STF Tarfala Mountain cabin

A bare and remote glacial lake in the Kebnekaise massif

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About the accommodation

STF Tarfala is the most high-alpine of all STF’s mountain cabins. It lies in Tarfalavagge, one of the most beautiful valleys in the Kebnekaise massif. The contrasts are striking between the ice of the glaciers, the blue-green lake Tarfalajaure and the sparse green vegetation.

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There are two cabins with a total of 24 beds.

The guest cabin has 22 beds spread across one ten-bed room and three four-bed rooms. There is also a drying room and a large shared kitchen.

The host cabin has a safety room with a kitchen and two wide beds in a bunk bed. You are welcome to stay there with your dog. The emergency phone is next to the room. There is also a small shed for firewood and rubbish.

There is some mobile coverage in a few spots at the cabin, for operators that use the Telia network.

You can pay by card or in cash. Swish may work, depending on your subscription.

Many people make day trips here from Kebnekaise Mountain Station. Here you can feel the closeness of the great glaciers and peaks. The cabin is surrounded by several peaks over 2,000 metres high: Kebnekaise’s south and north summits, Kaskasapakte and Kaskasatjåkka.

Right next to the cabin is the Isfallsglaciären glacier, with fascinating crevasses. If you want to get close to the Kebnepakteglaciären glacier, you can follow the trail north of the lake Tarfalajaure.

If you lack knowledge and experience, you should view the glaciers from a distance. You can also join the Kebnekaise guides on a glacier hike.

Read everything you need to know before staying at one of our mountain cabins:
www.swedishtouristassociation.com/stfmountaincabin

Our service

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.

Sauna

A sauna is available.

<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.

Contact and opening hours

Travel information
STF Tarfala is located in the Kebnekaise Massif, north of Kebnekaise mountain station. The cabin is most easily reached from Nikkaluokta, around 23 km away. In summer, you can take a boat across Lake Ladtjojaure and reduce the walking distance by about 5 km. You can also visit STF Tarfala on a day trip from Kebnekaise Fjällstation, around 8 km away.

Read more about how to get to Nikkaluokta and Kebnekaise: www.swedishtouristassociation.com/kebnekaise

Mountain map:
Calazo mountain map Kebnekaisefjällen

GPS-coordinates

N67.919086°, E18.599489°

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STF Tarfala Mountain cabin

Opening hours

2027:
26 February - 18 April
2 July - 12 September

Number of beds

11-25

Sustainability

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