Sweden is one of a group of countries in Northern Europe (with Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Iceland) known collectively as Scandinavia. Sweden occupies the eastern half of a peninsula on the western edge of the Baltic Sea and its rugged coastline includes innumerable inlets known as fjords. In the far north-east, Sweden shares a border with Finland, whilst to the west it has a long border with Norway. North of the Arctic Circle, in the sparsely inhabited 'land' of Norrland, Sweden's only sizeable mountain range culminates at the glacier-capped Kebnekaise (2111m / 6924ft). Running through this remote part of Lapland, the long-distance trail of the Kungsleden or 'King's Trail' extends for 440 kilometres from Abisko in the north to Hemavan. The northern part of this maintained track runs as far as Kebnekaise and provides an excellent summer trekking route, as well as a classic hut-to-hut ski tour in the winter. In winter, Abisko is one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights.
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Trip summary
- A classic Nordic ski tour inside the Arctic Circle
- The spectacular Northern Lights
- Husky support and cosy mountain huts of northern Sweden
- Suitable for experienced and novice cross country ski tourers
- Ski touring equipment can be hired locally
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Trip summary
- Walk the finest trek in Sweden and climb the highest peak
- Guided ascent of Kebnekaise
- Experience the delights of the midnight sun
- Spectacular Arctic Circle landscapes
- One of the wildest and most remote trekking holidays in Europe
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Trip summary
- A winter activity holiday north of the Arctic Circle
- Husky dog-sledding and night-time snowshoeing
- Take your family to the spectacular Icehotel
- Meet the Sami people and their reindeer
- See the spectacular Northern Lights
