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STF Vaisaluokta Mountain cabin
Great lake and mountain views at Laponia World Heritage Site
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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Travel options
In winter there is no marked path that goes straight from Ritsem to Vaisaluokta. You can use the Ritsem – Akka trail and then follow the south bank of Akkajaure to Vaisaluokta. Be careful when traveling straight across the ice from Ritsem to Vaisaluokta. The lake serves as a water reservoir and is drained with great level variations.
In summer, the boat from Ritsem docks near the cabin.
STF Vaisaluokta can also be reached from STF Akka or STF Kutjaure. Neither of these trails is marked in winter.
For current information about boat traffic from Ritsem to Vaisaluokta, see swedishtouristassociation.com/boats
STF Vaisaluokta is another cabin on the Padjelantaleden and Nordkalottleden trails. Read more about Padjelantaleden www.swedishtouristassociation.com/padjelantatrail
For information about the Nordkalottleden, please use your preferred internet search engine.
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 www.roadtoritsem.com/
Länstrafiken in Norrbotten no longer services the route between Gällivare and Ritsem.
If you are taking your own car to Ritsem, there are parking options at the harbor and at STF Ritsem. STF Ritsem also offers EV charging stations.
Mountain map:
Calazo mountain map Sarek & Padjelanta
GPS-coordinates
N67.688236°, E17.250766°Contact:
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Opening hours
2024:
2 March - 21 April
28 June - 8 September
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.
Help us make a difference
We believe that when more people discover our beautiful nature, more people will want to protect it. By being a member, you contribute to the work to influence for a more sustainable tourism and outdoor life. Become a member today.
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