Kalix

Sweden
Kalix, Sweden
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Pocket-sized town on the Kalix River in northern Sweden's Norrbotten County, with a café and restaurant scene that punches above its size. The river's name traces back to a Sami word meaning "the cold river," and the surrounding region holds several UNESCO World Heritage sites. Mountains are within reach, making it a practical base for exploring this part of the far north.

  • Population7,495
  • Nearest water from center0.7 km
  • Nearest mountain from center9.5 km
  • UNESCO within 50 km2