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Place in Lapland, Sweden
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Gällivare, Sami Váhčir, is a mining town in Norrbotten County in northern Sweden, and an important railway junction as the ending point of Inlandsbanan and an important stop on the Malmbanan railway to Norway.
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A museum of local culture and history, with an adjoined fire fighting museum.
An open-air museum.
A mountain just outside Gällivare; one of Sweden's most spectacular viewpoints, from where 9 percent of Sweden's surface is visible on a clear day. During summer, it's a popular viewpoint for tourists who want to experience the midnight sun. The mountain has also an alpine skiing facility. It's not the biggest ski-resort in Sweden, but it has the longest season and has hosted World Cup events in both alpine and cross-country skiing.
Watch the newborn talent from the Gällivare hockey academy.
"Do nothing" with Lennart Pittja, who will take you to the Laponia world heritage, tell about Sámi culture and the things you see around you on ski in the deep forests or gazing at the stars and northern lights at the campfire. Transport from Gällivare, warm clothes and footwear, dinner and breakfast, lodging in lávvus with beds and stove.
A Swedish fast food hamburger franchize.
Husmanskost means "Homely cooking" in Swedish.
A Chinese restaurant.
Camping for tents and trailers, also affordable cabins available all year round. Cozy cafe during the summer.
By plane
Gällivare airport, also called Lapland Airport in promotional material, sees two flights per day with the small regional carrier Nextjet to Stockholm Arlanda Airport.
By car
Two European routes connects to the city.
Gällivare and Malmberget form a walkable town; though the cold weather at winter makes walking a challenge.
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