STF Sitojaure Mountain cabin
Near the Sami settlement between Saltoluokta and Kvikkjokk
About the accommodation
The mountain cabin lies right next to a Sàmi camp at the northern beach of Sitojaure, between Saltoluokta and Kvikkjokk. The lake and the luxuriant mountain birch forest are an oasis for birds such as the redstart, willow warbler, blackbird, black-throated loon, long-tailed duck and common scoter.Read more
After a day in the mountains, many hikers take a dip in the shallow and warm lake – for the mountains.
You can do a nice outing to the outlook at Lulep Vaggevarasi, 732 m.a.s.l., and admire the terrific view over Lake Sitojaure. The peak can be easily reached from Kungsleden (Royal Trail), about 800 metres north of the mountain cabin.
At Sitojaure, you have mobile coverage with the operators that use Telia’s network.
For a longer day tour, climb one of the peaks Tjirak or Tjiraksnjurte. Follow Kungsleden northward approximately three kilometres, turn north-west and go around the steep south and east sides of Tjirak. From here, you can look into Sarek to the west, the steep mountain sides down to Lake Sitojaure, and Ultevis’ virgin forests and bogs in the extended lakes to the west.
During the summer season, the Sámis have regular boat service on the lake for hikers who want to connect to and from Kungsleden at Svine on the southern beach. For more information about boat service, please see www.sitojaure.com/en/
There are no rowing boats on Lake Sitojaure.
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
Our service
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Guest kitchen
Fully equipped kitchen for self-catering. The kitchen is shared with other guests.
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Pets allowed
Some rooms are available in which pets may accompany guests.
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Contact and opening hours
Address:
982 99 Sitojaure
Travel options
Read more about the boats at swedishtouristassociation.com/boats
It is easiest to get to Saltoluokta by bus from Gällivare. For more information on travel to Saltoluokta, see www.swedishtouristassociation.com/saltoluokta
Read more about Kungsleden Saltoluokta-Kvikkjokk
www.swedishtouristassociation.com/saltokvikk
Mountain map:
Calazo mountain map Sarek & Padjelanta
GPS-coordinates
N67.232681°, E18.440723°Contact:
Opening hours
Number of beds
11-25
Sustainability
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Sustainability pledge
The accommodation has taken the STF Sustainability pledge on working sustainably in their daily operations and involve you as a guest.