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Mountain landscape with snow-capped peaks and a mirror-like mountain lake in the foreground.

STF Sitasjaure Mountain cabin

View of mountains and lakes on quiet lanes beyond Kungsleden

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About the accommodation

STF Sitasjaure has a wonderful view across the mountains and the Sitasjaure lake. Reflections in the lake cover the spectrum from turquoise to black, depending on the prevailing weather. Close to the mountain cabin is a Sàmi camp and several old Sàmi sacrificial sites.

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Feel free to stay a few days and enjoy the quietness on shorter and longer tours. Not many automobiles travel on the gated road from Ritsem, but if you are lucky, you can get a ride if your legs gives out.

Ancient sites of the Stalo people can be found along the trail between Sitasjaure and Hukejaure. According to Sámi myth, the Stalo were ruthless, big, one-eyed, light skinned and clothed in iron armour. Wow!

Payment by card is accepted at STF Sitasjaure. Swish service only with Telenorsubscription.

This is how it works in a mountain cabin
Our mountain cabins offer a simple and authentic stay in multi-bedded rooms with self catering. The rooms are different sizes with bunk beds and usually heated by gas stoves. On site you will be greeted by a cabin manager. As a guest you chop wood, fetch water from the stream or lake, wash up and clean up after youself.

Here we have gathered all the information you need for a stay in one of our mountain cabins www.swedishtouristassociation.com/stfmountaincabin

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Guest kitchen

Fully equipped kitchen for self-catering. The kitchen is shared with other guests.

Pets allowed

Some rooms are available in which pets may accompany guests.

<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.

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Travel information

STF Sitasjaure is located about 22 km north of Ritsem. In summer, there is a road from Ritsem to Sitasjaure. The road is equipped with barriers, and only authorized traffic is allowed. If you hike to STF Sitasjaure, you can either follow the road or take the slightly longer and older summer trail that crosses the mountains to the west of the road.

In winter, there is a frequently used trail that largely runs along the unploughed road from Ritsem to STF Sitasjaure.

It is easiest to get to Ritsem by bus from Gällivare, from where there are daily rail connections from Stockholm and other cities. It is a good idea to book train and bus travel in advance on the same Resplus ticket. If you want to book only the bus journey, you can do so at roadtoritsem.com/ (opens in new tab)

Länstrafiken in Norrbotten no longer services the route between Gällivare and Ritsem.

Mountain map:
Calazo mountain map Kebnekaisefjällen in a 1:100 000 scale

GPS-coordinates

N67.858564°, E17.614517°

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Opening hours

2026:
27 February - 26 April
3 July - 6 September

Number of beds

26-50

Sustainability

Sustainability pledge

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

Tips for hiking

Nikkaluokta – Ritsem

The hike from the village of Nikkaluokta to the mountain cabin STF Ritsem is perfect for those who want to leave the usual paths and experience the border mountains toward Norway.

Hiking trails in Sweden

The amazing thing about hiking in Sweden is that there is always more to discover. You can hike on remote mountain peaks, along rugged coastlines, beside bright yellow rapeseed fields, or near major cities.

6 sustainable hiking tips

Many people have realized that hiking is an excellent way to discover Sweden. Increasing numbers are heading out onto forest trails and mountain expanses, in national parks and coastal meadows across the country.

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

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