When it’s too cold for swimming, you can still have fun by the water. The beach down by Lake Torneträsk and Silverfallet (Silver Falls) is full of fantastic stone-skipping stones of all sizes. One might think it’s artificial, but the stones have been shaped by the water’s movement, and the rocks here are formed in layers and readily break into flat pieces. Who can get 5 skips on the water? You follow the path down along Rákkasjohka stream to reach the beach.

If you have a bit of restless energy, there’s a large trampoline, an obstacle course, and a slackline on the lawn outside the hotel. Who can complete the obstacle course the fastest, or who can walk the most steps on the line? No one knows until you’ve tried. Outside the hotel, there’s also an opportunity to practice your lasso throwing on our homemade reindeer. You can borrow a lasso and instructions for free at the sports shop.

If you’re looking for a slightly bigger adventure but don’t want to tire out smaller legs, the chairlift in Abisko can be a good option. The whole family can experience the grandeur of the mountain world without having to struggle up a mountain peak on their own. There are several variations of the tour you can do, and you can adapt it to what best suits your family. The lift starts at Abisko Tourist Station and takes you up to 900 meters above sea level, leaving you with 264 meters of elevation gain and about 1.8 km left to the summit of Njulla. You can choose to take the lift down, walk down towards Abisko, or walk back home to Björkliden. For the chairlift’s opening hours, check STF Abisko’s website or call their reception at 010-190 24 00. If you don’t want to hike along the Rallarleden to Abisko, you can get there by your own car, train, or bus.

On a truly warm day, a refreshing dip can be the absolute best, and younger ones often think it’s a great idea, even if their lips turn blue. The best places to swim with children are in Badsjön (The Bathing Lake) or down by the beach at Lake Torneträsk. Feel free to bring a picnic and turn the swim into an outing where you can explore the area around the water. Descriptions of how to get to the bathing spots can be found under “Bathing Spots.”

As a child, successfully catching your first fish can be a lifelong memory. The fact that mountain fish are incredibly tasty doesn’t make it worse. In the lakes around Björkliden, you can catch Arctic char, trout, and grayling, among others. Within walking distance are Crater Lake (Kratersjön), Lake Torneträsk, and Badsjön (Bathing Lake). We arrange guided fishing tours where an experienced guide takes you to selected fishing spots and helps you with what you need to consider. If you want to fish on your own, fishing equipment is available for rent if you haven’t brought your own. If you choose to fish in Badsjön, please choose the far end, as the near end (southern, by the house) is used for swimming. If you’re traveling by car, there are plenty of lakes just northwest of Björkliden. We’re happy to help you with advice if you come by our reception or speak with the guides. Remember that you must have a fishing license to fish here; you can obtain one on-site, or you can buy it online by searching for “fishing license Kiruna kommun.”