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In this video I am talking about Swedish Lapland, particularly about the Abisco and Kiruna.
It is 93km between Kiruna and Abisko and it takes about an hour to drive.
I will be giving information about the famous sleeper train, which takes you from Stockholm, Sweden to Abisco, Sweden in about hours.
Kiruna is northernmost city is Sweden , situated circa 200km north the artic circle.
I am covering what gear you should bring, general insights such as accommodation, transportation.


Abisko (Swedish: [ˈɑ̌ːbɪskʊ];[2] Northern Sami: Ábeskovvu) is a village in Sápmi (Lapland), in northern Sweden, roughly 200 km north of the Arctic Circle, and near Abisko National Park, located 4 km west of the village. It had 85 inhabitants as of 2005.


The 425 kilometer-long Kungsleden hiking trail, which follows the Scandinavian mountain range, starts (or ends) at the Abisko Turiststation (consisting of a railway station of the same name and the Abisko Youth Hostel) (approx. 4 km west of the village itself) and follows through the national park. The Nordkalottruta uses trails of the park as part of its longer passage. The Abisko Turiststation, run by the Svenska Turistföreningen (STF), houses many visitors to the park and provides lodging, food, and other amenities, and is one of many similar facilities located periodically along the Kungsleden trail. The national park is known for its Cross-country skiing opportunities, snowshoeing, and other winter sports (Mount Nuolja and nearby Björkliden provides Backcountry skiing and freeriding opportunities). As its location is 195 km north of the Arctic Circle, summer hikers enjoy the midnight sun, while winter visitors may find the light pollution-free location ideal for viewing the aurora borealis. One of the most recognized natural sights is Lapporten, a U-shaped valley visible from Abisko. Abisko is also located near the 330 square kilometre (130 sq mi) lake Torneträsk.


Kiruna is a town in the far north of Swedish Lapland. It’s known for the huge LKAB iron ore mine and its underground visitors center with an exhibit on mining. Hjalmar Lundbohmsgården, the 19th-century former home of LKAB’s first managing director, is now a museum with a courtyard photography exhibit. Kiruna Church is notable for its bell tower and resemblance to the traditional huts of the indigenous Sámi people.



Why is Kiruna famous?

Kiruna is a special place in many ways. Sweden's northernmost town is home to Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi, to Sweden's highest mountain, Kebnekaise, and to the world's largest underground iron ore mine – a mine that is now forcing the town to move.


Swedish Lapland, also known as Lappland, is a province in northern Sweden that's known for its natural beauty, winter landscapes, and the northern lights:
Location: Swedish Lapland is located in the northernmost part of Sweden, above the Arctic Circle, and borders Norway and Finland. It's home to the Sami people, who have lived there for thousands of years.
Activities: Swedish Lapland offers a variety of activities, including:
Winter: Skiing, snowmobiling, husky sledding, ice sculpting, and hot air balloon rides
Summer: Hiking, mountain biking, white water rafting, and boating
Autumn: Enjoy the changing colors of the leaves and the possibility of seeing the northern lights
Fishing: Fly fish in the thousands of streams and lakes, including the Torne River, one of the world's most productive salmon rivers
Wildlife: See large elk, bears, wolverines, lynx, and reindeer
Natural features: Visit snow-capped mountains, glaciers, and Europe's largest remaining tracts of old-growth taiga forests
Getting there: You can fly to Swedish Lapland or take an overnight train from Stockholm.
When to visit: June, July, August, and September are ideal for boating and hiking. June and July are best for experiencing the midnight sun.