Torneträsk
Sweden's sixth-largest lake, about 70 km long, with the E10 highway and the ore railway running along its shores. Its banks are a prime foreground for watching the aurora and Lapporten.
The lake's surface lies at about 340 m, with a maximum depth of about 168 m. It freezes over for several months each winter, when visitors can go ice fishing or join snowmobile tours. In summer, its cool water and gravel shores are good for watching the midnight sun. The Abisko side of the lake offers wide, unobstructed views with no light pollution, making it one of the most popular spots for aurora photography. When photographing by the lake at night, keep warm and stay away from thin ice.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Lapporten
- Paddus Viewpoint
- Abisko Canyon (Abiskojåkka)
- Abisko Turiststation & Naturum
- Kungsleden (Abisko trailhead)
- Nuolja Chairlift & Summit
- Aurora Sky Station
- Björkliden