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ABISKO ADVENTURE

ICE CLIMBING

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Ice Climbing in Abisko

Interested in trying a challenging adventure in arctic conditions?

Then ice climbing in Abisko is the thing for you!
No previous experience is needed, the ice climbing tour with us is suitable for adventurers of all experience levels. 

Ice climbing is one of the most popular activities to do in Abisko because it is one of Sweden’s best places to go  ice climbing. In and around Abisko there are 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 veiw  over lake Torneträsk is some of the reasons why ice climbing in Abisko is so spectacular.

The tour starts with a short drive to the icefall where your guide will provide you with ice climbing equipment and 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!

Tour details

  • The morning tour starts at 9.30 and the afternoon tour starts at 14.00. The duration is approximately 3 hours. 
  • The tour includes transfers from/to your accommodation in Abisko or Björkliden and equipment for ice climbing; alpine boots (Sizes 36-48, EU), crampons, harness, and helmets

See also our FAQ page where we have collected the most common questions we receive from our guests about our activities here in Abisko.

Last-minute reservations

  • This activity can be booked online until 2h before start
  • If you wish to join this tour on another time/date than those scheduled, please see our private tour option

How to dress for an ice climbing tour

  • Mittens / gloves
  • Hat (avoid hats whit tassels etc. on them when it’s mandatory to use a helmet during this activity)
  • Warm pants & jacket or an overall. It’s recommended to bring a backpack for an extra sweater if you get to cold when standing by the icefall or take some clothes of if you get to warm when climbing

Age limit

  • Children must have have turned 10 years to participate in this activity
  • For children between the ages of 10-16 it is required that paying guardians also participate in the tour
  • 16-18 year olds may participate without an accompanying adult

Pickup locations

Please be at the pickup location 5 minutes before the scheduled pickup time

  • Abisko Mountain Lodge
  • abisko.net/Abisko Fjällturer
  • Abisko Guesthouse
  • STF Abisko Turiststation
  • Björkliden – Hotell Fjället
  • Björkliden – Camping
  • Björkliden – Gammelgården
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See our FAQ page where we have collected the most common questions about our company and our activities here in Abisko. If you can’t find the information you’r looking for, please send an e-mail to info@abiskoadventure.se and we will reply as soon as we are back at the office.