STF Akka mountain cabin in the summer time.

STF Mountain cabins

Staying overnight in a Mountain Cabin is perfect for those who want to venture further into the mountains. There is no electricity or running water here, and your stay becomes a striking contrast to everyday life. On this page, we have gathered all the information about our Mountain Cabins.

What is a mountain cabin?

The Swedish Tourist Association’s mountain cabins are set in scenic locations along the Swedish mountain range and offer overnight accommodation for anyone visiting the mountains on foot or on skis. The cabins lie far from settlements and roads, along skiing and hiking trails. The distance between cabins is roughly 10–20 kilometres – about a day’s journey. Perfect for getting some rest, drying your clothes and recharging.

Many mountain cabins have small shops where you can buy basic groceries and toiletries, but not all of them do. So plan your trip carefully and make sure you bring enough food.

The cabins have no electricity, running water or showers – and that’s exactly the point. Here you fetch your own water, chop wood and light the stove, together with the other guests. There is always a toilet, in the form of an outhouse. You come here to enjoy the simple life and, perhaps above all, to experience a real contrast to everyday life.

Find & book cabin

Good to know about mountain cabins

Prices, booking & payment in cabins

Everything you need to know about prices, booking and payment at Mountain cabins.

STF Mountain shops

Selected Mountain cabins have shops where you can stock up on food and toiletries.

Waste management in mountain cabins

Take your rubbish with you – it helps protect the mountain environment.

Packing list – multi-day hike

When hiking between mountain cabins, you don’t need to carry a tent or cooking equipment and can instead focus your energy on the experiences along the way.

Packing list Nordic ski touring – multi-day trip

A multi-day Nordic ski tour takes you deep into the winter landscape

All about mountain safety

Learn how to prevent injuries, use a map and compass, and safely cross streams during your hike.

Beds and bedding

At our mountain cabins you are welcomed by a cabin host who shows you around and explains how everything works. You sleep in bunk beds and are assigned a bed on arrival.

A duvet and pillow are provided, but you must bring your own bed linen. You may not sleep directly against the mattress, duvet or pillow — all bedding must be covered.

Always bring:

a bottom sheet for the mattress
a pillowcase for the pillow
a duvet cover, travel sheet or sleeping bag to protect the duvet

A sleeping bag or travel sheet can replace the duvet cover, but never the bottom sheet and pillowcase.

Mountain cabin opening hours

The mountain cabins’ opening hours are divided into two seasons. The winter season runs from late February to the end of April or early May. The summer season varies from midsummer to mid or late September. During both the summer and winter seasons, the cabins’ opening hours vary depending on the area and trail routes.

The cabin hosts work on a voluntary basis from early morning until late evening. They are, of course, there to look after you as a guest, but keep in mind that they often take a break in the middle of the day. The minimum opening hours are 8-10 a.m. and 4-8 p.m., but many hosts keep the cabin open longer, especially if there are multiple hosts on duty. If you need to leave the cabin early in the morning, it’s wise to stock up and make your purchases the day before.

Current opening hours can be found on each mountain cabin’s webpage under Contact and opening hours.

Safety room always open

When the mountain cabins are closed, an emergency room is available at each cabin (except in Abisko, Grövelsjön, and Vakkotavare) for use in case of an emergency. This room is not intended for overnight stays during planned trips, but only for emergencies. If you plan a mountain tour when the cabins are closed, you must bring a tent, sleeping mat, sleeping bag, camping stove, and food for the entire trip. All emergency rooms are very basic. Emergency phones, which connect directly to rescue services and the police, are available in some of these rooms, but not all.

Emergency shelter – not for overnight stays

In the mountains, there are many emergency shelters where you can take cover and rest for a while. These cabins are intended for temporary stops and cannot be booked or reserved. On site, you will find a stove, firewood and sometimes an outhouse, but overnight stays and the use of firewood are only permitted in emergency situations. There must always be space in the shelter for anyone in need of a roof over their head. This may sometimes mean that those who have been indoors for a while need to make room for others.

Stay at the best price as a member

As a member, you always get a discounted rate when booking through STF’s channels. The discount is SEK 50 per night at hostels, guesthouses and hotels, and SEK 100 per night at mountain stations and mountain cabins. For children, the discount is SEK 25 per night on the regular child rate.

Become a member

Your digital membership card in the mountains

When you have booked at the member price and arrive at the accommodation for check-in, please show your digital membership card. You can download it by logging into the app “STF Medlemskort”. Make sure to download the card before your mountain hike so that you can access it even without an internet connection.

Having trouble downloading the app? You can also download your digital membership card from My Pages when logged in on the website. Alternatively, you can use the welcome letter you received by post, through Kivra, or by email as proof of membership.