Boats in the mountains

On this page you’ll find timetables, contact details and other information about boat services in the mountains.

This page was last updated on 2026-05-08.

In the mountains, boats can be an important part of the journey – both for crossing lakes and shortening certain hiking sections. Some boat transfers must be booked in advance, while in other places you row yourself. Make sure to plan your trip well in advance and note that not all boat trips can be booked through STF. Payment is often made in cash or via Swish, but mobile coverage may be limited.

Rowboats in the mountains

Rowboats are available in several locations in the mountains. Always consider safety before setting out – mountain weather can change quickly and strong winds can make lakes difficult to cross by rowboat. In windy conditions, we recommend choosing a motorboat transfer instead if possible.

If you use rowboats, there must always be at least one boat on each shore. If you arrive at a shore with only one boat, you must first row across, tow another boat back and leave it on the original shore. Only then can you continue along the trail.

Boats along the Kungsleden trail (from north to south)

Alesjaure – Abiskojaure

Optional boat transfer for those who want to shorten the section between Alesjaure and Abiskojaure by approximately 6 km.

Times

From Alesjaure Mountain Cabin: 10:00, 15:00, 17:00 and 18:30.
From the jetty at the Alesjaure outlet: 10:30, 15:30, 17:30 and 19:00.

It is also possible to book an extra trip outside the timetable (same route).
Please note! Minimum 6 people.

Prices / crossing

Adult: SEK 500
Children (up to 12 years): SEK 200
Dogs travel free
Extra backpacks subject to availability: SEK 200
Only Swedish cash, EUR, NOK and cards accepted.

Contact

Roland Enoksson, telephone: +46 70 634 34 39 or +46 72 753 67 98

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Teusajaure – Vakkotavare

Between Teusajaure and Vakkotavare you need to take a boat approximately 1 kilometre along the trail. The County Administrative Board’s rowboats are available, but it is also possible to get transport across the lake from the STF cabin host in Teusajaure. If you want to cross the lake from the opposite direction, you must raise the flag/container so the cabin host can see that boat transport is requested. The times below then apply with a 15-minute delay.

Times

19 June–9 July: 08:00, 17:00, 18:00
10 July–30 August: 07:00, 08:00, 17:00, 18:00
31 August–14 September: 08:00, 17:00, 18:00

Please note! On 14 September the mountain cabins close and the cabin hosts usually pack up and leave the area around lunchtime. Afternoon departures are therefore cancelled, meaning the morning departure is the last and only crossing that day.

Crossings are cancelled in severe weather conditions or unsuitable water levels.

Prices / crossing

Adult (26 years and older): SEK 150 member (SEK 200 non-member)
Youth (16–25 years): SEK 150 member (SEK 200 non-member)
Children (6–15 years): SEK 0 member (SEK 50 non-member)
Children (0–5 years): SEK 0 member/non-member

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Kebnats – STF Saltoluokta Mountain Station

To travel between Kebnats and Saltoluokta you need to take the M/S Langas boat service, operated by STF.

Times

The boat departs twice daily during low season and four times daily during high season. The timetable for M/S Langas is released during spring.

Prices / crossing

Boat tickets can be purchased onboard or online in advance here.

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Sitojaure – Svijnne

To travel from the Sitojaure cabins to Svijnne you need to take a boat. It departs daily approximately 300 metres from the cabins and must be booked in advance. Hikers coming from the south are asked to call when leaving Aktse to book boat transport. There is no mobile coverage at the Svijnne boat landing.

Times and prices

See Sitojaure boat transport (opens in new tab).
E-mail: info@sitojaure.com
Anna and Lars Blind, telephone: +46 73 079 96 03, +46 70 277 66 88 or +46 70 555 59 59

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Aktse – Lajtavrre

Between Aktse and Lajtavrre (Laitaure) there are rowboats provided by the County Administrative Board, but it is also possible to get transport across the lake by a boat operated by STF. By motorboat, the crossing takes approximately 15 minutes. If you want to cross from the opposite direction, you must raise the flag/container so the boat driver can see that boat transport is requested. The flag/container must be raised no later than 30 minutes before the scheduled departure.

Times

Aktse – Lajtavrre: 09:00 and 17:00
Lajtavrre – Aktse: 09:15 and 17:15

Please note! On 14 September the mountain cabins close and the cabin hosts usually pack up and leave the area around lunchtime. The afternoon departure is therefore cancelled, meaning the morning departure is the last and only crossing that day.

Prices / crossing

Adult: SEK 300
Children 6–15 years: SEK 150
Children 0–5 years travel free
Please bring cash. Crossings are cancelled in severe weather conditions.

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Kvikkjokk – Slatan

Boat transport is operated by two providers according to schedule and on request.

Times and prices

Boat traffic in Kvikkjokk: Book transport here (opens in new tab).
E-mail: info@battrafikikvikkjokk.se
Björn Sarstad, telephone: +46 70 205 31 93 or Helena Adolfsson, telephone: +46 73 800 62 32

Kvikkjokk Turism: Book transport here (opens in new tab).
E-mail: info@kvikkjokk-turism.se
Jan Stuge, telephone: +46 70 374 77 44

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Vounatjviken – Riebnesjaure

Mandatory boat crossing operated by the owner of the cabin village in Vuonatjviken.

Times and prices

See www.vuonatjviken.com (opens in new tab)
E-mail: vuonatj@vuonatjviken.com
Telephone: Geir: +46 70 206 65 27 or Sandra: +46 72 221 19 11

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Tjulträsk – Servestugan

A boat taxi across Tjulträsk can be used as an alternative to shorten the hike between Ammarnäs and Servestugan and reconnects to the Kungsleden trail at Servestugan. Book in advance.

Times and prices

See Sami Eco Lodge (opens in new tab).
Boat drivers: Samuel and Mikael Vinka, telephone: +46 70 213 85 85 or +46 70 602 90 88.

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Adolfström – Bäverholmen

Optional boat transfer that shortens the hike by approximately 6.5 km. Chose between two operators.

Times and prices

Bäverholmens Wärdshus: Book transport here (opens in new tab).
E-mail: info@baverholmswardshus.se
Telephone: Christoffer: +46 73 025 20 42 or Mari: +46 70 635 92 65

Adolfströms Handelsbod: Call to book.
Telephone: Marianne Thorfve: +46 961 230 41. Must be booked in advance.

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Boats along Padjelantaleden / Nordkalottleden

Kvikkjokk – Bäverbäcken – Padjelantaleden

Mandatory boat transport to reach the trailhead of Padjelantaleden. Chose between two operators.

Times and prices

Boat traffic in Kvikkjokk: Book transport here (opens in new tab).
E-mail: info@battrafikikvikkjokk.se
Björn Sarstad, telephone: +46 70 205 31 93 or Helena Adolfsson, telephone: +46 73 800 62 32

Kvikkjokk Turism: Book boat transport here (opens in new tab).
Jan Stuge, telephone: +46 70 374 77 44
E-mail: info@kvikkjokk-turism.se

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Akkajaure: Ritsem – Akka – Vaisaluokta

Mandatory boat transport to cross the lake to Padjelanta or Treparksmötet. Must be booked in advance.

Times and prices

M/S Storlule (opens in new tab)
Ante Walkeapää, telephone: +46 70 604 40 79

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Kutjaure

Boat transport across the lake at Kutjaure is available from Midsummer until September. Call in advance to order boat transport, as there is no mobile coverage around Kutjaure.

Times and prices

Lars Anders Utsi, telephone: +46 73 808 54 85

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Boat transport Kebnekaise

It is possible to shorten the route from Nikkaluokta by taking a boat approximately 6 km. The trip takes 20–30 minutes.

Times and prices

See Enoks.se (opens in new tab).
E-mail: info@enoks.se
Telephone: +46 73 031 70 27

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Sarek

Rinim–Sitojaure, Ribbaluokta

Available parts of the year. Must be booked in advance.

Times and prices

Per Olof Kuhmunen, telephone: +46 70 273 06 16

Sarek Rinim – Ribbaluokta

Must be booked in advance.

Times and prices

Mikael Kuhmunnen, telephone: +46 70 691 66 29

Nammatj and the eastern end (the cycle trail)

Must be booked in advance. Bring cash.

Times and prices

See Båttrafik Aktse – Aktsebo (opens in new tab).
Ann-Sophie Länta, telephone: +46 70 222 82 50 or +46 70 962 99 65

Rinim, sightseeing tours Sitojaure

Private boat transport. Must be booked in advance.

Times and prices

See Sitojaure boat transport (opens in new tab).
Facebook Sitojaure boat transport (opens in new tab).
E-mail: info@sitojaure.com
Lars Blind, telephone: +46 73 079 96 03, +46 70 277 66 88 or +46 70 555 59 59

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Other boat services in the mountains

Grövelsjön, Dalarna

M/S Sylöra (opens in new tab). Advance booking required.
Telephone: +46 70 336 25 80

Sjöstugan båttaxi (opens in new tab).
Telephone: +46 253 230 45

Kilpisjärvi–Treriksröset (Nordkalottleden)

M/S Malla: Mallabåtarna Treriksröset (opens in new tab).
Telephone: +358 40 848 54 94

Vistasdalen

Book and read more at Nikkaluokta.com (opens in new tab).
Telephone: +46 980 550 15
E-mail: info@nikkaluokta.com

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