Abisko National Park
About the park
Sweden’s national parks reflect the great variety of the country’s natural landscapes. Here you can learn more about Abisko National Park and why this area is worth protecting.
Abisko National Park
About the park
Sweden’s national parks reflect the great variety of the country’s natural landscapes. Here you can learn more about Abisko National Park and why this area is worth protecting.
County: Norrbotten
Municipality: Kiruna
Established: 24 May 1909
Purpose of the national park: To preserve a high‑northern mountain landscape in its original condition.
Area: 7,700 hectares, of which 6,807 hectares is land
Nature: Deciduous forest, open meadow, open heath, alpine terrain
Landowner: Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (Naturvårdsverket)
Manager: Länsstyrelsen Norrbotten