Abisko National ParkStory N° 178
Abisko Aurora & Arctic Skies
Chase the northern lights above Abisko's clear Arctic skies in Swedish Lapland
The itinerary.
4 days · 7 stops
Thursday
Day One
Arrive into the Arctic and settle into Abisko, gateway to the planet's most reliable aurora skies.
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Abisko Turiststation
Iconic mountain station on Lake Torneträsk, the classic basecamp for aurora hunters and Kungsleden hikers.
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Abisko National Park visitor centre
Learn how the Lapporten valley and dry microclimate keep these skies famously cloud-free.
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Hotel
Abisko Mountain Lodge booking.com
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Getting around
- Fly into Kiruna Airport, then the Arctic Circle train or shuttle to Abisko Turiststation
Friday
Day Two
Ride the chairlift to the Aurora Sky Station and witness the green curtains overhead.
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Aurora Sky Station
Mountaintop observation deck reached by chairlift, regarded as one of the best places on Earth to see the aurora borealis.
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Lake Torneträsk
Vast frozen lake whose open horizon gives a sweeping, unobstructed stage for the dancing lights.
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Hotel
Abisko Mountain Lodge booking.com
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Getting around
- Chairlift up to the Aurora Sky Station after dark
Saturday
Day Three
Sleep on ice — a day at the legendary ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjärvi.
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ICEHOTEL Jukkasjärvi
World's first ice hotel, rebuilt each winter from Torne River ice with hand-carved art suites and an ice bar.
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Sami reindeer sledding
Glide through snow-laden forest behind reindeer with Sami guides sharing Arctic herding traditions.
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Hotel
ICEHOTEL Jukkasjärvi booking.com
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Getting around
- Transfer from Abisko to Jukkasjärvi via Kiruna
Sunday
Day Four
Explore Kiruna and the moving town before flying home.
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Kiruna Church
One of Sweden's largest wooden buildings, a striking national-romantic landmark being relocated as the town moves.
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Hotel
Scandic Kiruna booking.com
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Getting around
- Drive or transfer to Kiruna, then fly home from Kiruna Airport
Location.
Frequently asked
How many days do you need for Abisko Aurora & Arctic Skies?
4 days. The itinerary runs from Thursday to Sunday and covers 7 curated stops across 4 days.
How much does Abisko Aurora & Arctic Skies cost?
Premium — €300–600 per day per person, premium lodging included.
Where do you stay during Abisko Aurora & Arctic Skies?
Abisko Mountain Lodge is the recommended base for the trip; the full hotel list per day is in the itinerary section.
What's included in the Abisko Aurora & Arctic Skies itinerary?
Day-by-day stops at 7 restaurants, museums, viewpoints and landmarks; transportation hints between each leg; and a hotel base in Abisko National Park.
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