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Ski resort in Lappland, Sweden
Photo: Anders Beer Wilse, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
Riksgränsen is a Swedish ski resort 200 km north of the Arctic Circle, in Kiruna municipality. Located right at the border with Norway, the name Riksgränsen literally means "The National Border".
An après-ski venue in Hotell Riksgränsen, serving drinks and burgers. Sometimes they host DJs and live music.
The fine dining hotel restaurant of Hotell Riksgränsen, serving dishes made from local produce.
A restaurant and bar serving faster food like pizzas, hamburgers and soups.
Offer salads, sandwiches, burgers, soups and drinks.
A hotel restaurant of the hotel with the same name. Only hotel guests can pre-book tables.
With 60 seats there is always a table available for lunch or fika. Offer lighter meals like sandwiches and gulasch soup.
With the hotel bar Grönan, the hotel restaurant Lapplandia, a spa and a sports shop.
At an altitude of 1228 m it is Sweden's most elevated mountain lodge. Offer 18 beds in 10 rooms.
Built in 1903 as a toll house, it is the oldest building in Riksgränsen. They have a hotel restaurant.
An exclusive 14 bed hotel, oriented towards those interested in nature, gastronomy and wine. Aside from hotel rooms they offer a bar a restaurant, sauna and massage facilities. As the owner has been named Swedish sommelier of year, you'd be wise to check out their wine assortment. The interior is designed by the internationally acclaimed design agency Stylt.
A hostel operated by the Swedish tourist's association. The budget option for visitors spending the night in Riksgränsen. They have a gym and a sauna.
By plane
There are domestic flights from Stockholm to Kiruna, which is the closest airport. The flight takes approximately 90 minutes and from Kiruna you need to get a bus, train or car to Riksgränsen.
By car
You will easily reach Riksgränsen by taking the E10 that passes right through the village.
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