Gällivare
Gällivare is a place where nature and community come together. Here, we live close to mountains and forests, with space for both peace and adventure in a forward-looking municipality.
17 330
Residents in the municipality
Key industries
Gällivare is characterized by mining and industry, a growing tourism industry and an important public sector with healthcare and education.
Schools and childcare
Gällivare offers preschools, elementary schools, high schools, a cultural school, and opportunities for higher education.
Healthcare
Gällivare Hospital is a reinforced county hospital with around the clock care such as surgery, ambulance and emergency care.
Discover local gems
We are surrounded by magnificent nature, where peace and outdoors are way of life. The UNESCO World Heritage site Laponia, national parks, nature reserves, and Sámi villages. Minutes from the center is Dundret, one of Sweden's premier ski resorts, with trails for hiking, snowmobiling and skiing. The view from the top is unbeatable.
Gällivare has a rich cultural history. One of our prides is The Cultural Museum, with art exhibitions and lots of local history. Here we also host events that attracts both local and well-known artists.
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