Norrbotten, Sweden · Europe
Kalix sits on the route: 30 minutes from Töre, 42km from Kukkolaforsen.
Kalix is a town located in Norrbotten, Sweden. With a population of 7,495, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Kalix sits in Sweden, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Stockholm time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kalix to your route.
Kalix (Swedish: Kalix; Kalix dialect: Kôlis [ˈcʰ(j)ɞɽɪs], phonemically /kɞɽis/; Finnish: Kainuu; Meänkieli: Kainus) is a locality and the seat of the Kalix Municipality in Norrbotten County, Sweden. The name Kalix is believed to originate from the Sami word Gáláseatnu, or "Kalasätno", meaning "The cold river" theRead more
ancient name of the Kalix River. It had 7,299 inhabitants in 2005, out of 17,300 inhabitants in the municipality of Kalix.
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Kalix is located in Norrbotten, Sweden, Europe. The coordinates are 65.8530 latitude, 23.1564 longitude.
Kalix has a population of approximately 7,495 people, making it a town in Sweden.
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Dipped headlights required at all times. Watch for wildlife (moose/deer) on rural roads.
Full driving guide for Sweden2 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Half-kilometre whitefish rapids on the Torne border river, where fishermen still dip-net from wooden piers as they have since the 1500s. The riverside village grills sika over open fires and hosts a whitefish festival each July.
42 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
A UNESCO village of over 400 red wooden church cottages outside Luleå, a vivid relic of Norrland faith.
57 km · about 65 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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