KIRUNA RENTALS FIELD GUIDE
Snowshoe Kiruna’s Arctic Silence — Rent Gear for a Day and Walk Out to Nikkaluokta or Abisko
A concise guide to Kiruna’s 1 Day Snowshoes Rental: what’s included, where to pick up equipment, and how to reach nearby mountain trailheads.
Snowshoe Kiruna’s Arctic Silence — Rent Gear for a Day and Walk Out to Nikkaluokta or Abisko.
Embark on a snowshoeing excursion from Kiruna and move quietly across the Lappland winter — rent snowshoes and poles for a day or a week and strike out toward classic starting points like Nikkaluokta and Abisko to explore high-mountain trails at your own pace.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Trailheads within reach
From Kiruna you can easily reach popular starting points — Nikkaluokta and Abisko/Björkliden/Riksgränsen — by bus and/or train, making the region’s mountain trails readily accessible after you pick up your gear.
Simple, day-focused rental kit
Rental options are straightforward: snowshoes and poles are available for daily or weekly hire so you can outfit yourself for a day’s outing without committing to a longer package.
Arctic backcountry on your schedule
The surrounding Lappland landscape offers broad, silent mountain routes where you can set your own pace — a peaceful way to experience the Arctic wilderness with rented snowshoes.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Pick up a simple kit in Kiruna, step onto snowbound trails and let the rhythm of snowshoeing set the pace: short climbs into tundra ridges, long quiet traverses and the option to use nearby hubs such as Nikkaluokta or Abisko as launch points for whatever distance you choose.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Day rental covers 24 hours.
Snowshoes and poles are supplied; boots are not included. Skins are included only on week rentals.
Collect equipment at the operator’s office in Kiruna; the stated meeting point is Torggatan 4.
Usage of the equipment is at your own risk; extra costs will apply for damaged gear.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is a day rental?
A day rental covers 24 hours.
Where do I pick up the snowshoes?
You pick up the equipment at the operator’s office in Kiruna (Vänortsgatan 8); the meeting point is listed as Torggatan 4.
What equipment is included?
Daily rentals include snowshoes and poles. Boots are not included; skins are only included with week rentals.
Can the operator pick up or drop off equipment elsewhere?
No — the operator does not arrange pick-up or drop-off elsewhere; you must collect equipment at their office.
Who is responsible if rented gear is damaged?
Usage is at your own risk and extra costs for damaged gear will apply to the renter.
How do I get to trailheads like Nikkaluokta or Abisko from Kiruna?
From Kiruna you can reach Nikkaluokta and Abisko/Björkliden/Riksgränsen by bus and/or train and use those locations as starting points for mountain tours.