Introducing Abisko
An exceptionally inviting and rewarding place to hike, the 75-sq-km Abisko National Park spreads out from the southern shore of scenic Lake Torneträsk. It's less rugged than either Sarek or Padjelanta, and easier to get to, being well served by trains, buses and the scenic mountain motorway between Kiruna to Narvik.
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Abisko is the driest place in Sweden, with only 300mm of rainfall per year, which creates an interesting landscape, quite distinct from its surroundings. One of the most renowned mountain profiles in Lappland, Lapporten, can be seen from Abisko.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Travel companion - Sweden, Norway & Iceland
by emilgil 23 May 2012
If you plan to visit Abisko, don't bother to go south in Norway just to see the fjords but rather head for Lofoten instead. Gorgeous scenery…
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Travel companion - Sweden, Norway & Iceland
by jacquelineha 22 May 2012
Hi! I am traveling solo to Sweden on the 22nd of June, I think I will spend 4 or 5 days in Stockholm and then go to the north to Abisko…
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Re: Chances to see the Northern Lights in late Dec 12 / Early Jan 2013?
by muminmamma 21 April 2012
First of all, are you set on seeing Tromsø or seeing the Aurora??? Tromsø is a nice city, well worth a visit, but not the best spot for…
