Ice Climbing

Ice Climbing in Abisko

Interested in trying a challenging adventure in arctic conditions?

Then ice climbing is the thing for you! No previous experience is needed!

Ice climbing is one of the most popular activities to do in Abisko
because it is one of Sweden’s best places to do ice climbing with a
lot of different icefalls for beginners as well as experienced ice
climbers. The many icefalls and the beautiful surroundings with the
Abisko Mountains and the lake Torneträsk is some of the reasons why
ice climbing in Abisko is so spectacular.

Ice climbing equipment and certified guide are included in the tour. The
tour starts with fitting you out with ice climbing equipment (alpine
boots, crampons, harness, and helmet).

After a short drive to the icefall, your guide will take you through the
first basic steps of climbing vertical ice and instructions on how to
handle ice climbing crampons and ice axes.

Make sure you dress warm and you will get one of the best arctic
experiences in your life!

Dress warm, with mittens / gloves, hat (avoid hats whit tassels etc. on
them when it’s mandatory to use a helmet during this activity) and
warm pants & jacket or an overall. It’s recommended to bring a
backpack so you can bring an extra sweater or take some clothes of if
you get to warm when climbing / to cold when standing by the icefall.

This tour departs twice a day at 9.30 and 14.00. The duration is approximately 3 hours. The tour includes equipment for ice climbing and transfers from/to your accommodation in Abisko or Björkliden.

Pick-up instructions and time table.
Please be at the pick-up point you
chose in your booking 5 minutes before the scheduled pick-up.
We will only stop at booked pickups according to the timetable.

Please specify or change pick-up location at least 24 hours before the tour
starts.

Pick-up timetable

Morning, Afternoon

• 09.30 and 14.00 Abisko Mountain Lodge
• 09.30 and 14.00 abisko.net/Hostel and Huskies
• 09.35 and 14.05 Abisko Guesthouse
• 09.40 and 14.10 STF Abisko Turiststation
• 09.50 and 14.20 Björkliden - Hotell Fjället
• 09.50 and 14.20 Björkliden - Gammelgården
• 09.50 and 14.20 Björkliden - Camping

Last-minute reservations

This trip can be booked online until 20:00 the night before. To make a reservation with shorter notice, please call +46 (0)73 508 82 77.