Exploring Abisko: Our Winter Adventure at STF Abisko Tourist Station
Last winter, we decided to explore Abisko in northern Sweden. With temperatures dropping to -30°C and below, we left our van at home and chose to stay in hostels and hotels instead, due to the low degrees.
Our first stop was the STF Abisko Tourist Station, where we spent three cozy nights. The station had a communal kitchen where we could cook our own meals. We also had access to a common fridge for all our food.
We hiked around Abisko National Park, even getting caught in a thrilling (and a bit scary) snowstorm one day! The weather was clear sky and sun when we started out, but ended with a snow storm. The trail almost completely blew away!
There are not a lot of sun hours during winter in Abisko, and when the sun starts to set, it sets fast, so make sure you bring a head lamp when going out!
A short walk from where we stayed was a small village where we could buy groceries. One of our favorite spots was "Lapp-portarna" (Lapporten), a beautiful natural landmark you can see in the picture below.
The best part of our trip was on our last night when we saw the northern lights. Watching the sky light up with colors was magical and a highlight of our journey.
Find out more about SFT Abisko Tourist Station by clicking the link below:
P.S. Dog lovers, you'll be happy to know that pets are allowed in specific rooms and areas at the station!
