Riksgränsen

Riksgränsen is the world's northernmost ski resort. It opened in 1928 at Malmbanan, the rail line between Luleå and Narvik.

By train

SJ has sleeper trains from Stockholm and Gothenburg to Riksgränsen. From Riksgränsen railway station it is not more than a few hundred metres to Hotell Riksgränsen and the ski slope].

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. The transfer does also take about 90 minutes.

By car

You will easily reach Riksgränsen by taking the E10 that passes right through the village.

The scenery.

Outdoor life in generall, especially winter sport and mountain sport; climbing, hiking, fishing and snowmobiling.

• Grönan

  phone: +46 980-641 00
  An après-ski venue in Hotell Riksgränsen, serving drinks and burgers. Sometimes they host DJs and live music.

• Lapplandia

  phone: +46 980 641 67
  The fine dining hotel restaurant of Hotell Riksgränsen, serving dishes made from local produce.

• Lappis

  phone: +46 980-641 00
  A restaurant and bar serving faster food like pizzas, hamburgers and soups.

• LobbybarenOffer salads, sandwiches, burgers, soups and drinks.

• Meteorologen Ski Lodge

  phone: +46 980-641 00
  address: Riksgränsvägen 13
  A hotel restaurant of the hotel with the same name. Only hotel guests can pre-book tables.

• Nordals

  phone: +46 980-641 00
  With 60 seats there is always a table available for lunch or fika. Offer lighter meals like sandwiches and gulasch soup.

• Hotell Riksgränsen

  phone: +46 980-400 80
  address: Riksgränsvägen 15
  With the hotel bar Grönan, the hotel restaurant Lapplandia, a spa and a sports shop.

• Låktatjåkko Mountain Lodge

  phone: +46 980 641 00
  At an altitude of it is Sweden's most elevated mountain lodge. Offer 18 beds in 10 rooms.

• Meteorologen Ski Lodge

  phone: +46 980-64100
  address: Riksgränsvägen 13
  Built in 1903 as a toll house, it is the oldest building in Riksgränsen. They have a hotel restaurant.

• Niehku

  phone: +46 980-43050
  address: Lokvändarvägen 20
  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.

• STF Hostel Riksgränsen

  phone: +46 980-64100
  address: Riksgränsenvägen 4
  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.

• Jukkasjärvi's ice hotel is one of the most popular tourist destination in Sweden
• Narvik, in Norway, is the nearest city