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Here you’ll find our press releases, opinion pieces, open letters, and updates on anything noteworthy you should know before heading out to explore Sweden.

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  • Mountain landscape with clouds draped over the peaks along the Kungsleden trail between Kebnekaise and Nikkaluokta, with a meandering stream in the foreground.
    Guided tours to Kebnekaise’s southern peak via the western route

    Booking for the summer’s guided summit tours is now open. At the moment, you book a tour that follows the western route, but our hope is to move the guided tours to the eastern route later in the summer, if conditions allow.

    4 December 2025

  • Person hiking on a boardwalk through mountain terrain under a cloudy sky.
    Current snow conditions in the Swedish mountains – summer 2025

    Planning your first summer hike in the mountains? Before you hit the trail, take a look at our current snow report for the Swedish mountain region, summer 2025.

    8 July 2025

  • Mountain landscape with clouds draped over the peaks along the Kungsleden trail between Kebnekaise and Nikkaluokta, with a meandering stream in the foreground.
    STF will guide to Kebnekaise's Southern Summit via the Western Route

    In summer 2025, the Swedish Tourist Association (STF) will guide all summit tours to both the southern and northern peaks of Kebnekaise via the Western Route, instead of the traditional Eastern Route. This decision applies for the 2025 season and is based on changing environmental conditions in the mountain terrain that affect the Eastern Route.

    17 June 2025

  • Person hiking on a boardwalk through mountain terrain under a cloudy sky.
    Current snow conditions in the mountains

    Snow conditions in the mountains are currently variable. In several areas, the snow cover is thin or uneven, which can make nordic backcountry skiing difficult. This primarily affects the mountain regions around Helags, Vålådalen, Lunndörren, Anaris, and Oviken mountains, as well as Sonfjället.

    8 April 2025

  • STF’s classic blue and yellow logo on a building facade.
    Kebnekaise mountain station and cabins resuming regular operations

    On August 18th, we are resuming regular operations at Kebnekaise Mountain Station and the mountain cabins along the northern King's Trail.

    15 August 2023

  • Red trail marker (cross) on a wooden post against a clear blue winter sky – symbol of winter trails in the Swedish mountains.
    STF Kebnekaise Mountain Station temporarily closes due to vomit disease

    Here you will find the latest information about the situation regarding the stomach flu on Kebnekaise and the northern Kungsleden.

    6 August 2023

  • Woman with a backpack picking berries in a sunlit forest, surrounded by dense greenery.
    Staying safe during COVID

    Together with our accommodations, STF continues its strong focus on offering you a safe stay during the pandemic. We monitor developments closely and adapt our operations quickly, both locally and nationally, if the situation changes. As a guest or participant in our activities, it is important that you stay up to date with the latest information.

    5 January 2021