Abisko

Summer activities

Admire the northern lights and go on a nighttime walk around Abisko National Park. Take great photos of the beautiful night sky. Stop off for some delicious snacks and warm lingonberry juice while you gaze at the stars. Finish up with a bus ride back to your hotel in Kiruna. Get on the bus at your accommodation and head to Abisko National Park at night. Go to all the best spots to see the aurora. Stop to take photos if you see the northern lights. Your guide will help you to take the best photos if you need it. Then, go for a short walk by the Abisko canyon. Keep an eye out for the northern lights. Then, have a break to enjoy some warm lingonberry juice and some sweet snacks from the local bakery. Afterward, get back on the bus and drive back to Kiruna. Finally, get off the bus at your hotel to finish the experience.

Would you like to experience the thrill of searching for and chasing the northern lights in the area surrounding Abisko National Park? This exciting adventure will start once you are picked up. After collecting all of the guests for the evening adventure your professional aurora chasing guide will use the collective experience of the Lights Over Lapland and Activities in Abisko team, combined with local weather and aurora forecasts to make the best possible decision about where to look for the northern lights. During our evening together we will travel up to 90 KM to one of several spectacular locations with a proven track record and very high likelihood of success. During this adventure, your guide will talk about the auroras, the history of Abisko National Park and serve you a warm drink. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime aurora chasing expedition, which will allow you to use our experience and mobility to go to where the aurora activity is the highest, and where there weather gives us a good chance of success! Book your adventure today! Many of the locations are on lakes and rivers which allow you to see the auroras in the sky AND reflecting in the polished ice during the Winter. Our team of professionals has access to more spectacular locations than any other operator in Abisko. During your adventure we usually visit at least one of the following locations: The scenic shoreline of Lake Torneträsk with stunning views in every direction! A calm bay at the northwest end of Lake Torneträsk with incredible Arctic views and a cozy fire pit. A spectacular location with panoramic views on the top of Bear Mountain near the border of Sweden and Norway. An amazing aurora outlook in the mountains surrounding Björkliden. A remote fishing village near the mouth of the Torne River which flows out of Lake Torneträsk. AND MUCH MORE!! Warm clothing is NOT included in this tour. It is important that you bring warm clothes to wear and warm insulated winter boots. Warm overalls and heavy duty arctic boots are available to rent for an extra charge. Minimum age: 5 years old (we will not be able to provide any child seats in the vehicle). Please note that during the peak season we may use a vehicle with a maximum of 30 seats. Camera gear is not included, but it can be added for an additional fee. Your guide has a very basic understanding of aurora photography and will be happy to give you a few pointers along the way! If you are looking for a trip which is focused on helping you capture stunning photographs of the northern lights, we highly recommend our Ultimate Aurora Photo Adventure! A slightly different version of this tour is also available during the autumn season October-November. Pick up information: 8:15-8:30 PM (please be in the lobby of your hotel by 8:15 PM)

Try a challenging adventure in arctic conditions with ice climbing, adjusted to all experience levels. Feel safe knowing you are in the expert hands of a certified guide while you navigate the ice. Begin by getting fitted out with all of the appropriate ice climbing equipment including alpine boots, crampons, a harness, and a helmet. Ride a short ways to icefall, where your guide will take you through the first basic steps of climbing vertical ice. Scale vertical sheets of ice under the careful guidance of your guide, and feel the thrill of real climbing.

Would you like to enjoy a morning hike in the Arctic wilderness with one of the best outfitters in Abisko? Let one of Lights Over Lapland’s professional guides take you for a short, 3-4 km guided hike in Abisko National Park! During this spectacular adventure, your guide will lead you down one of the beautiful local trails. A good example is the trail which meanders along the scenic Abisko river canyon. You will wander through an ancient mountain birch forest, enjoy stunning open views of the Abisko river delta, marvel at soaring mountain peaks, take in all the beautiful scenery around the incredible Lake Torneträsk and much more. All of our guides are highly trained and will share their deep pool of knowledge about tracks left behind by our local wildlife, local indigenous people of the region and what it is like to live in the Arctic. While it is not guaranteed, you may have a chance to see beautiful animals during this trip such as reindeer, mountain hare, foxes, a full range of birds and the ever-majestic Scandinavian moose if luck is on your side! Be sure to bring a camera as this trip gives you an up close and personal experience in all of the most beautiful locations in Abisko National Park! Book your incredibly scenic hike with the best guides in Abisko today!

Increase your chances of seeing the northern lights on this tour from Harstad, Narvik, and Tjeldsund. Watch the lights with some complimentary wine. Have the option of going on a Mountain tour, doing some fishing, or lighting a barbeque along the way. Be picked up at your accommodation and relax on the drive in a luxury electric car. Start during the day, so that you have the option of taking a tour to a stunning waterfall in the mountains or trying to catch a fish while in the wilderness. Request the use of a barbeque and bring your favorite items to grill to savor some piping hot food while in the great outdoors. After dark, head out in search of one of nature's most spectacular shows, the northern lights. Travel with a guide that will take you to spots where you have the best chances of seeing the lights, even across the boarder. Once the lights appear, sip a glass of wine while watching them dazzle. Return to your accommodation at the end of your tour.

Embark on an exciting ice fishing adventure with us! During the early season, before the ice on Lake Torneträsk is fully stable, we’ll whisk you away by mini-bus to a nearby pristine lake and there, a brief walk onto the ice. Once lake Torneträsk is safe to walk on, you’ll experience the thrill of a snowmobile ride onto it. With the assistance of our ice drill, we’ll create a hole in the ice, drop your lure, and set out to catch the legendary and delectable Arctic Char. As you reel in your catch, we’ll build a warming fire where you can savor a hot beverage and sizzle your freshly caught fish. For added comfort, our wooden hut is at your disposal, providing a cozy respite in front of the crackling fire. Join us for an ice fishing expedition filled with adventure, flavor, and unforgettable moments!

Experience Abisko National Park’s backcountry as arctic explorers have for centuries. Step into the silence with snowshoes for a memorable wilderness trek! This incredible snowshoe excursion offers an idyllic way to immerse yourself in the Arctic birch forest, savor mountain panoramas, and inhale the pristine Arctic air. As you traverse the terrain, you’ll have the chance to trace the footsteps of our native wildlife, such as moose, fox, Arctic hare, and more! A snowshoe hike in Abisko National Park is more than an adventure; it’s a memory-making experience. Connect with nature, soak in the tranquility, and return with stories and photographs to cherish for a lifetime. Don’t miss out on this captivating adventure! Please note! Ensure you come well-prepared with appropriate footwear; we strongly recommend waterproof shoes to keep your feet dry and comfortable during the hike. Proper footwear not only enhances your experience but also ensures you can fully immerse yourself in the beauty of the Arctic wilderness without worrying about wet feet.

Experience the thrill of searching for aurora in the area surrounding Abisko National Park. Enjoy convenient hotel pickup, and be led to where the aurora activity is the highest on the night of your expedition, and where the weather gives you a good chance of spotting the Northern Lights. Start your exciting adventure with a hotel pickup. After all the guests have gathered, your aurora-chasing guide will use their collective experience combined with local weather and aurora forecasts to make the best possible decision about where to look for the northern lights. Travel up to 90 km to one of several spectacular locations with a proven track record and a very high likelihood of success. Learn about aurora borealis and the history of Abisko National Park from your guide on the way. Upon arrival at your location, be treated to a cup of hot drink. If the location of the night is on a lake or river, see the auroras reflect on the open water. Some popular locations include the scenic shoreline of Lake Torneträsk with stunning views in every direction or a calm bay at the northwest end of Lake Torneträsk with Arctic views and a cozy fire pit. You may also find an amazing aurora outlook in the mountains surrounding Björkliden, or on the top of Bear Mountain near the border of Sweden and Norway. Alternatively, head to a remote fishing village near the mouth of the Torne River which flows out of Lake Torneträsk.

Capture the true feeling of a winter night in the arctic. Your guide will take you to learn the wintry way of movement with snowshoes. While walking on the snow, you will experience how the milky light of the moon and stars cast enchanting shadows through the snowfields. In Abisko there is a lot of animals that dwell in the birch forest during winter, so the possibility to see a lot of tracks is quite big. Most likely you will see tracks of forest hare, ptarmigan, foxes, lemmings, and if you are lucky you might even spot tracks form a moose. During the tour we will have a break and enjoy some warm berry juice while the only sound you hear is the sough of the forest and fells. If you are lucky, you may even see the Northern Lights dance over the lake Torneträsk and over the mountaintops. If there is a full moon and a clear sky you will also get a spectacular view over the Abisko mountain range which includes one of Sweden’s most famous mountain formations Lapporten which is a U-valley sculptured by the ice age.

Enjoy a magical evening around the crackling fire in the tipi outside the beautiful Lodge Máttaráhkka where you also get to visit the reindeer. After we have enjoyed the tipi dinner, we drive with easy-to-maneuver snowmobiles up to the top of Mt. Ednamvárri away from the light pollution. The mountaintop offers endless views over the Arctic tundra and the Abisko Alps The guide will bring a camera and take pictures throughout the entire evening for your memories. Welcome to our home! Includes: Transfer from and to your hotel Arctic clothing loan 1 snowmobile for 2 people (shared with another person) Photographs of the evening Visit the reindeer 2-course dinner at beautiful Máttaráhkká – Northern Lights Lodge