Where is Gällivare situated in Sweden?

Gällivare lies in the Northwest of Sweden approximately 250 km. North of the polar circle.

And how do I get there?

* journey by car:

With the car you can drive from central Europe along the East coast of Sweden. (approx. 2600 km from Germany)
-> to the route planner

and for those who would like to travel a little more comfortably-
* journey by airplane:

In about 4 hours flight time from central Europe via Stockholm to Kiruna or Gellivare. Kiruna there by taxi, bus or rental car for about 2 hours drive through the beautiful countryside to Gellivare.