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Travel options
All roads lead to Björkliden... well, but there are many options!
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Train
Get on the train in the evening in Stockholm or Gothenburg and wake up in a fantastic mountain environment the next day at lunchtime. SJ operates the route between Stockholm and Björkliden, which takes about 18 hours. From the train station in Björkliden it is about 1km walk to Hotell Fjället.
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Flight via Kiruna
By plane, you can get from Stockholm to Kiruna in about 90 minutes. From Kiruna, you can travel by bus, train or car to Björkliden. The transfer between Kiruna and Björkliden also takes around 90 minutes, so it takes about four hours from Stockholm to Björkliden.
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Flight via Evenes
There are flights to Evenes from most countries in Europe. From the airport, continue your journey to the mountains by bus, train or car to Björkliden. The distance between Harstad and Björkliden is about 115 km, which means a travel time of about 2 hours depending on the means of transportation and road conditions.
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Transfer Kiruna-Björkliden
Vi har flera transferalternativ för att ta sig till Björkliden så som bussar, tåget eller taxi. Vi rekommenderar bussalternativet då de är de hållbaraste alternativet med flest avgångar. Mer information finns under ”Läs mer”.
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Transfer Evenes-Björkliden
From Evenes to Björkliden there are several options. You can choose to travel by airport shuttle bus and then train with SJ, VY or Arctic Train. For those who want, there are also taxi options or bus transfers. Read more about the transfer options from Evenes to Björkliden.
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15% discount with AVIS
Rental car from Kiruna
At Kiruna Airport you can rent a car. If you stay with us in Björkliden (or Riksgränsen), you also get a 15% discount with AVIS using the code S303712. There are also other car rental companies in Kiruna.
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Rental car from Evenes
At Evenes Airport there are several car rental options such as AVIS, Hertz, Sixt and others. Remember to inform the car rental company that you intend to cross the border and make sure the roads are open over the high mountains.
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Safe car travel
The road, the conditions and the journey through the mountains
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The journey is part of the experience
Rental car in Kiruna
Att resa med bil till Björkliden är en upplevelse i sig. Redan när du lämnar Kiruna börjar horisonten förändras. Den lågmälda fjällskogen öppnar upp sig och de gröna fjällsluttningarna i väst blir alltmer dominerande.
En av resans absoluta höjdpunkter är vyn över Torneträsk, en av Sveriges största och djupaste sjöar. Vägen slingrar sig längs sjöns södra strand och erbjuder milsvid utsikt över det kristallklara vattnet, som speglar himlen och fjällen i sommarljuset, med branta fjällväggar som störtar rakt ner i djupet på andra sidan.
När du närmar dig Abisko och Björkliden uppenbarar sig Sveriges kanske mest fotograferade motiv: Lapporten (Čuonjávággi). Den U-formade dalgången ligger där som en magnifik port i landskapet och vakar över resenärerna, badande i midnattssolens mjuka sken.
At Kiruna Airport you can rent a car. If you stay with us in Björkliden (or Riksgränsen), you also get a 15% discount with AVIS. At the time of booking, enter code S303712 - either by phone or online. Remember that you cannot use the discount code afterwards, only at the time of booking. The discount code is only valid at AVIS in Kiruna.
Rent a car at the airport
En av resans absoluta höjdpunkter är vyn över Torneträsk, en av Sveriges största och djupaste sjöar. Vägen slingrar sig längs sjöns södra strand och erbjuder milsvid utsikt över det kristallklara vattnet, som speglar himlen och fjällen i sommarljuset, med branta fjällväggar som störtar rakt ner i djupet på andra sidan.
När du närmar dig Abisko och Björkliden uppenbarar sig Sveriges kanske mest fotograferade motiv: Lapporten (Čuonjávággi). Den U-formade dalgången ligger där som en magnifik port i landskapet och vakar över resenärerna, badande i midnattssolens mjuka sken.
At Kiruna Airport you can rent a car. If you stay with us in Björkliden (or Riksgränsen), you also get a 15% discount with AVIS. At the time of booking, enter code S303712 - either by phone or online. Remember that you cannot use the discount code afterwards, only at the time of booking. The discount code is only valid at AVIS in Kiruna.
Transfer options from Kiruna
Landing in Kiruna is the most common route to Björkliden. From here you have both affordable buses and the classic mountain train to choose from.
Direct bus
This is often the easiest option as you do not have to change in the center of Kiruna.
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Kiruna Buss: Kör transfer nästan dagligen med undantag för lördagar. Bussen hämtar direkt vid terminalen på Kiruna Flygplats och släpper av dig vid Björkliden Hotell Fjället eller Björkliden stationshuset. Boka via Tagbokningen.se
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Länstrafiken Norrbotten (Linje 91): Under säsong (vinter och sommar) går linje 91 hela vägen från flygplatsen till Björkliden stationshuset. Boka via Lanstrafikennorrbotten.se
Train
From Kiruna, the train goes to Narvik, which is both a historic and beautiful journey through the Kiruna mountains. The ore railway was built long before there were roads up to our amazing place. Book your trip at SJ.se.
taxi
For those traveling longer distances, sometimes convenience is more important than price, in which case there are taxis. Taxi Kiruna through Sverigetaxi operates the route - we recommend that you pre-book a taxi as there are not always taxis available.
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Car rental
Rent a car at Evenes airport
Landing in Evenes and getting in the car to Björkliden is like starting a movie scene. This journey takes you through a landscape that constantly changes character - from dramatic Norwegian coasts to barren, vast mountain massifs.
You meander along glittering fjords where mountains rise vertically out of the turquoise water. The views across the Ofotfjord are magnificent, and the bridge over to Narvik gives a sense of freedom. After passing Narvik, the climb begins towards Riksgränsen and the mighty ascent up Björnfjell. This is where the landscape really changes. The dense vegetation thins out and is replaced by a barren, Arctic high mountain landscape.
From Evenes you can easily rent a car to get to Björkliden. The journey takes about 2 hours depending on the road conditions. We recommend that you check that the roads are open. Sometimes they are closed due to storms when traveling over the Norwegian-Swedish mountains. More information can be found on the website of the Swedish Transport Administration and the Norwegian Public Roads Administration.
Rent a car at the airport
You meander along glittering fjords where mountains rise vertically out of the turquoise water. The views across the Ofotfjord are magnificent, and the bridge over to Narvik gives a sense of freedom. After passing Narvik, the climb begins towards Riksgränsen and the mighty ascent up Björnfjell. This is where the landscape really changes. The dense vegetation thins out and is replaced by a barren, Arctic high mountain landscape.
From Evenes you can easily rent a car to get to Björkliden. The journey takes about 2 hours depending on the road conditions. We recommend that you check that the roads are open. Sometimes they are closed due to storms when traveling over the Norwegian-Swedish mountains. More information can be found on the website of the Swedish Transport Administration and the Norwegian Public Roads Administration.
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Travel in community
From Evenes to Björkliden mountain village - a scenic journey across the border
Traveling to Björkliden from Evenes (Harstad/Narvik Airport) is more than just transportation - it's the start of your adventure.
From the moment you land at the dramatic Norwegian fjords, one of the most beautiful itineraries in northern Europe awaits. You leave sea level behind and climb by train or bus through rugged mountain passes, past sparkling lakes and historic vistas, until you reach the heart of Björkliden.
Traveling here without a car is not only easy and sustainable, it also gives you the chance to rest your eyes on the scenery all the way to your door.
Transfer from Evenes
From the moment you land at the dramatic Norwegian fjords, one of the most beautiful itineraries in northern Europe awaits. You leave sea level behind and climb by train or bus through rugged mountain passes, past sparkling lakes and historic vistas, until you reach the heart of Björkliden.
Traveling here without a car is not only easy and sustainable, it also gives you the chance to rest your eyes on the scenery all the way to your door.
Transfer from Evenes to Björkliden
Traveling from Evenes Airport to Björkliden mountain village is one of the most spectacular ways to reach us. You leave the Norwegian fjords and climb straight up into the Arctic mountains. Here are your best options for a trip without a rental car:
Airport bus to Narvik
On arrival in Evenes, take the airport bus (FB82 aerobuses) which takes you directly to the center of Narvik. The journey takes about 50-60 minutes and offers beautiful views along the Norwegian coastal roads.
Tip: Ask the driver to drop you off near the train station (Narvik station), otherwise the stop is Quality Hotel Grand Narvik ca 3 min promenad från tågstationen.
Arctic Train - A guided mountain journey
The Arctic Train runs on the historic Ofot Railway and is designed for those who want a little extra. The train has large windows for maximum views and there are often guides or apps with stories about the dramatic nature and history along the way.
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Stop: Get off at Björkliden station.
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Booking: Tickets can be purchased directly via arctictrain.com.
SJ's trains on the Malmbanan
SJ also operates the route as part of its lines to Stockholm and Luleå. Detta är ofta det mest prisvärda alternativet och har avgångar varje dag.
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Stop: Get off at Björkliden station.
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Booking: Search and book at sj.se.
Transferbuss via Kiruna Buss
Kiruna Buss trafikerar sträckan under sommaren mellan Narvik station and Kiruna Flygplats som stannar i Riksgränsen, Björkliden och Abisko längs vägen.
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Booking: Place should förköpas to guarantee space.
Good to know: Björkliden station ligger cirka 1 kilometer från fjällbyn och Hotell Fjället. Du kan boka väsktransport genom att ringa till receptionen, sen är det en kort men frisk promenad uppför backen – en perfekt första start på ditt fjälläventyr!
Driving through the Arctic landscape - A guide to safe driving
Resan längs E10 mellan havet i Narvik och fjälltopparna i Björkliden är spektakulär, särskilt under sommaren när landskapet badar i ljus och vyerna sträcker sig mil efter mil. Samtidigt är fjällmiljön oförutsägbar – vädret kan slå om snabbt och ställa nya krav på dig som förare. För att din resa ska bli så säker och behaglig som möjligt finns det några saker att ha i åtanke innan du sätter dig bakom ratten.
Håll koll på vägläget
Även sommartid kan vägar påverkas av väder och underhållsarbete. Kraftigt regn kan göra vägbanan hal, orsaka vattenansamlingar eller i sällsynta fall mindre ras och sten på vägen. Kontrollera alltid aktuellt vägläge innan du ger dig av
Swedish Transport Administration (opens in new tab)
Public Roads Administration (opens in new tab)
Road safety in the mountains
Vägarna slingrar sig genom fjällandskapet med skarpa kurvor, nivåskillnader och ibland smalare partier. Anpassa hastigheten efter förhållandena och tänk på att sikten kan vara begränsad, särskilt vid dimma eller regn. Tunga transporter är vanliga längs sträckan – ge dem gott om utrymme och undvik stressade omkörningar.
Checklist for your car trip
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Clothing by weather
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Bränsle och planering
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Wildlife Hazards
Renar och älgar rör sig fritt i området och syns ofta längs eller på vägen – även mitt på dagen. Sänk hastigheten i områden utan stängsel och var beredd på plötsliga möten.
Att köra genom fjällen på sommaren är en del av upplevelsen – en resa där vägen är lika minnesvärd som destinationen. Genom att ta det lugnt och visa hänsyn till både naturen och vädrets snabba skiftningar ser du till att resan blir precis så trygg och storslagen som landskapet runt omkring dig.
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Local traffic
Ride the bus like the locals with Länstrafik Norrbotten
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A historical journey
The train on the ore line - a historic route
Rolling out of Kiruna station and starting the journey to Björkliden along the Malmbanan line is like stepping straight into a living postcard. As the train winds its way through the barren landscape, you pass vast mountain ranges and sparkling lakes. It's a peaceful but impressive journey where you can sit back and watch the Arctic landscape change character outside the window.
Once in Björkliden, you get off at one of Sweden's highest stations, with Lapporten watching in the background. From the station it is about 10-15 min walk up to the hotel. Pre-book bag transportation by contacting the reception at bjorkliden@laplandresorts.se .
Book a train
Once in Björkliden, you get off at one of Sweden's highest stations, with Lapporten watching in the background. From the station it is about 10-15 min walk up to the hotel. Pre-book bag transportation by contacting the reception at bjorkliden@laplandresorts.se .