Overview
Close to Abisko but still remote and rather inaccessible this national park is the most northerly in Sweden and lies close to the Norwegian border.
It is dominated by Mt Vadvetjakko and much of the park consists of alpine meadows although there are also patches of birch forest, marshes and lakes. The area is important for passage waterfowl and waders.
Birds
Notable Species
Breeding birds of the uplands include Golden Eagle and Rough-legged Buzzard, Rock Ptarmigan and Eurasian Eagle Owl.
In the wetter areas there are Taiga Bean Goose and Common Crane, Common Greenshank, Common Redshank, Wood Sandpiper and Jack Snipe and the woodlands have Siberian Jay, Siberian Tit and Pine Grosbeak.
Check-list
Birds you can see here include:
Taiga Bean Goose, Rough-legged Buzzard, Golden Eagle, Rock Ptarmigan, Common Crane, Eurasian Golden Plover, Jack Snipe, Common Redshank, Common Greenshank, Wood Sandpiper, Eurasian Eagle Owl, Siberian Tit, Siberian Jay, Pine Grosbeak
Other Wildlife
Mammals are few but include Reindeer and Lemming and the flora is rich and varied with Dwarf Birch and Blue Mountain Heath among the many other high arctic plants.
Site Information
History and Use
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Areas of Interest
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Access and Facilities
Being so remote this park is only suitable for those experienced with harsh conditions. It is reached by walking from Bjorkstugan, Kopparasen or Tornehamn.
Contact Details
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External Links
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Content and images originally posted by Steve
