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The World’s 100 Best Cable Cars & Mountain Railways

Aurora Sky Station Chairlift

Abisko, Sweden

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST CABLE CARS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 96 2026
Aurora Sky Station Chairlift

Two-seater chairlift running up Nuolja mountain from the Abisko base station to the Sky Station café. Riders see the lake and surrounding mountains on the way, and the top holds a café with a terrace.

Highlights

  • Two-seater chairlift cabins
  • Lake and surrounding mountains
  • Sky Station café

Good to know

  • Closed in strong wind and cold
  • Advance bookings not refunded if closed
  • Cold and windy at top

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