Camp Ripan

I really enjoyed my stay here!⭐️ I stayed for two nights total and it was worth it. + Location was peaceful and the landscapes were stunning + Rooms were clean and I liked the design (especially the design of the bathroom) + Breakfast had many options to choose from and the quality was amazing and fresh + Minigolf and playground nearby I can highly recommend this place if you have to stay a night or two in Kiruna.☀️☀️

Cute camping with all the needed services. The profesionnals are trying their best if their is any problem to solve it, what is really appreciable, and they are all kind and carefull, there is a good vibe. The restaurant is nice and has good wines. The camping prices are nice for the offered services, and the places where really clean, what is also really appreciable :)

A great place to stay for our first two nights in Sweden. The reception staff were very helpful, we were a late check in. Nothing seemed like too much bother. Our cabin was clean and the beds very comfortable. The complimentary soaps and shampoos were lovely and great to have a selection of herbal teas as well as English breakfast! The breakfast at the hotel was superb, a great selection of hot and cold dishes, porridge, pancakes and lots of other choices. We also made use of the spa. This was a great experience, even sitting in the outdoor pool in the rain! We enjoyed the complimentary foot spa and face mask and would definitely say it was good value .|Our one suggestion would be to get better curtains for the cabin, with 24hr light they didn’t do much good!

I had such high expectations for this hotel based on their website. I arrived very early - around 10 am, and was informed that the check in is possible after 4 pm (which is not unusual and this is not the problem I am talking about) but I should check from time to time if my room is ready. I returned 3 hours later but alas... I asked whether it is possible to check with the cleaning staff how far they are away from cleaning my room, but the answer was 'Oh, they have their routine'. Honestly it would have been nice to be proactive and see whether they clean first the room of a guest who is already there and waiting. And that day it was cold and raining outside! When I went back at 4.30 I had to wait 20 min in a queue until finally a 2nd employee came to help at the reception :-(|Then it turned out that in the room half the curtain is black-out, through the other one light was coming in - and this in the period where it is day 24/7... So it was super hard to sleep despite the eye mask I had.|The room itself was super clean and nice, with a yoga mat I could use. The breakfast was rich and really tasty.

*Visited with a Tent* we didn’t get to drive our car closer to the tent area and had to bring our stuff there instead- even though there is a road! Service house is like 10 min walk from the tent area. Showers there are outdated. St least sauna was good 👍🏼 but no cold water in the shower! In case you want to contrast temperatures. The hair dryer is like 30 years old and barely blows air 😆 the main building g has no foods or snacks for you - only meals for hotel guests. So for us who stayed here with a tent - not impressed at all.

We stayed at Camp Ripan for 7 days in December 2024. We had booked a chalet for two, which included a small kitchenette for the week. The house had a second room with a bunk bed for two, so we used that space to store our suitcases. We had the most beautiful vacation of our lives there. The trip couldn't have started more perfectly. When we arrived around noon, the air was sparkling because it was so cold, and by evening, it had already started to snow. On the very first evening, my boyfriend—now fiancé—proposed to me with a beautiful and unforgettable engagement, making the vacation unbeatable from the start. We had a reservation at the restaurant, and the food was of very high quality. The breakfast buffet offered a wide variety of choices, and everything we tried was delicious. As a vegetarian, I didn’t feel limited at all because of the great selection available. Thanks to the kitchenette in the chalet, we could cook for ourselves, and a supermarket was within walking distance for groceries. The chalet itself was very clean and perfect for two people. The bathroom was nice and functional, and the bed was very comfortable. There are many activities you can book on-site. We did a dog sledding tour early in the morning while it was still relatively bright. It was truly unforgettable. In the evening, we also did an Aurora tour where the guide drove a snowmobile while we sat on a sled attached behind. It was pitch dark, and we rode for a while into a forest. It was absolutely magical. In a designated section of the forest, there were free-roaming reindeer we could observe and feed. The tour ended with a short reindeer ride over a frozen lake, and then the guide prepared reindeer meat over an open fire in a tipi in the middle of the forest. My partner was very impressed by how delicious the food was, and even as a non-meat eater, I was served a vegetarian alternative. The guide was incredibly kind, and the entire experience was extraordinary and intimate, as we could enjoy everything together on the sled with some privacy. Although it was cloudy, so we couldn’t see the Northern Lights on this excursion, it didn’t matter at all. Since I got sick halfway through the trip, we had to reschedule our spa appointment. The Camp Ripan staff were exceptionally kind and accommodating throughout our stay, and it was no problem at all to move the appointment. One day we set out on foot to explore the surrounding area, but it’s definitely more convenient to have a car—especially if you want to visit attractions outside of the camp. On our last evening, we visited the spa. The spa staff were incredibly kind, and the spa itself is truly one of the highlights of Camp Ripan. In addition to the indoor area, there is an outdoor hot tub and another sauna. Experiencing that in the middle of the snow is something really special. We were in the hot tub around 6 p.m. when the Northern Lights suddenly appeared, and we were able to watch them above the camp right from the pool—just in time before our departure. When we got back to our room, we could still see them clearly from the windows across the entire camp. It was unforgettable. All in all, it was an absolute dream vacation, and we will definitely be coming back!

The cabin is very spacious and comfortable for a solo traveller. It has small kitchen, small dining table, a queen bed and a bunk beds, and private bathroom.The restaurant at camp Ripan provide a very nice and delicious food, healthy breakfast options. The staff were amazing especially to Sofiia who helped me with lunch and Reinis who served me during dinner. They are very kind, helpful and very pleasant. A trip to remember because of this place and especially the staff that I met. Very highly recommended place to stay for your Holiday in Kiruna.

I wrote this review because of the staff of this Camp. This camp is great BECAUSE of them. They treat me so very kindly, helpful, and personal. The receptionist welcomes you very warmly and the restaurant staff took care of me kindly. Sofiia one of the staff took her time even after her shift over just to make a sandwich special for me so I won't be starving. And during dinner, Reinis, took my reservation for one during a very busy Friday night dinner and serve me like the queen of the day - very delicious food too - I had fish which wasn't on the menu with a delicious lingon berry juice. Thank you to all staff at camp Ripan especially Sofiia and Reinis for welcoming me and made me feel at home especially when you travel solo and far from home. By the way the cabin was great too, very spacious, clean and very comfy. This place is very highly recommended. 5 stars from me all the way!!

I enjoyed my stay at Camp Ripan. They had so many things to do, everyone was nice, I had no complaints. So why did I give this only 4 stars? This is a wonderful camp environment and the lodging is a bit reflective of that. It is a basic style, comfortable and clean, completely functional - but not a 5 star hotel. Now on to all the other reasons to visit Camp Ripan. The Aurora Spa was perfect after a day in the cold. You will need an appointment and will have 2 hours to visit. That allows for them to control the crowd size and makes for a very relaxing visit. I enjoyed all the hot areas: inside & outside hot pools, steam room, mineral sauna and regular sauna. I didn't get close to the cold plunge pool or the ice bucket challenge. I loved the final touch of the self administered spa treatment: a chocolate facial, a hot water foot bath and the final body scrub that left my skin so soft. All ingredients were made from environmentally friendly ingredients. The restaurant is considered fine dining for dinners here in Kiruna and my meals for breakfast and dinner were so delicious. To have such great meal within walking distance was such a treat. The buffet breakfast was very well stocked with fresh foods and there were many options on the dinner menu with recommendations of wine pairings. Sami lavvu: if you have a group of people, you can request a special Sami dining experience with fresh reindeer meat, made in a similar way to the Sami people in lavvu tent on property. I didn't know about this option so I have no input other than to inform that this experience is available. Skiing and snowshoeing is within sight of Camp Ripan. They even have ski lockers at each cabin. The ski course is very small, but would be such a fun place for families. They also partner with lots of tour operators in the area if you want to book through the hotel for convenience. This was a very fun and active place, and I thoroughly enjoyed my stay.

*(For the restaurant only)* We all enjoyed our meals. The bartender was helpful with recommendations regarding local beers. The rest of the service was fairly friendly but not the most attentive - they may have been under-staffed the evening we were there. The menu did not mention all of the dessert options. Ambience was quiet, spare swedish style: clean lines, mostly wood but with enough textile to soften the sounds from conversations and other ambient noise. Nice views to the outside through walls of glass. The food was delicious: locally sourced, it seemed, with medium/moderate-sized portions, good seasoning and enough options that accommodated all of our party's varied preferences and restrictions. Would go again.

Had an amazing experience and stay here! We visited Kiruna all the way from America because we wanted to see the northern lights and considered renting an apartment but were really happy to come across this hotel. We did a weekend package that included the cabin, buffet style breakfast, and 2 course entree dinner for the days we were there. This also included a visit to Aurora Spa which is all located there. Cabin: We booked the largest one because the rooms looked rather small. The cabin was actually smaller than I thought it would be but it was cozy and warm and the beds were really comfortable. There was also a kitchen so if we wanted to make our own food we could have. Restaurant: The food at the restaurant was amazing! Before we got to the hotel we booked all our dinner reservations ahead of time. The staff knew when to expect us and everything was ready by the time we got there. I tried a lot of things for the first time including reindeer and moose which was actually really great. The portion and presentation of the food was excellent and there was nothing I tried there that I didn't enjoy. It was all unique in the best way. My favorite mea was the roast beef and polenta! The breakfast buffet was also really good with many different options. Service: The service we received at the hotel was awesome from the front desk to the food staff. We booked our excursions separately from the hotel because it was a little more pricey to book through them. We were able to find the companies they used online. The only thing we booked through the hotel was a ski trip to the national park. There was some miscommunication where the email said one time and we received confirmation from reception for a different time. We ended up missing that and they were unable to refund us but they did let us use ski equipment (they have slopes right next to the resort) without charge and removed the charges for the extra food we ordered the previous days. Aurora Spa: The spa was super cute and the staff there was attentive. They provided us with the products and order to use everything. I love that everything here was sustainable and the products were made from local material. I actually wish I had more time to purchase the products. It would also be great if you could purchase them online because I really enjoyed the mud/coffee mask. After leaving I felt extremely relaxed.

There were several very nice things about this place that we loved, the biggest one? They didn't lie, the Aurora borealis made a beautiful appearance the night we stayed there. When we were looking for hotels in Kiruna we wanted something not far from the airport and that would be an easy transfer to the Ice Hotel for our second's night stay. This place fit the requirements perfectly. It was an easy bus ride from the Kiruna airport which dropped us at the end of the road in front of the hotel. It was a quick walk with our packs and we were greeted by a outdoor campfire with reindeer skins set out for people to huddle around. The lobby is simple and centered around a shop of lots of items available for purchase of course..then obviously there is the excursion center with lots of experiences you can pay for. Then you finally get up to the reception center. We couldn't check in till later in the day so we just had to store our luggage and entertain ourselves. We were hoping to grab a snack at the restaurant on the left but they had very limited hours and were not open when we arrived. Our room was very nice with a large bed and bathroom. We also had a tea and coffee station. Our bedroom windows looked out into a nice natural view with trees and snow covered hills and mountains. One of the things we enjoyed the most was the spa. The Aurora spa is right by the main building and costs an additional 30 usd a person to spend a couple hours there. When you check in they give you robes and slippers and even had bathing suits for us to rent. There are several steam and sauna rooms. The main pool left something to be desired, but the outdoor hot tub was great and there were even beanies to keep our ears warm. The restaurant was very high end but we ended up not being super impressed with our meals. Our server seemed to have some issues with my request to order gluten free due to my allergy, but after checking with the kitchen it seemed okay. They brought out gf bread which was nice and I went for the arctic char which was cooked nicely but i didn't love the sauce and accompaniments. The husband had the tenderloin he really liked and also went for the cloudberry mire which he thought was good. I ended up getting sick part way through the meal from gluten contamination so I didn't finish my meal or participate in dessert. Overall this place has a lot of great aspects to it. A restaurant serving gourmet Nordic food, a spa where you can enjoy winter in the warmth, and a perfect view if you get lucky enough to see the northern lights.

I can really only review the common areas and restaurant/bar, but it's worth a visit to have a nice meal especially for dinner. We had a lovely Christmas Eve traditional Swedish smorgasbord dinner at Camp Ripan. It was not cheap (~$200 or a little under 1300 sek total which included some beer) but it was very romantic with tall candles on every table and dim lighting, and frankly there were not a lot of options if you really wanted a festive and romantic option on Xmas Eve. The food variety was plentiful and the quality quite good as well. Our view was enchanting because of the pristine snow-covered landscape immediately beyond the glass of the floor to ceiling windows. The highlight (other than the meatballs, pickled fish, potatoes au gratin, lingonberry and vanilla custard) was certainly when Santa arrived in his rustic reindeer pelt suit and typical red hat and came inside to distribute wrapped gifts to the children in attendance. We got a pic with Santa ourselves, just in case you don't believe me. I even got to meet his reindeer. I think it was Blitzen. The lobby is tastefully appointed with local artworks and comfortable places to wait, as well as a wood burning fireplace to keep you nice and toasty, and a tea station to wet your whistle. The lodge appeared to have little sleds that you could borrow for free and use on the snowy hills nearby. The staff were friendly and called me a reasonably priced taxi. The tours offered were a good 300+ sek more than those that I could arrange through our own lodge (Mattarahkka), so I skipped that. The lodge offers a Christmas program with various activities (packaged with hotel rate included or a la carte) as well as New Years programs and other seasonal special offerings. They responded pretty quickly to email although I would love to see a more interactive online booking system for tours/excursions/activities available on their website. It would make travel planning much easier for non-Europeans.

Comfortable accommodations in the simple, modern Swedish style. Bathrooms are tiny, but beds are cozy and cabins are warm. It's a tight fit to sleep 4, bit possible. We loved the Aurora Borealis viewing area and got great photos. The spa was one of our favorite activities in Kiruna. I highly recommend purchasing the ritual spa experience. Restaurant food and service was high quality, bar had great drinks, facilities were in excellent shape. I arrived expecting the bare minimum and was overly pleased with how wrong I was.

Delicious reindeer, potatoes, and salad fixed lunch. 100 SEK/person; not a bad deal at all. Great coffee too and very nice waitstaff. Ask for your bill at the register. Cute gift shop in the hotel with Sami crafts (moccasins, gloves, hats, jewelry) with prices similar to stores in town. Cool playground outside. We didn't stay here but it seemed like a nice place. Glad we stopped in to eat before heading to Abisko.

This is for the restaurant, not the lodging or any of the other facilities. The place breaths high end with a very nice atmosphere. I had the main course of the night, Suovas and mashed potatoes, pretty much THE dish to have when you visit northern Sweden (smoked reindeer meat) This, however, is a runny, tasteless but salty mess which surprises me since I've heard only good about the place. You will have at least twice the Suovas-experience for less than half the price at any of the fast food joints in town. The selection of beers is also sub par given the beer renaissance we're experiencing at the moment

Nice cabin setting. Staff are friendly and breakfast is good. An overall better than average place.