Arctic experience in Abisko
Abisko & Björkliden Guided Day Tour with Lunch
Season Nov–Mar
Time 09:30
Duration 4
Discover the winter landscapes of Abisko and Björkliden on a four-hour guided day tour through Swedish Lapland. Explore Abisko National Park, visit Silver Waterfall and experience the shores of Lake Torneträsk before enjoying lunch in the mountain village of Björkliden. Travel in a small group of no more than eight guests.
Group size 8
Pickup Pickup included
Clothing Winter clothing not included
Why you'll love it
Highlights
- - Explore Abisko National Park and walk alongside its dramatic river canyon with a guide.
- - Visit Silver Waterfall and photograph its distinctive winter scenery and ice formations.
- - Discover Lake Torneträsk, Sweden's fifth-largest lake, with the possibility of stepping onto the ice when conditions are safe.
- - Learn about Arctic wildlife, local geology and Sámi history and traditions.
- - Enjoy an included lunch at a hotel in the mountain village of Björkliden, surrounded by panoramic mountain views.
- - Experience the landscapes of Abisko and Björkliden in a guided group of no more than eight guests.
The experience
About this tour
Discover some of the most distinctive landscapes in northern Swedish Lapland on a guided winter excursion through Abisko and Björkliden. With a maximum of eight guests, the tour combines remarkable natural scenery, insights into the region and a relaxing lunch in the mountains. Your journey begins with a visit to Abisko National Park, where you will walk alongside its dramatic river canyon. As you explore, your guide explains how the landscape was formed and introduces the geology, wildlife and seasonal conditions that make this Arctic environment distinctive. The next stop is Silver Waterfall, where flowing water and winter ice formations create a striking setting for photographs.
Read full tour description
Continue towards Lake Torneträsk, Sweden's fifth-largest lake, with views across its vast waters and surrounding mountains. When conditions permit and the ice is safe, you may step onto the frozen lake. Access involves a short but steep path, and your guide will provide assistance. Along the way, learn about northern wildlife and the history and traditions of the Sámi people. The excursion then takes you to Björkliden, a mountain village overlooking the surrounding Arctic landscape. Enjoy lunch at a local hotel, with panoramic mountain views, before the scenic return journey to Abisko.
Your adventure
Itinerary
1
Hotel pick-up and departure
Begin your excursion with included pick-up from selected hotels in Abisko and Björkliden, including Hotel Fjället Björkliden, STF Abisko Touriststation and Abisko hotels.
2
Explore Abisko National Park
Visit Abisko National Park and walk along the edge of its river canyon. Your guide shares information about the area's geology, wildlife and the natural forces that have shaped the landscape.
3
Discover Silver Waterfall
Continue to Silver Waterfall, a scenic location where flowing water, ice formations and the surrounding Arctic landscape provide opportunities for photography.
4
Experience Lake Torneträsk
Visit the shores of Lake Torneträsk and admire the lake and surrounding mountains. When conditions permit and the lake is safely frozen, you may step onto the ice. The short but steep path to the lakeshore requires care, and your guide will provide assistance.
5
Lunch in Björkliden
Travel to the mountain village of Björkliden for an included lunch at a local hotel. Enjoy the surrounding mountain scenery and panoramic views during your break.
6
Scenic return to Abisko
After lunch, enjoy the journey back to Abisko through the winter landscapes of Swedish Lapland.
What's covered
What's included
Included
- - Guided excursion through Abisko and Björkliden
- - Pick-up from selected hotels
- - Lunch at a local hotel in Björkliden
Not included
- - Warm clothing
Before you go
Plan your tour
Pickup
Hotel Fjället Björkliden
STF Abisko Touriststation
Abisko Hotels
Good to know
- Tour duration: 4 hours.
- Departure time: 09:30.
- Maximum group size: 8 guests.
- Pick-up is included from selected hotels: Hotel Fjället Björkliden, STF Abisko Touriststation and Abisko hotels.
- The excursion visits Abisko National Park, Silver Waterfall, Lake Torneträsk and Björkliden.
- Lunch at a local hotel in Björkliden is included.
- Warm clothing is not included.
- The walk down to Lake Torneträsk involves a short but steep path.
- Your guide will provide assistance.
- Stepping onto the frozen lake is possible only when conditions permit and the ice is considered safe.
- The tour operates during the winter months of November, December, January, February and March.
- The experience includes information about the region's geology, Arctic wildlife and Sámi history and traditions.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Where does the tour depart from, and is hotel pick-up included?
Pick-up is included from selected hotels, including Hotel Fjället Björkliden, STF Abisko Touriststation and Abisko hotels. The tour starts at 09:30.
What places will we visit during the excursion?
The itinerary includes Abisko National Park and its river canyon, Silver Waterfall, the shores of Lake Torneträsk and the mountain village of Björkliden, where lunch is served.
Can we walk on the frozen Lake Torneträsk?
Walking onto the frozen lake is possible when conditions permit and the ice is safe. Access to the lakeshore involves a short but steep path, and your guide will provide assistance.
Is lunch included in the tour?
Yes. Lunch is included and takes place at a local hotel in the mountain village of Björkliden, where you can enjoy views of the surrounding mountains.
Is warm clothing provided?
No. Warm clothing is not included in this excursion.
How many people can join the tour?
The tour has a maximum group size of eight guests and lasts approximately four hours.
