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The 15 Best Ice Hotel & Ice Experiences in Sweden

26 tours  ·  from $59

The hotel at Jukkasjarvi is rebuilt out of river ice every winter and gone again by spring. The 15 below cover the guided visits, the ice bars and the cold rooms, with prices and how long you actually spend below zero indoors.

Northern Lights Tour from Kiruna to Abisko with Dinner - Chasing the aurora in Abisko National Park
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Northern Lights Tour from Kiruna to Abisko with Dinner

1.Northern Lights Tour from Kiruna to Abisko with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · from $278Our pick

Leave Kiruna at 5 p.m. for Abisko with Lights of Vikings guides such as Omor, Onur, Dimitri, or Robin. Enjoy a Swedish Lapland dinner, then chase clear skies by minibus. Expect winter overalls, hot drinks, a campfire when conditions allow, and professional aurora photos.

“Everything about this experience was 5 star! The pickup, the meal, and the experience. We were lucky enough to see the Northern Lights on our first try and we also go some amazing photos! Thank you to all those involved!”

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Morning hike in Abisko National Park - Frozen water, open views, and changing weather
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Morning hike in Abisko National Park

2.Morning hike in Abisko National Park

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

Join a Lights Over Lapland guide for a relaxed 1.5 to 2-hour walk through Abisko National Park. You may spot reindeer, moose, foxes, mountain hare, or animal tracks while learning about local nature and history. Pickup from Abisko or Björkliden is included, and poles are available on request.

“It was awesome experience and guide was really very helpful during the walk path … Being first time snow hiking for me I enjoyed a lot … guide explained everything very well and I made it successfully”

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Abisko National Park: Scenic Morning Hike with Transfer - What the guide adds to the scenery
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Abisko National Park: Scenic Morning Hike with Transfer

3.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 hike in Abisko National Park. Guides such as Felix, Sara, Cecilia, and Miquel explain Arctic wildlife, Sami culture, local history, and the Abisko River canyon. Hotel pickup is included, but not from Kiruna.

“Matteo seemed to know so much and made a point to explain so many details about Abisko. It felt more than just a hike. He made sure each of us had the right boots and also helped in the tricky parts. He was patient with the speed of each of us walking and also made sure we got amazing photos .”

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Abisko: Aurora Chasing with Snowmobiles - Why a snowmobile is a smart way to chase the aurora
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Abisko: Aurora Chasing with Snowmobiles

4.Aurora Chasing with Snowmobiles

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

Ride a snowmobile or sled through Abisko’s dark valley, national park edge, mountains, and frozen Lake Torneträsk while your guide searches for clear aurora skies. Guides such as Jacob, Fabio, Amanda, and Edward are praised for patient instruction, warm drinks, local stories, and help with photos.

“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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Northern Light hunt with minibus to Abisko 7:30 pm - Abisko Canyon: a dark, dramatic pause
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Northern Light hunt with minibus to Abisko 7:30 pm

5.Northern Light hunt with minibus to Abisko 7:30 pm

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 104 reviews · from $253

Set out from Kiruna at 7:30 pm in a small minibus for a 3 to 4 hour search through Abisko National Park. Guides such as Patrik, Patia, Gaia, Maurice, and Lila may adjust the route for clearer skies, with stops near Abisko Canyon and Lapporten, plus hot drinks and cake.

“First off, Paradise Lapland is amazing, reliable, communicative, and responsible. Absolute #1. Having transportation (pickup and dropoff by our hotel) available made the tour super convenient as some tours may last later into the night and finding a way back via public transporRead more”

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Abisko Northern Lights Tour with Photographer - Abisko or the Kiruna forest
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Abisko Northern Lights Tour with Photographer

6.Abisko Northern Lights Tour with Photographer

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

Start at 7 pm with pickup in Abisko, then follow your guide toward clear skies around Abisko or Kiruna. Hear Viking and aurora stories, warm up with coffee, tea, snacks, and a campfire, and receive tour photos within three days. Bring your camera for setup help.

“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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Abisko: Wilderness Snowshoe Hike - What your two-hour outing looks like
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Abisko: Wilderness Snowshoe Hike

7.Wilderness Snowshoe Hike

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

Join an English-speaking guide for a two-hour snowshoe walk through Abisko’s birch forest and snowy backcountry. Guides such as Anne, Anna, Michelle, and Cecilia have led guests to wide lake views, moose tracks, fox prints, and, when conditions allow, moose sightings. Warm clothing and hot drinks are included.

“Anne was so sweet - thank you for a beautiful tour😊”

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From Abisko: Dog Sledding Excursion to Kiruna with Fika - Meeting the sled dogs near Kiruna
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From Abisko: Dog Sledding Excursion to Kiruna with Fika

8.Dog Sledding Excursion to Kiruna with Fika

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

Travel from Abisko to a Kiruna-area sled-dog camp, where a professional musher drives your shared sled on a 10 to 12 KM Arctic circuit. Stop for coffee or tea, a cinnamon bun, a fire, and plenty of time with the dogs. Warm clothing is supplied, but bring lunch.

“Notre guide était véritablement passionné et nous a partagé sa passion tout au long du moment passé en sa compagnie. Ses chiens câlins à souhait nous on accueillis également avec beaucoup de gentillesse. Une activité que je recommencerais volontiers et parfaite en famille.”

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Abisko/Björkliden: Panorama Snowmobile Tour with Snacks - Learning the machine before the mountain climb
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Abisko/Björkliden: Panorama Snowmobile Tour with Snacks

9.Abisko/Björkliden: Panorama Snowmobile Tour with Snacks

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

Drive a shared snowmobile from Björkliden through snowy trails, over mountain terrain, and across a frozen lake. Your English-speaking guide handles safety training, warm clothing, and a fika stop with hot drinks and sweet bread. Small groups, modern machines, and views of Čuonjávággi and Torneträsk make this a strong short adventure.

“Incredible, Arina was super nice, I would reccommend it 100%”

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Abisko: Aurora Snowshoeing - Reading the birch forest through animal tracks
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Abisko: Aurora Snowshoeing

10.Aurora Snowshoeing

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

Join a guide such as Robin, Erik, or Rebecca for a three-hour evening snowshoe walk through Abisko’s birch forest. Learn to handle snowshoes, follow animal tracks, pause for hot berry juice, and search the sky above Torneträsk for Northern Lights and 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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Northern Lights Photo Expedition Dinner Included from Abisko - Riding the 4x4 van beyond the town lights
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Northern Lights Photo Expedition Dinner Included from Abisko

11.Northern Lights Photo Expedition Dinner Included from Abisko

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

Start with a two-course dinner in Abisko, then ride a 4x4 van up to 300 km through dark Arctic country in search of clear skies and auroras. Your guide covers astronomy and camera settings, provides warm clothing and photos, and returns you to Abisko, Björkliden, or 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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Explore the Norwegian Fjords and the Wildlife From Abisko - Searching the shore for Arctic wildlife
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Explore the Norwegian Fjords and the Wildlife From Abisko

12.Explore the Norwegian Fjords and the Wildlife From Abisko

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

From Abisko, Jesús drives you across the Swedish border into Norway for a six-hour search through quiet fjords. Routes change with weather and wildlife sightings. Look for reindeer, moose, foxes, ptarmigans, owls, eagles, porpoises, and dolphins, with hotel pickup and photos 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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Abisko: Fjord Sightseeing and Photography Tour - Narvik or Bjerkvik: the practical lunch break
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Abisko: Fjord Sightseeing and Photography Tour

13.Fjord Sightseeing and Photography Tour

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

From Abisko, ride west beside Lake Torneträsk and across the Norwegian border to fjords near Narvik or Bjerkvik. Guides such as Alex and Jakob tailor photo stops to weather and interests, explain Sami culture and local history, and help with cameras. Lunch and camera rental cost extra.

“This was one of the highlights of our trip to Sweden. Jacob was very knowledgeable and very accomadating. He tailored the outing to match our wishes, and he made it interesting and fun.”

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Abisko: Lake Torneträsk Arctic Ice Fishing Trip - Early season or Lake Torneträsk later on
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Abisko: Lake Torneträsk Arctic Ice Fishing Trip

14.Lake Torneträsk Arctic Ice Fishing Trip

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

Spend two hours ice fishing near Abisko with an English-speaking guide, warm clothing, equipment, hot drinks, and a small group of up to eight. You may fish on Lake Torneträsk by snowmobile later in the season, or use a nearby lake early on. Guides such as Michelle and Nils add a friendly touch.

“It was very cool to fish on the frozen lake. Nils is so friendly and chill. Strongly recommended”

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Abisko: Snowmobile Sightseeing Tour - Stops for Torneträsk views and photographs
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Abisko: Snowmobile Sightseeing Tour

15.Snowmobile Sightseeing Tour

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

Ride through Abisko Valley beside the national park on a two-hour guided snowmobile tour. Choose to drive, share a snowmobile, or ride in the guide’s sled. Guides such as Edward, Jakob, and Sofia lead scenic stops with warm drinks, wildlife tracks, and views toward Torneträsk.

“Incredible experience. We were very lucky with the time and with the guide. Very friendly and professional. It was really perfect. Thank you!”

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