Abisko and Björkliden

. Björkliden is a resort village 7 kilometers northwest of Abisko.

Introduction

68.4|18.8 Lapporten 2 - View from Björkliden over the national park until Lapporten (the Gate to Lappland) Abisko is a popular outdoor destination due to its proximity to nature and relatively easy accessibility. Abisko is near many great national parks and hosts a trailhead on the stunning Kungsleden hiking trail; at the same time, it is on the malmbanan railway between Narvik in Norway and Luleå, which means it can be visited by an overnight train from Stockholm quite easily. Abisko village is around the train station "Abisko Östra". The large and well equipped hostel/hotel "Abisko turiststation" lies at the train station of the same name, 2 kilometers further west. Torneträsk, on the shore of which Abisko is located, is the sixth largest and second deepest lake of Sweden and the largest fell lake in Scandinavia.

Travel to Abisko and Björkliden

IORE beim Torneträsk - MTAB IORE with an empty ore train near Torneträsk (the lake in the background)===Travel by vehicle to Abisko and Björkliden=== Abisko is 80 kilometers east of Narvik and 100 kilometers north-west of Kiruna. It is easily accessible by vehicle by the E10 through Sweden and Norway|European route E10 between the two. Cars can be rented at the Tourist Office in Kiruna (closed from Friday 18:00 to Monday morning) ===Travel by plane to Abisko and Björkliden=== There are two main airports serving Abisko: # Narvik/Harstad Airport in Norway, 120 kilometers west of Abisko, has direct connecting Flights to/from Oslo Gardermoen (operated by SAS, Norwegian), Trondheim Værnes (operated by Norwegian, Widerøe) and Bodø (Widerøe) Airports. # Kiruna Airport, 100 kilometers south-east of Abisko, has daily direct connecting Flights to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (operated by Norwegian and SAS). It is connected to Abisko by train and buses run by " Länstrafiken Norbotten"

Travel by train to Abisko and Björkliden

The two nightly trains from Stockholm to Narvik stop in Abisko, both in the village itself (Abisko Östra) and outside the mountain station (Abisko Turiststation). One is direct, whereas the other has a change in Boden. There are also two daily train services from Luleå or Narvik. Timetables can be found through gtidtabeller/ Samtrafiken (look for Nr. 30, Narvik-Kiruna-Boden-Luleå).

Getting around

There is a chair lift up Nuolja mountain operating in the summer from the tourist station. It also runs from 08:00 to 00:00 during the aurora season and is operated by the nearby STF Hostel For moving around outside the villages, foot and ski (in season) are the main options. Roads are limited to the area along E10. The Abiskojåkka delta is off limits in summer, to protect the nesting of birds. There is a snowmobile route to Abiskojaure and onwards, turning back towards Riksgränsen along the border to Norway.

Sightseeing Tips

Aurora-abisko-fisheye - Aurora near Abisko Abisko is a great place to observe Northern lights thanks to the location within the Auroral belt and its relatively dry climate and low cloudiness. Aurora Sky Station (a part of STF Abisko Mountain Station) is located on the top of the mountain Nuolja and can be visited by a 10 min walk from STF Mountain Station and from there by a chair-lift.* Aurora Sky Station - STF Abisko Mountain Station, Sweden 68.3616902,18.7233961 ☎ +46 980 402 00 Opening Hours: In 2013/2014 winter season: September 5 - September 28 and Nov 1 - Nov 30: Thursday - Saturday 21:00-1:00; Guided tour: 22:00, 22:30, 23:00 and 23:30. Dec 1-Mar 30 Monday - Sunday (except Dec 24 and Dec 31): 21:00-01:00; Guided tour 22:00, 22:30, 23:00 and 23:30 Sep, Nov 625 kr, STF member: 525 kr; December - Mar 695 kr, STF member: 595 kr The night visit to the station includes return ticket by chair-lift, guided tour and an aurora watchers overall. Alternatively, an aurora photo tour with professional photographers can be arranged.

What to do as a Muslim in Abisko and Björkliden

Abiskojåkka and Torneträsk spring - Abiskojåkka river and Torneträsk lake (Abisko national park) in June The tourist station organises various activities throughout the year, but the real attraction is hiking on the many trails, out in the stunning wilderness of the national parks of the area. Winter offers cross country skiing and even some alpine skiing. There is a chair lift on Nuolja and two more alpine areas nearby at Björkliden and Riksgränsen. There are three (partly coinciding) long distance hiking trails from or passing Abisko. They can be used also for shorter hikes, mainly Kungsleden has good infrastructure.* Kungsleden (440 kilometers), probably the best-known hiking trail is Sweden, to the south.* Nordkalottleden (800 kilometers) and the southern part of which partly coincides with Kungsleden and Padjelantaleden but also meanders among the Norwegian fells. To the north the trail continues via Norway, northernmost Sweden and the tripoint Sweden/Norway/Finland and Kilpisjärvi (190 kilometers) to Kautokeino in Norwegian Finnmark (190 kilometers more).* Long distance walking in Europe|European long distance path [https://=29&page_id=99&module=text E1 from Italy, north of Abisko mostly coinciding with Nordkalottleden. Kebnekaise and the highest mountain in Sweden, can be visited from Abisko by Kungsleden, although Nikkaluokta is closer (see Kebnekaise and Nikkaluokta). Kebnekaise fjällstation at the root of the mountain is the most common base for expeditions (also guided tours in season). The Singi mountain cabins (Singistugorna) at Kungsleden are another option for independent expeditions. There are also other mountains in the 2,000 m (6,000 feet) range in the area.* Björkliden - GPS: 68.405278,18.685556 A downhill snowsport system.

Muslim Friendly Shopping

There is a shop at the tourist station which caters for hikers' daily needs and also carries a selection of outdoor equipment and some other shops:

MakoMat Kalle Jons Väg 1, 98107 Abisko connected with the petrol station ☎ +46 980-669 30 Opening Hours: from Monday to Saturday 10:00-17:00, Sunday 11:00-17:00 A shop with a petrol station and a restaurant/bar.

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Tjuonavagge | Abisko Östra Inside the tourist station Serves up great organic food, buffet style, taking inspiration from the nature around it - reindeer Meat with cloudberry jam anyone? }}
MakoMat Kalle Jons Väg 1, 98107 Abisko ☎ +46 980-402 55 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 10:00-17:00, F-Sa 10:00-21:00, Sunday 11:00-19:00 The restaurant offers à la carte food and a lunch menu. The Storstugan pub inside the tourist station is the friendliest place in town to go for a Coffee. Rather fortunate, since it's also the only place.

Where to stay

There's a bed and breakfast in Abisko village, as well as some summer cottages. The tourist station has hostel, hotel and cottage lodging available. It is run by STF, Svenska Turistföreningen; as lodging is considerably cheaper for members it may be advisable to sign up for membership before booking. Membership is also available at the reception. There is also a camping ground – although the right to roam basically entitles you to sleep anywhere except in the Abisko national park or by private houses, as there are not really any cultivated lands. In the national park camping is allowed at the tourist station, at Nissonjohka and at the Abiskojaure cabins.

STF Mountain Station Abisko | }}
Abisko Fjällturer | ☎ : +46 980-401 03 250 kr Lonely Planet describes it as a "backpackers delight" and few would disagree. Good-value lodging in twin and dormitory-styles rooms.
Abisko Mountain Lodge - Lapportsvägen 35 ☎ +46 980 401 00 990 kr A small hotel neighbored by cosy cabins that offers a relaxation only feasible in a rustic setting.There is a quite good network of cabins, day huts and shelters along Kungsleden, other trails and commonly used routes. Mostly there is a moderate fee for lodging (470/150 kr per person for non-members). Also camping by cabins is subject to a fee (giving access to the facilities, such as possibly a sauna). Abiskojaure fjällstuga GPS 68.2863,18.5913 13 kilometers from Abisko along Kungsleden . Closest mountain cabins, in the other end of Abisko national park. Accommodation in dormitories. Sauna and shop.==Telecommunication== STF Abisko (Abisko Tourist station) +46 980-402 00, .