Trek the Kungsleden
Spend seven days hiking one of the world's most beautiful long-distance trails through the wild heart of Arctic Sweden.
Location: Arctic Sweden
Difficulty: Level 3 ▲ ▲ ▲ △
Duration: 9 days
Group Size: 6-8 Guests
Price: £2,350 pp
Dates: July-August
Best for: hikers looking to challenge themselves on a rewarding hut-to-hut trek through the remote wilderness of the Swedish Arctic.
Trip Overview
The Kungsleden, or King's Trail, is one of the world's most iconic long-distance hikes, and for good reason. Stretching through the remote landscapes of Arctic Sweden, it offers spectacular mountain scenery, traditional mountain huts and an incredible sense of wilderness.
Over 8 days, we'll hike one of the most beautiful sections of the trail, crossing mountain passes, following crystal-clear rivers and spending our evenings in remote mountain huts. This is Scandinavia at its wildest and most beautiful.
Why you’ll love this trip
Hike a section of one of the World's Great Trails
Experience the best section of one of Europe's most iconic long-distance hikes through the Arctic wilderness.
Sleep in Traditional Swedish Mountain Huts
Spend your evenings in simple yet beautiful STF mountain huts deep in the wilderness. Each one unique and different.
Disconnect Completely
No roads, no emails and no distractions - just mountains, good company and life on the trail.
Discover the Magic of Arctic Sweden
Crystal-clear rivers, snow-capped peaks and endless open landscapes await.
Carry everything you need on your back.
Enjoy the simplicity of having everything on you that you need as we move through the wilderness.
Enjoy fika breaks in the mountains.
Learn the Swedish art of Fika as we take a moment each day to truly take in the epic place of where we get to enjoy a snack.
Trip Dates 2027
Trip Deposit
Secure your place on a trip with a £300 deposit. The full amount will then be due 90 days prior to the trip's departure.
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What to expect…
Day one / arrival day
Make your way to our accommodation in Abisko, where we’ll meet at 5pm. You’ll get to know your guide and fellow hikers, chat through the route and weather forecast, and make final preparations for the journey ahead.
Day five / last day
We'll enjoy one final day on the trail before celebrating everything we've achieved together and reflecting on an unforgettable week in the Arctic wilderness.
Day two-seven / hike
Over the next six days, we'll journey through some of the most spectacular landscapes in Arctic Sweden. Expect dramatic mountain scenery, crystal-clear rivers, suspension bridges and endless open wilderness as we hike from hut to hut along the iconic Kungsleden.
Each day will bring something new, from crossing mountain passes and spotting reindeer to enjoying fika breaks in the sunshine. Evenings are spent cooking together, sharing stories from the trail and settling into our cosy mountain huts for the night.
Day eight / departure
After breakfast, we will take the bus back from Nikkaluokta to Kiruna and everyone will head off for their onwards travel.
What’s included
Eight nights' accommodation.
All meals during the trek - 7 days of breakfast, lunch and dinner
Traditional sauna experience
Led by qualified wilderness guide
Small group experience.
What’s not included
Travel to start and finish point
Two evening meals out in local restaurants
Personal snacks and drinks
Travel insurance
Travelling to our start/finish point
We're always happy to help you plan your journey to our starting point in Abisko and our finish in Nikkaluokta.
Accommodation
We'll spend the week staying in traditional Swedish mountain huts nestled along the trail. Accommodation is simple and shared, but that's all part of the magic of the Kungsleden. Think cosy bunk rooms, spectacular mountain views and evenings spent swapping stories with your fellow hikers after a day on the trail.
Equipment & Clothes
We'll send you a detailed packing list as part of your booking documentation, including clothing recommendations and everything you'll need for a comfortable week trekking in the Arctic.
Terms & Conditions
Please take a moment to read our booking terms and conditions before securing your place on the trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This is one of our more challenging hiking adventures. You'll be hiking for 6-8 hours a day over varied terrain whilst carrying everything you need for the week. A good level of fitness and some previous hiking experience are essential.
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Ideally yes, we do recommend that you're comfortable hiking full days in the mountains and carrying a large backpack. If you've completed a few challenging back to back day hikes before, you'll be well prepared for this adventure.
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We'll stay in traditional Swedish mountain huts along the trail. Accommodation is simple and shared, with bunk-style rooms and basic facilities. What they lack in luxury, they more than make up for in character, spectacular views and an unforgettable wilderness setting. Each one is very different and they vary in size. Some have small shops where you can restock supplies and snacks.
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You’ll carry everything you need for the journey, so your backpack will weigh approximately 10–15 kg. We’ll send you a detailed packing list before the trip.
It will weigh 11–15kg, including your food, snacks, clothing and a sleeping bag.
We strongly recommend completing some training walks with a loaded backpack beforehand.
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Absolutely. Most of our guests join our trips solo and quickly become part of the group. Our small-group adventures are a brilliant way to meet like-minded people.
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Please arrive in Abisko by 5pm on the first day of the trip. We'll meet for a trip briefing and dinner before setting off into the mountains the following morning. We will finish at a different point - Nikkaluokta which is a 1.5hr bus ride from Kiruna. The bus runs at mid-day everyday so please plan to take this on the final day of the trip unless you want to stay longer.
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There are a few options. You can fly into Kiruna Airport in northern Sweden From here, it's a short train or bus ride to Abisko, where our adventure begins.
You can also come via Stockholm and take the overnight train up north which is a great experience.
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We'll send you a detailed packing list before the trip, including everything you'll need for life on the trail. Think lightweight hiking clothing, a good backpack, waterproofs and plenty of layers for the ever-changing Arctic weather.
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Yes. Travel insurance is mandatory for all of our trips and should cover cancellation, medical expenses and adventure activities included within your itinerary.
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We'd love to hear from you! If you're unsure whether this trip is right for you or have any questions at all, just drop us a message, we're always happy to chat adventures.
Still have questions?
Not sure if this adventure is right for you?
We'd love to help. Drop us a message and we'll happily chat through the itinerary, fitness requirements or anything else you're unsure about.