- Must visit
Gällivare Museum
Main local museum covering Sami culture, settler life, and mining history. A strong first stop for understanding Gällivare and Malmberget.
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Things to do in Gällivare
Discover the best of Gällivare — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Gällivare trip today.
- Recommended
Fjällnäsmuseet
Seasonal mountain heritage site on Dundret presenting traditional buildings and local history with wide views over the surrounding landscape.
- Recommended
Nutti Sami Siida
Museum and cultural center in nearby Jukkasjärvi showcasing Sami art, duodji, and the history of life across Swedish Lapland.
- Must visit
Dundret
Gällivare’s signature mountain area with panoramic views, hiking, skiing, and midnight sun or aurora experiences close to town.
- Must visit
Malmberget
Historic mining community area with changing urban landscape, offering insight into the dramatic relocation caused by expanding ore extraction.
- Recommended
Vassara torg
Central square and civic heart of Gällivare, surrounded by public buildings and useful as a starting point for exploring the town center.
- Gluten-free
Suovas
Suovas is lightly smoked reindeer meat, traditionally sliced thin and pan-fried. It is a hallmark Sámi food from northern Sweden.
- Gluten-free
Renskav
Renskav is sautéed reindeer served with potatoes, mushrooms, and lingonberries. It is a classic hearty meal across Swedish Lapland.
- Gluten-free
Älggryta
Älggryta is a rich moose stew, slow-cooked with root vegetables and forest flavors. It reflects local hunting traditions in the north.
Repis Grillen
Popular burger and casual dining spot with a modern atmosphere. A dependable choice for simple meals in Central Gällivare.
Scandic Gällivare Restaurant
Casual hotel restaurant in Central Gällivare serving Swedish dishes and northern specialties in a relaxed, reliable setting.
Dallas Pizzeria
Established pizzeria and grill in Gällivare known for informal dining, kebab, pizza, and everyday local favorites.
Swedish krona (kr)
Gällivare is pricier than many Swedish towns, with higher hotel rates in peak seasons, restaurant meals above average, and limited low-cost transit options.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- 120-160 kr for fast food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- 220-350 kr per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- 500+ kr per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- 35-50 kr for a coffee.
Tipping culture
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated. Taxis can be rounded up; tipping in cafes is optional.
Länstrafiken Norrbotten
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Prices
- Single ticket
- 42 kr
- Day pass
- None
To the city center
Gällivare Lapland Airport -> Gällivare Resecentrum
- Distance
- 7 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- Buy tickets in the Länstrafiken Norrbotten app before boarding; onboard purchase options can be limited.
- Regional buses serve Gällivare. Check current timetables in the official app or on the operator website before travel.
airport information
Airports in Gällivare
Check where to Gällivare flights depart and arrive, plus the main airport details for this route.
Gällivare Lapland Airport (GEV)
City-centre transport
Getting to Gällivare Lapland Airport from Gällivare city centre
Bus933 · 20m
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