Arena Arctica

Arena Arctica is a large multi-purpose venue located within the Kiruna Airport area, distinguished by its spacious and highly functional hangar-style design. Covering approximately 5,000 square metres, the building was originally designed for testing activities in the aviation and automotive industries and is large enough to accommodate a Boeing 747. Its flexible layout can host up to around 3,500 visitors and allows the venue to be used for concerts, trade fairs, exhibitions, product launches and other large-scale events.

The expansive open interior can be configured in different ways for stages, audiences and exhibition areas depending on the event. Supporting facilities include conference space, offices, laboratory rooms, changing areas, toilets and a staff or lunch area, giving organisers considerable flexibility for both public events and corporate productions.

The arena is located at Flygfältsvägen, Kiruna, Sweden, directly within the Kiruna Airport area. Visitors arriving by car can use the ample parking available outside the arena, providing convenient access to the entrance without a lengthy walk. For connections between the venue, central Kiruna, the railway station and other parts of the city, the local transport information further down the page provides the broader overview.

Kiruna, Sweden's northernmost city and one of the most recognizable destinations in Swedish Lapland, combines an Arctic character with a range of sporting, cultural and entertainment events. The city in Norrbotten County is known for its strong identity, modern city centre and proximity to mountain landscapes, meaning that concerts and sporting events in Kiruna can become part of a wider journey through the Swedish Arctic. For visitors arriving for a match, concert or another event, the compact urban area and straightforward connections between accommodation, the city centre and local sports facilities are practical advantages.

Transport connections are adapted to the city's location in the far north of Sweden. Kiruna Lokaltrafik connects the city centre, residential districts and important local points, while Länstrafiken Norrbotten provides regional bus connections. Rail passengers use Kiruna station, with a shuttle connecting the station to the city centre and bus station, while travellers arriving by air use Kiruna Airport, which is connected to the centre by an airport bus. Stadshustorget is one of the key stops in the new city centre, and depending on the event location, local buses, taxis or a short ride provide access to sports facilities such as Kiruna Sporthall, Lombia ishall and Matojärvi ishall.

Before or after an event, it is worth walking around Stadshustorget and the modern centre surrounding Kristallen City Hall, which also houses Konstmuseet i Norr. One of the city's distinctive landmarks is Kiruna Church, while the Luossavaara area offers views towards the city, the mining landscape and the mountains surrounding Kiruna. Visitors with more time can extend their experience with an excursion towards Jukkasjärvi and the Torne River area, making a concert or sporting event in Kiruna easy to combine with exploring one of northern Scandinavia's most distinctive urban environments.