Abisko Gränsförsvarsmuseum

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Abisko Gränsförsvarsmuseum is a Museum at Abisko Turiststation, 981 07 Abisko, Sweden

The Abisko Border Defence Museum tells the story of Sweden's mountain frontier through the years of military readiness and the Cold War. A joint project between the Boden Defence Museum and the Swedish Tourist Association, its displays shed light on how these remote northern fells were watched and defended. A small but intriguing stop that adds a layer of history to the wilderness around Abisko.

WebsitePhone: +46 980 402 00

Where to find Abisko Gränsförsvarsmuseum?

68°21'31"N, 18°47'6"E

Aurora hunting in Abisko?

The aurora season here runs from September to March, with the best chances of seeing the Northern Lights in October, February and March. Explore Abisko Gränsförsvarsmuseum by day, then head outside after dark to look for the aurora.

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