The Best Hiking in Sweden

Kungsleden Trail is one of the most popular hiking routes in Sweden, starting from Abisko Nature Protection Area. One of the most popular route takes you from Abisko to Nikkaluokta via Kebnekaise Mountain. It is roughly 130 kilometers to hike up and down Kebnekaise Peak.Peak time could be July, b...

Abisko, Sweden, is widely regarded as the best place in the world to view the northern lights. The atmospheric effect of Lake Torneträsk and the surrounding mountains give the area a microclimate that locals call the 'blue hole,' meaning that Abisko rarely experiences any inclement weather or clo...

This hike lies next to a nature reserve in south western Sweden. After passing the Himmelstorps Garden, Continue on to the right and follow the yellow "N"s and orange trailblazers. It seems like you're going to nowhere, but then you start descending a massive hill with very poor footing. After cl...

Located just outside the town of Kiruna in Swedish Lapland, the Midnattsolstigen Park is worth exploring in the depths of winter. Temperatures can get down to -30 degrees but if you rug up it's worth wandering through this incredible landscape of extreme wintry conditions. Trees are frozen solid ...

Söderåsen is Scania's highest point, at 212 m (696 ft) above sea level, and the area is about 16 km2 (6.2 sq mi). It is intersected by several fissure valleys. There are two entrances/exits and you can start hiking up on the highest viewpoints Kopparhatten, Hjortsprånget and Lierna along the Skär...

Depending on your skill and fitness level you can either walk in the valley which have a nice trail or you can go up the stairs on your right hand from the parking lot and get up and enjoy the view - it is worth the 200 steps. There are trails connecting most of the rather small national park so ...

Lake Torneträsk lies near the western fjords of Norway in the heart of the Scandinavian Mountains. It is best known for being a destination to view the northern lights, but is also a beautiful area to explore during the day.Begin at the Abisko Östra train station and follow one of the many snowmo...