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Day trip from Kiruna · 6 hours · GetYourGuide
From Kiruna: day trip to Abisko National Park and Björkliden ↗204 reviews on GetYourGuidefrom €143.25as of 4 Oct
Pickup from your accommodation in Kiruna and drop-off back there.
Northern lights tour from Kiruna · 4.5 hours · GetYourGuide
From Kiruna: evening minibus tour to see the northern lights in Abisko National Park ↗498 reviews on GetYourGuidefrom €167.22as of 4 Oct
Pickup from your accommodation in Kiruna; according to the provider, pickup in Abisko is not possible.
Evening · northern lights photo tour · 4 hours · GetYourGuide
Northern lights photo tour from Abisko with camera provided ↗94 reviews on GetYourGuidefrom €141.12as of 4 Oct
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Guided morning hike · 2 hours · GetYourGuide
Guided morning hike in Abisko National Park ↗192 reviews on GetYourGuidefrom €70.69as of 4 Oct
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Aurora Sky StationStation on Nuolja, 900 m (2,953 ft)
Lapporten (Čuonjávággi)U-shaped valley east of the parkArrival · Park authority visitor centre
The visitor centre at the main entrance, with a permanent exhibition on animals, plants, geology and history. Open only at certain times of the year.
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Nature · Railway stop in the park
The railway stop inside the national park; according to the park authority, Naturum and the mountain station are about 800 metres away.
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68.35744, 18.78251
Arrival · Station in Abisko village
The second station, in Abisko village east of the mountain station.
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68.34900, 18.82860
Where to stay · Accommodation at the main entrance
Hotel, hostel and cabins of the Swedish Tourist Association (Svenska Turistföreningen) with 377 beds, open all year.
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Trails · Start of the long-distance trail
This is where the Kungsleden heads south; Hemavan is 450 km (280 mi) away.
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Viewpoint · Canyon viewpoint
The gorge of the Abiskojåkka near Naturum and the mountain station, partly accessible without steps.
A gorge of schist and dolomite, a few minutes from the railway stop.
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68.35536, 18.76670
Nature · Reconstructed Sami camp
300 metres along the blue-marked path towards Paddus, starting from the large car park at the station.
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68.35564, 18.78599
Nature · Birdwatching by the delta
A hill west of the Abiskojåkka overlooking the delta, which is closed from 1 May to 31 July.
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68.36467, 18.78433
Nature · Lakeshore with fireplace
About 1.2 km (0.7 mi) along the green-marked trail from Naturum; step-free fireplace with benches.
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68.36208, 18.80142
Nature · Chairlift up Nuolja
The valley station of the chairlift to the Aurora Sky Station.
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68.36175, 18.76872
Nature · Station on Nuolja, 900 m (2,953 ft)
Café and viewing station of the Swedish Tourist Association at 900 metres (2,953 ft), reached by chairlift.
By chairlift to 900 metres (2,953 ft): in winter for the northern lights, in summer for the midnight sun.
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68.36169, 18.72341
Mountains & rock · Summit, 1,164 m (3,819 ft)
The mountain above Abisko, also called the flower mountain because of its wealth of plants. About an hour on foot from the top station.
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68.37256, 18.69877
Trails · Spot on the Dag Hammarskjöld Way
Mapped on the Kungsleden south of the mountain station. The park authority places the first meditation spot at Marmorbrottet, almost three kilometres (1.9 mi) from the start.
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68.34098, 18.76497
Where to stay · Campsite on the Kungsleden
Five kilometres (3.1 mi) south of the main entrance, beyond a suspension bridge; windbreak, fireplaces and a dry toilet.
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68.32711, 18.75423
Where to stay · First hut on the Kungsleden
About 15 km (9.3 mi) south of Abisko; camping is also allowed here.
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68.28601, 18.59127
Nature · U-shaped valley east of the park
The best-known glacial valley in the area, visible ahead and to the left from the Kungsleden.
The Gate to Lapland, visible from almost everywhere in the Abisko valley.
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68.26984, 18.97296
Nature · Research station
Abisko Scientific Research Station near the park, where scientists study climate change in the Arctic, among other things.
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68.35456, 18.81563
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