Dundret
A mountain above Gallivare where the midnight sun stays up for about a month, with a road to the top.
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Dundret rises to 823 metres directly above Gallivare, well north of the Arctic Circle, and from the top the sun does not set for about a month either side of midsummer - roughly early June to mid July - which is the reason a road runs up and a hotel sits near the summit. The view covers the town, the Aitik copper mine, forest and the mountains west towards Laponia. It is also a nature reserve with fell vegetation above the treeline and old forest below. In winter it works as a ski area with lit tracks and downhill slopes, and the aurora is regularly visible from the top in the dark months.
What you actually see
- Midnight sun for about a month - from early June.
- A road to near the summit - at 823 metres.
- A long view west - forest, mine and the Laponia mountains.
- A ski area in winter - with aurora from the top.
When to go
June to July for the midnight sun; winter for skiing and aurora. Half a day.
Honest expectations
Cloud ruins the midnight sun on many nights. The summit is exposed and cold even in July. Mosquitoes are heavy lower down. Facilities are those of a small ski resort.
Nearby
Gallivare is below; Muddus and Laponia are west.
What to pack for Dundret
Chosen from what this place is for. Tap a kit for the full checklist.
Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
