Abisko and Kebnekaise mountains
The region of Abisko and Kebnekaise has an extensive network of trails and a wide range of accommodation, making it readily accessible to hikers. The most popular route is between Abisko and Nikkaluokta. Kungsleden passes through the region between Abisko and Vakkotavare.
Abisko national park and Lapporten
The region has high summits, the Abisko national park, and Sweden’s most famous mountain silhouette – Lapporten. The landscape above the tree limit is varied, with wide open areas, lakes, fast-flowing streams and high mountains. Here verdant rolling mountains and open heaths take over from the barren mountainside and snow-covered summits of the high mountains. Some of the steeper peaks require technical climbing, while others are easier to reach.
Some valleys are stony and barren, others luxuriant and flower-filled meadowland. The Kebnekaise massiv has alpine peaks, glaciers, and Sweden’s highest mountain. Most who reach the summit do so with a guide from the STF Kebnekaise mountain station. This is one of Sweden’s most wonderful and most popular mountain regions.
Reindeer herding is practiced in this area, thank you for showing consideration!
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Map of Abisko and the Kebnekaise mountains
This map is a planning tool and should not replace a physical map and compass. The service “Naturkartan” is operated by a company called “Outdoor map”. Please note that trail information is owned and updated by the respective trail administrator (e.g. municipality or county administrative board).
Directions
Bus/train from Kiruna to Abisko and Katterjokk
Bus from Kiruna to Nikkaluokta
Bus from Gällivare to Vakkotavare and Ritsem
Visitor calendar
Do you enjoy the tranquility of the mountains? With our visitor calendar, you can get an overview of the general occupancy in this mountain area, giving you the best possible conditions to plan your visit during less busy periods. During times with fewer visitors, we often offer better prices as well. Please note that the visitor calendar only provides an indication and does not account for deviations such as events or holidays.
Book multiple accommodations at the same time
If you want to book multiple accommodations in one booking, the easiest way to do it is by opening each accommodation in separate tabs in your web browser. Then, choose the dates for each accommodation, the number of people, and proceed until you see that your accommodation has been added to the cart. All your selections are saved in the same cart, even if you are working in different tabs. When you are ready to pay, proceed to payment in any of the tabs, and all your selections will be included. Your selections are saved for a total of 30 minutes.
Short facts
Mountain map
Lantmäteriet BD6, 1:100 000
Lantmäteriet BD8, 1:100 000
Calazos ”Kebnekaisefjällen” 1:100 000
Calazos ”Abisko Riksgränsen Nikkaluokta” 1:50 000
STF locations
STF Abisko Turiststation
STF Kebnekaise Mountain Station
STF Ritsem
STF Saltoluokta Mountain Station
STF Kiruna Hotel & Hostel
STF Mountain Cabins
Guidebook (in swedish)
På fjälltur Abisko Kebnekaise
Author: Claes Grundsten, Norstedts
Fjällvandra kring Kebnekaise, Abisko och Riksgränsen
Author: Fredrik Neregård, Calazo Förlag (Calazo guideböcker)
