Does abisko have an airport?

The nearest airport to Abisko Nationalpark is Evenes (EVE).

How do I get to Abisko National Park?

The national park is easy to get to by train, bus or car from Kiruna or Narvik. Both European route 10 and the railway go through the national park. The railway station in the national park is called Abisko Turist. The tourist station and Naturum visitor centre are right next to the highway and railway station.

Can you fly to Kiruna?

SAS flies to Kiruna in Sweden from/via Oslo, Copenhagen or Stockholm (depending on route). We fly from all our destinations in Europe, the US (Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco and Washington D.C.) and Asia (Tokyo, Shanghai and Beijing).

Where can I see the northern lights in Abisko?

For the very best chance of seeing the Northern Lights, you should make the trip to the Aurora Sky Station in Abisko National Park. The national park is 100 kilometres west of Kiruna, with daily shuttle transfers and accommodation offered at the STF Abisko Tourist Station.

How do you get to Kiruna Sweden?

By plane. Of course, the quickest way to Kiruna is by plane, though it’s unlikely to be that cheap. It’s a 90-minute flight from Stockholm’s Arlanda Airport to Kiruna Airport, some 10km outside the city. Airport transfer buses meet all flights and charge around 110 SEK for the 15–20 minute journey into the city centre.

What is there to do in Abisko in the winter?

11 unforgettable things to do in Abisko in winter

NORTHERN LIGHTS TOUR IN ABISKO.
SNOWMOBILE IN THE ARCTIC CIRCLE.
ABISKO NATIONAL PARK.
DOG SLEDDING IN ARCTIC FOREST.
FJORD TOUR TO NORWAY.
REINDEER EXPERIENCE – Nutti Sámi Siida in Kiruna.
KUNGSLEDEN TRAIL – Hiking.
SKIING IN ABISKO.

Is Abisko in the Arctic Circle?

Abisko (Swedish: [ˈɑ̌ːbɪskʊ]; Northern Sami: Ábeskovvu) is a village in Sápmi (Lapland), in northern Sweden, roughly 250 km within the Arctic Circle, and near Abisko National Park, located 4 km west of the village.

Are to Kiruna?

The distance between Åre and Kiruna is 593 km. The road distance is 902.6 km.

What do you wear in Kiruna Sweden?

What to wear/what to pack:

Warm pants or jeans.
Light gloves or mittens. for men. for women.
Socks.
Jacket or coat.
Fleeces. for men. for women.
Lip balm.
Standard footwear.
In addition to day-to-day shoes, it’s important to bring snow boots. For traveling to Kiruna, we suggest these boots: for men.

Why is abisko good for northern lights?

Why Abisko is perfect for aurora-watching One reason for Abisko being singled out as the place to see the northern lights is its isolation. The tall mountains around here tend to keep the worst of the rainclouds at bay, making clear, cold nights more likely in Abisko than in other parts of Swedish Lapland.

When can you see aurora in Abisko?

Abisko is in a small valley with a unique microclimate that provides us with more clear skies than any other location in the Aurora Zone. This means that you can visit us any time between October and March and have a very strong chance of success.

Is Kiruna worth visiting?

Kiruna is a great base to hunt for the northern lights because it is located north of the Arctic Circle. From Kiruna, you can search for the magical northern lights during an exciting guided tour. You could even hunt for them while snowmobiling, snowshoeing or dog sledding.

Does abisko have an airport?