Björkliden
About Björkliden
A remote Arctic outpost defined by the iconic Lapporten gap, offering a raw wilderness experience under the midnight sun and auroras.
Highlights
- Arctic wilderness trails
- Northern Lights viewing
- Historic iron-ore railway
- Midnight sun hiking
Key Facts
- Altitude: 418m
- Top lift: 933m
- Ski pistes: 11.1km
- Ski lifts: 5
- Lakes nearby: 18
- Mountain huts: 4
Ski Area
Included in these season passes
Weather and 10-day forecast for Björkliden
- Today: 2 to 9 °C, clear sky, 9 h of sunshine
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 22 | 2 / 9 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| Wed, Sep 23 | 5 / 9 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| Thu, Sep 24 | 3 / 6 °C | drizzle | dry | 0 h sun |
| Fri, Sep 25 | 2 / 6 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| Sat, Sep 26 | 4 / 6 °C | rain | dry | 0 h sun |
| Sun, Sep 27 | 2 / 10 °C | fog | dry | 1 h sun |
| Mon, Sep 28 | 3 / 8 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 5 / 8 °C | drizzle | dry | 0 h sun |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 4 / 9 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 5 / 11 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
Things to do in Björkliden
Hikes nearby — Björkliden (7)
7 curated hiking trails around Björkliden, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Nordkalottruta Etapp 22: Pålnostugan - Abisko Turiststation
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European Long distance path E1 - Sweden, Norrbottens län (north)
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Kungsleden Etapp 1: Abisko - Abiskojaure
Övernattning kan ske i stuga i båda ändar av leden.
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Rihtonjira
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Kårsafallen
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Njakajaure
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Paddus
Getting to Björkliden
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Kiruna Airport (KRN), 94 km away, about 1h43 by road
Where to stay in Björkliden
10 places to stay for a night on 2026-09-25, from 98 EUR per night, median 158 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Björkliden page.