Sweden travel guide
What to see in Abisko
One of the best places in the world to see the northern lights.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from February to November
Abisko highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Aurora Sky Station
A chairlift up to an aurora observatory.
- Abisko National Park
Mountains and lakes.
- Kungsleden
The King’s Trail, a hiking route.
- Abisko Canyon
A river between rocks.
- Lake Torneträsk
A huge lake that freezes over in winter.
Day trips from Abisko
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Abisko
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Abisko are from February to November.
- Jan with warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul no warnings
- Aug no warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec with warnings
- December, January
Polar night
In December and January the sun barely rises and it can drop to -25 °C. It’s the best time for the northern lights.
What to do: Proper technical clothing and daytime activities (sledding, snowmobiles) booked in advance.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a husmanskost place (home cooking). The dishes you can’t miss are in the Sweden guide.
Frequently asked questions about Abisko
What to see in Abisko?
Aurora Sky Station, Abisko National Park, Kungsleden, Abisko Canyon and Lake Torneträsk.
What to see in Abisko in one day?
Don’t miss Aurora Sky Station, Abisko National Park, Kungsleden, Abisko Canyon and Lake Torneträsk. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Abisko?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Abisko are from February to November.
What day trips can you take from Abisko?
Northern lights.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.