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. In the afternoon we use spotlights and head torches to illuminate the Ice wall.
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 helmet
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. To make a reservation with shorter notice, please call us or sed a text with your contact information, how many guests you are, and which tour you are interested in, and we will get back to you as soon as possible. +46734239820
If you wish to join this tour on another time/date than those scheduled, please send an email with your request to info@abiskoadventure.se
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
Testimonials
EXCELLENT
Based on 112 reviews
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Maximilian Wünschek
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We went ice climbing with Anna and it was an amazing experience, definitely recommend booking here when you're in Abisko!
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donna jackson nakazawa
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We had a wonderful experience with Abisko Adventures! Aril arranged everything and our guide Alex was sensational. We had a truly incredible time with Alex both at night, chasing and finding sensational sightings of the Aurora, and during the day, exploring the Norwegian fjords. He put his whole heart into it, and found the northern lights in five different locations despite snow and rain. He is incredibly knowledgeable and knows every corner of Abisko. Great company and great people! Highly recommended.
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Mansour Mansouri
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Nice reviews
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Teresa Taylor
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We did the morning snow shoe experience with Aril. We had a fantastic morning. Aril was so fun, friendly and knowledgeable about the area. He set the pace according to our group’s ability and we made it to a local viewpoint. All the while he pointed out animal tracks, bushcraft techniques, geographical features, historical and modern land uses. I would highly recommend this tour for an introduction to being out in the Abisko wilderness.
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Elisa C
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Emilia, Robin and David were amazing, we had a group experience of ice climbing some days ago and they were really kind and professional! They provided us with all the necessary equipment, tips on how to climb and also a hot drink to warm us up from the cold!
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Shravan Rajagopalan
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We did the ice climbing activity and our guides were very helpful and patient with helping us especially during the early stages when learning.
I would recommend Abisko adventure for anyone who is looking to do ice climbing
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Natàlia Masferrer
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Els guíes son molt simpàtics, s'expliquen i t'ensenyen molt bé, animen a tothom mentre escalem i quan arribem al top! Fan que et sentis molt segur, ho recomanem 100%🩵
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Benjamin Leng
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We had a fantastic snowshoe-hike with Emilia, who was a great and knowledgeable guide. Highly recommended.
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Micaela Raviola
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David e Jesse sono stati delle guide fantastiche. Ci hanno spiegato al meglio le basi dell’arrampicata su ghiaccio. Esperienza sicuramente da ripetere, poco turistica e molto caratteristica. L’escursione era organizzata molto bene, a sorpresa ci hanno anche regalato una tazza come ricordo dell’esperienza.
Micaela & Sara
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.