Village in 🇸🇪Sweden

Jukkasjärvi

Jukkasjärvi is a small town in the far north of Sweden, within the Arctic Circle. It’s home to the world’s most famous ice hotel, which is rebuilt every year from scratch with new ice and snow.

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If you’re brave enough to face the cold, you can sleep in an ice bed, dine in an ice restaurant and drink from ice glasses. There’s also a heated annex for those who can’t take the cold, as well as a traditional hotel for those who want a more comfortable stay. Jukkasjärvi is a great place to see the Northern Lights, and there are plenty of activities on offer such as husky sledding, snowmobiling and ice fishing.

Average temperatures during the day in Jukkasjärvi.

October

4°

Nov

-2°

Dec

-5°

Jan

-7°

Feb

-6°

Mar

-2°

Apr

3°

May

10°

Jun

16°

Jul

19°

Aug

16°

Sep

11°

Average temperatures during the day in Jukkasjärvi.

What to do in Jukkasjärvi

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Experience the Icehotell and maybe the northern lights if you are lucky

Jukkasjärvi is a small village located in northern Sweden, known for its stunning natural beauty and unique cultural attractions. Visitors to Jukkasjärvi can visit the world-famous Icehotel, which is constructed entirely out of ice and snow each winter. The village is also a popular destination for northern lights viewing, with clear skies and minimal light pollution providing ideal conditions for seeing the aurora borealis. In the summer, visitors can hike in the nearby mountains or go fishing and kayaking in the nearby rivers and lakes. Jukkasjärvi is also home to several interesting cultural attractions, including the Sami Siida cultural center and the Jukkasjärvi church, which is the oldest wooden building in northern Sweden. Jukkasjärvi is a unique and unforgettable destination in the heart of Swedish Lapland.