Reaching Abisko is part of the adventure. Whether you’re arriving by air, train, or car, the journey north is straightforward and spectacular.
Getting here
Arrive by train
Most of our visitors take the 18 hour direct night train from Stockholm central all the way to Abisko. This is a fantastic way to see more of Sweden and keep your carbon footprint to a minimum!
There are two train stops in Abisko so make sure to get off at the correct stop, “Abisko Ö” which is located in the village of Abisko, just a few minute walk from our properties. Train tickets usually become bookable 90 days in advance. Please be aware that delays sometimes happen, mostly during cold winter months. In extreme cases, trains can be cancelled or replaced by buses for certain stretches of the journey.
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Walking directions from the train station
If you are staying at the Lovely House in Abisko (Kalle Jons väg 13), Abisko Panorama House, or Abisko Hostel (Kalle Jons väg 9), the walk from the train station is short and straightforward. The walk is approximately 400 – 500 meters and takes 5 – 10 minutes at a relaxed pace. This walk is short, scenic, and very typical for travel in northern Sweden.
- After arriving at Abisko Ö, exit the platform and walk down to the main road.
From the platform, walk a short distance down some stairs. You will quickly reach the road underneath the railway. - Turn left down by the road.
Turn left and follow the main road in the direction of the E10 and Lake Torneträsk. - Turn Right onto Kalle Jons väg.
After a few minutes you will see a fork in the road where you can continue straight to get to the Supermarket, or turn right towards the accommodations. Keep right on to Kalle Jons väg and walk past the Abisko Guesthouse on the left and Abisko school on the right. - You have arrived.
After a few minutes, you will see the signs for Abisko Hostel on the left side of the road. The Abisko Panorama House is located on the top floor of Kalle Jons väg 9 and Abisko Hostel is located on the lower level. To reach the Lovely House in Abisko, continue around the bend towards the yellow house at Kalle Jons väg 13.
Arrive by car
From Narvik
The drive from Narvik to Abisko is very beautiful. It is approximately 85 km and usually takes around 1 – 1.5 hours, depending on road and weather conditions.
- Starting from Narvik. From Narvik, follow the E10 east toward Sweden and Abisko. Be sure to stay on the road that goes around the Rombaksfjord to avoid the toll bridge called Rombaksveien. If you prefer the toll bridge, you need to take the E6 going north until you intersect with the E10.
- Cross the Swedish border and head towards Abisko. After crossing the Swedish border, continue on the E10 toward Abisko.
- When you reach Abisko, turn right onto Kalle Jons väg by the gas station and the grocery store called Godisfabriken.
- Take the first left. Continue past the store and take the first left, remaining on Kalle Jons väg. You’ll drive past the Abisko Guesthouse on the left and Abisko school on the right.
- You have arrived. You will see the signs for Abisko Hostel on the left side of the road. The Abisko Panorama House is located on the top floor of Kalle Jons väg 9 and Abisko Hostel is located on the lower level. To reach the Lovely House in Abisko, continue around the bend towards the yellow house at Kalle Jons väg 13.
- Parking. Parking is free for all our guests.
Parking for the Abisko Hostel is located on the lower level on the left side of the house.
Parking for the Abisko Panorama House is in front of the white garage on the upper level.
Parking for the Lovely House in Abisko is in the driveway directly in front of the garage.
Please note that during winter, the mountain pass between Narvik and Abisko can close suddenly due to extreme weather conditions such as heavy snow or strong winds.
We strongly recommend checking live road updates before departure via Trafikverket:
https://www.trafikverket.se/trafikinformation/vag/
Winter tires are mandatory during the winter season, and Arctic road conditions can change quickly.
From Kiruna
The drive from Kiruna to Abisko is scenic and straightforward. It is approximately 100 km and usually takes around 1.5 – 2 hours, depending on road and weather conditions.
- Starting from Kiruna Airport. When leaving Kiruna Airport, follow the signs toward Kiruna and connect to the E10 heading west toward Narvik and Abisko. Stay on the E10 and continue west for approximately 100 km until you reach Abisko.
- Starting from Kiruna City Centre. From central Kiruna, follow signs for the E10 toward Narvik and Abisko. Once on the E10, continue west for approximately 100 km until you reach Abisko. There is only one main road (E10), so the drive is very easy to navigate.
- When you reach Abisko, right left onto Kalle Jons väg by the gas station and the grocery store called Godisfabriken. If you drive past STF Abisko Turiststation or if you reach Björkliden, you have gone too far.
- Take the first left. Continue past the store and take the first left, remaining on Kalle Jons väg. You’ll drive past the Abisko Guesthouse on the left and Abisko school on the right.
- You have arrived. You will see the signs for Abisko Hostel on the left side of the road. The Abisko Panorama House is located on the top floor of Kalle Jons väg 9 and Abisko Hostel is located on the lower level. To reach the Lovely House in Abisko, continue around the bend towards the yellow house at Kalle Jons väg 13.
- Parking. Parking is free for all our guests.
Parking for the Abisko Hostel is located on the lower level on the left side of the house.
Parking for the Abisko Panorama House is in front of the white garage on the upper level.
Parking for the Lovely House in Abisko is in the driveway directly in front of the garage.
Please note
Please note that during winter, the road conditions can get very icy and treacherous. Winter tires are mandatory during the winter season, and Arctic road conditions can change quickly.
Arrive by air
A lot of our international guests arrive by air from all over the world. From Stockholm (ARN) you can catch a 1,5 hour domestic flight to Kiruna (KRN). You can then travel the final 100km to Abisko by rental car, bus or train. The airlines that fly between Stockholm and Kiruna are SAS and Norweigan.
Transfer Options
Local Bus
Between April and September you can catch the local bus number 91 from Kiruna to Abisko. You can book your tickets and check the timetable at Länstrafiken Norrbottens website. Please book your ticket to Abisko.
Airport Transfer
For airport transfer between December and March, we recommend that you book a transfer with Abisko’s local bus company, Visit Abisko. Visit Abisko has been providing airport transfers between Kiruna and Abisko to guests from all over the world for close to ten years now and is the only fully licensed and insured bus company in Abisko National Park. Transfers are available at www.visitabisko.com and connect with lunch time flights.
Please note: All transport services above are provided and managed by third parties. We simply have collected them all in one place to make things easier for our guests. Any further questions about your transfer bookings should be made directly to each company.