LKAB's Kiruna Mine (InfoMine)
4.6
Kiruna2-3 hours
Underground mine and museum
About
LKAB's Kiruna mine is the largest and most modern underground iron ore mine in the world. The guided tour takes visitors in a direct bus ride down a steep road to the historic exhibition level, situated five hundred and forty meters underground, detailing the mining process and the incredible physical relocation of the city.
Highlights
What makes this place special
01
Subterranean descent
Experience driving deep into the earth through massive industrial tunnels.
02
The Mining Museum
View heavy drilling machinery and historic tools used in the mine over the last century.
03
The Relocation Exhibition
Watch detailed videos and displays explaining the physical move of Kiruna's buildings.
Things to Know
Tips for your visit
- •Tours must be booked in advance and depart from the tourist center in the new city square
- •Children under six years of age are not permitted inside the mine due to safety regulations
- •A safety helmet is provided at the entrance and must be worn at all times during the tour
