FAQ

We do recommend that you always pre-book your accommodation with us.

At our mountain stations, you can also book and pay for your accommodation on arrival, subject to availability. However, we can not guarantee a bed if you have not pre-booked. In an emergency we always offer roof over your head. All beds in our common rooms can be pre-booked. As far as possible we try to accommodate different parties in different rooms, but you are not guaranteed your own room unless you have made a booking. If you don’t want to share a room with other guests, we recommend that you make your booking for those dates or accommodations where single occupancy is available.

We also recommend our guests to pre-book accommodation in our mountain cabins. Bookings and repayments must be made for the specific date and cabin. Click here to make an online booking. The number of beds available for pre-booking is limited and depends on the type of cabin/area, so they may be fully booked. When you pre-book your stay, you will receive a special discounted advance price, and you are guaranteed a bed as long as you arrive at the cabin no later than 18:00. Later arrivals are guaranteed an unspecified bed. You must be able to show your booking confirmation to the cabin host on arrival, either printed or digital. If you do not have the opportunity to make an advance booking, you can still pay on arrival. In that case you will be given an unspecified bed, which could mean a floor bed in the mountain cabin or a different indoor space. Unspecified beds are normally allocated after 18:00.

Kindly note that tent sites and day visits are not available for pre-booking and that service fees must be paid to the cabin host on arrival.

Read more about  staying in our mountain cabins and staying at our mountain stations.

The easiest way is to book here on our website. If you want personal help you can call our colleagues at the booking service on +46 10 190 23 60 during weekdays 09.00 AM-12.00 AM or send an e-mail to bokningen@stfturist.se.

It depends on what type of room you have booked. If you want to ensure you get a room to yourself, we recommend you book in advance.

We have three types of accommodation: Hotel rooms in the main building. Hostel rooms with self-catering in our youth hostel Keron and Cabins.In the hotel there are both double and single rooms with en-suite showers and toilets. Bedding, cleaning, and breakfast are included in the price.

In our self-catering hostel we have 4-bed and 6-bed rooms (you can book a room even if you are not 4 people). Showers, toilets, and a sauna are in the corridor. On the top floor you will find a fully equipped, shared kitchen.Lower budget dorm rooms are also available.

The cabins have a basic kitchen, shower, and toilet. The kitchen, a dining area and a large family room are on the ground floor. Upstairs there are 2 bedrooms.

In addition to having a SEK 100 discount per night on accommodation, you get a discount on train, bus and boat travel, amongst other things. We also have different membership offers in our shop, so check them out during your stay. If you would like to be a member – join here.

Check-in 15:00 at the earliest; check-out by 10:00

There are both quilts and pillows in all rooms. All you need to bring is a sleeping sheet or sleeping bag. You can also rent linen and towels if you do not want to bring your own.

Yes, we can supply both cribs and bedding. Please make a request for one when you book, so we can check availability.

In the hotel, there are drying rooms in each wing. The youth hostel Keron has two drying rooms on the ground floor.

The station is open all year round, but with limited service during low season (for more information see opening hours).

On the premises of STF Abisko Turiststation is one out of three allowed tent sites in Abisko National Park situated. At the tent site there is a service building with showers, toilets and a washing up room (no kitchen). The service building is closed during winter and tent guests are referred to showers and toilets in Youth hostel Keron, approx. 400 meters from the tent site. At the tent site there is a fire place, arranged by the county administrative board, and a shed with fire wood.

The service fee per person and night is paid in the reception in the main building and your tent site can not be pre-booked. The fee is listed on this page. Checked in guests receive a tag which is to be attached to the tent during the stay. If you want to eat dinner you preferably pre-book this to ensure availability. This can be done earliest 7 days before your stay by e-mail to bokningen@stfturist.se. Please state name, date, number of guests and any special diet.

If you are planning a visit to STF Aurora Sky Station during the northern light season we recommend that you book in advance, since there are only a limited number of places available to the STF Aurora Sky Station Night Visit each night, and we sell out many nights. Book your visit here.

During the northern light season warm overalls and warm boots are included in the STF Aurora Sky Station Night Visit prices, but we recommend that you bring warm clothes to wear under the overalls. It is always better to be a bit too warm and be able to take off a layer of clothes, than to miss out on a northern lights display because you get so cold that you can’t stand outside any longer.

It takes 20-40 minutes, depending on how many people get on or off whilst you are on the chairlift.

It’s OK to have your dog with you if you feel safe to have the dog in an open chairlift, sitting beside you or on your lap. Keep in mind that dogs must always be on a leash in the National Park and that you are not allowed to bring your dog into STF Aurora Sky Station.

Yes! You can pay by Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard and Amex. We do not accept Diners. We do not accept cash.

Yes! You can pay by Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard and Amex. We do not accept Diners. We do not accept cash.

The receptions opening hours may vary. During high seasons you can count on it being open all day. Read more about our opening hours here. For full details of opening hours call reception at +46 10 190 24 00.

See the shops opening hours here.

No problem, we put your key in an envelope with your name on it at reception. If you arrive after 17:00 during low season, you will find your key in a black mailbox outside the main entrance.

The shop ”Fjällboden” have a wide and varied range of food – both fresh and dry products. The shop also stocks items for various kinds of outdoor activities as well as clothes, both for outdoor and indoor use. You can find everything you need for a trip in the mountains, souvenirs, and other items. At the Abisko accommodation page you will find all the information you need.

In our rental selection you can find everything you need for a mountain trip: snow shoes, touring skis, boots and hiking sticks, hiking boots, field kitchens, tents, sleeping bags, etc. At the Abisko accommodation page you will find all the information you need.

Yes, if you want to book equipment, follow the instructions on this page.

You can send and return packages to/from Abisko. On this page you can read more about how it works.

Our breakfast buffet contains a variety of good things like, yogurt, porridge, waffles, various cereals, bread, several kinds of sandwich spreads and fillings, eggs, juices, coffee and tea.

For lunch you can make your own sandwiches and take other items such as fruit, “trail mix” (raisins, peanuts and chocolate), chocolate bars and beverages. If you have your own thermos, you can also choose between different soups, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate.

At STF Abisko Turiststation you will find Restaurant Kungsleden and Bistro Storstugan that offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and a café. Read more under the Food & Drink tab.

To ensure that you get a dinner table at a time of your choosing, contact Restaurant Kungsleden ahead of arrival and book a desired time, you can reach the restaurant by phone on +46 10 190 24 03 or via email: abisko.restaurang@stfturist.se

The restaurant has a children-friendly option on the a la carte menu. You can also get child-sized portions at half price (for children aged 6-15).

The restaurant has several highchairs available to borrow.

There are two well-equipped, self-catering kitchens in the youth hostel Keron where you can cook your own food. There is also a refrigerator in which you can store food and a smaller freezer where you can keep frozen food. Please mark all items with your room number and departure date.

Book your train ticket to Abisko Turiststation. It is the second stop in Abisko if you are travelling from the South (first you reach Abisko Östra). When you get off the train, go under the railroad, then over the freeway and uphill, to reach us.

Yes, luggage can be stored, free of charge, in our locked luggage room. Please make sure that the luggage you want to store is clearly marked with name, phone number and estimated pickup date. Labels are available in reception.

Yes, for a small fee, you can send and receive letters and packages. At the Abisko accommodation page you will find all the information you need.

Yes, it’s okay to bring the dog. We have pet-friendly rooms available at the hotel, hostel, and in the cabins, which can be booked for an additional fee. We recommend that you pre-book your accommodation if you’re bringing a dog, as we have a limited number of cabins that are pet-friendly.

Dogs are welcome in the lobby of the main building. In the youth hostel Keron dogs are allowed only in the downstairs areas, so please always use the lower entrance.

We have free Wi-Fi in public areas in the main building and in the youth hostel Keron.

We have two parking lots close to Naturum, 50 meters from the main entrance, where our guests park free of charge. There is also parking at the train station, which we recommend for those who do not have accommodation at STF Abisko Turiststation.

STF Abisko Turiststation is situated in a national park in which caravan camping is not permitted. The nearest caravan campsite is in Björkliden, 10 kilometers from Abisko.

Maps of the mountains are available for purchase at Kartbutiken.se or from good bookshops. At our mountain stations you can buy maps of the surrounding area.

Our mountain cabins are located in scenic locations 10-25 km from each other, which is just a day trip for most people. Read more about our mountain cabins and look at a map to get an idea of how far it is between the specific cabins you want to visit.

Yes, you can pre-book beds in the mountain cabins. You can read all about it in our guide about prices, booking and payment in the cabins.

For a comprehensive and up-to-date weather forecast, we recommend accessing the SMHI website (opens in new tab) or using a weather forecast app that’s available on your mobile phone. It is important to keep in mind that the weather can change very quickly in the mountains, so pack your backpack for varying weather conditions.

You can put up your tent wherever you want along the trails, except in Abisko National Park. In the National Park there are 3 designated suitable tent sites; at STF Abisko Turiststation; near the bridge over Nissunjokk and near the cabins in Abiskojaure. If you want to pitch your tent close to the mountain cabin and make use of its services, you must pay a fee, giving you access to an outdoor shower and a self-catering kitchen, and the sauna if there is one available!

There are several fishing waters around Abisko. The shop “Fjällboden” sells fishing licenses and maps of fishing areas.

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Purchase licenses online (opens in new tab)

Mobile phone coverage in the mountains is limited and cannot be relied upon. There is usually some coverage in or near mountain stations, but reception quickly becomes weaker—and often disappears completely—the further you travel into the mountains or between stations. Coverage varies by location and operator, with Telia generally offering the best reception, while other networks often have limited or no coverage at all. Even with Telia, you should be prepared for areas with no signal.

Emergency phones are available in all cabins and stations, but they may only be used in case of emergency.