Björkliden Hotel in Kiruna — Live Webcam
The live webcam overlooking Björkliden Hotel takes viewers to the very heart of Swedish Lapland — a rugged and beautiful land of mountains, lakes, and polar skies. This online camera is installed on the resort grounds and showcases a picturesque mountain landscape with a vast body of water in the background. If you want to see the real Lapland without having to fly to the ends of the earth, this live webcam is a great opportunity to connect with Arctic nature.
Where Björkliden is located
Björkliden is a mountain village and ski resort in Kiruna Municipality, in Norrbotten County, in the far north of Sweden. It is located approximately 89 kilometers from the center of Kiruna heading toward the Norwegian border. The nearest major city is Kiruna, the northernmost city in Sweden, situated beyond the Arctic Circle. Björkliden is surrounded by pristine Arctic nature: mountain tundra, crystal-clear lakes, and endless forests create a sense of complete unity with the wild north.
Lake Torneträsk — the jewel of Lapland
In the background of the camera, a vast body of water is visible — this is Lake Torneträsk, one of Sweden's most impressive natural formations. The lake covers an area of 332 km², making it the seventh largest in the country. But even more striking is its depth: Torneträsk is Sweden's second deepest lake, with a maximum depth of about 168 meters. It was formed by glacial erosion and is typically covered with ice from December to June. During the summer months, the lake's surface reflects the surrounding mountains and sky, creating a mirror-like surface that is especially beautiful in the rays of the midnight sun.
History of Björkliden: from railway to ski resort
Björkliden owes its existence to a large-scale infrastructure project from the early 20th century. The village was founded as a settlement for engineers and workers building the Malmbanan railway — the ore railway connecting the Kiruna mines to the ice-free port of Narvik in Norway. The construction of this railway became one of the most important events in the history of Northern Scandinavia, opening the way for iron ore exports and the development of the entire region. Over time, Björkliden transformed from a workers' settlement into a popular ski resort, attracting tourists with its wide slopes, reliable snow cover, and stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
Kiruna — the northernmost city in Sweden
Kiruna, the administrative center of the municipality, is a city with a unique destiny. It was founded in 1900 specifically to serve Europe's largest underground iron ore mine. Today, about 16,400 people live here, including approximately 900 representatives of the indigenous people — the Sami. Kiruna is famous not only for its history and culture but also for the fact that 17 kilometers from the city, in Jukkasjärvi, is the Icehotel — the world's first hotel built entirely of ice and snow. And the Kiruna Church, built of wood, is one of the largest wooden structures in Sweden and a symbol of the city.
Nature and climate around Björkliden
The climate around Björkliden is subarctic, with long, cold winters and a short but intense summer. In winter, temperatures can drop to -30°C, and the snow cover lasts from October to May, making the resort one of the best places for skiing in Sweden. In summer, the period of white nights begins — the sun does not set below the horizon for several weeks in a row, creating the phenomenon of the midnight sun. In autumn and spring, Björkliden is one of the best places to observe the northern lights, as it lies in the zone of maximum aurora activity, far from the light pollution of large cities.
How to get to Björkliden
There are several ways to reach Björkliden. The most common route is through Kiruna. Direct flights from Stockholm to Kiruna take about 1.5 hours. You can also get there by train — the night train from Stockholm takes about 16 hours, but it's a great opportunity to see the changing landscapes of northern Sweden. From Kiruna to Björkliden, there is a bus and a train, with a travel time of approximately 1.5 hours. The road passes through picturesque mountain passes and along the shores of Lake Torneträsk, so the journey itself becomes part of the adventure.
What the camera shows
The webcam overlooking Björkliden Hotel shows a panoramic view of the resort complex against a mountain landscape. In the foreground, there is a gravel road, wooden benches, and tables for guests to relax. On the right, traditional wooden buildings with grass roofs are visible — this is a characteristic Scandinavian architectural style that blends perfectly into the surrounding landscape. In the background stretches the surface of Lake Torneträsk, behind which mountain ranges can be seen. Depending on the time of year and day, the camera shows completely different pictures: in winter — snow-covered slopes and the lazy northern lights in the night sky; in summer — green mountains and the mirror-like surface of the lake in the rays of the midnight sun. This live webcam allows you to observe the life of the resort and the nature of Lapland at any time of day or night.
