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KUNGSLEDEN WITH STF HIKING AND CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING ALONG THE SWEDISH MOUNTAIN CHAIN Welcome to

Welcome to what has been called the trails”, which in Swedish is expressed hikers’ thirst and provide a haven of last wilderness in Europe, the mountain in the name: “Kungsleden”. rest. The long days and short nights chain that stretches from northern Cairns were raised during the 1920s create a magical feeling, with the as far south as Dalarna in along the stretch between midnight sun being seen from early in central . Imposing landscapes, and , and today Kungsleden the summer north of the . rich culture and magnificent experien­ces runs for approximately 430 kilometres The autumn decks the mountains of the natural world. Extensive protec- from Abisko in the north to in a blaze of red and yellow. The ted regions that have been classified as in the south. The route is serviced by peaks are powdered with snow and nature reserves, national parks, and an extensive system of STF mountain the air is pure and clear. Winter is UNESCO World Heritage sites. At stations, STF hostels and STF moun- coming and the snow will be here the end of the 19th century, the first tain cabins, which ensures that a period soon. Winter brings with it its special suggestions of creating a continuous in the mountain realm is both easy to snow surface and in the dark evenings hiking trail in the mountain domain of arrange and fun, at any time of year. the Northern Lights dance across the Swedish Lapland were raised. Then, Explorers of all ages hike or ski across heavens. The days slowly become as now, the Swedish Tourist Association the mountains. lighter and warmer, and spring brings (STF) was the driving force. It was The natural world of the mountains another type of snow surface. The planned that the trail should pass vibrates during the summer months early spring offers many wonderful through the most beautiful locations, with colours, fragrances, sound and skiing trips, and magnificent expe- and in this way become the “king of motion. Babbling brooks extinguish riences of primeval white mountains.

Lapland, a country within Sweden’s borders

Sweden has eleven summits over 2,000 ANIMAL LIFE the , Arctic hare and ptarmi- metres and all of them are in Lapland. The “big four” of Swedish fauna – lynx, gan. And it’s common for skiers to see This part of the country also has many , bear and – are found the tracks of the wolverine and lynx. of Sweden’s most spectacular valleys. here. It is also possible to see the golden Together, they form a natural world of eagle, white-tailed eagle, , GET TO KNOW THE SAMI seldom-seen variety, from mountain peregrine falcon, long-tailed jaeger, husbandry and the rich Sami forests rich in species in the valleys to ptarmigan, , culture are thriving and alive along nearly sterile landscapes and bluethroat, and many Kungsleden. Especially in the summer high on the mountains. other . Around half of Sweden’s you can meet Sami with their reindeer UNESCO has designated part of 400 species of birds have been sighted out on the mountains. Do not disturb Lapland as a World Heritage Site, in Lapland. Another common sight is grazing reindeer and keep dogs on a Laponia. This includes the national the king of Swedish wildlife, the elk, leash. More information about the parks Stora Sjöfallet, Padjelanta, Sarek not least in Tarradalen and Rapadalen. Sami history, language, culture and and Muddus; the nature reserves Animal activity holds a low profile reindeer husbandry as it is practised Sjauna and Stubba; parts of Kvikkjokk- during the winter months, but some today is available at www.samer.se. Kabla; and the delta at Sulitelma and species change to winter coats and STF also has an information folder Rapadalen. adapt to life in the cold. These include “Realm of the Reindeer” on its website. STF Abisko Mountain Station Address: 981 07 Abisko. E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.svenskaturistforeningen.se/abisko, www.auroraskystation.se Tel: 010-190 23 60. Season: The facility is open all year, with limited service at certain periods. Accommodation: The station has 350 beds, distributed among three different forms of accommo- dation. Single or double room with or without shower/ WC. Place in a multi-bed room with shared shower/ WC on the corridor. Spacious self-catering cabins for 4-6 people. Food: Breakfast, lunch and evening meal with suitable wine selections. Restaurang Kungsleden has an entry in the White Guide and is certified to KRAV 2 level. It takes inspiration from the Lapland cuisine, and has an ambition to use organic raw materials produced locally. An “Exclusive Dinner” is offered at the STF Aurora Sky Station during the winter, and a “Midnight Sun Dinner” on some summer evenings. Service: Guides, shop, rental equipment, sauna, self-catering facilities, campsite. Activities: During the summer we offer, among other things, rambles in the midnight sun, Aurora Sky Station, elementary caving, courses in water-colours and day-long trips to Kärkevagge and Trollsjön. During the winter we offer Aurora Sky Station, Northern Lights

ABISKO TURISTSTATION rambles, snowshoe trekking, ice climbing, tour ski trips, summit trips and courses in avalanche survival. Abiskojaure Arriving: Daily train connections from , Alesjaure , and to the Abisko Turist Tjäktja Sälka KIRUNA station. Flights to Kiruna or Narvik followed by bus, Singi Nikkaluokta taxi or rental car to Abisko. (Always check the bus Kaitumjaure FJÄLLSTATION Teusajaure times when booking air tickets.) By road, take the E10. Vakkotavare FJÄLLSTATION GÄLLIVARE STF Kebnekaise Mountain Station Sitojaure Aktse Address: 981 99 Kiruna. Pårte E-mail: [email protected] KVIKKJOKK FJÄLLSTATION Website: www.svenskaturistforeningen.se/kebnekaise Tel: 010-190 23 60.

Tärnasjö Season: March-April, middle of June-September. Serve AMMARNÄS Viterskalet Accommodation: 2-bedded or 4-bedded rooms or a Syter Aigert Suggested tours HEMAVAN SORSELE sleeping cubicle in a multi-bed room. Shared shower/ WC on the corridor. Single rooms are available. 220 20 km beds. Food: The “Elsas kök” restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and à la carte with Lapland specialities, Swedish everyday fare and newly baked pastries from its own bakery. Fully licensed. ABISKO TO NIKKALUOKTA during the summer season. From the view across forty kilometres of the Information Abisko – Nikkaluokta Nikkaluota, followed by 19 km walking Service: Shop, bakery, limited rental of mountain The tour starts at the STF Abisko STF Alesjaure cabin it is possible to Tjäktavagge valley. It’s great to spend Fjällkarta (“Swedish mountain maps”): BD6 or skiing up to the STF Kebnekaise equipment, guides, sauna and self-catering facilities. Distance: 105 km mountain station and passes through continue along Kungsleden or take an an extra day in the STF Sälka cabins mountain station. In the summer, it’s Activities: In the summer we offer high-alpine Duration: 5–7 days courses, climbing courses, guided trips to Sweden’s the northern entrance of Kungsleden, extremely beautiful alternative via the and make a day-long outing into the No. of cabins: 5 along Kungsleden, possible to shorten the route by 5 km highest peak, trekking, flora exploration tours, known as “Skapelsen”. The train stops STF Vistas and STF Nallo mountain unforgettably beautiful surroundings. with 7 neighbouring by taking the boat across the Ladtjo- and weeks with special themes. Other tourist Mountain stores selling food: Abisko, right beside the STF Abisko mountain cabins. Mountains rise steeply from The cabin managers along Kungsleden jaure lake. Take a good meal in the attractions are the giant caves in Ladtjojåkka, Abiskojaure, Alesjaure, Kebnekaise, Sälka, Silverfallet in Singivagge, Kitteldalen and Tarfala. In station and the northern starting point the valley floor and the tour passes are happy to describe how to get to Vistas, Unna Allakas restaurant at Kebnekaise followed by the winter we offer courses in high-alpine ski touring of Kungsleden. The trek first passes through forests of mountain and luxuriant wild strawberry beds. Saunas: Abisko, Abiskojaure, Alesjaure, a relaxing sauna, then it’s time to con- and ice climbing, guided skiing trips along valleys or Kebnekaise, Sälka, Vistas, Unna Allakas through the birch forests of Abisko across the barren mountain landscape. From the cabins at STF Singi you can tinue through the mountains to the up onto the mountain slopes. Skilled off-piste skiiers The terrain becomes more desolate continue southwards towards STF STF Singi mountain cabin. This is can expect to descend many metres on Jökelbäcke, National Park with its rich animal life, on the Storglaciär or on the Hydrologränna. to the STF Abiskojaure mountain cabin. when following Kungsleden to the Vakkotavare, or make a detour to the NIKKALUOKTA TO SALTOLUOKTA where you pick up Kungsleden, north Cross-country skiiers can find trails through the Lapporten, one of the most famous STF Tjäktja cabins. At Tjäktapasset, STF Kebnekaise mountain station. VIA KEBNEKAISE to Abisko and south to Saltoluokta. Tarfala valley and towards Singistugorna. silhouettes of the mountain realm, can the highest point along Kungsleden, From there you can take the bus to The tour starts in the village of Nikka- The path to Saltoluokta first passes Arriving: Train or plane to Kiruna. Bus to Nikkaluokta, one of the most powerful mountain Kiruna in Nikkaluokta. luokta. Fly or take the train to Kiruna, through the beautiful valley of Tjäktja- followed by 19 kilometres hiking or skiing. A be seen in the distance. Boat transport 5-kilometre boat journey is possible in the summer, is available on the Alesjaure lake experiences awaits. A magnificent from where you can take the bus to vagge. Comfortable cabins with fine and snowmobile or equivalent in the winter. STF Saltoluokta Mountain Station Address: 982 99 Gällivare. E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.svenskaturistforeningen.se/saltoluokta Tel: 010-190 23 60. Season: March-April, middle of June-September. Accommodation: Main building and four guest cottages with a total of 100 beds. Double rooms, 4-bedded rooms and multi-bed rooms. Some double rooms have en suite shower/WC. Other rooms have showers and WC along the corridor or in a service building. Food: Restaurant with breakfast, lunch and dinner. Here you can eat and game from the mountains, and berries from the larder of Lapland. Fully licensed. Service: Shop, rental of mountain equipment, guides, sauna and self-catering facilities. Activities: Guided wilderness tours, trips to view the midnight sun and boat trips along the Luleälv valley, fishing, ideal for families with special several weeks that explore certain topics, folk music festival. Arriving: Train or plane to Gällivare. A bus runs every day Gällivare-Kebnats. Travel by ski the final 3 kilometres along an ice trail in the winter, or a 10-minute boat ride in the summer. STF Kvikkjokk Mountain Station Address: Storvägen 19, 962 02 Kvikkjokk. E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.svenskaturistforeningen.se/kvikkjokk Tel: 0971-210 22. Season: Middle of February to the end of April, middle of June to the end of September. Accommodation: 68 beds in 2-bedded and 4-bedded rooms. All with washbasin in the room: shower, WC and drying room along the corridor. Service: Restaurant with breakfast, lunch and dinner during the tourist season, and self-catering facilities. The STF Kvikkjokk mountain station has a shop and rents out some mountain equipment and canoes. Canoe trips and guided delta tours are available. Kommunikationer: Train to , alternatively plane to Gällivare or Luleå. Bus via Jokkmokk to Kvikkjokk. STF Hemavan Hotel & Hostel Address: Renstigen 1, 920 66 Hemavan. E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.svenskaturistforeningen.se/hemavan Tel: 0954-300 02. Season: Open all year. Accommodation: 173 beds. 2-4-bedded rooms. Service: restaurant with breakfast, lunch and dinner, and self-catering facilities in the hostel. At the STF Hemavan hostel and hotel, accommodation is in fully fishing are waiting at Kaitumjaure and reasonably short and the mountain make your way through primeval on travels to Sarek. It’s a good idea to Sitojaure lake, with the STF mountain equipped and modern hotel rooms with smart-TV, en suite facilities and comfortable beds. The room price Teusajaure. As you approach the STF cabins are all in beautiful locations. mountain forest. STF Pårtestugan stay an extra day and climb Skierfe, a cabin on the lake’s northern shore. includes our tasty, copious and popular breakfast Vakkotavare mountain cabin, impo- offers good fishing waters in both mountain with a glorious view across Continue across the Ultevi heathland buffet. We offer free WiFi to all guests, and those who Information Kebnekaise – Saltoluokta sing views open to the south towards streams and lakes, and then the route the Rapadalen delta and the summits with the mountain of Kierkau and its want to cook for themselves are welcome to use the Fjällkartan (“Swedish mountain maps”): BD8 kitchens in our hostel building. Sarek. A bus runs from STF Vakkota- Distance: 52 km (followed by bus from Vakko- progresses diagonally through the of Sarek. Far into the Sarek region you tooth-like profile, with the flat-topped Arriving: Plane from Stockholm, train in combination vare to the Kebnats jetty, and then tavare to the Kebnat jetty and Saltoluokta) Rittakdalen valley. Rest for a while will see a place that has the exciting peak Slugga in sight. Eventually, the with bus Stockholm-Vännäs-Hemavan, Inlandsbanan cross Langas by boat or on skis to the Duration: 4–6 days when you’ve gained some height on name “Rovdjurstorget” (approximately tantalising goal appears – the STF June-August, Lapplandspilen (long-distance bus) No. of cabins: 4 from Stockholm, bus from Umeå. STF Saltoluokta mountain station. Mountain stores selling food: Kaitumjaure, the open mountainscape, and point “Predator Place”, in Swedish). Saltoluokta mountain station, with its Here a well-deserved shower, sauna Kebnekaise, Saltoluokta, Teusajaure, your binoculars back down to the The trail from the STF Aktse sauna and tasty food. and excellent food await – a true Vakkotavare forest, where elks and other wildlife mountain cabin climbs relatively reward at your goal. Many people find Saunas: Kaitumjaure, Kebnekaise, may appear in the undergrowth. steeply to barren mountain moorland Information Kvikkjokk – Saltoluokta Saltoluokta, Teusajaure Fjällkartan (“Swedish mountain maps”): BD10 the stretch of Kungsleden between Sarekfjällen rises in its magnificence where a magical view awaits. Distance: 73 km Nikkaluokta and Saltoluokta to be its KVIKKJOKK TO SALTOLUOKTA in the west at the Laitaure lake. The summits of Sarek rise to the Duration: 4–6 days most beautiful. The route passes This stage can start after spending the On the other shore, the Aktse west, while huge expanses of lowland No. of cabins: 3 across open mountain moors and night at the STF Kvikkjokk mountain homestead and the STF mountain fells stretch to the east. In the sum- Mountain stores selling food: Kvikkjokk, Jäkkvik, Adolfström och Ammarnäs down into deep valleys. The stages are station. In the morning, it’s time to cabin await, a known staging point mer, a boat service runs across the Saunas: Kvikkjokk STF Hemavan Mountain Station Address: Fjällstigen 2, 920 66 Hemavan. E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.svenskaturistforeningen.se/ anlaggningar/stf-hemavan-fjallstation Tel: 0954-300 07. Season: Open all year. Accommodation: 96 beds. 2-4-bedded rooms. Service: Restaurant with breakfast all year. The STF Hemavan mountain station offers a homely alternative for individual guests, families and groups in relaxing surroundings, with ample facilities for socialis- ing. We offer full board, half board, and accommodation only. It is possible to stay in self-catering accommodation during the summer, the spring half-term holiday and the Easter period. Arriving: Plane from Stockholm, train in combination with bus Stockholm-Vännäs-Hemavan, Inlandsbanan June-August, Lapplandspilen (long-distance bus) from Stockholm, bus from Umeå.

Kungsleden Length: 425 km from Abisko to Hemavan. Starting and Highest point: Tjäktjapasset, 1150 metres above sea level. Lowest point: Kvikkjokk, 302 metres above sea level. finishing points Weekly stages: 5, of which 4 with STF mountain cabins. Staying at an STF mountain cabin The STF mountain cabins are located in sites of natural beauty along Kungsleden, separated from each other by a one-day tour (approximately 10-20 kilometres). The cabins have self-catering facilities of KVIKKJOKK TO AMMARNÄS AMMARNÄS TO HEMAVAN day ends at STF Tärnasjöstugan in a Fakta Ammarnäs – Hemavan top-quality off-piste skiing on the a simple and pleasant standard. Guests cook their own food, fetch water, clean and chop wood. The Fjällkartan (“Swedish mountain maps”): AC2 This tour is ideal for those seeking Many people start their mountain trek park-like birch forest, with a great view neighbouring mountain, Nuolja. It is kitchens are equipped with bottled gas cookers, Distance: 78 km at Ammarnäs and finish at Hemavan, across the Tärna lake and the imposing also popular to take the train for a cooking equipment, crockery and cutlery. There is no isolation, beautiful landscapes and Duration: 5–7 electricity, the cabins are heated by wood-burning magnificent views. The winter route, but it’s just as possible to hike in the northern Storfjället. Relax for a while No. of cabins: 5 day-long outing to Narvik in . stoves or bottled gas. Twelve of the 16 STF mountain opposite direction, or devise a shorter in the wood-fired sauna or cool off in Mountain stores with food: Aigert, Serve, In both winter and summer, the however, is not fully signposted. There cabins have shops that sell food. A cabin manager is Tärnasjö, Syter, Viterskalet samt Ammarnäs mountain trek starting in either the crystal-clear waters of the lake. chairlift can take you up on the Nuolja on hand during the winter and summer seasons. is no clearly established system of STF och Hemavan location. The route mainly passes mountain cabins along the route, and From STF Tärnasjöstugan, Sauna: Aigert, Ammarnäs, Hemavan, Tärnasjö mountain. When the sky is free of More information about STF mountain cabins is available at www.svenskaturistforeningen.se. a tent and camping equipment are across heathland and through shallow- continue through birch forest towards clouds in the summer, the midnight bottomed valleys, offering a varying STF ABISKO MOUNTAIN STATION Season: Middle of February-start of May, middle of needed for overnighting in the wild. the Tärnasjö archipelago with its sun shines on visitors, while the June-September (some cabins have other seasonal – A MEMORY FOR LIFE There are, however, some basic huts landscape with birch forest, lakes, seven bridges, the “Golden Gate” of Northern Lights sweep across the hea- dates). The STF Abisko mountain station lies and other forms of accommodation, views across barren mountain lands- Vindelfjäll. During the summer, a vens when winter nights are clear. Accommodation: Multi-bed rooms (usually with four nearly as far north as it is possible to beds) with wide beds, mattress, pillow, duvet. Use your not run by STF. cape, mountain moors and summits. boat service crosses the Tärnasjö lake, Abisko is one of the places in Sweden come in Sweden, and has its own own bed linen or sleeping bag. It is not possible to The first stage is approximately 74 The trail from Ammarnäs to STF which shortens the distance to STF where sunshine and clear skies are book in advance, but room will always be made for railway station. The location has been kilometres and ends at Jäkkvik. The Aigertstugan starts with a climb Syterstugan. It’s possible to climb most often found, which means that guests, no matter how many arrive. If no beds are well chosen, and offers magnificent available, we arrange mattresses on the floor. second stage passes from Jäkkvik to through birch forest. Sytertoppen, which, with its 1,768 visitors can frequently experience the views of the landscape. Torneträsk Payment: Payment in advance on the STF website Ammarnäs and is approximately 83 STF Aigerstugan is located by a metres above sea level, is the highest midnight sun at the start of summer (also known as “Sjumilasjön”) extends or cash when you arrive. Some mountain cabins take kilometres, passing through the Pielje- mountain lake with plenty of fish, out peak in the county, from STF Syter- or the Northern Lights in the winter. payment by credit card or debit card. The lowest price to the north, while the imposing kaise National Park. in the open mountain landscape. The stugan. The Nuolja mountain is a great stage for your accommodation in our mountain cabins is mountain formation of Lapporten can given when you pay online. You can get to Jäkkvik by bus from views are magnificent between STF A cairned path runs from the peak for viewing the Northern Lights, and Aigert and STF Servestugan. Make a down to STF Viterskalstugan. Most be glimpsed to the south. The Abisko it is possible to enjoy an excellent meal Skellefteå. Further information is National Parks detour to StorAigert, 1,101 metres above region has such unique flora, fauna available from the tourist information people follow Kungsleden across the and guided viewing of the Northern Eight of Sweden’s 29 national parks are located in and geology that it was designated a office in , telephone +46 961 sea level with a thrilling view. In the Sjul-Olsaxeln and onwards through Lights at STF Aurora Sky Station. The Lapland, covering an area of nearly 6,000 square national park as early as 1909. The 14520 and www.arjeplog.se. birch forest approaching STF Serve­ the flat-bottomed Syterskalet to STF STF Aurora Sky Station has been kilometers. The most famous are Sarek, Padjelanta and stugan you find an imposing waterfall Viterskalstugan. This trail passes power of the Abiskojokk canyon never crowned by Lonely Planet as the best Stora Sjöfallet, and these, together with the Muddus Information Kvikkjokk – Ammarnäs ceases to attract visitors. national park and some nature reserves, form the area at the bridge across Vouomentjukke. through an alp-like region of high place in the world for light-based designated as “Laponia”. Kungsleden and Padjelantale- Fjällkartan (“Swedish mountain maps”): An alternative route from Ammar- moorland. According to many, the A trek along Kungsleden starts or experiences. den enable you to experience this unique landscape. BD14, BD16 Trails pass through most of the national parks and Distance: 157 km näs in the summer starts with a boat valley is the greatest asset of the ends at STF Abisko mountain station. cabins for overnight accommodation are available in Duration: 7–10 days trip across Tjulträsket, shortening the region. As you walk down from STF It is also possible to spend several No. of cabins: 0 days here and enjoy great day-long many places. The exception is the , distance to STF Servestugan. The Viterskalstugan to Hemavan, you can which has no trails or overnight cabins. Mountain stores with food: Kvikkjokk, trips, tasty food, the wood-fired sauna Jäkkvik, Adolfström och Ammarnäs route continues from STF Servestugan see for miles across Artfjället and the Sauna: Kvikkjokk across mountain moorland, and the glaciers of Okstindan in Norway. with swimming in Torneträsk, or ramble, a day-long excursion or a lation is higher at Vindelfjällen than Midnight Sun week’s hiking, come here for a three- anywhere else in Sweden. Ammarnäs Nuolja, Abisko end of May-middle of July Kebnekaise peak end of May-middle of July course dinner with specialities of is the principal campsite for the Ran Lulep Kierkau, Saltoluokta start of June-middle of July Lapland. The kitchen at STF Salto- and Gran Sami camps. There is a Vallespiken, Kvikkjokk start of June-middle of July. loukta has made it a point of honour chapel here, and a Sami church with Northern Lights to offer meals using raw materials many traditional bear caches. The At one time it was believed that some Northern Lights almost exclusively from the local region. village is also famous for “potatisbacken”, phenomena were reflections onto the night sky of The Sami culture is close at Saltolu- a large moraine formation on which large schools of herring and cod out at sea. We now know that it is energy that is converted to light when okta. One of the sites of the Sirge Sami potatoes have been grown for at least the loaded particles of the solar wind collide with camp with its beautiful church kåta 170 years. atoms and molecules in the atmosphere. Abisko is (Sami tent) lies just by the mountain Some of the best fishing waters of one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights: more information is available at www. station. The Pietsaure lake, where the Vindelfjällen are found around auroraskystation.se. Kuoljok family has its tents, is approx- Ammarnäs, with trout, char, grayling What to carry? imately 6 kilometres’ walk away. and whitefish. Vindelälven was once The STF website has advice about clothing and other used by settlers who followed the equipment for your trip. You do not need any highly KVIKKJOKK – THE MOUNTAIN trade route to Norway. Today, it is a specialised or expensive equipment to enjoy the mountain world. VILLAGE BY THE DELTA stimulating hiking trail, slightly off It is also possible to rent equipment at several STF Kvikkjokk is a small mountain village the beaten track. located where the road ends on the mountain stations, including skiing equipment, Ammarnäs marks the outer edge of rucksacks, cookers and tents. If you buy food each shores of Lake Saggat, where the the Vindelfjällen , and day at the STF mountain cabins, your rucksack need not weigh more than around 10 kg in the summer. Kamajåkkå and Tarra rivers merge to here the road from Sorsele ends. This form an extensive delta. Much of the is one of the largest protected natural How far can you cover in a day? Time and speed depend, naturally, on your experience oldest history of STF is here, and one areas in Europe. Naturum in Ammarnäs reason for this is that Sulitelma was and fitness, and – more importantly – how fast you has an exhibition covering the geology, want to travel. Use approximately 3 km/hour as a once believed to be the highest flora, fauna, climate and nature-based rule-of-thumb. mountain in Sweden. The first trails tourist attractions of Vindelfjällen. Sweden’s highest mountains sponsored by STF were cleared in (heights in metres) STF KEBNEKAISE MOUNTAIN professional guides. In the winter, the in the mountains. Many people start 1887 at Sjnjierák and Vallespiken, and 1 Kebnekaise, southern peak 2097.1* HEMAVAN – A MOUNTAIN VILLAGE STATION – BY SWEDEN’S mountains around Kebnekaise can be their mountain exploration here, and now these offer unforgettable day- 2 Kebnekaise, northern peak 2096.8 WITH NEVER-ENDING MOUNTAIN HIGHEST MOUNTAIN climbed on skis with special skins, and take their first overnight stop at the long outings with a view across Sarek. 3 Sarektjåkkå 2089 Kebnekaise is the highest mountain in ADVENTURES the ski down is magnificent. STF also STF Kebnekaise mountain station. The STF Kvikkjokk mountain 4 Kaskasatjåkka 2076 Sweden and comprises a mountain Hemavan is in the valley of the Ume offers courses in climbing, glacier The distance can be shortened in the station has an extremely advantageous 5 Kaskasapakte 2043 massif whose highest peak (Sydtoppen) River that winds, together with “Blå hiking and ridge hiking. The STF summer months by taking a boat trip. position for summer and winter tours. 6 Akka 2015 consists of a glacier. This means that its vägen” (E12), as a corridor through Kebnekaise mountain station contains The mountain village has a restaurant, It is possible to trek northwards with 7 Pårtetjåkkå 2005 height is continuously changing as the the Vindelfjällen nature reserve. It is adventure for all tastes. shop, accommodation, a helicopter a light rucksack, along Kungsleden 8 Palkattjåkkå 2002 glacier grows and melts. Nordtoppen is also close to ski slopes and skiing station, chapel and art gallery, etc. towards STF Saltoluokta, STF *Measured in September 2016. The peak is a glacier, slightly lower and glacier-free. The two NIKKALUOKTA – A MOUNTAIN facilities suitable for children. In whose height varies. At certain times of the year, a bus Kebnekaise and STF Abisko. The trail largest glaciers in Sweden arise at VILLAGE WITH A LONG HISTORY addition to its famous winter lands- runs once a day to Kiruna from southwards requires a tent and food Trails, shelters and boat traffic Kebnekaise and spread each on one Nikkaluokta is a small mountain cape, Hemavan has a rich mountain Nikkaluokta. For more information: supplies, and passes via Jäkkvik to Lapland has more than 2,250 kilometers of national side of the mountain. The Rabot glacier, village located where the road ends, life in the summer. hiking trails. In the mountain areas of Sweden, there www.nikkaluokta.com Ammarnäs and Hemavan, while the named after Charles Rabot, a Frenchman approximately 70 km west of Kiruna. Fishing, mainly for char and trout is are 5,500 kilometers of trail, of which Jämtland has trail westwards enters Laponia and 1,940 kilometres and other mountain areas 1,310 who was the first to climb Kebnekaise Sami settlements have populated the STF SALTOLUOKTA MOUNTAIN popular, together with other water- Sarek. Wildlife tracking can be kilometres. Trails for winter use are marked with red (in 1883), is to the west. The Björling mountain realm for thousands of STATION – AUTHENTIC, IN NATIONAL based activities. There are canoes crosses. Trails for summer use are clearly defined carried out in the Tarradalen valley, glacier, named after Alfred Björling, years, but the first permanent settle- PARK SURROUNDINGS for fine canoeing trips, and boats for paths marked with cairns or colour marking. Small one of the valleys in the mountain shelters are located between mountain cabins. second to climb the mountain (1889), ments in Nikkaluokta arose at the Mount Sarek rises on one side of the people who want to take it easy. realm with the richest wildlife. And STF runs a boat service between Kebnats and lies at the south-eastern edge of the massif. start of the 20th century. One of the station, while Lake Langas extends Hemavan offers also uncountable the is only a Saltoluokta across the Langas lake, on Teusajaure The STF Kebnekaise mountain inhabitants was Nils Olsson Sarri with from the other. STF Saltoluokta has opportunities for cycling, and mountain few day’s walk away to the west. The and on Akkajaure for trips to Padjelanta. There is station has been the alpine centre of his wife Maria. In addition to reindeer wonderful neighbours. This is an oasis bike facilities are highly developed in private boat transport on the following lakes; folk at the mountain station will be Sweden for over 100 years. Knowledge husbandry, tourism became the domi- of calm and comfort, characterised by the region. Alesjaure, Ladjojaure, Sitojaure, Laitaure, Tjulträsk happy to share expert knowledge and Tärnasjön. Rowing boats are available at and tradition permeate the walls here, nating industry for them. The third a special atmosphere and good food. Everything is here from adrenalin- about hiking trails and much more. Teusajaure, Sitojaure and Laitaure. and the personnel are experts in the and fourth generations of the Sarri We are only 3 kilometres from the rich adventure to quiet rambles. And the weather? field. Daylong excursions to the family are now living here. closest road, but we are far, far from AMMARNÄS – A MOUNTAIN Sudden changes in the weather and large temperature glaciers of Tarfala valley, to the The mountain village has a wonder- civilisation. Arrive here by boat or ski VILLAGE WITH UNIQUE CULTURE differences are relatively common in the mountains. moonlike landscape of Kitteldalen or ful and highly beautiful location. across the lake. AND NATURE The snow can start to melt in February and new snow to the volcano-like peak of Tuolpagorni Three valleys meet here, one of which Outside the door, the UNESCO Ammarnäs is a mountain village can fall in June. In general, however, the weather is stable during the periods that the STF facilities are start here. Climb Kebnekaise along the extends towards Kebnekaise. Nikka- World Heritage Site Laponia beckons, between the Vindelå river and the open, but you must always be aware of the weather western route on your own, or take the luokta is not on the Kungsleden route, and the Sarek, Padjelanta and Stora Tjulån valley. and pack warm clothes and plenty of food, no matter eastern route together with one of our but it is an important centre for tours Sjöfallet national parks. After a short The density of the reindeer popu- what the time of year. More information is available at www.smhi.se. DOWNLOAD OUR APP “ STF I FJÄLLEN” Suggested routes along marked trails in the mountain domain, for both experienced and beginners. The app contains information about mountain cabins, mountain stations, dates of seasons and opening hours, maps, the information folder “Realm of the Reindeer”, advice about mountain safety, and details of how to collect STF’s peak badges and cabin badges. Invaluable for every­ one interested in Sweden’s mountain world!

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