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Kebnekaise

Sweden's highest mountain

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Overview

Kebnekaise (North Sámi: Giebmegáisi) is the tallest mountain in Sweden, at 2,093 metres (6,975 feet) above sea level. It is in Kiruna Municipality in Norrbotten County.

Sights and activities

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Nikkaluokta kapell
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The only religious building in the area.
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Where to eat, drink and stay

Eat2 places

Restaurang Skáidi
Website
nikkaluokta.com
Restaurang Enoks
Phone
+46 73 031 70 27
Website
enoks.se

Sleep9 places

Lodging

Nikkaluokta fjällstation
Kebnekaise fjällstation
Toppstugan
Day and emergency hut, with "arms" to lead people right in low visibility conditions. No heating.
Directions
close to Sydtoppen
Singi Mountain Cabin
Singistugorna
Emergency phone. 26–50 beds. Often used as base for a climb along Durling's route.
Hours
16 Feb–1 May, 15 Jun–30 Sep (2018)
Directions
at Kungsleden, where Ladtjovagge and Tjäktjavagge meet
Phone
+46 8 463-2270 (customer service - not the cabin)
Website
swedishtouristassociation.com
Sälka Mountain Cabin
Sälkastugorna
Arms and emergency phone. 51–75 beds. Sauna, shop.
Hours
16 Feb–1 May, 15 Jun–30 Sep (2018)
Directions
at Kungsleden
Phone
+46 8 463-2270 (customer service - not the cabin)
Website
swedishtouristassociation.com

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Lodging

Tjäktja Mountain Cabin
Tjäktjastugorna
Emergency phone. 11–25 beds.
Hours
16 Feb–1 May, 15 Jun–30 Sep (2018)
Directions
at the highest point of Kungsleden
Phone
+46 8 463-2270 (customer service - not the cabin)
Website
swedishtouristassociation.com
Alesjaure Mountain Cabin
Alesjaurestugorna
Emergency phone. 76–100 beds, shop, sauna.
Hours
16 Feb–1 May, 15 Jun–30 Sep (2018)
Directions
at Kungsleden, near the northern end of Visttasvággi
Phone
+46 8 463-2270 (customer service - not the cabin)
Website
swedishtouristassociation.com
Vistas Mountain Cabin
Vistasstugorna
Emergency phone. 26–50 beds, shop (cash only), sauna.
Hours
2 Mar–1 May, 21 Jun–30 Sep (2018)
Directions
in Visttasvággi, between Alesjaure and Nikkaluokta
Phone
+46 8 463-2270 (customer service - not the cabin)
Website
swedishtouristassociation.com
Nallo Mountain Cabin
Nallostugan
Arm and emergency phone. 11–25 beds.
Hours
2 Mar–1 May, 21 Jun–30 Sep (2018)
Directions
in Stuor Räitavagge
Phone
+46 8 463-2270 (customer service - not the cabin)
Website
swedishtouristassociation.com

Getting there and around

Getting there

Nikkaluokta is 65 km from Kiruna and has daily buses from there (not in winter, though; see Resrobot).

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Getting around

Moving by foot or by ski is the normal way to get around. There are many routes in the area, but only some of them are marked in the terrain.

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Kiruna Airport

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UnderstandMuch of the region surrounding Kebnekaise is some kind of protected wilderness, with popular hiking and cross-country skiing destinations and several hiking trails.

Get inNikkaluokta is 65 km from Kiruna and has daily buses from there (not in winter, though; see Resrobot).

Fees and permitsNo permit or fee is needed for the Kebnekaise. Visitors who are not experienced mountaineers should however take a guided tour.

Get aroundMoving by foot or by ski is the normal way to get around. There are many routes in the area, but only some of them are marked in the terrain.

DoPeople come for the outdoor life; winter sports in winter, hiking in summer, and fishing year round.

BuyNikkaluokta has a shop with Sami craft and basic outdoor supplies.

EatThere are meals available in Nikkaluokta and in Kebnekaise fjällstation. There are cooking facilities in most of the cabins and huts, and some have "shops" where you can buy tins etc. Some of the shops accept cash only.

DrinkWater in the Swedish mountains is generally of good quality, but watch out for water from the glaciers, which has a lot of particles that your digestive system cannot handle. Also be careful where there are many people.

SleepThe main lodgings are at Nikkaluokta fjällstation and Kebnekaise fjällstation:

Stay safeAlthough not an especially demanding destination, Kebnekaise has many of the dangers associated with mountaineering: glaciers, steep slopes, quick changes in weather with possibly strong winds and low temperatures.

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Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Kebnekaise" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
Summary from the Wikipedia article "Kebnekaise", available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Wikipedia
Photo: SiriusA, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons

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Sources and licences

Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Kebnekaise" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0

Summary from the Wikipedia article "Kebnekaise", available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Wikipedia

Photo: SiriusA, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons

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Overview

Sights and activities

Nikkaluokta kapell