The 15 Best Abisko Tours & Hikes

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 at an easy pace with a small group and a Lights Over Lapland guide. Guides such as Fabian, Anne, Felix, and Miguel have led informative outings covering animal tracks, Arctic plants, local history, and snowy viewpoints. Hotel pickup, poles on request, and drop-off are included.

“Beautiful sceneries. Easy trail. Great way of getting to know the surroundings of STF Turiststation.”

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2.Abisko National Park: Scenic Morning Hike with Transfer

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

Join Lights Over Lapland for a two-hour, 3 to 4 km morning walk in Abisko National Park. Your English-speaking guide, such as Cecilia, Felix, Sara, or Marco, leads you through birch forest, river canyon country, and views toward Lake Torneträsk. Pickup is included from five Abisko hotels, but not Kiruna.

“Amazing🤍 Sara the guide is so good!💖 I really love how she explained all the small little details along the way💖 it really feels like she love this place so much💖 I will come again!”

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3.Aurora Chasing with Snowmobiles

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

Ride a snowmobile through Abisko valley, toward Abiskojaure, or across frozen Torne Träsk while your guide searches for clear skies and aurora. You can drive your own machine, share with a friend, or ride in the guide’s sled. Guides such as Jacob, Fabio, Amanda, and Edward are known for warm help and good local stories.

“Very nice activity! We were super lucky and managed to spot the northern lights right at the beginning of our tour, then we drove for a couple of hours in different scenic spots around Abisko. Our guide was friendly! Recommended :)”

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4.Abisko Northern Lights Tour with Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $59Best value

From Abisko, your guide searches for clear skies across the region, driving as far as Kiruna if needed. Hear Viking and aurora stories, warm up with coffee, tea, snacks, and a campfire, then receive tour photos within three days. Bring your camera for setup help. Small groups are capped at eight.

“Jesus was our guide and we only have words of gratitude for him. He made the experience unforgettable and his photos were amazing!”

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5.Wilderness Snowshoe Hike

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

Walk into Abisko’s Arctic birch forest on a two-hour guided snowshoe outing limited to eight people. Your English-speaking guide, including Anne, Anna, Michelle, or Cecilia, leads you through snowy trails, points out moose and fox tracks, and serves a hot drink. Waterproof shoes are essential.

“Had a lovely afternoon with Anna who showed us a beautiful panorama and took photos for us …. And she gave us so much information about the wildlife - we were lucky to see two moose! The snowshoes were fun and made it much easier to walk through the snow.”

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6.Dog Sledding Excursion to Kiruna with Fika

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

Travel by bus from Abisko to a dog sled camp near Kiruna, then ride 10 to 12 kilometers behind a professional musher. You’ll share a sled with up to three other people, stop at a wilderness camp for coffee or tea and a cinnamon bun, and have time to pet the dogs. Warm clothing is supplied, but bring lunch.

“Wij hebben erg genoten. Wij kregen veel informatie van de gidsen. Je zag dat ze de husky’s met veel liefde behandelden. Dit vonden wij zelf ook heel mooi om te zien. Wij zijn over het meer en door de bossen getrokken door de husky’s. Hierna mochten wij opwarmen en nog lekker met de honden knuffelen, terwijl we aan een kop thee of koffie zaten met een kaneelbroodje erbij.”

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7.Abisko/Björkliden: Panorama Snowmobile Tour with Snacks

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

From Abisko, a short transfer takes you to Björkliden for a two-hour guided snowmobile ride. You share a modern machine, climb toward views of Čuonjávággi and frozen Lake Torneträsk, then stop for hot drinks and sweet bread. Guides such as Arina, Alina, and Flo are praised for patient instruction and careful group management.

“What an adventure! Stunning scenery and so much fun. Ariana made sure we were warm, safe and confident on our snowmobiles before leading us on an amazing adventure. Highly recommend!”

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8.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 explain local wildlife, forest tracks, and the Northern Lights. Expect a short van ride, frozen lakes, warm berry juice, and possible views of Lapporten.

“Everything about the evening was fantastic. Robin was the perfect guide, encouraging us take in the quiet environment of the birch forest in the dark as we walked. Robin pointed out recent and older animal tracks in the snow and gave us information about the trees and local area. It was very magical and ethereal, like the world of Narnia in the snow, and the night sky was so clear and full of stars which were very visible away from the lights of Abisko. We went to a couple of frozen lakes as well and were extremely lucky to see the Northern lights coming and going throughout the hike. We…”

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9.Northern Lights Photo Expedition Dinner Included from Abisko

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $235

Meet in Abisko at 8 pm for a dinner and a 4 to 6-hour aurora chase in a small 4x4 group. Your guide tracks weather and sky conditions, drives up to 300 km to darker sites, explains camera settings and astronomy, and provides tour photos. Pickup covers hotels in Abisko, Björkliden, and Riksgränsen.

“My Booking was cancelled and i was informed same day that my payment will be refunded but havent recd any payment yet. I have the details of the provider stating cancellation on my chat. I need my Payment.”

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10.Explore the Norwegian Fjords and the Wildlife From Abisko

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $181

From Abisko, guide Jesús drives you across the Norwegian border to uncrowded fjords chosen according to weather and recent sightings. Over about six hours, you may spot reindeer, moose, foxes, ptarmigans, owls, eagles, porpoises, and dolphins. Hotel pickup, photos, coffee, and tea are included.

“Amazing experience driving through Norwegian Fjords. Stunning scenery and views. Saw Jupiter in the sky. Jesus was a great guide and very informative”

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11.Fjord Sightseeing and Photography Tour

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

From Abisko, ride west beside Lake Torneträsk, cross into Norway, and spend six hours photographing fjords, mountains, lakes, and historic sites. Your English-speaking guide, sometimes Alex, Jakob, or Zach, adjusts the route to weather and your interests. Lunch, cameras, clothing, and memory cards cost extra.

“From start to finish Alex , the tour guide and driver , tailored the tour to please the customer. He shared a vast amount of information about the area’s history, geography, and Sami people because I asked. His interest and knowledge of reindeer stirred an interest in me to study it further. He took me to the usual and spectacular Spots on the tour and added a few off the beaten path based on our conversation. The mirrored lake and short tromp through the wood seeing wild berries and mushrooms will always be a favorite memory. The beauty of this trip is unmatched and the tour guide treats you like…”

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12.Lake Torneträsk Arctic Ice Fishing Trip

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

Join a small English-speaking group for two hours of ice fishing near Abisko. You’ll get warm clothing, boots, transport, fishing gear, hot drinks, and help drilling through the ice for Arctic char. Early-season trips use a nearby lake by minibus, while safe Lake Torneträsk ice may allow a snowmobile ride. Guides include Michelle and Nils.

“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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13.Snowmobile Sightseeing Tour

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

You’ll ride from Abisko into the valley with an English-speaking guide, stopping for views, photos, warm drinks, and light snacks. Choose to drive your own snowmobile, share with a friend, or ride in the guide’s sled. Guides such as Edward and Jakob are praised for clear instruction and friendly care.

“Incredible experience, our guide was well prepared, showed us all the basics to ride the snowmobile and then took us to the most amazing viewpoints of the Abisko national park (including the Tornetrask lake!). Absolutely stunning, would recommend 100%”

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14.Great Outback Snowmobile Tour with Lake Abiskojaure

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

Join a certified English-speaking guide for a 4.5-hour snowmobile trip from Abisko or Björkliden into Abisko National Park. You will share a machine with one other person, cross Lake Abiskojaure, follow the Kungsleden, and stop for hot drinks and cakes. Guides such as Joshua keep the pace safe and clear.

“Great activity! The guides were friendly, instructions were clear and they were always checking on us, how we felt while driving, temperature wise etc which was very nice. The snowmobile is easy to drive and the equipment they give you is sturdy and protects properly from cold. Recommended!”

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15.Explore the Icehotel

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

Travel by coach from Abisko or Björkliden to Jukkasjärvi for a self-guided ICEHOTEL visit. See sculpted Art Suites, Ice Rooms, the Ice Church, and the Ice Bar, where drinks are served in ice glasses. The $165 trip includes transport and entry, but not lunch or drinks.

“In the beginning, I’m afraid that I couldn’t catch the train from Abisko ostra station at 16:43 which is the last one on that day. Thankfully, the transportation is great. We back to the guesthouse which is the pickup spot before 16:00, so we can catch the train. The time schedule is good.”

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