Mountain guide

On this page, you’ll find important information about mountain safety, waste management, and what it’s like to stay in a mountain cabin.

All about mountain safety

With the right knowledge, your time in the mountains will be both safer and more enjoyable. Learn about avalanches, find out how to prevent injuries, or read about how to ford rivers safely during your hike. You’ll find all our related pages on mountain safety further down.

Boats in the mountains

The mountains are cast, and depending on how you plan your adventure, you may come across big lakes and streams.

Getting to the mountains

Travelling to the mountains is often part of the adventure itself. Here you can find out more about how to get there and the transport options available once you arrive. Whether you take the night train to Lapland or Jämtland, or continue by bus into the mountain landscape, you’ll start to feel the experience already on the way.

How long does it take to hike?

It is, of course, easier to hike on a smooth and flat trail than to climb a steep mountain, and your hiking speed will reflect this. The overview chart can give you an indication based on experiential grounds.

Mountain hiking

The Swedish mountain range stretches from Treriksröset in the north to Dalarna in the south. Here, you’ll find breathtaking landscapes and hundreds of kilometres of marked hiking trails.

Mountain hiking with children

Hiking with children is a simple way to explore nature together.

Packing lists

Wondering what to pack for a day hike in the mountains, or for a longer trek? Here you’ll find packing lists for both summer and winter, day trips and multi-day hikes, with or without a tent, and with or without children.

Prices, booking & payment in cabins

Here you will find information about prices, booking and payment in Mountain cabins.

Reindeer in the mountains

As a visitor to the mountains and in all areas where reindeer herding takes place, it is important that you do not disturb or frighten the reindeer. Together with SSR – the Swedish Sami National Association, we have developed some tips on what to keep in mind.

STF Mountain cabins

Staying overnight in one of our mountain cabins is perfect for those who want to venture a bit further into the mountains. There is no electricity or running water, making the experience a stark contrast to everyday stress.

STF Mountain shops

STF makes it possible to stock up along your mountain trek. In selected mountain cabins, you’ll find shops offering essential and popular products – carefully chosen to suit the mountain environment and support sustainable outdoor life.

STF Mountain stations

STF’s mountain stations are the starting point for great mountain experiences. A mountain station is a comfortable mix of a mountain hotel, hostel and guesthouse. Here, you choose your own level of comfort and price.

Tent camping and service fees

Camping in the mountains is free. If you want to use facilities such as guest kitchens, drying rooms, showers, saunas or other shared spaces at STF Mountain cabins and Mountain stations, you need to pay a service fee.

The mountain trail system

The state-managed trail system consists of approximately 5,500 km of marked trails, of which 2,250 km are in Norrbotten and 1,940 km in Jämtland. Bridges, shelters and rowing boats are also part of the system. In addition to the state trails, there are around 2,500 km of trails near communities and tourist facilities in the mountain region.

The Right of public access

Sweden’s natural landscapes are open to everyone thanks to the Right of Public Access. It is a unique opportunity that allows you to enjoy most natural areas freely, even on privately owned land. It also comes with a shared responsibility to show consideration for wildlife, nature, landowners and other people.

Traveling with dogs

When you want to bring your four-legged friend on an adventure, there are a few things to keep in mind – but don’t let that stop you.

Waste management in mountain cabins

Waste management beyond accessible roads is a complex issue. Those of us spending time in the sensitive mountain environment need to work together to make it function. The most important thing is to minimise the amount of waste and food scraps. As a visitor, you are also expected to carry out some of your own rubbish.