Residing 100km from Kiruna, the historic and friendly Abisko STF Turiststation can be found in the wilderness of Swedish Lapland, offering mountain views and a warm welcome. The hotel has welcomed guests from around the world for over 100 years, acting as the gateway to the Abisko National Park, which is famed for its hiking trails in the summer and ski trails in the winter. The beautiful natural scenery of Northern Sweden is just a short walk away.

Hotel facilities

  • The hotel consists of one large, the main building and several smaller outer buildings and cabins. In the main building, you will find the main hotel rooms, sauna, reception lounge, restaurant and the bar area
  • The chefs here take great pride in the food, making great use of local and seasonal produce and traditional Swedish recipes. Breakfast is served buffet style, whilst lunch and dinner are set menus and also á la carte (lunch can also be provided to take with you on your daytime excursions)
  • The lounge area in the lodge offers comfortable seating and a TV; perfect for relaxing in the evening. The bar area is located nearby, serving a range of beers, wines and spirits
  • The hotel’s shop also has a range of food, freshly baked bread, fruit, toiletries and souvenirs.

Guest room types

Standard rooms: These traditionally-furnished, simple and modern rooms all come with en-suite shower and toilet facilities, as well as a small seating area. Some of the rooms have views of Lake Torneträsk, Mount Nuolja or Abisko National Park. Rooms are traditionally set up as a twin so please ask at the time of booking if you would prefer a double.

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