Helags glacier

Helags glacier sits at 1469 meters in the Scandinavian Mountains and spreads across about 600 meters with deep crevasses and blue ice visible on its surface. The landscape shows jagged formations and meltwater channels carved by constant ice movement.

The glacier formed roughly 3000 years ago and has shaped the mountain landscape of northern Sweden since then. Its ice layers record climate shifts and geological changes spanning thousands of years.

The glacier region maintains traditional Swedish mountain stations where visitors experience regional cuisine and learn about local geological formations through guided tours.

You reach the glacier by hiking from Helags Mountain Station at 1240 meters, which requires a walk from lower elevations. The station nearby offers lodging and meals for visitors planning to spend time in the area.

It ranks as Sweden's southernmost glacier and contains scientific monitoring equipment for climate research. The area also serves as a home for Arctic foxes and other mountain species.

Location: Jämtland County

Elevation above the sea: 1,469 m

Length: 600 m

GPS coordinates: 62.90255,12.45944

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:44