STF Sylarna Fjällstation

Sylarna lies in a roadless area. To get here, you need to ski, hike, run, or cycle. The closest road access is at STF Storulvån (16 km away).

Hiking and ski trails connect Sylarna with Storulvån, Blåhammaren, and Helags (STF mountain stations and huts), as well as Storerikvollen and Nedalshytta in Norway (DNT). The hike or ski tour from Storulvån to Sylarna is 16 km with gentle elevation changes and magnificent views of the Syl massif. Emergency shelters with emergency phones are located at 7 km and 14 km along the trail.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT
To reach STF Storulvån, travel conveniently and sustainably with SJ trains to Duved or Enafors, followed by connecting transfer service provided by Wänseth Buss/Topptaxi. For the timetable, visit: https://www.wansethbuss.se/tidtabell. The transfer runs on a fixed schedule and connects to selected train arrivals and departures. Private transfers can also be arranged.

Snälltåget runs direct trains from southern Sweden to Enafors twice a week from week 9 until Easter and during July–September, with transfer to and from Storulvån included in the ticket price. You can purchase the entire journey including transfer.

Approximate travel time by train to Duved:
– From Östersund: 2 hours
– From Stockholm: 8 hours
– From Gothenburg: 13 hours
– From Malmö: 14 hours

At STF Storulvån, you can resupply, repack, store luggage, and enjoy breakfast or lunch before starting your hike to Sylarna. Maps are available in the Storulvån shop.

BY CAR
Please note: Between February 1 and April 15, the road between Handöl and Storulvån is closed at night between 22:00 and 08:00. It may also close during the day in poor weather conditions.

Storulvån is located 17 km from highway E14. Travel time is approximately 2 hours from Östersund, 1 hour from Åre, and 1.5 hours from Trondheim. From E14 in Enafors, follow the signs to Storulvån. The final 8 km runs along the edge of the bare mountain plateau on an asphalt road, offering magnificent views of the Jämtland mountains.

You can park your car here for the duration of your mountain trip. Payment is made via Swish or card, and parking is free if you’re staying overnight at Storulvån. EV charging facilities are available on-site.

BY AIR
Fly to Östersund. Rental cars are available at the airport. The drive to Storulvån takes approximately 2 hours.

DISCOUNTS FOR STF MEMBERS
STF encourages sustainable travel options to our accommodations. As an STF member, you receive discounts on train travel, bus travel, and electric rental cars. Members can also join the carpooling platform Skjutsgruppen at no cost. See current member offers at: https://www.swedishtouristassociation.com/join-stf/