Snowshoe Kiruna’s Arctic Silence — Rent Gear for a Day and Walk Out to Nikkaluokta or Abisko

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.

Duration
Contact operator
Location
Kiruna
Operator
Kiruna Guidetur
Category
Rentals
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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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

THE ACCESS

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.

THE 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.

THE WILDERNESS

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.

1
Independent day trippersIdeal for travelers who can collect equipment themselves at the operator’s office and manage their own transport to trailheads.
2
Self-responsible winter hikersBest for people comfortable taking responsibility for rented gear, since use is at your own risk and you may incur extra costs for damage.
3
Public-transport usersFits visitors prepared to reach Nikkaluokta or Abisko by bus or train rather than relying on operator pickup or drop-off service.
4
Not suitable for door-to-door service seekersNot a good match for travelers who need the operator to arrange pickup or drop-off — equipment must be collected at the office.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Duration

Day rental covers 24 hours.

What to Bring

Snowshoes and poles are supplied; boots are not included. Skins are included only on week rentals.

Pickup & Meeting

Collect equipment at the operator’s office in Kiruna; the stated meeting point is Torggatan 4.

Liability & Damage

Usage of the equipment is at your own risk; extra costs will apply for damaged gear.

Booking Notice

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.