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.

Read more about our different accommodation types here.

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 duvets and pillows in all rooms, made of synthetic materials.

In the main building, bed linen and bed making service are included. If you are staying in a cabin or in the self-catering accommodation Keron, you will need to bring your own bed linen or rent a set from us. For hygiene and safety reasons, all bedding must be covered.

If you are using a sleeping bag, we recommend bringing your own bed sheet and pillowcase in addition to the sleeping bag. Please contact reception if you would like to rent a bed linen set.

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.

STF Abisko Touriststation is open all year-round. Read more under 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.

During the Northern Lights season, we recommend booking in advance, as there is a limited number of places available each evening for both the Northern Lights Dinner and the Night Visit. Read more and book here. Read more and book here.

During the Northern Lights season, warm overalls and winter boots are included for all guests who have booked the Northern Lights Dinner or Night Visit activities. These are available at the cable car base station, so please make sure to wear your own warm clothing for the short walk there.

The overalls are designed to be worn over your own warm clothes to help keep you comfortable during the cable car ride and while standing outdoors watching for the Northern Lights, as temperatures can be very low. Remember to bring your own warm hat, neck gaiter or balaclava, and insulated gloves or mittens.

It is always better to be slightly too warm and remove a layer if needed than to be cold during the cable car ride or miss out on the Northern Lights because you are unable to stay outside comfortably.

The cable car ride takes between 20 and 40 minutes, depending on the number of boarding and disembarking stops made while you are on the cable car.

The cable car chairs are open and seat two people, so please make sure to dress warmly.

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.

See the shops opening hours here.

If you have pre-booked accommodation and arrive after the reception has closed for the day, you will find your room key in an envelope with your name on it at the reception desk. If you have booked a cabin or a budget room, please let us know before your arrival if you would like to rent a linen set.

At Fjällboden, the shop at Abisko Tourist Station, you will find a wide and varied selection of outdoor clothing, equipment, branded merchandise and souvenirs.

Equipment rental is also available. Read more about the range of products and rental services here. Read more about the range of products and rental services here.

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.

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.

Yes, STF Abisko Tourist Station has two restaurants: Kungsleden and Bistro Storstugan. Read more about the restaurants and what is served under the Food & Drink tab.

Breakfast and lunch do not need to be booked in advance. To ensure you can dine at your preferred time for dinner, we recommend reserving a table by calling +46 10 190 24 03 or emailin abisko.restaurang@stfturist.se

When making your reservation, please let us know if you have any dietary requirements or allergies.

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.

Guests staying in a cabin or economy room have access to a kitchen equipped with a stove, oven, and refrigerator. The shared kitchen for the economy rooms also includes a microwave and a small freezer.

If you use the refrigerator or freezer in the economy room kitchen, please make sure to clearly label your food with your room number and departure date.

There are several ways to travel to Abisko Tourist Station. Read more under the Contact & Opening Hours section on the Abisko startpage.

Yes, luggage can be stored free of charge in our locked luggage storage room. Please note that any luggage stored for more than one day must be clearly labelled with your name, phone number, and expected collection date. Tags for labelling your luggage are available at reception.

All luggage is stored at your own risk. The luggage room is locked but unattended.

Yes, it’s possible to both receive and send parcels at Abisko Tourist Station. At the Abisko Shop and Rental 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.

No. There are no designated motorhome or camping pitches within the national park boundaries for motorhomes, caravans, rooftop tents, or similar vehicles. Overnight stays of any kind are not permitted in any of the parking areas belonging to STF Abisko Tourist Station.

Camping is available nearby at Björkliden Fjällby, located 10 km west of STF Abisko Tourist Station.

Maps of the mountains are available for purchase at Kartbutiken.se online 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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Mobile coverage is available in the immediate area around Abisko. However, just a few kilometres south into the national park and the mountain area, coverage disappears. If you are hiking along the King’s Trail (Kungsleden), you should not expect to have mobile reception again until you reach either STF Kebnekaise Mountain Station or STF Vakkotavare Mountain Cabin.

All STF mountain huts are equipped with emergency telephones connected to the police radio network. In an emergency, it is therefore possible to contact the police, but these phones cannot receive incoming calls. It is important to inform your family and friends about this so they do not worry unnecessarily.