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STF Sälka Mountain cabin

Mountain tops and lovely baths in Sälkadalen by Kungsleden

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About the accommodation

STF Sälka lies in the heart of the Kebnekaise massif, where the Tjäktjavagge and Stuor Räitavagge valleys meet. You will find the cabin on the Kungsleden trail, on the stretch between Abisko and Nikkaluokta.

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There are three guest cabins with a total of 54 beds, and a sauna. The host cabin has a well-stocked shop (Large selection).

There is no mobile coverage at the cabin, but there is an emergency phone in the host cabin. If you need to make a call, you can buy call time from the host.

Many hikers stay an extra day at Sälka. You can take both short and long day trips, or have a rest day and enjoy the warmth of the sauna, ideally followed by a cold dip in the stream. Sälka is also a great starting point for summit tours. Choose a challenging climb up the mountain Sälka or an easier ascent of Reaiddanjunnji.

Sockertoppen is a hidden gem you can reach after a couple of hours’ hike. From there you can see Nallo, Sälka and the peaks of Sarek to the south. Another highlight is the lake 1,050 metres above sea level, below Sälka’s mighty peak and glittering glacier.

Read everything you need to know before staying at one of our mountain cabins:
www.swedishtouristassociation.com/stfmountaincabin

Our service

Guest kitchen

Fully equipped kitchen for self-catering. The kitchen is shared with other guests.

Shop

Food and equipment for outdoor activities are sold in the shop. The range of goods differs from facility to facility.

Pets allowed

Some rooms are available in which pets may accompany guests.

Sauna

A sauna is available.

<1 km to marked trails

Less than 1 kilometer to marked hiking trail.

<1 km to marked winter trails

Less than 1 kilometer to marked winter trail.

Shop

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Contact and opening hours

Travel information

STF Sälka is located along the Kungsleden trail on the Abisko – Nikkaluokta section. The cabin is most easily reached from one of the nearby cabins on the Kungsleden trail, STF Tjäktja to the north or STF Singi to the south. Sälka also has connections to STF Nallo, about 10 km to the northeast or STF Hukejaure, about 25 km to the west.

Abisko and Nikkaluokta are suitable starting points for a hike or ski trip to Sälka. You can reach Nikkaluokta by car or bus from Kiruna. Read more about how to get to Nikkaluokta and Kebnekaise: www.swedishtouristassociation.com/kebnekaise

The easiest way to get to Abisko is by taking a train or bus from Kiruna. If you are taking your own car, there is a long-term car park at the railway station near STF Abisko Tourist Station. Read more about how to get to Abisko: www.swedishtouristassociation.com/abisko

Read more about Kungsleden between Abisko and Nikkaluokta: www.swedishtouristassociation.com/kungsledenabi...

Mountain map:
Calazo mountain map Kebnekaisefjällen

GPS-coordinates

N67.946376°, E18.281701°

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Opening hours

2027:
19 February - 18 April
18 June - 19 September

Number of beds

51-75

Sustainability

Sustainability pledge

The accommodation has taken the STF Sustainability pledge on working sustainably in their daily operations and involve you as a guest.

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