Two people cross-country skiing through a snowy forest.

Winter hikers in Abisko with mountain views.

Cross-country skiers in a snowy birch forest.

Snow-covered mountain birches in winter.

Abisko – First mountain tour

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Tag along on an overnight tour in Abisko national park, with skis under your feet you get to experience the beautiful arctic landscape.

Maybe you have been hiking in the mountains during summer, but haven’t dared to do it during the winter yet? Then this is the tour for you. The guide will lead you to the Abiskojaure mountain hut, where you will spend two nights.

The days will be filled with beautiful skiing and lots of knowledge passed on from the guide. On this tour you will learn everything needed to know to do longer ski tours from hut to hut in the Swedish mountains.

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3 nights (4 days, of which one is pre-meeting)
Meeting at 17:00 at Abisko Tourist Station. End around 16:00 at Abisko Tourist Station on day 4.
Min 6 / max 10
Age limit: 16 years accompanied by a guardian
Requirements: Participants should be in good physical health and be able to carry a 12 kg backpack for 8 hours when moving. You should have earlier experience of skiing.
For booking terms and conditions, see information sheet

The price includes

Bed in dorm room and meals in STF Abisko Turiststation
Bed in dorm room and meals in Abiskojaure Mountain Cabin
Sauna in Abiskojaure and Abisko
Safety equipment
Guide certified according to the Swedish standard Fjälledarnormen

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Program

Day 1:
Gathering at 5:00 PM after the arrival of the afternoon train at Abisko Tourist Station for information about the weekend program, followed by a group dinner at Restaurant Kungsleden.

Overnight stay at STF Abisko Tourist Station.

Day 2:
After the breakfast buffet, we pack our bags and prepare for departure. We ski south along the King’s Trail (Kungsleden) through Abisko National Park to Abiskojaure Mountain Cabins, located on the southern shore of the lake.

Distance: approx. 15 km, elevation gain: +100 m.

Overnight stay at Abiskojaure Mountain Cabins.

Day 3:
Today we will take a day trip in the Abiskojaure area. The route will be adapted according to the day’s weather and snow conditions, as well as the group’s abilities and preferences. The focus of the day will be to learn essential skills for undertaking trips independently.

Overnight stay at Abiskojaure Mountain Cabins.

Day 4:
Today we return to Abisko Tourist Station. Upon arrival, the tour ends in good time to catch the southbound train.

Distance: approx. 15 km, elevation loss: -100 m.

The itinerary may change due to current weather/snow conditions or other unforeseen circumstances.

Equipment

Shared group safety equipment (first aid kit, repair kit, emergency bivouac sacks, and shovels) is included and distributed among the group.

See the recommended packing list for the tour (opens in a new tab).

Equipment rental
Equipment is available for rent at Abisko Tourist Station. As a participant in the extended tour and an STF member, you receive a 15% discount on rental prices. More information about available rental equipment can be found here.

Safety

Insurance during STF activity

If you are an STF member and take part in an activity organised by STF, you are covered by accident insurance during the activity. The insurance also applies to children accompanying a member up to and including the year the child turns 15.

About the insurance

About the area

Abisko is located in northern Lapland, around 250 km north of the Arctic Circle, and is one of Sweden’s most accessible alpine mountain areas. Abisko National Park offers a well-developed trail system with clearly marked routes, making the area suitable for both shorter trips and longer hikes.

The Kungsleden trail passes through the area, heading south between Lapporten (Čuonjavággi) and Mount Nuolja. To the north of Abisko lies Lake Torneträsk, one of Scandinavia’s largest mountain lakes, contributing to open views and a varied landscape.

The area is known for excellent conditions for seeing the northern lights in winter and the midnight sun in summer. Visitors can follow marked trails independently or join guided tours, and equipment rental is available if needed.

Booking conditions

You can cancel up to 30 days before arrival. After that, no refund will be issued. If the arrangement does not reach the minimum number of participants 30 days before it takes place, it may be cancelled.

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