Where to stay for Snöfestivalen i Kiruna 2027
27–31 January 2027 · Kiruna stadskärna, Kiruna
Five days in the middle of Kiruna as the sun starts to return, with an international snow sculpture competition, winter sports and music. The festival has been held on the last weekend of January since 1986, and the carvers work for days before the finished pieces stand on the square.
Find a cabin near Snöfestivalen i Kiruna →The search is pre-filled with the event dates and location, within 60 km.Quick facts
- Dates
- 27–31 January 2027
- Place
- Kiruna stadskärna, Kiruna
- Province
- Lappland
- Category
- Music festival
- Recurs
- Every year in late January
- Official website
- snofestivalen.com ↗
How many cabins are there around Kiruna stadskärna?
This is what the supply around Kiruna looks like right now, measured in our own index. It tells you how far out you need to look, not what is free during the event.
- Within 10 km
- 14 cabins
- median 1,795 kr/week
- Within 25 km
- 31 cabins
- median 3,495 kr/week
- Within 50 km
- 31 cabins
- median 3,495 kr/week
The supply closest in is small, so expect to look further out or book early.
These count places that exist, not free dates. The median covers places priced by the week in kronor and is a normal price for the area, not an event price.
Live nearby? Rent out your cabin
There are few cabins to rent near Kiruna stadskärna, and more are needed. If you have a cabin or a house standing empty during the event, you can rent it out. The guide covers what each rental site charges, the tax rules, and what to sort out before the first guest.
Read the guide: renting out your cabin →Where the cabins are
Nothing left closest to Kiruna stadskärna? This is how the stock spreads across the towns around it.
Distances are straight-line from Kiruna stadskärna. Where the road goes around a bay or over a bridge the journey is longer, so check the map before booking.
Cabins near Snöfestivalen i Kiruna(37)
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Stuga med vedkamin
Kiruna, Norrbotten · 4 guests
from 6 000 SEK/week
Log cabin
Lapland, Norrbotten · 4 guests
from 6 975 SEK/week
Harmony lodge
Kiruna, Norrbotten · 8 guests
from 4 975 SEK/week
Panorama cabin
Lappland, Norrbotten · 2 guests
from 2 975 SEK/week
Arctic light cabin
Lappland, Norrbotten · 2 guests
from 5 975 SEK/week
Riverside cottage
Lappland, Norrbotten · 6 guests
from 4 950 SEK/week
Cabins full that week?
Why a cabin works for Snöfestivalen i Kiruna
The Snow Festival takes place in central Kiruna from 27 to 31 January 2027. The centrepiece is the international snow sculpture competition, which draws carvers from around the world.
Be honest with yourself about accommodation: we count 14 cabins within 10 km of Kiruna and 31 within 50 km, so supply is thin and what exists goes early. If you live nearby and have a house standing empty in January, this is one of the weeks when it is genuinely wanted.
Where can you stay during Snöfestivalen i Kiruna?
Hotels and hostels in Kiruna
Hotels closest to Kiruna stadskärna sell out first and rates climb during the event. Hostels are cheaper but have few rooms. If you are booking late, your odds are better a bit outside the centre.
A cabin or holiday home nearby
Within 60 km of Kiruna you can often still find cabins when the hotels are full. The whole group stays together, you get your own kitchen, and the per-person price is usually below hotel rates that weekend.
Camping and motorhome pitches
Many major events run temporary campsites or motorhome pitches. It is the cheapest way to stay overnight, but you bring your own gear and comfort is basic.
Accommodation FAQ for Snöfestivalen i Kiruna
- When does Snöfestivalen i Kiruna take place in 2027?
- Snöfestivalen i Kiruna runs 27–31 January 2027 in Kiruna, Lappland, Sweden. Every year in late January.
- Where should you stay during Snöfestivalen i Kiruna?
- Accommodation closest to Kiruna stadskärna sells out first. A proven alternative is renting a cabin within 60 km — room for the whole group, your own kitchen, and usually a lower per-person price than hotels during the event.
- What accommodation options are there for Snöfestivalen i Kiruna?
- Kiruna has hotels and hostels, but they often book out well before the event. Around Kiruna you will find cabins and holiday homes within 60 km, and many organizers also run temporary campsites. When the hotels are full, a cabin is usually the easiest way to stay close by.
- How do I find an available cabin near Snöfestivalen i Kiruna?
- stuga.se searches several Swedish cabin rental sites at once. The event search centers on Kiruna stadskärna with a 60 km radius and pre-fills the dates 27–31 January 2027 — cabins with confirmed availability are shown first.
- How far in advance should you book accommodation for Snöfestivalen i Kiruna?
- As early as possible — beds near major events often sell out months ahead, sometimes the week tickets are released. Cancellations do appear continuously, so it pays to keep watching the listings even in the final weeks.
Guide: Staying in a cabin for a Swedish event — how it works →