- Location: Sweden, Lapland Province
- Foundation date: 1909
- Area: 77 square meters. km
- Website: abisko.nu
Sweden is a country with abundant natural resources. To preserve and multiply them, a system of national parks has been established in the country, which currently has more than three dozens of protected areas.
general information
Abisko (Abisku) is the largest national park in Sweden, located near the village of the same name in the province of Lappland. Abisko Landscape Reserve was founded in the early XX century (1909), almost immediately after the adoption of the Law on Nature in Sweden. It is believed that it is Abisko is the first nature conservation object in Sweden.
The purpose of creating this reserve was to preserve the unique polar nature, research work and attract tourists to these places. The laboratory of Abisko Scientific Research Station, founded in 1903, deals with the study of ecology in the park. The research station of Abisko in 1935 was accepted into the structure of the Swedish Royal Academy of Sciences, nowadays it successfully continues its work.
The Abisko National Park covers an area of 77 square meters. km. From the west and south sides it is surrounded by mountains . The composition of the landscape reserve includes:
- the river Abisku - in the park it forms the most beautiful canyon;
- Turnetresk is a lake, known for its ice cover for 6-7 months of the year. In addition, the reservoir is one of the ten largest lakes in Sweden , and the deepwater takes the second place.
What to see?
As mentioned above, the Abisko National Park was created, among other things, to attract tourists to the region. In the park passes Kungsleden, or the Royal trail - a special tourist route, the length of 425 km. He goes around the park and ends in Hemavan.
In addition to the royal path and the possibility of independent travel, Abisku National Park offers many one-day tours and itineraries. By the way, independent travelers can not be afraid to get lost in the reserve - all trails are obvious and are designated every 20 m.
Tourists are attracted to the possibility of skiing in the winter, and in the summer - the endless expanse, walking through the purest air and unity with nature. From June 13 to July 13, in the Abisko National Park of Sweden, tourists can observe the white nights, and in the winter enjoy an incredible beauty - the Northern Lights.
Walking along the path and not only, you may be lucky enough to meet with such inhabitants of the reserve as:
- reindeer;
- Elk;
- wolf;
- wolverine;
- bear, etc.
Feathers are represented by such species as owls, partridges, golden eagles, snipe etc. The most famous (and protected) representative of the flora is the orchid Lapp Orchid, which in Sweden can only be found here.
Where to stay?
You can make a halt in one of the guest houses located in Abisko National Park, owned by Abisko Turiststation. The guest complex is a one-storey building with several rooms, a common kitchen and a toilet. Payment will depend on the type of housing, but you can significantly save by purchasing a tourist card.
How to get to the park?
You can get to the Abisko National Park by train - from Kiruna or Narvik to the town of Abisko.