Arctic experience in Abisko
Icehotel Tour & Sámi Reindeer Museum
Season Oct–Mar
Time 09:00
Duration 7 hours
Explore the Icehotel and discover Sámi culture on a seven-hour guided day trip from Abisko to Jukkasjärvi. Admire remarkable ice sculptures and rooms, visit the historic village church and meet reindeer at Nutti Sámi Siida. The journey also takes you through Kiruna, where you will learn about the city's extraordinary relocation.
Group size 8
Pickup Pickup included
Clothing Winter clothing not included
Why you'll love it
Highlights
- Explore the world-famous Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi on a self-guided visit, discovering its ice rooms, sculptures and ice bar.
- Visit historic Jukkasjärvi Church, a wooden church dating back to the early 1600s.
- Discover Sámi history and traditions at Nutti Sámi Siida and experience feeding reindeer.
- Travel through the Arctic landscapes between Abisko and Jukkasjärvi, with possible sightings of reindeer and moose.
- See Kiruna's old and new city areas and learn about the ongoing relocation linked to iron ore mining.
- Enjoy a guided day excursion from Abisko with a maximum group size of eight guests.
The experience
About this tour
Discover the art, culture and changing landscapes of Swedish Lapland on a guided day trip from Abisko to Jukkasjärvi and Kiruna. Travelling in a group of no more than eight guests, you will experience the famous Icehotel, explore Sámi heritage and learn about one of Sweden's most remarkable urban transformations. After hotel pick-up, travel through the northern landscape towards Jukkasjärvi, passing forests, rivers and open Arctic scenery. Reindeer and moose may occasionally be spotted along the route. On arrival, explore the world-renowned Icehotel independently, discovering rooms decorated with intricate ice carvings and sculptures. You can also visit the ice bar and enjoy the setting beside the Torne River.
Read full tour description
Your time in Jukkasjärvi continues with a visit to its historic wooden church, dating from the early 1600s. Afterwards, discover Sámi history, culture and traditions at Nutti Sámi Siida, where you will also have the opportunity to feed reindeer. A lunch stop at a local restaurant follows, with the option to bring your own food or purchase snacks locally. On the return journey, travel through Kiruna's old and new city areas. Your guide explains how iron ore mining has influenced Kiruna and why the city is undergoing an extensive relocation, before continuing through the Arctic landscape back to Abisko.
Your adventure
Itinerary
1
Hotel pick-up and scenic journey
Begin with included pick-up from selected hotels, including Hotel Fjället Björkliden, STF Abisko Touriststation and Abisko hotels. Travel towards Jukkasjärvi through landscapes of forests, rivers and open Arctic scenery, keeping an eye out for wildlife along the way.
2
Self-guided visit to the Icehotel
Arrive in Jukkasjärvi and explore the Icehotel at your own pace. Discover its distinctive ice rooms, hand-carved decorations and famous ice bar, with the frozen Torne River nearby.
3
Historic Jukkasjärvi Church
Visit the village's historic wooden church, dating from the early 1600s. Discover a landmark connected to the cultural and spiritual history of the region.
4
Nutti Sámi Siida and reindeer feeding
Continue to Nutti Sámi Siida to learn about Sámi heritage, traditional practices and daily life. The visit also includes an opportunity to feed reindeer.
5
Lunch stop in Jukkasjärvi
Stop at a local restaurant for lunch. You can also bring your own food or purchase snacks from the local shop and enjoy some free time in the village.
6
Kiruna's old and new city
On the return journey, pass through both the old and new areas of Kiruna. Learn from your guide about the city's relocation, the history of the iron ore mine and the influence of mining on the local community.
7
Return journey to Abisko
Continue towards Abisko through the northern landscape, with further opportunities to observe the surrounding scenery and potentially spot wildlife along the route.
What's covered
What's included
Included
- Hotel pick-up from selected locations
Not included
- Clothing
Before you go
Plan your tour
Pickup
Hotel Fjället Björkliden
STF Abisko Touriststation
Abisko Hotels
Good to know
- Tour duration: 7 hours.
- Departure time: 09:00.
- Maximum group size: 8 guests.
- Pick-up is included from Hotel Fjället Björkliden, STF Abisko Touriststation and Abisko hotels.
- The Icehotel visit is self-guided, allowing you to explore at your own pace.
- The excursion includes visits to the Icehotel, Jukkasjärvi Church and Nutti Sámi Siida.
- You will have the opportunity to feed reindeer at Nutti Sámi Siida.
- A lunch stop is scheduled at a local restaurant.
- You may also bring your own food or purchase snacks locally.
- The return journey passes through Kiruna's old and new city areas, with commentary about the city's relocation and mining history.
- Reindeer and moose may be seen along the journey, but wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
- Clothing is not included.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Where does the tour depart from, and is hotel pick-up included?
Pick-up is included from selected locations, including Hotel Fjället Björkliden, STF Abisko Touriststation and Abisko hotels. The tour starts at 09:00.
Is the Icehotel visit guided?
The Icehotel visit is self-guided, giving you time to explore its ice rooms, hand-carved decorations and famous ice bar at your own pace.
Will we get to meet and feed reindeer?
Yes. The tour visits Nutti Sámi Siida, where you can learn about Sámi culture and traditions and take part in feeding reindeer.
Is there an opportunity to have lunch?
Yes. The itinerary includes a stop at a local restaurant for lunch. You may also bring your own food or purchase snacks at the local shop in Jukkasjärvi.
What will we see in Kiruna?
During the return journey, you will pass through Kiruna's old and new city areas. Your guide will explain the city's relocation, its iron ore mining history and how mining has shaped the community.
How long does the excursion last, and how many guests can join?
The tour lasts 7 hours, begins at 09:00 and has a maximum group size of 8 guests.
