More than two years after my visit to Kiruna, Sweden, I’ve decided to keep my promise and post a few photos from that adventure. Looking at the pictures it feels like ages ago, but at the same time I still remember vividly everything we’d done and seen. I haven’t been back since, and I don’t know when or whether I’ll return to that surreally beautiful place, but I believe when I do, if I do, the magic will still be there.
Arriving in Kiruna by train
Stig’s dog greeted us every morning just outside our window.
Spotting wild reindeer
Wild reindeer feeding themselves
Waist-deep snow
Snowmobile tracks
Cabin, snowmobile and our talented cook Mika
Stream in the wilderness
We were collecting water from a nearby stream
The sun was already setting at around 2pm
Isn’t that little house cute? That’s our smelly bathroom!
The cabin window was all frozen
Our first glimpse of the aurora borealis
Aurora borealis, Kiruna, Sweden
Bart spent a night in this igloo
We tried ice fishing, but didn’t catch anything.
Each City A Rhapsody 
I can’t wait to visit Kiruna to see the lights – it’s at the top of my travel list!
And I hope I can go back some day! The aurora season is coming soon, so maybe you should really consider going this year!
I have been there years ago in the ice hotel. It was wonderful.
Your pics are fabulous!
Thanks so much, BrigitteE!