Early at Kiruna of Riga

Hotel description Surrounded by mountain nature, the family-owned Camp Ripan is a 10-minute walk from Kiruna city center. It offers free WiFi, in-room flat-screen TVs and traditional, seasonal Swedish and Sami food. Parking is free on site. Spread across 3 buildings, Ripan’s cozy, chalet-style rooms have private entrances and bathrooms with showers. Many offer kitchenettes and convenient private ski storage. Restaurant Ripan features local Nordic ingredients including reindeer and fish. The Aurora Spa can be accessed for a surcharge.

Hotel description This eco-friendly hotel is 10 minutes’ walk from Kiruna Central Station. Its bar and restaurant offer views of Mount Kebnekaise. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi internet and free sauna access. Scandic Ferrum’s modern rooms include cable TV, a writing desk and bright décor. Ferrum has 2 restaurants, Reenstierna and Grapes. They offer traditional Swedish and Lapland food such as meatballs, reindeer and cloudberry jam. A vodka and lingonberry cocktail on the terrace is a refreshing way to end the evening. Facilities include 2 free internet computers, a children’s playroom and a table tennis table.