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Where should you stay in Abisko?

Stay types in Abisko and nearby mountain villages.

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Short answer

STF Abisko Turiststation in the northern part of Abisko National Park has hotel rooms, a hostel and cabins, and it is open all year round. Kiruna Lapland's list of mountain stays also names places in Björkliden and Riksgränsen. Abisko lies about 100 km from Kiruna, and a train stop is about five minutes' walk from the station.

Abisko: how to see the aurora Illustration of a red Swedish cabin, a tent and a hotel bed under pine trees

Why

  1. According to STF, the station is in the northern part of Abisko National Park, about 100 km from Kiruna and 80 km from Narvik, with a train stop about five minutes' walk away.
  2. STF says the main building has rooms with their own shower and toilet and breakfast included, the Keron hostel has dormitory rooms for four or six, and the cabins sleep six.
  3. Kiruna Lapland's mountain list names Hotel Fjället, Kåppas Cabin Village, Björkliden Camping and Solhyllan in Björkliden, and Hotel Riksgränsen and Hostel Riksgränsen in Riksgränsen.

Details

The chairlift from the station area up Nuolja leads to the STF Aurora Sky Station, which sits at 900 metres above sea level. The named places are examples taken from STF and Kiruna Lapland, not a ranking. See our guide to the aurora in Abisko and the Aurora Sky Station page for the northern lights side of a stay.

Tip

If you are going for the northern lights, stay several nights and watch the forecast, because clouds can block the display. For the season, see when to visit Swedish Lapland.

What may differ

Pets are allowed only in some rooms and cabins at STF Abisko. In the tent area, spots cannot be reserved in advance, and in winter the service building is closed, so campers use the Keron hostel for showers and toilets.

Common misconception

Abisko only has basic mountain huts.

What actually happens

STF Abisko Turiststation has hotel rooms with their own shower and toilet and breakfast included, next to the hostel and cabins. It is open all year round, according to STF.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Offers and opening seasons change, so check STF and Kiruna Lapland before you book.

Abisko: how to see the aurora
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