6 Morning Tours in Sweden to Build a Day Around

1.Morning hike in Abisko National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 239 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $91Our pick

Walk Abisko National Park for 1.5 to 2 hours with a small group and a Lights Over Lapland guide such as Fabian, Anne, Félix, or Miguel. Expect level paths, snow, possible ice, animal tracks, scenic views, and a chance to spot reindeer, moose, foxes, or mountain hare.

“Hike was excellent, fine for almost all fitness levels, Felix was our guide and provided a lot of excellent information on wildlife, plant life, we saw a hare, two moose, evidence of reindeer, learned about artic plant life and relationship to snow cover. Really interesting and fun, would recommend highly.”

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2.Abisko National Park: Scenic Morning Hike with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 172 reviews · 2 hours · from $88Best value

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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3.Morning Husky Sled Ride with Coffee Break

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 118 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $177

Join an English-speaking guide near Kiruna for a 2.5-hour morning sled ride behind 12 Alaskan Huskies. You’ll receive winter clothes and boots, meet the dogs, cross frozen lakes, stop at a cabin for Swedish fika, and return through snowy forest. Pickup is included within 20 km of the kennel.

“It was our first time and it was indeed a good experience for us. We really had fun riding the sledge through the forest and frozen river. Everything was white as if living in a magical land. The dogs were friendly and we enjoyed playing with them awhile waiting for others. The huskies were eager to go for the run. Can see how happy they were when the ride started. Clear instructions were given before we started our journey. Pick-up time was great as well.”

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4.Sunrise Zen Husky Tour (10:00 to 13:00 – sitting on the sled)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $264

Join Snowdog Arctic Adventure Company near Kiruna for a three-hour, small-group husky ride. You sit in a four-person sled while guides such as Craig or David drive through the Poikkijärvi woods. Meet the dogs, help feed them, then warm up with drinks and snacks by an open fire.

“We were entrusted to David who is a very good guide. He explained details and involved us in the care of the dogs giving us useful and interesting explanations. Dogs are obedient and the Trueman leader is incredibly trained and listens to every word. We were given gloves, boots and thermal suits without which the excursion would not have been feasible since there were - 31 C . Unfortunately it started late and we had to wait outside for about 1 hour waiting for customers who had not been caught in time .. this hitch made the experience a little less beautiful because it was really so cold. Anyway I…”

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5.Sit Back and Relax Morning Husky Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $182

Meet the huskies, bundle up, and ride about 13 kilometers through a private snowy trail near Kiruna. Guides such as Lucas, Izzy, and Sara explain the dogs and the Arctic setting. Halfway through, stop at a teepee for coffee and cinnamon rolls by an open fire.

“Incroyable expérience. Parcours privé et magnifique. Guides sympathiques donnant plein d’informations sur les chiens et rencontre avec les chiots. En plus l’une d’elles était française 😉 Sans doute notre plus belle activité à Kiruna.”

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6.Morning Kayak Tour in the Archipelago with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · from $150

Leave central Stockholm by car for a six-hour guided kayak trip among the archipelago’s rocky shores, forests, and sandy beaches. You’ll learn basic techniques, paddle 12 to 18 kilometers, cook an organic lunch over a campfire, and stop for Swedish fika. Tandem kayaks make the tour friendly for beginners.

“A wonderful day spent in beautiful natural surroundings. Another great thing: our guide made everyone feel like they could paddle – and that's exactly how it turned out ;-)”

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