjoy the tour without worrying about the cold. I truly can’t think of anything negative to say and believe me, I’ve tried.”

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5.Guided Afternoon Drive Your Own Dog Sled Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 133 reviews · 4 hours · from $276

Travel from Kiruna to Kalixforsbron for a four-hour husky adventure. You will share a sled with one other person, take turns driving, meet the dogs, learn basic handling, and follow a guide along the Kalix River. Winter clothing, hotel pickup, and Swedish fika by an open fire are included.

“Great activity. Loved every minute. Beautiful landscape and amazing dogs. We even got to unharness and stretch them afterwards. The activity was followed by a hot drink by the fire and some biscuits.”

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6.Northern Lights Guided Husky Sledding Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 121 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $276

From Kiruna, ride to Kalixforsbron for a small-group night tour with up to eight people. Learn to harness and steer your own husky sled, meet the friendly dogs, and travel across snowy marshland, forests, and frozen lakes. Guides such as Rebecca, Sarah, and Martina are praised for clear instruction. Finish with coffee, tea, and Swedish fika by an open fire.

“I was scared initially but our guide was very supportive. I am glad we did this activity”

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7.Morning Husky Sled Ride with Coffee Break

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 118 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $177

You’ll ride behind 12 eager Alaskan Huskies through snowy forest and across frozen lakes near Kiruna. Guides such as Frida and Heikki explain the dogs and driving basics, then lead you to a wilderness cabin for coffee, hot chocolate, and cookies. Warm overalls, boots, hotel pickup, and photo time with the dogs are included.

“This tour was an amazing experience. Everything was perfectly organized — they picked me up, brought me to the camp and gave me warm clothes and boots, which I really needed. The guides were wonderful: friendly, patient, funny and truly passionate about what they do. They explained everything clearly, answered every question and made the whole trip feel personal and warm. And the dogs… absolutely incredible. You can see how much care and hard work goes into keeping them healthy, strong and full of energy. Huge respect for that. The ride itself was beautiful — stunning landscapes, peaceful silence and unforgettable emotions. I’m very grateful for this experience and I…”

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8.Sunrise Zen Husky Tour (10:00 to 13:00 – sitting on the sled)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $264

You’ll share a four-seat sled driven by an experienced guide through the Poikkijärvi woods near Kiruna. Meet and feed the huskies, help with kennel duties if you wish, and warm up in a fire hut afterward. Craig, David, or Demian may lead the English-language tour.

“Great fun. It's a smaller kennel, which means the dogs get lots of attention, are well socialized and happy! They also enjoy a royal life after retirement. Great experience, will highly recommend.”

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9.Snowmobile Aurora Expedition with dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 111 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $259

Spend about five hours riding from Kiruna into the Arctic forest, across frozen lakes, and beside the Torne River. Your guide handles the route and safety briefing, while a forest hut provides reindeer souvas, dessert, and a hot drink by the fire. Warm clothing is supplied. Aurora sightings depend on clear skies.

“Guides were excellent. They were patient and tried to keep the group moving at a fun pace for all rider levels. Equipment was in good condition. Riding portion was 3 hours of our 5 hours. The other portion included prep, safety and dinner. They provide all the gear you need, minus the base layers. Their stew was probably the best meal we had on the trip and that includes several high-end restaurants. We loved the whole experience. Other reviewers that didn't thoroughly enjoy themselves must have brought baggage to the experience.”

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10.Northern Light hunt with minibus to Abisko 7:30 pm

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 104 reviews · from $253

Join Paradise Lapland AB for a 3 to 4-hour evening hunt from Kiruna toward Abisko National Park. Guides such as Patrik, Patia, Gaia, Maurice, and Lila may drive you to several clear-sky spots near Lapporten and Abisko Canyon, with hot drinks, cake, and help using night-camera settings. The aurora is never guaranteed.

“Incredible experience. Patrick has been so kind and funny. He drove us to great places and took great photos. The cakes and juices tasted good. Recommend.”

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11.Full-Day Reindeer Tour with Pickup in Kiruna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $309

Join Sámi guides Frederik and Peter for a small-group day near Kiruna. Feed a large reindeer herd, enter the pens, learn about Sámi life, drive a reindeer sled for about one kilometer, and eat lunch in a traditional tent. Warm clothing is available, and pickup is arranged from a selected Kiruna meeting point.

“Absolutely fantastic guide who explained in detail their way of living. Tasty food and a lovely Reindeer slide ride. Perfect day from a to z”

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12.Narvik City and Fjord Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 64 reviews · 8 hours · from $245

Join a small group of up to eight for an 8-hour drive from Kiruna to Narvik with an English-speaking guide such as Daniel, Leonie, Lukas, or Greg. You’ll cross into Norway, pause at Arctic viewpoints, see Lake Torneträsk and Narvik Fjord, and have time for lunch in the city. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“Daniel was very kind and fun, extremely helpful and attentive. He explained everything in detail throughout the tour with great humor and made us feel comfortable right away. I highly recommend both the tour and Daniel!”

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13.Autumn Husky Sit and Drive Cart Tour from Kiruna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $149Best value

At Husky Tours Lapland near Kiruna, you learn to drive a wheeled cart, harness the huskies, and follow a guide through autumn forest trails. You swap places halfway so both people can drive and ride. Afterward, help unharness the dogs and enjoy Swedish fika with coffee or tea and a cinnamon roll.

“This is a must do! Everyone was so kind including the dogs! We were so grateful for the opportunity to guide our own carts and the whole experience was absolutely amazing.”

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14.Snowmobile Arctic Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $231

Start at Kiruna Guidetur, collect insulated clothing, and ride about 30 to 40 kilometers through forests, across lakes, and beside the frozen Torne River. You share a two-person snowmobile, switching drivers along the way. Guides such as Erik, Emma, Finn, and Michael have been praised for patient instruction and lively Lapland stories. Lunch is served by an open fire in a wooden hut.

“I was a bit unsure about how I would go on a snowmobile, but I wanted to do something out of my comfort zone. I need not have worried because I had the absolute best time. Our guide, Erik, was hands down the best guide I’ve had here in Kiruna. He was friendly, kind, really knowledge and an excellent teacher. The lingonberry juice has become a favourite of mine and the chat around the fire was really lovely. Highly recommend!”

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15.Premium Aurora Snowmobile Ride With Panoramic Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 42 reviews · 5 hours · from $330

Spend five Arctic hours with Adventure Lapland, starting with a two-course reindeer dinner at Máttaráhkká Northern Lights Lodge. Then share an easy-to-handle snowmobile toward Mt. Ednamvarri for wide night views. Guides including Fabio, Clémentine, and Thomas provide instruction, photos, and warm help along the way.

“A big thank you goes to our tour guide Thomas. We were very satisfied with him. He was always very friendly, personable and extremely helpful. Thanks to him, the tour was a thoroughly enjoyable and successful experience for us.”

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