Town in Norrbotten County, Sweden
Internet in Kiruna: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Kiruna?
Median fixed broadband in Sweden is 196 Mbps and mobile is 133 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi in cafés, hotels and the library is fine for email; there is no real coworking scene.
Getting online in Kiruna
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre in the town; 100–1000 Mbps for about 300–450 SEK a month. Rural lodges can be slower. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi in cafés, hotels and the library is fine for email; there is no real coworking scene. |
| Tourist SIM | Comviq and Lycamobile prepaid SIMs sell at Pressbyrån, 7-Eleven and supermarkets; EU roaming rules apply to EU SIMs. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Telia, Tele2, Telenor, Tre |
| Monthly data plan | kr150–300 ($15–30) |
Coworking in Kiruna
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Europe
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| France | 332 Mbps | 133 Mbps |
| Iceland | 283 Mbps | — |
| Switzerland | 281 Mbps | 120 Mbps |
| Denmark | 278 Mbps | 161 Mbps |
| Romania | 276 Mbps | 83 Mbps |
| Hungary | 271 Mbps | 94 Mbps |
| Spain | 263 Mbps | 84 Mbps |
| Portugal | 252 Mbps | 128 Mbps |
| Andorra | 244 Mbps | — |
| Netherlands | 226 Mbps | 158 Mbps |
| Luxembourg | 221 Mbps | 173 Mbps |
| Poland | 215 Mbps | 109 Mbps |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Kiruna?
Median fixed broadband in Sweden is 196 Mbps and mobile is 133 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi in cafés, hotels and the library is fine for email; there is no real coworking scene.
Which SIM card should I get in Kiruna?
Comviq and Lycamobile prepaid SIMs sell at Pressbyrån, 7-Eleven and supermarkets; EU roaming rules apply to EU SIMs.
Can I use an eSIM in Sweden?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Sweden
- Telia
- Tele2
- Telenor
- Tre
- Visit Kiruna (Swedish Lapland)
- Swedavia Kiruna Airport
- Region Norrbotten
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.