STF Abisko Turiststation

Start of Kungsleden with magical northern lights

4.6 out of 5 in guest rating (1407 ratings). Read selected reviews
Travel information
Important information regarding your visit

STF no longer performs avalanche control within the ski area on Nuolja.


The elevator in the main building is out of order until further notice. All hotel rooms are accessible by stairs only. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the reception at abisko@stfturist.se or +46101902400. Welcome!


During the summer of 2026, several track works will take place in northern Sweden, which may affect the ability to book train travel on certain dates. More information is available (in swedish) at sj.se (opens in new tab).

About the accommodation

STF Abisko Turiststation is located in Abisko National Park, where visitors come to experience the northern lights, midnight sun, hiking and skiing. Stay in our hotel, hostel or cabins. On this page you can experience icons like the Kungsleden trail, Lapporten and STF Aurora Sky Station.

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STF Abisko Turiststation is the northernmost accommodation of the Swedish Tourist Association, located 250 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle. You’ll find us in Abisko National Park with views of Lapporten, Mount Nuolja and the vast lake Torneträsk.

Visitors from all over the world come here to experience Arctic Sweden, the northern lights and the midnight sun. Take the chairlift to STF Aurora Sky Station at the top of Mount Nuolja or join one of our knowledgeable guides for a tour of the area.

Abisko offers 377 beds spread across rooms in the main building, the Keron hostel and our cabins. No matter where you stay, you’ll have access to showers, toilets, kitchen, drying room, sauna, laundry facilities and common areas.

Restaurant Kungsleden serves breakfast, lunch and a set dinner menu. You can also prepare your own packed lunch during breakfast to bring along for the day’s excursion or train journey. We use local ingredients as much as possible. We recommend reserving a dinner table in advance and informing us of any dietary requirements by contacting the restaurant at +46101902403 or emailing abisko.restaurang@stfturist.se.

Our shop is stocked with provisions and equipment for your mountain adventure. You’ll find a wide selection of outdoor clothing, gear, groceries, toiletries and souvenirs—available for both purchase and rental. Read more under Shop & Rental.

A warm welcome to Abisko!

Our service

Restaurant

Restaurant available. Opening hours may vary depending on season.

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.

Rental of hiking equipment

Equipment for outdoor activities is available for hire.

WIFI

WiFi is available in common areas and/or in bedrooms.

Ski rental

Skiing equipment is available for hire.

Family room

Room with at least 4 beds within the same room.

Café

A basic café service is available

Guides

Guides are available for hire.

Parking

Car parking is available next to the property, a fee may apply.

Breakfast

Breakfast is included in the room price/rate or can be purchased for an additional fee. Opening hours/selection may vary depending on season.

<1 km to train station/bus stop

Closer than 1 km to train station/bus stop.

<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.

<1 km to bathing site

Less than 1 kilometer to bathing site.

Groups

Group booking is available for a minimum of 10 people.

Conference

Meeting-/conference rooms are available upon request.

Activities

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Group booking

Are you more than 10 people planning a conference, wedding, family reunion or school trip? Fill in the form and your request will be sent to the accommodation, which will get back to you with a price proposal for your group.

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Selected guest reviews

Average guest rating: 4.6 out of 5 (1407 ratings)

Henny

Ireland

5

“We had a wonderful stay in Abisko. The cabin was nice and warm with a wonderful view of the lake. Ideal location for watching the Northern Lights!”

Marc Van den broeck

Belgium

5

What more do you need before starting the Kungsleden? - good dinner - room with everything you need - very good breakfast - packed lunch with a good mix.

Filip

Sweden

5

Despite very cold weather and a cancelled lift up to Nuolja, it was a fantastic evening with good food in Lavvu and a Northern Lights experience at Torneträsk.

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Contact and opening hours

Address:

STF Abisko Turiststation
981 07 Abisko

Travel information
STF Abisko Turiststation is situated in the northern part of Abisko National Park, about 100 km from Kiruna, Sweden and 80 km from Narvik, Norway. How to get here:
 
CAR
By road from Kiruna: take the E10 road towards Narvik for 100 km. Drive through Abisko village and after 2 km turn right at the sign “Abisko Turiststation”.
 
By road from Norway, Narvik: take the E10 road towards Luleå. Cross the Norwegian – Swedish border and continue for about 40 km, then turn left at the sign “Abisko Turiststation”.
 
TRAIN
The train stops daily at the "Abisko Turiststation" station. The train station (unmanned) is located opposite the tourist station, a 5-minute walk (cross the E10 road) from the reception. Departure times and ticket prices can be found at www.sj.se.
 
FLIGHT
Closest airports are Kiruna (Sweden) and Narvik - Evenes (Norway). Flights are operated by SAS and Norwegian.

TRANSFER
Transfer from Kiruna Airport to Abisko Tourist Station:
Länstrafiken i Norrbotten operates the route. Tickets are purchased on site or via lanstrafikennorrbotten.se.
On certain dates you need to change buses in Kiruna city centre, which is clearly stated when booking.

Transfer from/to Evenes Airport (Narvik):
Airport bus: Evenes – Narvik bus station, www.flybussen.no.
From Narvik bus station you can continue to Abisko either by train or bus.
Train: www.sj.se.
Bus: lanstrafikennorrbotten.se.

Transfer between STF Aurora Sky Station and nearby hotels:
During the northern lights season, Visit Abisko runs transfers between STF Aurora Sky Station and nearby hotels in the Abisko area for guests who have booked the STF Aurora Sky Station Night Visit. visitabisko.com.

DISCOUNTS FOR STF MEMBERS
STF encourages sustainable travel options to our accommodations. As an STF member, you receive discounts on train travel, bus travel, and electric rental cars. Members can also join the carpooling platform Skjutsgruppen at no cost. See current member offers at: www.swedishtouristassociation.com/join-stf/

GPS-coordinates

N68.358392026314°, E18.783634440475°

Contact:

Do you need help with your booking?

STF Abisko Turiststation

+46 101902400 abisko@stfturist.se

Check-in and check-out times:

Check in (from): 15:00
Check out (to): 10:00

Opening hours

2026:
1 January - 31 December

Number of rooms

100

Number of beds

100 >

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Sustainability

  • Green key

    Green key

    The accommodation meets the strict criteria of the international sustainability certification, with a strong focus on environmental performance. Green Key (opens in new tab) requires continuous improvements and annual audits.

  • Sustainability pledge

    Sustainability pledge

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

Read more about our sustainability work

STF Abisko Turiststation is a facility located in the middle of a national park – which makes it even more important for us to work actively for sustainability. Abisko National Park is famous for being rich in fauna species. Here you can find lapland rosebay, polarblära (Silene Involucrata) and a variety of orchids such as the elusive forest lady and blunt-leaved orchid (Platanthera Obtusata). Here you will also find an abundant wildlife – if you are lucky you can hear the rare species of willow warbler, nordsångare (Phylloscopus Borealis), singing on the hillside or seeing forest species such as moose, capercaillie, mountain lemming or rock ptarmigan among the mountain birches. To ensure that these experiences will remain requires a commitment to reduce our own environmental impact in a long-term perspective.

We are constantly working to further develop and improve our environmental profile. Our goal is that our guests, both now and in the future, should experience unspoiled mountain scenery. Help us look after our environment!

Two people walking on a gravel road in between yellow canola fields.

Help us make a difference

We believe that when more people discover our beautiful nature, more people will want to protect it. By being a member, you contribute to the work to influence for a more sustainable tourism and outdoor life.

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