Kiruna in Winter: 7 Magical Things to Do in Swedish Lapland [2026]

Kiruna in Winter: 7 Magical Things to Do in Swedish Lapland [2026]

ByAllison Green

The first place I ever set foot in the Arctic was Kiruna, Sweden. It was a crisp February day that practically shimmered with cold, and I instantly fell in love. This quirky little Arctic city surprised me with its liveliness and I swore I’d come back someday. Nearly ten years later, in 2025, I finally…

Worth It?: Visiting Sweden’s Icehotel 365 at Any Time of Year

Worth It?: Visiting Sweden’s Icehotel 365 at Any Time of Year

ByAllison Green

When I planned a visit to Sweden to see the fall foliage in Abisko National Park (one of my favorite places in Sweden) it almost slipped my mind that you could visit Jukkasjärvi’s ice hotel any time of year. Even on bright, sunny, (relatively) warm autumn days… or even under the midnight sun! That’s right:…