From Start to Finish
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Meeting Point & Check-in
To make your arrival as smooth as possible, we offer shuttle buses from Kiruna Airport and the train station to the check-in at Högalidskolan. Our hosts will be available at each arrival from Thursday to Friday at 13:00, ready to welcome you, answer any questions, and help you find your way.
Check-in in Kiruna
Location: Högalidskolan, Kiruna (WGS84: 67°51’35.1″N 20°14’6.1”E)
At check-in, you will receive:
- A map of the trail with essential information
- A trekking pass that must be stamped at each checkpoint
- A trash bag to help keep nature clean
- Toilet paper
- Food for the first three days
- Fuel for your stove
- The option to leave extra luggage for transport to Abisko Mountain Lodge
Check-in opening hours in Kiruna:
- Thursday: 10:00 – 20:00
- Friday: 06:00 – 12:00
Preparations in Kiruna
We want you to feel prepared and confident before starting your trek. Take the opportunity to join our activities and workshops:
- Tent school – Learn the best way to set up your tent and choose the right camping spot.
- Packing clinic – Get tips and advice on how to pack your backpack efficiently.
- Lectures – Learn more about the flora, fauna, trekking techniques, and geology along the trail.
Food during the trek
At check-in, you will receive food for the first three days of your trek. The meals are provided by Real Turmat, and the menu varies each year. Some of the most common meal options include:
Lunch/Dinner: Chili con carne, kebab stew, chicken tikka, pasta bolognese, reindeer stew, tomato soup, tacos, Asian curry.
Breakfast: Chocolate muesli, fruit muesli, blueberry and vanilla muesli, crunchy granola.
Breakfast: Chocolate muesli, fruit muesli, blueberry and vanilla muesli, crunchy granola.
At checkpoints, only vegetarian options will be available.
Checklist – Get ready for the trek
- Try the Real Turmat meals – you might find a new favorite
- Check in and collect your start kit
- Enjoy a coffee at Trekkers Café
- Collect your bread and stove fuel
- Attend lectures and workshops
- Organize your gear and equipment
- Drop off your luggage for transport to Abisko
- Hop on the bus to the starting point
At the Start – Nikkaluokta
If you are traveling directly to the start, you can check in on-site in Nikkaluokta and collect your food, toilet paper, map, bread, and gas.
Check-in opening hours in Nikkaluokta:
- Thursday: 16:00 – 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 – 15:00
Transport to the Start
We provide buses from Kiruna to Nikkaluokta, and the journey takes approximately one hour. Departure times from Kiruna (Friday, August 8):
- 07:00 – 08:00
- 09:00 – 10:00
- 11:00 – 12:00
- 13:00 – 14:00
Upon Arrival in Nikkaluokta
Before setting off on your trek, take the time to make your final preparations:
- Weigh your backpack
- Enjoy a coffee and grab some snacks
- Speak with our event hosts for any last-minute advice
- Visit the chapel
- Finalize your plan for the day
At the start, you will receive your orange safety cover, which identifies you as a Fjällräven Classic participant and grants you access to services at the checkpoints.
The final step before heading out is to pass through the start tent and get your first stamp in your trekking pass. Once that’s done, the mountains are yours to explore!
During the Trek
Along the trail, there are six staffed checkpoints in the following order: Kebnekaise, Singi, Sälka, Tjäktja, Alesjaure, and Kieron.
At each checkpoint, you must:
- Stamp your trekking pass
- Record your arrival time in the guestbook
These checkpoints serve as important waypoints, providing support and ensuring your safety throughout the trek.
Checkpoint Opening Hours
- Friday, August 8 – Saturday, August 9: Open 24 hours
- From Sunday, August 10: Open 06:00 – 24:00
Checkpoint Closing Times:
- Kebnekaise: Saturday, August 9 at 18:00
- Singi: Monday, August 11 at 12:00
- Sälka: Monday, August 11 at 18:00
- Tjäktja: Tuesday, August 12 at 18:00
- Alesjaure: Tuesday, August 12 at 22:00
- Kieron: Wednesday, August 13 at 22:00
- The finish in Abisko closes officially on Thursday, August 14th at 12:00 PM
After about 5 km, you will reach a Sami settlement at Ladjújávri where "Lap Dånalds" serves reindeer burgers. Many hikers have enjoyed their last fresh meal here during their hike.
Andreas Sarri, who lives here, also offers a boat transport across the lake. It is perfectly fine to take the boat across Ladjújávri, and resting your legs while enjoying the approximately 6 km boat ride with a unique view of Kebnekaise from the lake is highly recommended. The boat ticket is not included in Fjällräven Classic and must be purchased on-site.
You can also take a small boat over the Alesjavri lake, operated by Roland Enoksson, which saves you about 4 km of hiking.
If you plan to summit Kebnekaise during your Fjällräven Classic participation, it's possible, but it will take a full day.
You are free to camp wherever you like during Fjällräven Classic Sweden, but we recommend camping beyond STF’s cabins. However, there’s one important exception: camping is prohibited within Abisko National Park, except at two designated spots.
The last 15 km of the trail runs through the national park, so make sure to plan ahead for your campsite. You may only camp or make a fire at designated campsites at Nissunjåkk (5 km south of Abisko Mountain Lodge) or at Abiskojaure huts (within the national park), where space is limited. If you wish to camp at Abiskojaure, you must pick up a camping permit at the Kieron checkpoint. If they are out, it means the Abiskojaure campsite is full, and you'll have to camp at Kieron or Nissunjåkk.
We provide you with a waste bag to collect your trash during the hike. It’s important that you use it. Under no circumstances is it allowed to leave trash along the trail, at checkpoints, cabins, or shelters. If you do, you will be disqualified. We want to keep the area natural and free from trash. Carry the bag all the way to the finish in Abisko. Weigh in your trash bag at the finish at Abisko Mountain Lodge, and you’ll receive a lottery ticket for our waste bag lottery.
You can withdraw from Fjällräven Classic Sweden at any time, but since this is trackless land, you will still need to walk back to Nikkaluokta or continue to Abisko. Please contact a volunteer at a checkpoint.
Waste Management
We provide you with a waste bag to collect your trash during the hike. It’s important that you use it. Under no circumstances is it allowed to leave trash along the trail, at checkpoints, cabins, or shelters. If you do, you will be disqualified. We want to keep the area natural and free from trash. Carry the bag all the way to the finish in Abisko. Weigh in your trash bag at the finish at Abisko Mountain Lodge, and you’ll receive a lottery ticket for our waste bag lottery.
Littering will result in disqualification and may be reported to the police.
At the Finish – Abisko Mountain Lodge
When you reach the finish at Abisko Mountain Lodge, you should:
- Stamp your trekking pass
- Collect your Fjällräven Classic medal
- Retrieve your luggage
After Finishing
Trekker’s Inn – Enjoy food, drinks, and participate in the prize draw for those who have weighed in their trash bag.
Activities in Abisko – Explore slideshows, exhibitions, guided tours, and take the chairlift for a breathtaking view of the surroundings.
Contact
If you have any questions, please first check the information provided above and in the other sections. Most answers can be found in the event details.
If you still cannot find the information you need, feel free to contact us at: fjallravenclassic.sweden@fjallraven.com
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