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Black mountain cabin in sunshine, surrounded by greenery and blue sky.

STF Vaisaluokta Mountain cabin

Great lake and mountain views at Laponia World Heritage Site

Travel information

Collapsed bridge along Gränsleden / Rádjebálges

The bridge over the Ubmasjåhkå stream along Gränsleden has collapsed and is completely unusable until further notice. This has a major impact on Gränsleden / Rádjebálges between Ritsem and the Norwegian Sörfjorden in Tysfjord municipality. Gällivare municipality strongly advises against any attempt to wade across the stream, as high water levels may pose a risk to life and health.

Alternative routes in the area: From Ritsem, you can instead choose the route north toward Sitasjaure and Hukejaure, and then connect to the Nordkalottleden trail toward Gautelishyttan. Another option is to take the boat from Ritsem across Ahkkajaure to Vaisaluokta. From there, follow the lake to its western end, connect to the Nordkalottleden trail, and either cross the Norwegian border toward Hellemobotn or follow the section of the trail that heads north to Røysvatnhytta. See a map and read more here (opens in new tab).

About the accommodation

The mountain cabin lies of the shores of Akkajaure on the Nordkalott hiking trail. It offers a limitless view across Akkajaure and the mountains on the other side. The cabin is not manned during the winter-season.

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Along the beach, Sirka Sámis have their summer camp at Vaisaluokta Bay and Änonjálmme, where you can often buy fresh-caught char or whitefish. Or if you prefer catching the fish yourself, there are good spots a few kilometres from the cabin. If you arrive when the parish weekend is on, don’t miss the chance to participate in a Sámi service at the Vaisluokta parish tent. There is a gathering outdoors afterwards with coffee – we promise a memorable experience.

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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 Vaisaluokta is located on the south side of Akkajaure, near the Vaisaluokta Sami village. The easiest way to get here is from Ritsem.

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°

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Opening hours

2025:
27 June - 7 September

The safety room is open from March 7 to April 27

Number of beds

11-25

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

Signature trail Treparksmötet

Treparksmötet, the “Threeparks-Meet”, is the area where the Sarek, Padjelanta and Stora Sjöfallet national parks meet. Many walkers go through it on the way to or from Sarek.

Padjelanta trail

The 160 kilometer long Padjelanta trail passes through Padjelanta National Park. Along the hike, you will see blooming mountain heaths, wild green-shimmering rivers, large lakes, rounded mountains, and spruce forests.

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.

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

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