Place to visit
Pältsan, Sweden: what it is and when to go
Pältsan is a mountain in Kiruna Municipality, Sweden (Enontekiö), at 1,442 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in January, 0 h. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Sweden: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mountain in Kiruna Municipality, Sweden · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Sweden
- Elevation
- 1,442 m
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- ARN Stockholm, 1,048 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 69.00843, 20.22193
What it is and where
Pältsan is a mountain in Kiruna Municipality, Sweden (Enontekiö), at 1,442 m above sea level. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Sweden: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Enontekiö, where this site lists 12 more places to see, 15 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 69.00843, 20.22193; the nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN, Stockholm), 1,048 km as the crow flies. How to get around Sweden (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Sweden. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Pältsan is May to September.
- JanPossible0:00
- FebPossible6:56
- MarPossible11:01
- AprPossible15:25
- MayBest time20:19
- JunBest time24:00
- JulBest time24:00
- AugBest time17:18
- SepBest time12:46
- OctPossible8:31
- NovBetter not3:22
- DecPossible0:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in January, 0 h. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | May to September | December to April and October |
| Mountains | May to September | December to April and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Pältsan has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Sweden in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Sweden
To enter Sweden there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Sweden checklist. Currency: Swedish krona (SEK); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 1177 health advice line.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Gappohytta - RostahyttaHiking2.7 km
- GappohyttaHiking5.1 km
- STF Pältsa Mountain cabinMountains · Hiking7.0 km
- Nordkalottruta Etapp 14: Pältsestugan - RostahyttaSection of the Arctic Trail7.7 km
- Goldahytta - GappohyttaHiking7.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Sweden guide.
More in Sweden: Nature
- Kattegat: sea area between Denmark and Sweden
- Kebnekaise: Sweden's highest mountain
- Abisko National Park: national park
- Sarek National Park: national park in northern Sweden
- Vändåtberget: nature reserve in Västernorrland, Sweden
- Ytterby: mine on Resarö, Vaxholm municipality, Stockholm archipelago, Sweden
Every Sweden place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pältsan?
It is a mountain in Kiruna Municipality, Sweden. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Sweden: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Pältsan?
May to September. In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in January, 0 h.
How do you get to Pältsan?
The nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN), 1,048 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Sweden is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Sweden map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Gappohytta - Rostahytta, Gappohytta, STF Pältsa Mountain cabin. The rest is in the Sweden guide.
Keep reading
- Enontekiö12 places to see in and around Enontekiö, Sweden: Three-Country Cairn, Malla Strict Nature Reserve, Pältsan. Best time: May to September.
- Nature2209 places for nature in Sweden, from Kattegat to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- SwedenBefore travelling to Sweden: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Spanish citizens can enter with their ID card (DNI), but cash barely exists: many shops,…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Pältsan on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.