Abisko

Abisko is a village in Sápmi, in northern Sweden, roughly 250 km within the Arctic Circle, and near Abisko National Park, located 4 km west of the village. It had 85 inhabitants as of 2005. Permafrost is common around the village albeit this low altitude permafrost is disappearing because of global warming and increased snowfall.

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I put Abisko's 'cloud-busting weapon' to the test during a Sweden northern lights adventure and was not disappointed

"Milky Way Auroral Flower" found in Abisko, Sweden [Image Credit: Göran Strand]