Kalix
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.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population7,495
- Nearest water from center 0.7 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 9.5 km5.9 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Kalix: quick answers
Where is Kalix?
Kalix is in Sweden, about 142 km88 miles in a straight line from Oulu.
How do you get to Kalix?
The nearest airport is Kemi / Tornio (KEM), about 1 hr 2 min away by road. The nearest train station is Haparanda, about 43 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Kalix?
The warmest month is July, averaging 16°C62°F across day and night; the coolest is February, at -9°C16°F. The wettest month is July, with about 78 mm3.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Kalix?
OpenStreetMap lists 9 restaurants, 7 cafés and 3 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.