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A Sunday in Kiruna

Posted on March 1, 2020 by admin

(1 March) After one hour and twenty minutes we arrived in Kiruna. There were quite a few people in the train, many with ski equipment. From the railway station there is a free shuttle bus to the bus station. Jan Continue reading A Sunday in Kiruna→

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The Relocation of Kiruna

Posted on March 1, 2020 by admin

(1 March) The whole town of Kiruna is being relocated to avoid the town being swallowed by the mine ore. In the fall of 2022 the shops and other services will have moved to the new center. Kiruna church will Continue reading The Relocation of Kiruna→

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Bye Bye Björkliden

Posted on March 1, 2020 by admin

(1 March) This morning at breakfast we were not able to see Lapporten due to clouds on the top of the mountains. Down in the valley it was clear though. We packed up our bags and dropped them off at Continue reading Bye Bye Björkliden→

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Our Stay at Hotell Fjället

Posted on February 28, 2020 by admin

(26 February – 1 March) The hotel is located right by the slopes. Just step outside and put on the skis. Our view from the hotel couldn’t be better. From our room we have a view of the mountains, a Continue reading Our Stay at Hotell Fjället→

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More Skiing

Posted on February 28, 2020 by admin

(28 – 29 February) Jan and Alex hit the slopes a bit earlier than me. Then they could go on the bigger slopes. We then met up in the blue slope near the hotel. At lunchtime day two I was Continue reading More Skiing→

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Ski Lesson and First Day in the Slopes

Posted on February 27, 2020 by admin

(27 February) Jan and Alex hit the slopes after breakfast. We had rented all equipment yesterday. I had a relaxing morning. Took a short walk in the sun. After lunch I got ready for my first ever lesson in down Continue reading Ski Lesson and First Day in the Slopes→

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Onwards to Björkliden

Posted on February 26, 2020 by admin

(26 February) At breakfast I received a text message that our train this afternoon would be delayed, there was a link for up-dates. During the day the delay kept changing, from 10 minutes to 45 minutes and everything in between. Continue reading Onwards to Björkliden→

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The Iron Ore Line

Posted on February 26, 2020 by admin

(26 February) The Iron Ore Line is a 398-kilometre long railway line between Riksgränsen and Boden in Norrbotten County, Sweden. It was opened in 1907. The line contains two branches, from Kiruna to Svappavaara and from Gällivare to Koskullskulle. It Continue reading The Iron Ore Line→

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The Kiruna Mine

Posted on February 26, 2020 by admin

(26 February) The Kiruna mine is the largest and most modern underground iron ore mine in the world. The mine is owned by Luossavaara-Kirunavaara AB (LKAB). In 2018 the mine produced 26.9 million tonnes of iron ore. The Kiruna mine Continue reading The Kiruna Mine→

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Jukkasjärvi Village and Church

Posted on February 26, 2020 by admin

(26 February) Jukkasjärvi is a village 17 kilometers outside Kiruna. The name comes from a Sámi word that roughly translates to “meeting place by the water”. Here the Torne river is very wide and looks rather like a smaller lake, Continue reading Jukkasjärvi Village and Church→

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