86km (53 miles) NW of Kiruna, 1,467km (912 miles) N of Stockholm
Any resort north of the Arctic Circle is a curiosity; Abisko, on the southern shore of Lake Torneträsk, encompasses a scenic valley, a lake, and an island. An elevator takes passengers to Mount Nuolja (Njulla). Nearby is the protected Abisko National Park , containing remarkable flora such as orchids.
