Gällivare Municipality

Gällivare is a municipality in the far north of Sweden covering vast terrain with diverse landscapes. The region includes forests, lakes, rivers, and mountains with several communities spread across the area serving as local centers.

Iron ore deposits discovered centuries ago transformed this region from a trading area into a mining center. This shift shaped settlement patterns and economic activity that continue to influence the landscape today.

The Sámi heritage runs through daily life here, visible in local crafts, reindeer herding practices, and how communities relate to the land. Visitors encounter this living tradition in the way people work with nature and in regional art forms.

An airport provides regular flight connections while a scenic railway runs year-round connecting different areas. Outdoor activities are central to visiting here, with equipment rental services and trails available across the region.

The territory balances raw wilderness with historical mining settlements built around industrial sites. This contrast reveals how human communities carved out a living in one of Sweden's most remote areas.

Location: Norrbotten County

Inception: January 1, 1971

Capital city: Gällivare

Reference: 2523

Part of: Lapland, Gällivare domkrets

Shares border with: Narvik Municipality, Kiruna Municipality, Pajala Municipality, Överkalix Municipality, Boden Municipality, Jokkmokk Municipality, Hamarøy Municipality

Phone: +46970818000

Email: post@gallivare.se

Website: http://gellivare.se

GPS coordinates: 67.13333,20.65000

Latest update: December 17, 2025 09:26