Swedish montains

At which times of year can one go walking in the mountains?
The season starts at midsummer and continues into September. High season is between about 20 July and 10 August. There are a lot of people in the cabins the...
Mon, 20 Jan, 2020 at 11:27 AM
Is it safe to drink the water from mountain streams?
Yes - there’s nothing better! The water should be running and clear. You can even drink the lake water in the mountains. 
Fri, 10 Nov, 2017 at 10:09 AM
May I fish wherever I like in mountain lakes and streams?
No, you may not. It is, however, possible to purchase a fishing permit for a large number of lakes and stretches of water. Several of our mountain stations a...
Fri, 10 Nov, 2017 at 10:09 AM
Can my children, aged 6 and 8 years old, walk in the mountains?
Yes, of course! Make short trips of a varied nature so that they don’t get tired. It can take half a day before they’ve finished playing beside a stream - s...
Fri, 10 Nov, 2017 at 10:01 AM
Who’s responsible for taking care of the pathways?
The Nature Conservation Authority is responsible for the public pathway system. In Norrland’s county they’re maintained by the county’s administration commi...
Fri, 10 Nov, 2017 at 10:08 AM
Can I camp in the mountains?
Yes, you can. If you choose to camp by one of STF’s mountain cabins or mountain stations there’s a service charge, for which you get access to the services t...
Fri, 10 Nov, 2017 at 10:11 AM
How far apart are STF’s mountain cabins?
Our mountain cabins are located in scenic locations 10-25 km from each other, which is just a day trip for most people. Read more about each mountain cabin ...
Fri, 17 Jan, 2020 at 4:45 PM
Can I bring my dog to the mountains?
Yes. According to the Rights of Public Access dogs must be kept on a leash from 1 March-20 August. Animal life is at its most sensitive to disturbance just ...
Thu, 16 Jan, 2020 at 2:54 PM
Can I buy food during my journey?
Yes. STF’s mountain stations and most cabins have a good range of provisions for sale. You will find more information about food in the mountain cabins right...
Fri, 10 Nov, 2017 at 10:28 AM
Where can I find Avalanche forecasts?
You can find information about Swedish Avalanche forecasts here
Tue, 3 Mar, 2020 at 9:59 AM