The 13 Best Abisko Tours & Excursions

1.Abisko National Park: Scenic Morning Hike with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 172 reviews · 2 hours · from $88Our pick

Join a guide from Lights Over Lapland for a 3 to 4 km morning walk through Abisko National Park. Expect mountain birch forest, the river canyon, Lake Torneträsk views, wildlife tracks, and stories about Sami culture and Arctic life. Pickup is included from five Abisko locations, but not Kiruna.

“The morning hike was beautiful. The weather was clear but cold. Our guide, Felix, took care of everyone and was excellent explaining the scenery and animal life. We were fortunate to see Mouse on the hike. Thank you for a wonderful morning!”

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2.Aurora Chasing with Snowmobiles

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 113 reviews · 3 hours · from $105

Ride a snowmobile or sled through Abisko valley, the national park edge, and possibly frozen Lake Torne Träsk while searching for the aurora. Guides such as Jacob, Amanda, Fabio, and Edward combine driving instruction, local stories, warm drinks, and flexible route choices based on cloud and snow conditions.

“Unfortunately, we couldn’t see the Northern Lights due to the weather conditions. However, our guide really did his best to make the experience enjoyable despite this. The conversations were great, very informative and entertaining, and the atmosphere was warm and friendly. Even without the lights, we still had a pleasant and memorable evening.”

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3.Wilderness Snowshoe Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 94 reviews · 2 hours · from $88

Walk through Abisko’s Arctic birch forest on a two-hour, small-group snowshoe hike led in English by guides such as Anne, Anna, Michelle, and Cecilia. Expect deep snow, lake and mountain views, wildlife tracks, warm clothing, transfers, and a hot drink break.

“Chad was an amazing guide on hike and very knowledgeable. He explained everything and went out of his way to help my wife find her phone in the snow that was lost on the hike. Thank you, Chad!!!”

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4.Dog Sledding Excursion to Kiruna with Fika

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 67 reviews · 7 hours · from $276

Travel from Abisko to a Kiruna-area dog camp by bus, then ride 10 to 12 kilometers behind a professional musher. You will share a sled with up to three other people, stop for Swedish fika by a fire, and have time to pet the dogs.

“Amazing guides and the cutest dogs! Had the best time the route was beautiful and the guides took good care to ensure I was warm and comfortable. Would definitely recommend!”

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5.Abisko/Björkliden: Panorama Snowmobile Tour with Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 60 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $176

From Björkliden, you’ll learn snowmobile basics from a certified guide such as Arina or Flo, then drive shared machines toward views of Čuonjávággi and frozen Lake Torneträsk. Warm clothing, boots, helmet, hot drinks, and sweet bread are included. The ride lasts two hours and suits confident beginners.

“We loved experience very much, the weather was nice, the view was incredible. Especially Flo is very professional, he was really friendly, he was taking care the children very much. We would happy to return in future.”

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6.Aurora Snowshoeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 59 reviews · 3 hours · from $110

Join a small group of up to eight for a three-hour evening snowshoe walk near Abisko. Guides such as Robin, Erik, and Rebecca teach the basics, point out hare, fox, ptarmigan, and moose tracks, and pause for warm berry juice beneath the Arctic sky.

“We had a nice evening with our Guide Robin who seemed to genuinely enjoy showing us how to use snowshoes and touring Abisko. He made sure everyone was good the entire time. Even though we didn't see the Northern Lights we had a fun evening and enjoyed the views of the mountains and the landscape.”

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7.Fjord Sightseeing and Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 48 reviews · 6 hours · from $171

Travel from Abisko across Lake Torneträsk and the Norwegian border to fjords near Narvik or Bjerkvik. Your English-speaking guide, possibly Alex or Jakob, adjusts the route to weather and your interests. Bring a camera or rent one, and pack warm clothes.

“Even though we were unable to see aurora , the guide was incredibly nice, he took us to wonderful places and shared with us a lot of cultural information”

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8.Lake Torneträsk Arctic Ice Fishing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 48 reviews · 2 hours · from $94

From Abisko, you’ll fish through Arctic ice with an English-speaking guide and a group of up to eight. Depending on ice conditions, you’ll reach the lake by minibus or snowmobile, use an ice drill, warm up by a fire, and sample your catch. Guides such as Michelle and Nils lead the outing.

“It could have been better as explained in tour. It was tough to get to lake as we need to slide self from a high place with snow on it. Guide could have made it more easy as I know and also read on what includes (snowmobile was included but didn’t get it) 😒 . I take all activities but this for me was bit tough as there was less effort from guide Michelle.”

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9.Snowmobile Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 43 reviews · 2 hours · from $105

You’ll ride from Abisko Guesthouse or join the guide in a sled, following the valley beside Abisko National Park. Guides such as Edward and Jakob provide driving lessons, warm clothing, safety gear, photo stops, drinks, and views toward Torneträsk lake and the mountains.

“Thank you, we are happy to hear you enjoyed your experience.”

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10.Great Outback Snowmobile Tour with Lake Abiskojaure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $253Top rated

Join Outback Abisko AB for a four-hour snowmobile ride through Abisko National Park. A certified English-speaking guide leads up to eight people along Kungsleden, across Lake Abiskojaure, and beside the upper Gámaeatnu River. Joshua and Josh have guided recent departures. Warm gear, fika, and pickup are included.

“Was gewoon super om te doen. mooi gebied echt genoten.”

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11.Explore the Icehotel

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 16 reviews · 7 hours · from $165

Travel by coach from Abisko or Björkliden to Jukkasjärvi, then spend about 2.5 hours exploring ICEHOTEL’s Art Suites, Ice Church, Ice Rooms, and ICEBAR. Entrance and round-trip transport are included, but lunch and drinks cost extra. The tour is self-guided.

“Nel complesso mi è piaciuto molto. il pullman era puntuale e la guida era ottima. L'unica cosa è che avrei preferito avere almeno un'ora in più per visitare l'Ice Hotel e mangiare con calma”

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12.Björkliden/Abisko: Night Sky Snowmobile Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9 reviews · from $198

You’ll drive a shared snowmobile into the dark mountains near Abisko and Björkliden, stopping at a sheltered fire for lingonberry juice, hot drinks, cookies, and aurora stories. A certified English-speaking guide leads up to eight people, supplies cold-weather gear, and shares tips for viewing the lights on foot afterward.

“one of my favorite activities, great guide, lots of fun, nice and dark area in the mountains with great aurora displays”

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13.Kärkevagge Valley & Trollsjön Lake Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 7 hours · from $176

Travel from Abisko to Låkta, then hike through the boulder-filled Kärkevagge Valley to Trollsjön, Sweden’s clearest lake. A live English or Swedish-speaking guide explains the geology, plants, and wildlife. Plan on 6 to 8 hours, a packed lunch, and some challenging trail sections.

“Wunderschön ausgewählte Tour mit einem Guide, der sich persönlich auf uns eingestellt hat und alle Fragen mit seinem umfangreichen Wissen beantwortet hat. Danke :-)”

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