Embark on an uphill climb to the great Låktatjåkko Mountain on this epic snowmobile excursion from Abisko!
Abisko is an iconic village in northern Sweden, located within the Arctic Circle in the Lapland region. On this snowmobile tour from Abisko, you'll drive uphill to Låktatjåkko, the highest mountain station in Sweden, lying at an altitude of 1,228 meters (4,029 feet) above sea level.
The adventure begins at the meeting point in Björkliden, a small mountain resort nestled beside Abisko (pick-up is available from listed locations, please specify when booking). After being transferred to the starting point, your certified guide will provide the necessary equipment, including warm clothes, winter boots, gloves, a balaclava and a helmet. You'll get set up on the easy-to-use snowmobiles and receive a safety briefing. Each vehicle can be shared between two, with one driver and one passenger, or you can drive solo on the snowmobile.
Once everyone is comfortable with the driving instructions, the snowmobile trip to Låktatjåkko begins! You'll immediately start climbing uphill on the snowmobiles to the Rakkaslahku plateau, with sweeping panoramic views of Björkliden and Čuonjávággi, the renowned gateway to Lapland and Torneträsk Lake. Then, you'll arrive at Låktatjåkko Mountain Lodge, known for its waffles and local delicacies. You'll stop to enjoy the views and indulge in the legendary waffles and hot drinks. Afterwards, you'll travel back down the mountain towards Björkliden, with a short trip to the area's wolf pass. The experience ends back at your original starting point.
Join this thrilling snowmobile tour from Abisko to Låktatjåkko and explore Sweden's highest mountain lodge!
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Practical information
On this excursion, you'll depart from Abisko and embark on a snowmobile tour to Låktatjåkko Mountain.
- Arrive at the starting point in Björkliden (or pick-up from your chosen location in Abisko/Björkliden)
- Receive the snowmobiling equipment and winter clothing
- Safety briefing and driving instructions
- The snowmobiling adventure begins!
- Drive uphill to the plateau Rakkaslahku
- Arrive at Låktatjåkko Mountain Lodge
- Stop for a break
- Enjoy hot drinks and snacks
- Travel back down the mountain
- Return to the original starting point in Björkliden/Abisko
Snowmobile drivers must hold a valid driver's license, please bring the physical copy with you on the day of the activity.
Children and those without a license can ride on the snowmobile as a passenger.
The pricing options are as follows:
- Shared snowmobile: two adults share the snowmobile, one driver and one passenger
- Private snowmobile: one adult drives solo on the snowmobile
- Child: one child sits on the snowmobile as a passenger with the adult driver
Pick-up is available from the following locations in Abisko and Björkliden. Please specify when booking:
- Abisko Mountain Lodge
- Abisko.net
- Abisko Guesthouse
- STF Abisko
- Björkliden, Gammelgården
Pick-ups will commence 30 minutes before the departure time.
In case of damage to a snowmobile and its accessories, you may be liable to pay up to SEK 8,000 in insurance deductible per damaged snowmobile.
If Outback Abiso deems it possible that the damage can be repaired, the cost of the damaged part and the work for this will be paid by the person who caused the damage at a cost lower than the previously mentioned SEK 8,000.
- Guide
- Transfers
- Warm clothes
- Winter boots
- Gloves
- Balaclava
- Helmet
- Snacks
- Hot drinks
- Warm layers of clothing
- Winter overalls
- Woollen socks
- Camera
- Driver's license
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