Activities
Nature, culture and experiences all year round. In Gällivare, there is plenty of space to do what you like.
Mountains, forests, lakes and rivers await you here. You can hike in the Laponia World Heritage Site, ski at Dundret, fish in quiet forest lakes or discover places that tell the history of the area.
It doesn't have to be complicated. Many of the best experiences start with a short drive, a walk or a coffee break in nature.
An area for all seasons
Gällivare changes with the seasons.
In winter, snow, skiing, the Northern Lights and winter tours beckon. In summer, the midnight sun, hiking, cycling and fishing await. Spring and autumn offer long, bright days, autumn colours and a slower pace.
There is always something to do, no matter when you come here.
Fishing in lakes, rivers and mountain waters
In Gällivare, there are thousands of lakes and many flowing waters.
Here you can fish in:
- Forest lakes
- Mountain lakes
- Rivers
- Flowing waters
Fishing is a natural part of outdoor life and is often combined with hiking, camping or a day trip in nature.
Winter activities in the Arctic nature
The winter is long in Gällivare. This gives plenty of time for activities such as:
- Skiing
- Dog sledding
- Snowshoeing
- Ice fishing
- Snowmobiling
- Northern lights experiences
As darkness returns during autumn and winter, the chances of seeing the Northern Lights dancing across the sky increase.
Paddling, cycling and discovering summer
When the snow melts, new opportunities open up. During the summer, it is popular to:
- Paddling kayaks or canoes
- Trying SUP
- Mountain biking
- Hiking in the mountains and forests
- Fishing under the midnight sun
The bright nights make the days feel longer and the opportunities more numerous.
Some examples are
- The top cabin "Åke på toppen External link." at Dundret
- Dundretkullen and the history of ski jumping
- Fjällnäs Castle at the foot of Dundret
- Ettöreskyrkan External link.
- Mining areas and industrial environments
- Cultural and historical sites External link. around the municipality
Each place tells a part of the story of Gällivare.
Culture Trail
The Cultural Trail in Gällivare is a nature-friendly and easily accessible hike that follows the Vassara River through central parts of the community. Along the path, you will encounter stories about Gällivare's history, culture and social transformation, where nature and human traces are woven together into a living experience.
Start the hike
Experience Sámi culture
Sámi culture is a natural part of Gällivare.
Here you can find traces of Sámi history and present in:
- Landscape
- Place names
- Reindeer herding
- Traditions
When you move around in nature, you often find yourself in areas that have been used by generations of reindeer herders and families within Sápmi.
Activities are about more than just doing things. They are about getting out, discovering new places and spending time in nature.
Here you will find mountains and forests, culture and history, winter adventures and summer experiences. And most of it starts just around the corner.
- The hosts at Welcome House
Organized activities
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