In all easily accessible mountain areas there are huts, hotels, guest houses and hostels. You can usually count on them as sources of local advice and tips on hikes and activities. If you want to hike over the mountains between different places, you stay in mountain huts and at mountain stations.  The accommodation in the huts is spartan, but the standard is higher at the mountain stations!

Day hike accommodation

You rent a mountain hut or stay in a hotel, guest house or hostel. But there are things you need to think about in addition to the price when you choose accommodation. Ask about them when you book:

• How close to the mountains is the accommodation?
• Are there many marked trails so I can do a variety of hikes?
• Do marked trails start immediately outside the accommodation or do I need a car?
• What other outdoor activities are available in the area?
• Is there equipment for hire?
• Are there any guided hikes?
• Can I choose bed and breakfast, half and full board?
• Is self-catering possible?
• How far is it to any food shops?
  
  

Multi-day hike accommodation

On a multi-day hike, you stay in huts and mountain stations along the marked route. It’s about 15–20 km between overnight stops. Hikes can vary from a couple of days to week-long hikes. The Swedish Tourist Association, STF, has 44 mountain huts from Grövelsjöfjällen in the south to Pältsa, close to Treriksröset, in the north. In areas with no roads, STF has four mountain stations. In Padjelanta National Park, seven mountain huts are run by Badjelánnda Laponia Turism.  You can’t pre-book a bed in these huts.

Mountain huts offer simple standard accommodation and you share the space with other hikers. A warden allocates beds and manages the facility. You book a bed, not a room. There are good self-catering facilities, and often also a food shop. Several of the huts have saunas, and all of them have ’outhouse’ toilets. On the beds there is a duvet and pillow. You bring your travel sheet with you. The mountain stations are of higher standard, and you can book a room or bed, eat in a restaurant, often book a guided tour and have the option of renting equipment. Self-catering is also available here. For accommodation in STF’s mountain huts and mountain stations, you book and pay in advance. All overnight stays can be booked at the same time. You don’t book the huts in Padjelanta. You can find more information on svenskaturistforeningen.se and padjelanta.se.