Abisko National Park
Abisku is a national park in Sweden, near the Norwegian border. It was founded in 1909 almost immediately after the adoption of the law on the protection of nature. The park is surrounded on the south and west sides by mountains, through which a picturesque river flows, as well as part of the shore of Lake Tournetresk.
These places have been attracting environmentalists since 1903, the year a research station was built there, which became part of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in 1935. The scientific station continues to operate today, conducting biological and geological research.
Lake Turnetresk, with an area of 332 km2, is also noteworthy, which has been covered with an ice edge for more than six months. This lake is the 7th largest in Sweden and the 2nd deepest. It appeared under the influence of glaciers and almost the entire coastline is swampy. The southern borders of the Abisku Park are occupied by mountain ranges, the same can be said about the western regions of the park area. It is especially interesting to follow the nature of Abiskou Park in the summer, namely, from June 13 to July 13, during which time the sun simply does not set. Visitors to the park can explore its nature during a trip along the Kungsleden ("Royal Trail") excursion route, which is 390 km long.
More fortunate travelers will be able to see the numerous inhabitants of the park from among the Swedish fauna. The park is home to both large animals - brown bears, reindeer, moose, and smaller ones - wolves, wolverines, arctic foxes and lemmings. The rich avifauna of the park will not escape the keen eyes of tourists who understand nature. Among which it is worth noting such representatives as: white owls, yurkas, snipes, polar partridges, long-tailed skuas, puffins, golden eagles, cockatoos.
