Silverfallet, Björkliden Waterfall
Scenic waterfall near Björkliden in Lapland
A waterfall near Björkliden in Swedish Lapland, Silverfallet sits on well-marked hiking trails and appeals to day hikers exploring the mountain tundra and summer wildflowers.
Silverfallet, Björkliden at a Glance#
About Silverfallet, Björkliden#
Silverfallet is a waterfall near the village of Björkliden in northern Swedish Lapland, located within the network of hiking trails in the area. It is a local natural attraction used as a scenic stop on walks and day hikes from the village.
The site is valued for its ease of access from Björkliden and for the surrounding mountain and valley scenery; seasonal flow varies significantly with snowmelt and rainfall. The waterfall is commonly combined with longer hikes toward nearby mountain trails and border-area routes between Sweden and Norway.
The fall is a natural river feature formed by the local stream cutting through bedrock and has been part of the regional landscape used by hikers and outdoor visitors for many years. There is no major built infrastructure at the site beyond trails and simple viewpoints.
Silverfallet sits close to Björkliden in Kiruna Municipality, along the transport corridor and trail network that connects the village with nearby mountain areas and Riksgränsen. The location is reachable on foot from the village and by local roads serving the Björkliden resort area.
- Access and best time to visit: Reached by short marked footpaths from the village and resort area, with the strongest flow during spring melt and after heavy rains.
How to Get to Silverfallet, Björkliden#
Silverfallet is reached from Björkliden village in northern Sweden, along the E10 between Kiruna and the Norwegian border. The falls are a short walk from local parking and from Björkliden station-consult local signage for the footpath route.
Tips for Visiting Silverfallet, Björkliden#
- Hike early in the day-late afternoon light can turn the falls to silver and is worth the extra effort for photos.
- Combine the visit with nearby Abisko and Riksgränsen hikes; the area is compact and transport links along the E10 are straightforward.
- In winter the falls freeze into dramatic ice formations-ice-climbing parties visit, but this is for experienced climbers only.
Best Time to Visit Silverfallet, Björkliden#
Summer gives the easiest walking and fullest waterfalls; winter offers dramatic ice formations but is only for experienced winter travellers.
Weather & Climate near Silverfallet, Björkliden#
Silverfallet, Björkliden's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -16°C to 16°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -16° - -7° | -16° | 39 mm | partly cloudy | 97% | 2.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 1.9h |
| February | Poor | -15° - -6° | -16° | 29 mm | overcast | 97% | 2.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.3h |
| March | Poor | -12° - -3° | -12° | 22 mm | overcast | 96% | 2.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 11.4h |
| April | Poor | -6° - 1° | -6° | 17 mm | overcast | 93% | 2.7 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 15.5h |
| May | Poor | 0° - 7° | 1° | 20 mm | overcast | 93% | 2.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 20.5h |
| June | Acceptable | 5° - 14° | 8° | 31 mm | overcast | 90% | 2.8 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 24.0h |
| July | Good | 8° - 17° | 12° | 57 mm | overcast | 87% | 2.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 22.5h |
| August | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 9° | 55 mm | overcast | 90% | 2.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 17.2h |
| September | Poor | 2° - 9° | 3° | 33 mm | overcast | 94% | 2.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 13.0h |
| October | Poor | -3° - 2° | -4° | 41 mm | overcast | 98% | 2.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.9h |
| November | Poor | -9° - -3° | -10° | 34 mm | overcast | 98% | 2.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 3.9h |
| December | - | -13° - -6° | -14° | 39 mm | - | 98% | 2.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 0.0h |
