KEBNEKAISE CONQUEST
Winter ascent of Sweden’s highest mountain
Nikkaluokta, Sweden
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Group Size
Max 7 Participants
7 participants
RED LABEL
“Expedition Challenge”
Challenging winter trek
CLIMB THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN IN SWEDEN
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Ingredients:
Polar winter, Mountain range, Wilderness, Northern Lights
Seven days. One mountain.
Seven participants. One guide.
Maximum intensity. Minimal distraction.
This is why you are outdoors.
The plain is white.
The sky is clear.
The cold crunches under your feet.
Far away from everything. And closer to yourself than ever.
You stand at the beginning of something real.
Not imagined. Not guided. No sound.
Just you, your breath, your equipment.
Before you lies a white world of snow, rock, and silence.
And above: Kebnekaise. The highest mountain in Sweden.
You feel it immediately. This won’t be a journey you just do.
This is an expedition.
For those who understand that luxury isn’t in soft sheets,
but in the simplicity of melting snow for tea.
The cold in your nose, the wind on your skin, the strength in your legs.
The Kebnekaise Conquest is for those who dare to do what’s necessary
7 Days Climbing Expedition in Northern Lapland.
Stand on Top of Kebnekaise.
- Climb Kebnekaise
- 60 km through frozen mountain valleys
- 7 days winter climbing expedition
- Sleep in tents and lodges
- Deployment with snowmobile
- Explore the Kebnekaise massif
- Far above the Arctic Circle
- Experienced guide with local knowledge
- Maximum 7 participants
GO ON AN ADVENTURE WITH THESE GUIDES
The Arctic Adventure A-Team
Our guides are there to optimally support your journey. They are fully part of the group and provide space. Space for your own initiative, personal development, and opinions.
The first aid & guide training courses provide a good foundation during adventurous trips.
For us, it’s:”Out of your comfort zone. Within the safety zone. “
We start in Kiruna. A rugged place, far above the Arctic Circle.
From there, a minibus takes us to Nikkaluokta. A small Sami village.
We spend one more night in warmth there. Then it begins.
A snowmobile takes us into the wilderness. The Vista Valley.
A remote place. No paths, no cell coverage.
Here the real work begins.
We trek on ski “s. Each with our own pulka.”
Everything you need is in that sled.
Tent. Sleeping bag. Food.
We are self-sufficient.
Every day we look for a new spot to set up our camp.
We pitch our tents, melt snow for water, cook on stoves.
The cold is not a side issue. It IS the journey.
On day three, we climb Kebnekaise.
We ascend wearing snowshoes.
The pace is steady, but relaxed.
The air is thin. The view surreal.
On a clear day, you can see the horizon curve.
In fog, you trust each other.
And our preparation.
In the evening, the silence.
The wind over the snow.
Northern Lights if you’re lucky.
You feel tired, but fulfilled.
You’ve done something. Something of your own.
After four nights in the tent, the snowmobiles pick us up again.
We descend to Nikkaluokta.
Shower. Hot meal. A lodge.
You sleep like a rock.
This trip is not a vacation.
It’s a challenge.
For your body. For your mind.
But mostly for that part of you seeking something pure.
Something not designed for comfort.
This is real.
I’ve never done it before, so I think I can.
But then on an expedition with Arctic Adventure!
A powerful adventure where you make a beautiful journey alone and together with the group.
Braving the elements, step by step through a beautiful landscape.
The guide’s experience and personality make you feel at ease from the first minute and get you into expedition mode.
The guide lets you experience what an expedition is in a beautiful way.
Highly recommended for anyone who wants the combination of nature, elements, perseverance, and going off the beaten path.
Elevation Profile Kebnekaise Conquest Winter Climb
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Program “Kebnekaise Conquest” Expedition in Sweden.
Climb the Highest Mountain in Sweden in Winter.
Day 1 – Arrival in Kiruna and Introduction
Around 12:00 PM, we meet in Kiruna. You’ll meet your guide and the rest of the group. Then we depart by minibus to the Sami village of Nikkaluokta. We arrive there in the mid-afternoon. We sleep in simple, warm lodges. We cook for ourselves, eat together, and prepare for the days in the wilderness. You check your gear. The real start is tomorrow morning.
Day 2 – Snowmobile Transfer and Start of the Trek
Early in the morning, the snowmobile is ready. We load our pulkas and skis. We’re taken into the Vista Valley for the first tens of kilometers. Here, in lower terrain with trees and bushes, the snow can be unreliable. With the snowmobile, we avoid those risks.
As soon as we reach higher ground and the snow is better, we switch to our skis. From here, we continue on our own. Deep into the wilderness. Slow, rhythmic, in silence. Around noon, we have lunch in the snow. In the afternoon, we set up our tent for the first time. You melt snow, eat warm food, and crawl into your sleeping bag early.
Day 3 – towards the Kebnekaise Massif
We pack up camp and ski further, now towards the southwest. The landscape opens up. You feel your body getting used to the rhythm. Your sled glides behind you. We take regular breaks. Warm drinks. A small snack. In the afternoon, we set up our camp again. Everything revolves around simplicity. Efficiency. Staying warm. Getting rest.
Day 4 – to the Base Camp
Today we continue trekking. In the familiar rhythm: one hour of walking, ten minutes of break. Repeat. The silence is immense. The view is vast. If everything goes according to plan, we reach the spot where we set up our base camp for the climb of Kebnekaise at the end of this day. The tents are firmly planted in the snow. We eat and rest. Tomorrow awaits the summit.
Day 5 – the Top of Sweden
Today John joins us. A local guide with knowledge of the mountain. We start early. First with skis, then on snowshoes. The route depends on the weather and conditions.
The ascent is not a technical climb. Knowledge of mountaineering is therefore not necessary.
The goal: to stand on top of Kebnekaise around noon. Sweden beneath you. The air thin. The silence total. In the afternoon, we descend to the base camp. The tents are still there. We say goodbye to John.
Day 6 – Back to Civilization
We break up our camp and ski back to the agreed point. There, the snowmobiles await us. They bring us back through the valley to Nikkaluokta. In the village, we shower. There’s a warm meal. A chair. A bed. Your body feels tired, but satisfied.
Day 7 – Departure to Kiruna
Early in the morning, the minibus takes us to Kiruna airport. We arrive there around 09:30 AM, well in time for the first flight to Stockholm. If you prefer to stay another day in Kiruna, or if you’re flying later in the evening, you can also get off there.
Good to Know
The climb of Kebnekaise is planned for day 5, but nature determines the moment. The guides maintain daily contact about the weather and conditions. If the chance of good weather is greater earlier or later, we shift the summit day. It remains an expedition. Flexibility is part of the adventure.
Prior to the Trip
Introduction
We meet each other once before the trip. In person or digitally. We’ll agree on a date. Then we get to know each other. You’ll receive an explanation about the materials and we’ll examine the map. Over tea and coffee, we’ll discuss the trip and if possible, we’ll set up the tent.
We keep in touch with each other before (and often after) in a WhatsApp group.
Food
You can provide your dietary requirements when registering. Vegetarian is not a problem. For other requirements, we’ll discuss internally to see if we can accommodate them. The food will be sent to you prior to the trip and you’ll bring it with you on the journey.
Fitness
This “Expedition Challenge” is a Red label expedition and challenging in nature. Good fitness is necessary. Depending on the weather, it can be a tough trip.
You don’t need to run a marathon. But assume that you should be able to walk 15 kilometers with a 15-kilo backpack at a normal pace, 15 days in a row.
Running 15 kilometers non-stop is also good. Do you have questions about this? Then contact the guide.
During the trip, there’s mainly physical stress on the knees and lower back.
Sports Medical Examination
Are you older than 55 and want to participate in this trip? Then we strongly advise you to have a sports medical examination performed. Read more about the possibilities here.
During the Trip
A Real Expedition
Tours at Arctic Adventure are “Expedition Experiences. You experience what an expedition is like. Sometimes spicy, sometimes easy. But always together.
We mainly sleep in tents. You do this with someone else (or your partner) from the group. On winter trips, at least two people always sleep in a tent for safety reasons.
Moving, cooking and navigating are done together. The beauty of small groups is that there is always a real and good group feeling. Sometimes there are friendships and reunions years later.
Equipment
You get to borrow the full winter expedition equipment. Skis, sleeping bags, sled, shoes, tent. Take good care of these. They can make or break your expedition.
Packing List
After your registration (or upon request) you’ll receive a detailed packing list.
Safety
During the trip we are in uninhabited territory. In case of emergency, rescue services can always reach our position by snowmobile or helicopter.
The guide carries satellite communication devices and both digital (GPS) and analog (Compass) navigation tools.
The guide has at least Wilderness Advanced First Aid and WGA I (Wilderness Guide Association) training.
Cross-Country Skiing
Do you want to read more (everything) about cross-country skiing? Because that’s what we’ll be doing during this expedition. Then read it on the site of toerlanglauftochten.nl.
Participants for the Trip from March 1 – 7, 2026 (Guide: Henk-Jan Geel)
Participant 1: In option
Participant 2: Man, 58
Participant 3: Man, 57
Participant 4: Woman, 43
Participant 5: Woman, 36
Participant 6: Man, 45
Participant 7: Man, 45
The trip will proceed with 5 participants and is full at 7 participants.
This trip is now completely full.
Participants for the Trip from March 8 – 14, 2026 (Guide: Karin Sloove)
Participant 1: Male, 20
Participant 2: male, 48
Participant 3: Male, 17
Participant 4: Female, 28
Participant 5: Male, 51
Participant 6: Female, 49
Participant 7: Male, 58
The trip will proceed with 5 participants and is full at 7 participants.
This trip is now completely full.
Who Joins our Adventures?
Participants in our trips often sign up alone.
It happens that couples sign up.
The age of most participants is between 30 and 50 years.
There are certainly exceptions. The youngest participant was 23 and the oldest 66.
The male-female ratio is 50/50. The more challenging treks attract slightly more men. 60/40. But often the distribution is nicely balanced.
Travel Dates
March 1 – 7, 2026
March 8 – 14, 2026
Trip Start
March 1 or 8, 2026.
Meet with the guide in Kiruna center at 12:00 at Malmfältens Folhögskola
Trip End
March 7 or 14, 2026.
Departure from Nikkaluokta around 07:30. Arrival at Kiruna airport at 09:30
. The return flight at 10:25 is achievable with this schedule
Transport to Sweden
This trip connects well with the flight from Düsseldorf with Eurowings. This flight is on Saturday late afternoon. So you can arrive on Saturday. You can sleep at Malmfältens STF, where we will meet on Sunday at 12:00.
You book flights yourself.
You can also come to Sweden by train or car.
Total Trip Cost
€ 1,987
This Includes:
- All transfers in Sweden
- Airport/train station transfer in Sweden
- Transfers by snowmobile in the Kebnekaise massif
- Professional guidance by a certified guide
- Extra local mountain guide during the climb
- 2 nights in a hotel or lodge
- 4 nights in an expedition tent
- 5 days cross-country skiing expedition
- All meals from dinner on the first evening to breakfast on the last morning
- Group equipment (Tent, stove, fuel, navigation tools, communication devices, First Aid)
- Winter equipment (-25 expedition sleeping bag, winter sleeping mat, cross-country skis, ski boots, ski skins, ski poles, sled, towing harness)
- Down jacket can be rented for €50 if needed
- Contribution to the VZR guarantee fund
- Booking fees
Participants
Maximum 7
This Excludes:
- Flights, train journey to the destination
- Travel insurance with winter sports coverage
- Cancellation insurance
- Drinks personal expenses
- Personal equipment (see packing list tab)
Please Note.
If during the trip it is collectively decided to undertake extras (Excursions, overnight stays, meals), these costs will be divided among the participants.
We Provide
- Cross-country skis
- Cross-country ski boots
- Snowshoes
- All food
- -25 Expedition sleeping bag
- Sleeping mats
- Ski skins
- Ski poles
- Sled and towing harness
- Luggage bag
- Tent bag
- Dinner mug
- Stove
- Fuel
- Pans
- Expedition tent
- Emergency bivouac
- Maps
- Compass
- GPS
- Communication devices
- First Aid
You Provide
Food
- 2 Thermos flasks
- Spoon, mug
Sleeping
- Sleeping bag liner
- Headlamp
Hygiene
- Personal medication
- Toiletries
Clothing
- Socks
- T-shirt
- Down slippers
- Underwear
- Long underwear
- Fleece pants/leggings
- Windshell pants
- Gaiters
- Long thermal shirt
- Fleece sweater
- Fleece jacket
- Windproof jacket
- Down jacket
- Pair of gloves
- Thick wool mittens
- Outer mittens
- Hat
- Buff / Balaclava
- Glacier sunglasses
- Ski goggles
You will receive a detailed packing list after your registration, or upon request.
Rent / Buy
Renting an expedition down jacket is possible through Arctic Adventure for €50
As a participant in our trips, you get 10% discount in Bever stores.
Make use of this if you still need to purchase equipment.
Contact us if you have questions about the materials.
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