Least ConcernCommon Buzzard
Buteo buteo
One of the best places in the world to watch the northern lights, thanks to an exceptionally dry microclimate created by Lake Torneträsk
Area
77 km²
Protection category
IUCN II
Parque nacional —
Designated in
1909
Established in 1909, among the first national parks in Europe, Abisko owes its worldwide fame to a local weather phenomenon: nearby Lake Torneträsk creates an exceptionally dry microclimate with clear skies more often than the surrounding country, making the park one of the best places on the planet, on record, to watch the northern lights through the winter months, when near-permanent darkness makes them easier to see.
2 dive sites within 300 km are also shown.
Ecosystems found in Sweden, where Abisko lies.
Where can I dive near here?
170 km away
209 km away
What is worth looking out for this month in Sweden?
Now is a good time: Autumn bird migration at Falsterbo (11 August to 20 November (raptor peak from late August to early October))
Now is a good time: Autumn bird migration at Falsterbo (11 August to 20 November (raptor peak from late August to early October))
Now is a good time: Autumn bird migration at Falsterbo (11 August to 20 November (raptor peak from late August to early October))
Which other parks are like this one?
Same country: Sweden
Same country: Sweden
Same country: Sweden
Same country: Sweden
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Region
Swedish Lapland
Climate
Temperate, Polar / cold
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