From Start to Finish
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Meeting Point & Check-in
Check-in to Fjällräven Classic Sweden will be located at Högalidskolan, Kiruna. This is where your trek begins. Here, you check in and receive your map, Trekking Passport, and waste bag. You will also collect your food and gas for the trek and leave any extra luggage for transportation to the finish in Abisko.
We want you to feel prepared and confident before starting your trek. During your time in Kiruna, you can listen to inspiring lectures, have a break in the café, meet other trekkers and make any last-minute gear adjustments. Naturkompaniet will be on site with a pop-up store offering hiking equipment. Explore the programme below to see what's happening during check-in.
Opening hours for check-in
- Wednesday, August 5th: 12:00 – 20:00
- Thursday, August 6th: 06:00 – 20:00
- Friday, August 7th: 06:00 – 20:00
- Saturday, August 8th: 06:00 – 11:30
Checklist in Kiruna
- Check in and collect your start kit
- Collect your bread, cheese and stove fuel
- Try the REAL Turmat meals – you might find a new favorite
- Enjoy a lunch or a coffee at Trekkers Café
- 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
Trekker's Café
Take a break at Trekkers Café during check-in. We'll be serving coffee, traditional Swedish fika and lunch throughout the day. You can also enjoy local specialities such as suovas and moose burgers, making it easy to stay at the event area without needing to leave for lunch.
Programme in Kiruna
Wednesday, August 5th
- 13:30 Tips & tricks for the trek
- 14:30 Leave no trace with Plogga
- 15:30 How to pitch your tent and pack your backpack
- 16:30 The Sámi people - learn about their history and present day
- 17:30 Hiking with children - hear from one of our participants
- 18:00 Plogga - join us for a run and help clean up Kiruna!
- 18:30 Tips & tricks for the trek
- 19:30 How to pitch your tent and pack your backpack
Thursday, August 6th
- 11:30 Arctic Fox Initiative
- 12:30 Tips & tricks for the trek
- 13:30 How to pitch your tent and pack your backpack
- 14:30 Leave no trace with Plogga
- 15:30 Arctic Fox Initiative
- 16:30 The Sámi people - learn about their history and present day
- 17:30 Hiking with children - hear from one of our participants
- 18:00 Plogga - join us for a run and help clean up Kiruna!
- 18:30 Tips & tricks for the trek
- 19:30 How to pitch your tent and pack your backpack
Friday, August 7th
- 11:30 Arctic Fox Initiative
- 12:30 Tips & tricks for the trek
- 13:30 How to pitch your tent and pack your backpack
- 14:30 Leave no trace with Plogga
- 15:30 Arctic Fox Initiative
- 16:30 The Sámi people - learn about their history and present day
- 17:30 Hiking with a dog - hear from one of our participants
- 18:00 Plogga - join us for a run and help clean up Kiruna
- 18:30 Tips & tricks for the trek
- 19:30 How to pitch your tent and pack your backpack
Saturday, August 8th
- 08:30 How to pitch your tent and pack your backpack
At the Start
You can start your trek on one of the following days:
- Thursday, August 6
- Friday, August 7
- Saturday, August 8
We provide bus transportation from Kiruna to Nikkaluokta, and the journey takes approximately one hour. Your departure day and time are shown under Session in your booking confirmation email. Please travel on the departure day and time you have booked, as all buses are fully booked.
Please arrive at the bus departure point around 15 minutes before your scheduled departure to allow enough time to load your luggage and board the bus.
Upon arrival in Nikkaluokta, you'll have time to make your final preparations before setting off. You can weigh your backpack, enjoy a coffee or snack, speak with our event hosts and make any final adjustments to your equipment.
Before setting off, pass through the start tent to receive your first stamp in your Trekking Passport. There you will also receive your orange safety sheet, which identifies you as a Fjällräven Classic participant and grants you access to services at the checkpoints.
Once that’s done, the mountains are yours to explore!
During the Trek
Along the trail, there are five staffed checkpoints in the following order: 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.
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.
If you plan to summit Kebnekaise during your Fjällräven Classic participation, it's possible, but it will take a full day and a lot of effort!
Boat transports
In Ladjújávri, Andreas Sarri offers a boat transfer across Lake Laddujávri. Taking the boat is a great way to rest your legs while enjoying the approximately 6 km journey across the water, with a unique view of Kebnekaise from the lake.
In Alesjaure, a small boat transfer across Lake Alesjaure is operated by Roland Enoksson. This crossing saves you approximately 6 km of hiking.
Note: The boat tickets are not included in Fjällräven Classic and must be purchased on-site.
Camping
You are free to camp wherever you like during Fjällräven Classic Sweden, but we recommend camping away from the STF mountain cabins. However, there is one important exception: the last 15 km of the trail runs through Abisko National Park, where camping is prohibited except at Nissunjåkk, 5 km from the finish. Please make sure to plan your campsite accordingly.
Withdrawal
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 or if you do not meet any volunteers call the info number in your Trekking passport.
At the Finish
The finish line and Trekker’s Inn are located at Abisko Mountain Lodge. Once you’ve made it, tired, proud, and full of memories you’ll receive your final stamp in your Trekking Passport and collect your Fjällräven Classic patch and pin. Here, you can also retrieve your luggage. If you need transportation back to Kiruna or Kiruna Airport, you can book your transfer online using the link below.
After finishing, take some time to enjoy Abisko. Stop by STF and Naturum to learn more about the area and its unique nature. And don’t miss Trekker’s Inn, the perfect place to relax after the trek. Enjoy music, food, and drinks, meet fellow trekkers, and take part in the prize draw if you have weighed in your trash bag!
The finish in Abisko closes officially on Friday, August 14th at 12:00 PM. If you would need more time to finish your trek, then that's no problem. You still succeeded to do the Fjällräven Classic Sweden and we will happily send you the patch and pin that you earned!
Programme in Abisko
The finish line and luggage service at Abisko Mountain Lodge are open from August 8 at 14:00 until August 14 at 12:00. The programme and activities take place from August 9–13.
Programme (August 9–13)
- 10:15 Discover the nature of Abisko at Naturum
- 11:15 Craft's Corner at Care & Create
- 13:15 How to brew the perfect kokkaffe
- 14:15 Discover the nature of Abisko at Naturum
- 16:00 After Walk with live music
- 20:00 Tombola
- 20:30 Trekkers Inn with live music
Throughout the Day
- Visit Care & Create to repair your gear or try traditional crafts.
- Have your hiking boots waxed by Hanwag.
- Explore Fjällräven tents and equipment in the Showroom.
- Visit the Info Tent to buy Fjällräven Classic merchandise.
- Relax with food, drinks and fellow trekkers at Trekkers Inn.
Explore Abisko
If you have time before heading home, take the opportunity to explore the beautiful surroundings of Abisko.
- Visit Naturum (09:00–17:00).
- Take the chairlift or hike up Nuolja (09:30–16:00).
- Walk through the spectacular Abisko Canyon.
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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