A Story about Being a Hut Warden in the Swedish Mountains

[@thezood]

Remember arriving in Tjäktja in hard wind, snow and rain. There was no available beds but mattresses were brought out for everyone so no one had to sleep outside. Everyone helped out, bringing in firewood and water, sharing meals, keeping the fire going. I have slept in many mountain huts since then but it's still one of my favorite memories.

[@EmmaaNilss]

Hey thanks for telling me! That makes me so happy because its one of my best memories from there too. Everyone was so kind and was really appreciating four walls and a roof. It seems like a lot of people thought it was a unusual but still very nice experience, me included!

[@rbphilip]

At a different hut I ended up sleeping in the sauna, after it had cooled down a little bit. It was nice sleeping on top of my sleeping bag for the first half of that early September night. The hut warden made it very clear that no matter what she would find somewhere to put down a mattress and sleep for everyone.

[@alananderson5202]

That's awesome. Thankyou from Alberta, Canada. I'm trying to plan a trip to Sweden, Norway, and Denmark where my family comes from. Norwegian grandpa, Swedish grandma, and Danish on my dad's side. It'll be a dream come true. Your film inspires the longing more.

[@EmmaaNilss]

Hey, you should definitely go! Its beautiful in pictures and movies but the real experience you Won't get until youre here. I'm actually looking in trivs to Canada, you've got great mountains and wildlife as well!!!

[@_wise_one]

@@EmmaaNilss indeed

[@playerforty4621]

That's north Sweden, were nobody goes lol, normal Sweden dosent look like this.

[@JustBrowsing777]

@@playerforty4621 What is less normal about this than any other part of Sweden? The north is as normal as the south but obviously less people travel north to experience the wilderness there.

[@user-rr4ni4oq9s]

I love Alberto

[@rickkearn7100]

This network of huts and the organization that owns them, and especially the people like yourself who actually physically maintain the property are an extremely worthwhile pursuit, as are all things where humans respectfully interact with nature and wilderness. It is certainly the result of incalculable work and youthful enthusiasm and I for one applaud you and your colleagues. Cheers.

[@buffalo4127]

So wonderful to see such clean remote wilderness being well cared for… Appreciation from Wyoming! Thank you.

[@EmmaaNilss]

I can do nothing but agree to that! Thanks you for taking your time to watch and comment, I appreciate it all the way from sweden 😁

[@ffhoy]

Hey Emma, what a nice surprise to see your face at the start of this video. We had a wonderful day at your hut near the end of our walk of the Kungsleden. You and Cornelius were wonderful hosts!!

[@EmmaaNilss]

Hey! Im very glad to hear that! I hope you had a lovely finish of your walk and that you will be back one day 😍

[@UkSapyy]

Reminds me of the Scottish highlands and Cambrian mountains here in GB. There's such rugged and raw beauty in the mountains, I hope one day I get to see the higher peaks of Scandinavia.

[@EmmaaNilss]

Really? I would love to visit scotland one day!

[@Fellmandave1]

What a privilege to spend a season there. Something you can always reset to no matter where life takes you. Lovely video, thank you.

[@EmmaaNilss]

Yes exactly like that, I feel so privileged ❤️

[@yvettekooijman]

Hi Emma! This summer we hiked the Kungsleden and slept in the Tjaktja hut. I had so many questions when I met you and Cornelius, so I'm super happy to see your video suddenly popping up at my timeline, wow! Thanks for making this video, I enjoyed it a lot and hope you will make more in the future. You guys are awesome! :)

[@EmmaaNilss]

Thank you very much. Im happy we could answer a few questions and that you found the vidoe too. Welcome to the fam and keep the hiking spirit up! Best wishes Emma

[@kato119]

I was there three years ago and seeing it brought back wonderful memories. It's great what you people do and I really appreciate it. And what a place to do it! All the best to you both from Bath in England.

[@EmmaaNilss]

Thanks Kato! Im happy you here you've been there! I wish more people got to experience the special power of those remote places! Its really something!! Thanks for taking your time watching and commenting. It warms my heart, cheers

[@walterrobertlehmann7464]

Veldig kult å se denne videoen. Jeg var selv en tysk fjellturist som gikk Kungsleden sommeren 1980, og ble da inspirert av stugvärden i Tausajaure (som 11 år senere ble mor til min svenske sønn). 1983 flyttet jeg til Narvik, lærte norsk, og begynte som vintervärd i Kårsavagge. Det ble mange sesonger som stugvärd for meg, fremfor alt i Abiskojaure på 1980 og 1990-tallet. Sist var jeg stugvärd i Kårsavagge igjen, i fjor sommar. Absolutt noe av de fineste minner, alle disse stugvärdsperioder, både vinter og sommer. Jeg forstår at du/dere også hadde en fin tid i Tjäktja. Hold spenningen uppe.😊

[@EmmaaNilss]

Gud vilken historia! Jag är glad att du delar med dig, det för mitt hjärta varmt! Stugvärdandet är verkligen något jag tänkt hålla fast vid, som du säger det är något speciellt och jag har redan väldigt många fina minnen från denna perioden så fler måste det absolut bli! Återigen tack! Ha en fin helg 😁 Kram Emma

[@phornthip1991]

Schau, schau en Tyske i Skandinavia. Jeg snakke bare lit norks. Jeg har spend over 6 år i Norge i siste 20 år. Fra Senja til Kristiansand. One of my favoured places is Setesdal. I lived for almost 2 years i Øya i Bygland Fjord i Winter alene med min Hund. This was the best time in my Life.

[@Msyteriouspi]

Greeting and salutations from Alabama, Emma! The moments you captured are phenomenal! I love the mountain, steppes, and beautiful landscapes all around you! Thank you for sharing a piece life with everyone watching!

[@EmmaaNilss]

Thanks for all the kind words! ❤️

[@ldosucowboy3279]

This is a stunning and amazing resource for those who are priveledged to get to experience it. This is my first knowledge of such a system in Sweden. Thanks for sharing. Much love to you and Cornelius froy Wisconsin,🇺🇸

[@EmmaaNilss]

Hey I'm happy to hear you enjoyed it! As far as I know sweden is the only country that has this type of system. I know places with similar huts but not with staff such as we do it over here! I'm so happy to get to be a part of it! Cheers

[@peaktraveller]

I have visited Sweden a number of times in the past but always in the south. I have aso travelled in Norway as far north as Trondheim and I was always struck by the beauty of both these countries. Your vlog is stunning and very moving and my respect to you and Cornelius for taking up this role for 7 weeks. What an awesome premeval place!

[@EmmaaNilss]

Thank you very much! I've heard the West Coast of Norway is supposed to be beautiful but I've never been. Its definitely on my list! Thank you very much, from both of us!

[@c.d.3485]

Treasure the time spent there and the memories of it.the Wonderful experience.

[@thomasdecarlo8543]

I am a tree person. Lots and lots of trees. Forests of trees. But …. still not having been there I must say I find it absolutely beautiful landscape and with no trees. I have surprised myself. Thank you for sharing.

[@EmmaaNilss]

Im happy you enjoyed it! I actually got surprised myself. I love tree aswell but this is just a stunning landscape trees or no trees.

[@thorsvenson3530]

Thank you. So beautiful.

[@EmmaaNilss]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@russ6502]

Awesome place. Truly a beautiful country.

[@EmmaaNilss]

Yes! Its easy to be home blind but im really trying to appreciate it for what it actually is.

[@Abby-yc7tt]

Definitely gonna watch more of your videos. Loved it 👍👍👍

[@EmmaaNilss]

That makes me so happy! Welcome to the fam

[@johnhoneyman4814]

Such a well made film. What a place! I have walked the Padjelantaleden and the experience verges on the spiritual. Watch out for me at your hut!

[@EmmaaNilss]

Hey John! Thank you so much! Padjelantaleden is on my list :) But it is really amazing how being out in nature can cause all those deep feeling and especially the feeling of connection. Haha I will sleep with one eye open from now on! Have a good one, cheers Emma

[@joshuastclairmusic]

This is a lovely video Emma! Looks like a very rejuvenating and peaceful lifestyle. Stunning shots - I'd love to visit Sweden!

[@EmmaaNilss]

Thanks you Josh! I really appreciate your opinion! It was a peaceful experience. I had a lot of time to think about how I live and what I priorities. You should definitely come over here one day, and when you do let me know, cause then you've got yourself a private guide:)

[@joshuastclairmusic]

@@EmmaaNilss Sounds great, now I have to come! Congratulations on your video and channel's success, you deserve it! It's a very nice video. We'll all be expecting more now :P

[@martinch.6257]

I trekked the Kungsleden a few years back. What a quiet marvel that is.

[@EmmaaNilss]

Couldn't have said it better myself! I'm happy you've been here! Its stunning! Thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers Emma

[@Blabheinn]

Sweden is a beautiful country, with beautiful people and beautiful landscapes, thank you for showing us all Emma😀

[@EmmaaNilss]

Thanks for watching and commenting Steve! Have a good one, cheers ❤️

[@fabiopunk1661]

Hiking in Sweden is on my list. I will keep this place in mind. Wonderful nature, so different from what we have in Italy

[@EmmaaNilss]

Hey! Yeah you should definitely come, kungsleden is a really nice trail to hike when you decide to come here. Then you will pass by tjäktja as well! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@markhyde1970]

You are literally living my dream. Enjoy and savor every moment

[@EmmaaNilss]

Really! Then I hope for you to live your dream as well one day! Thank you very much. Savor is really the word. I have to say I did my best! Thanks for watching and commenting. Appreciate it a lot.

[@frankreidy5881]

Wow -a lovely video - the mountain hut is such a precious place -

[@EmmaaNilss]

I can nothing but agree! Thank you so much

[@stijnchapelle737]

I'm now on a workation (if that's already an official word) on canarian islands and stumbled upon your's and Cornelius' video. You made me instantly wanna leave here and go there... Job wel done... I'll be looking forward to more video's while making plans to go there in the hopefully not too far away future...

[@EmmaaNilss]

Hey! That does not sound to bad either to be honest! With that said you should definitely come here one day, its really worth exploring! Thank you so much for watching and commenting! I'm actually working on the next one right now so won't be too far away! I hope you'll enjoy it too!

[@HuangXingQing]

Looks like a great place for a sesshin. Thanks for posting!

[@EmmaaNilss]

You are right. Funny thing, there is a couple of meditations places marked along kungsleden. So you definitely right.

[@VioletYT]

Amazing place! Thank you for sharing!

[@EmmaaNilss]

Thank you for watching and commenting! really appreciate it

[@wildernesstraining1957]

Living in London uk. Seeing this remoteness, is akin to a breath of fresh air! The cosmos must look amazing out there!

[@EmmaaNilss]

It does, I would say you find some time to get out there and see for yourself, it sounds like you need it!

[@wildernesstraining1957]

@@EmmaaNilss You’re right, I do need it. We are waiting to move to a quiet village in the West Country. The process is painfully slow Emma.😏 Nice wood chopping by the way😎👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@johnnybruylandt2979]

Hej, Det var en mycket intressant redogörelse. Tack så mycket. Hälsningar.

[@EmmaaNilss]

Tack själv!

[@chrislonsberry1974]

Wow! I hadn’t seen anything about the people who maintain places like these. Thank you!! The scenery was beautiful!

[@EmmaaNilss]

Thanks, I'm happy to hear that!

[@EventyrsorenDenmark]

What a wonderful place and a great video. Thanks for sharing. Enjoyed it very much. Hope to see more from your channel again. Have a great day.

[@EmmaaNilss]

Thank you so much, it makes me happy that you enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing your opinion! Have a great day

[@ianoliver3879]

Rather well put together. Thank you.

[@EmmaaNilss]

And thank you for watching and commenting!

[@osu122975]

Looking at this my first thought was "freedom". Its easy to romantize such an area but the work to keep it up never ends. We should appreciate the work our ancestors did to have the lives we have now.

[@EmmaaNilss]

I think you are right! And I'm really trying to do that more than I've done before it's too easy to take for granted

[@MrJoegotbored]

Had no idea such things exist! Great idea though, and I've no doubt that they do save lives. Enjoy the tranquility!

[@EmmaaNilss]

Hey! Thank you very much. I agree with you, its a great idea to have thise huts and I appreciate it a lot!

[@MrRKWRIGHT]

Good afternoon Emma. Once again, another stunning and excellent video with superb production values. Thanks for sharing another tour of your life living in the great outdoors as a strong, self-sufficient independent offgrid woman. Have a wonderful week and of course a Happy Thanksgiving 😍😍😎😎🌹🌼🌼

[@EmmaaNilss]

Hey Richard! Thank you so much for those beautiful words! They really mean a lot to me! I'm working on next episode at the moment so it won't be too far away! I hope you will enjoy it as well :) Happy thanksgiving (a bit too late) and have a beautiful week! Cheers, Emma

[@MrRKWRIGHT]

@@EmmaaNilss You're quite welcome Emma.

[@misterx817]

Hey Emma, it's really nice to see the result of your adventure and getting flashbacks of the hike thanks to those beautiful shots! It was great meeting you (as a group) at the night train and having a really warm and welcoming time. I'm sure that every single one that got to "your" hut was happy and lucky to have such hut wardens. Best, Friedrich

[@EmmaaNilss]

Hey Friedrich! Aw thank you very much! I hope you had a great adeventur as well! thanks for watching and commenting! 💕

[@stirfrywok2927]

"It's also a place where you live the weather". Beautifully put! I want to go there. Thank you for the video

[@EmmaaNilss]

I think you should go there! Thanks for watching and taking your time commenting! ☀️

[@EatRawGarlic]

I passed by the hut in late August 2016. The days before, it had been around 18 degrees C in Kiruna, but when climbing up the pass, I was greated by a short blizzard. I took shelter in the hut on the top of the pass, and was joined by another traveller going in the opposite direction who also didn't consider it safe to continue. But after about 20 minutes, the blizzard was gone again and the valley opened up. It was an amazing experience! Thank you STF for maintaining these facilities!

[@EmmaaNilss]

Its so funny because I had almost the same experience at the same place in beginning of September 2021. I agree with you, thank you stf!

[@johnm1585]

A beautiful video and interesting story. I'm an older person in my 60s but I would still love to visit a place like this!

[@EmmaaNilss]

I think you should sir. We had many visitors the same age as you and they were all very happy about being out exploring!

[@nxtxlieclaire]

the kind of simple living i love

[@EmmaaNilss]

Same, it's very calming to the soul

[@shanenewton8560]

The Great Escape..what a revelation.. No war corruption pollution, poverty homelessness..to see the Earth as we should..Absolutely Peaceful Experience.

[@EmmaaNilss]

There was a lot of times I was thinking the exact same thing while being there. It is insane how we have really created the world we're living in. Before the human did anything there was probably a whole lot of places lokking like this. Now afterwards I can't help myself to going around wondering and fanatising how the cities looked before we did anything to that place! Thanks for watching! I really appreciate it

[@busybeenick]

I did Nikkaluokta to Abisko in summer 2020. This video is a timely reminder that I must redo the hike!

[@EmmaaNilss]

Yeah its a wonderful place, there is even a lot of less know trails you can do if you get over here again!

[@morbe5276]

not only a beautiful landscape, but a caring warden too, nice to see a strong woman that doesnt have to be half naked in a thumbnail to be successful making wilderness related content

[@EmmaaNilss]

I haven't even thought about that! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@joostrotteveel2456]

Hey Emma, I have visited your lovely hut back in february 2020. I have experienced the harsh conditions brutal weather. Love to stay in the STF Huts soon again. Greetings.

[@EmmaaNilss]

Hey that makes me happy, then you know what its about! Cheers Emma

[@herodontus]

oh my goodness I'd love to do this kind of thing! Being able to disconnect from the city and get a hands on approach to daily life, fishing, cutting wood, etc. and being rewarded with a starry sky, fresh crisp air and a cup of tea would be like a reset.

[@EmmaaNilss]

You are completely right! Its really something different. For me the most important part was getting away from all impressions. I think its healthy to stop and reflect for a while and not always put new stuff into your brain. With that said its hard with all tempting and fun activities we are surrounded by in our everyday life! So this is the spot for reflection! Thanks for watching and commenting. It makes me very happy!

[@Panos835]

I love these documentaries that shows people connecting with nature is what we should be. Awesome! Great drone shots as well - new sub!

[@EmmaaNilss]

Hey thank you so much! Yeah I feel like that is what I and we need to do more. Hope to inspire to get out and explore nature more! Really appreciate your comment! Thanks again!

[@JJ-ze6vb]

To be fair, we can’t all be hut wardens. They need the infrastructure we all help maintain as well.

[@morrisanderson818]

Not sure but I think I just found your other video with Cornelius, forgive me if I'm wrong but where you are sure radiates with me , love that wide open,no one around feel, hardly get that here in New Zealand,bit small getting over populated,5million people now 😮 Anywho a fantastic video,right up my alley, love from New Zealand

[@EmmaaNilss]

Hey! I'm happy you found the video and that you enjoyed it! I were in nz 5 years ago and believe it or not that was where I found my love for outdoor life! I totally get what you mean with the wide open valleys and no people around which is iconic for sweden. With that said I love the nature you've got over there as well. It's not the same, it's different but still very very lovely! Cheers from the other side of the globe

[@musenkind9316]

In Summer 2021 I hiked Kungsleden and slept at this exact hut, washed my hair by the waterfall...there was heavy rain that day, so we were very happy to spend the night

[@EmmaaNilss]

Hey! I'm happy to hear that! Then you know all about the experience. When the weather is really bad thats when you appreciate four walls and a roof the most. Thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers Emma

[@jesusizquierdo3831]

I volunteered once at a hostel in the Tatras, not this remote at all but still super close to the national park, so plenty of hiking available. We arranged it in a way we worked our 24 hours a week in 2 days so we had 5 days off to explore the mountains. It was amazing. This looks even more interesting, being quite far from civilization for an extended period of time must be really soothing.

[@EmmaaNilss]

Yes it sure is! Sounds like you had a nice adventure as well

[@dimitriantanov3150]

Damn, I wanna girl who is/has been a Hut Warden. That outdoorsy-ness, the business sense, the feeling that shes domestic while also being wild. Im sold.

[@t.vanoosterhout233]

Beautiful, reminds me of visiting that very cabin some years ago, in early summer. Completely snowed in, in fact getting there was quite hard. Yes I was happy to stay inside for the night, and for a fire in the woodstove! Even heard an avalanche the day after when going over the pass.

[@EmmaaNilss]

Wow! So fun that you've been here! And yeah, exposed is really the word to describe it! Thanks for taking your time watching and commenting 💕

[@snowscapephile4709]

Thank you so much. It was an honour to be your guest. Much appreciation from Hamburg, Germany.

[@EmmaaNilss]

And thank you! Thanks for visiting for watching and commenting

[@alangauld6079]

I've read and heard a lot about the wilderness in Norway and Finland but very little about Sweden. So nice to get a chance to see your beautiful countryside. We don't have many huts with wardens here in Scotland but it makes me appreciate their work.

[@EmmaaNilss]

That makes me very happy! We actually got quite a lot of mountain huts in Sweden and that im so thankful for!!

[@theronin365]

Do you own the hut? and how do you get shopping?

[@EmmaaNilss]

We do not own the hut, STF does, we just work there. We dont really go shopping, im working on a second piece covering the topic food but short answer we get to sent our food out in advance during wintertime.

[@theronin365]

@@EmmaaNilss Oh cool...well it looks like a nice life there. Also it makes sense that you get food sent to you. Great video 👍

[@ndan3746]

Stunning landcape! What an incredible place to wake up to everyday!

[@EmmaaNilss]

Yes, it definitely was! It's weird how you adapt as well because after a while you get used to it and don't realise until your home how fantastic it was! With that said I actively tried to appreciate that place as much as possible while being there

[@travelmurmur]

This was beautiful! What a stunning area :) It was fascinating to watch. Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@EmmaaNilss]

Thanks for watching 💕 i appreciate it !

[@henrygreen19]

What scenery - absolutely amazing. You are so fortunate to do this as "work" !! My daughter lives in Helsingborg and the photos she sends me of that area are just magical. Sweden looks like an amazingly lovely country .. .. .. .. .. if you can handle the cold !! ha ha ha ha ha ha. Enjoy.

[@EmmaaNilss]

I feel very privileged! Sweden is beautiful, north to south! I'm actually from the South of sweden as well, an hour from helsingborg, and I wouldn't say its very cold down there, but I guess it depends on what you're comparing with! Thanks for watching 😁

[@raisethevibe4731]

I walk the mountains in Scotland and live on a sailboat off the west coast there. Our mountains are very similar...fabulous...enjoy and thanks for the video!

[@EmmaaNilss]

That sounds like a great lifestyle! Thanks for watching and commenting 💕

[@tedwaltman1]

Thank you for a wonderful video!

[@EmmaaNilss]

Thank you for watching and commenting. It makes me very happy :) Cheers!

[@giuseppecatalano7801]

Beautiful video. Hello from Turin; Italy 🇮🇹

[@EmmaaNilss]

Hey thanks for commenting and watching! 💕

[@PeepalBaba-Givemetrees]

thank you so much for this video...very beautiful

[@EmmaaNilss]

Thanks you for taking your time both watching and commenting! It makes me very happy :)

[@sffpv9671]

What a beautiful country! Thanks for sharing what you do! Love the drone shots and music, really adds to the story. 💗

[@savesoil3133]

Have you heard of the Save Soil movement before? It might interest you as it is connected to nature and food #nosoilnofood #SaveSoil #ConsciousPlanet Love from Hungary 🇭🇺 #Mentsükatalajt #Tudatosbolygó

[@EmmaaNilss]

Thank you so much for letting me know! I really appreciate it!

[@TorgeirMrk]

Great video and nice revisiting with Tjäktja and you two. I met you when I visited the cabin this autumn. Due to bad weather, many had sought shelter there, perhaps 20 more than the capacity of the cabin. Even though it was crowded and chaotic, you and Cornelius were absolutely wonderful with everyone. Best experience of all the cabins I visited 👍

[@EmmaaNilss]

Thank you for all the kind words! Im happy to hear you had a nice time in the cabin, we did too 😁 Thanks for taking your time commenting, this made my day, cheers!

[@JensSöderblom]

Tack för en superfin, stämningsfull och intressant film! Fantastiska vyer och fint berättat. När jag blir stor ska jag definitivt också bli stugvärd!

[@EmmaaNilss]

Hej! Tack så jättemycket, vad glad jag blir! Det tycker jag absolut du ska sikta på! Frågan är väl om man någonsin blir stor?

[@maxman2402]

It was nice meeting you at the tsjaktja hut. Had a great time there seeing the northern lights there, and having a warm bed for us 2 and our doggy!

[@EmmaaNilss]

Nice im happy to hear that! Yeah I remember those northen lights, they were just great!

[@najlagergi]

Great video! Really makes you long for the Swedish mountains 😍

[@EmmaaNilss]

Thanks a lot! That was what I was hoping for! ❤️

[@four38AM]

Simply wow 🤩 thanks for making this!

[@EmmaaNilss]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@44NorthWyo]

Absolutely wonderful! Makes me want to go see it in person. Mountains! ❤ from Wyoming USA

[@EmmaaNilss]

I think you should one day! Although you got pretty stunning landscapes over in the usa as well!

[@Swiftthrift]

I was at Tjäktja 2021 with a friend on our Kungsleden hike. It was a wonderful stop, and as always the hut wardens were fantastic. The weather was great, so we enjoyed a beer from the hut, spoke to the hut wardens and then continued on our way. A wonderful stop on a wonderful hike.

[@EmmaaNilss]

Sounds like a really nice memory and it seems like you were lucky since tjäktja is one of the huts which usually dosent have a shop or beer :) Thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers Emma

[@JonsDadHikes]

Me too!

[@beatapfizer3601]

Amazing video! Thank you for this

[@EmmaaNilss]

Hey, thank you so much! It really means a lot ot me! I'm working on the next episode at the moment so it won't be too far away!

[@beatapfizer3601]

@@EmmaaNilss sounds great, will definitely be checking it out!

[@7thwave42]

Hi Emma, what a lovely video. My partner and I camped at Tjäktja on the 4th of September this year and had a brief chat with you about your time as a hut warden. Watching the video makes me miss the hike and scenery more than I already was. Cheers from Scotland.

[@EmmaaNilss]

Hi! That makes me so happy! I miss that place too, it's really something different! Thanks for watching and might see you out there again, it's a small world after all 😋

[@7thwave42]

@@EmmaaNilss It really is a magical place. Haha it really is a small world, so I hope to bump into you again some time. Cheers :)

[@heimaufreisen]

Hej fra Tyskland, what a wonderfull documentation and good footage from this beautifull landscape. Thanks for this one...hälsningar Michael

[@EmmaaNilss]

Thanks to you for watching!

[@metouw]

I have a very special relation to this very hut. In 2020 my wife and I were hiking the Kungsleden. It was our first long hike (~450 km). We started in Hemavan and began going north towards Abisko. A few days before our goal, after we've been hiking for 4 weeks, we reached the highest point of Kungsleden. A few minutes after my wife falls and dislocate/break one of her fingers. We had no signal on our phones but we had a Garmin inReach mini (satellite communicator that can text but not call). However we could see on the map that Tjäktja was only about 1 km away, so we went there for starters to see if we could find a good solution to our problem. Maybe there were a doctor, a phone or something else that could help us out? When we got there we sadly didn't find any professionally trained medical "person". However the hut warden was there. An older gentleman. At first he freaked out a little. I think he felt a lot of responsibility was all of a sudden weighing on his shoulders. However he managed to call a nurse for us on what I think was a land line phone??? (I'm not sure how that's even possible but he had a phone and it worked which is all that matters). The nurse told us *not* to pull the finger back in place ourselves (thank god!!). We would probably just make it worse she said. However she told us to go to the hospital in Kiruna. If you don't know, that's not exactly around the corner. As mentioned in the video, the closest road (Abisko) is like 50 km away and then you go for a little more than an hour by car to get to Kiruna. So we were like "uhhh... f*ck". Thankfully the hut warden called a helicopter taxi for us (which I didn't really know was a thing but apparently it is) and asked them to come pick us up. We had to wait for like 3-4 hours if I remember correctly and why wife started to get in more and more pain. I tried to help her out but couldn't really do much. However the warden had managed to bake some cookies so he kept bringing them to my wife along with red "lemonade". That gesture really changed the wipe of the situation. When the helicopter finally came he was standing outside in the rain making sure we got safely on it and waved us goodbye. That was August 30. The doctor fixed my wife's finger the same evening and the next day we flew back to Tjäktja to finish what we had started (it was all my wife's decision. I told her it was okay to go back home, but she's a badass! A clumsy one though, lol). The hut warden was all excited to see us again and greeted us welcome. We thanked him for his help but I really regret we didn't bring him any gift. He deserved that! I can't even remember his name. A few days later we completed the hike and made a dream come true, thanks to the hut warden and STF. I spoke to quite many of hut wardens along the Kungsleden. To my understanding a lot of the wardens see it as a pleasure but also as a duty. It's something you do at least ones in your life to help out others and to preserve a culture. Wardens do get paid but in Scandinavian terms you can barely call it a salary. Much love and respect to all the hut wardens out there from Denmark

[@EmmaaNilss]

Hi Stefan! This is a crazy story and I'm happy you shared it with me! I understand that you then have a special relation to this specific hut (just as I do now) which makes me very happy. When I read that you and your wife flew back and continued your adventure I got even happier! You both are badasses, there is few people that would have done the same in your situation I think! Its very kind of you both to support those organisations, they need it! And its when you end up in a situation like you did you really appreciate that they are there! Thank you so much for watching and for sharing your story! It really made my day! Lots of love from Sweden, Cheers, Emma

[@newq]

That is some seriously gorgeous country up there. This video made me add Sweden to my bucket list!

[@EmmaaNilss]

That makes me very happy! Sweden is definitely worth a visit!

[@thomasjewell503]

Loved the video thanks Emma, from Tom & karen Missouri,USA

[@EmmaaNilss]

Thank you Tom and Karen for watching and commenting! 💕

[@ramjet8778]

Fabulous…keep up the brilliant work…I wish more of the planet was remote and devoid of human development and urbanisation….as well as all the trash and discarded plastics that go with the ever increasing population.

[@EmmaaNilss]

I wish the same! That's why this feels so meaningful for me. It has such a big impact on everyone visiting so losing more of those remote places will be bad for all of us

[@ramjet8778]

@@EmmaaNilss the sad fact is there are too many people on this planet making too many demands on nature and the environment and this will only get worse….celebrating the birth of the 9th billion child on earth is not something we should be proud of….it’s a recipe for disaster sadly….but what you are doing is a wonderful thing and we can’t give up hope that equilibrium in nature will prevail.

[@rbuenafe100]

Love the video. Subscribed from New York City!

[@EmmaaNilss]

Thanks you very much! Appreciate it a lot!

[@mikecohen2400]

Stunningly beautiful, what a Place to walk.

[@EmmaaNilss]

Oh yeah! Highly recomed

[@CaptCanuck4444]

Great video, loved it! Being alone up there looks like heaven to me, in this crazy world.

[@EmmaaNilss]

Yes I can nothing but agree. Although it also came with its own challenges, I'm thinking of doing a video about that as well, would it be interesting?

[@maxso9696]

Tusen tack för den här filmen av din fantastiska resa! Tjäktjas natur är så otroligt vacker! Jag (en tysk som studerat svenska) kan faktiskt inte beskriva hur mycket jag längtar efter Sveriges vildmark! Det var för tre år sedan jag sist var där, närmare sagt i Hemavan. Det är dags att komma dit igen! Det är alltid en glädje att titta på filmer som den du delar här! Tack igen! Bästa häslningar från Tyskland :)

[@EmmaaNilss]

Hej! Vad roligt att höra och vad duktig du är på svenska! Jag tycker absolut du ska ta dig tillbaka, jag längtar redan och det var bara några månader sen jag var där !! Ta hand om dig, vem vet vi kanske ses i fjällen någon gång i framtiden :)

[@maxso9696]

@@EmmaaNilss Hej Emma, tack så mycket för ditt fina svar! :) Jag och mina tre vänner som var med i Hemavan 2019 funderar faktiskt när vi ska resa dit eller nånstans i området igen. Det vore jätteroligt att träffas i fjällen! Jag önskar dig en trevlig jultid, ta hand om dig du med! :)

[@ashtoddphotography]

Absolutely perfect lifestyle and location, perfect. Hello from highlands of Scotland 👍

[@EmmaaNilss]

Hey! Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers from sweden

[@brianlotze5830]

Looks a lot like areas of Alaska I've backpacked in east of Denali park in the Talkeetna Mountains. I live in Fairbanks where we are well into winter and I was surprised when you said you had started this residency in September. Up here that is the start of winter.

[@EmmaaNilss]

Wow that sounds like a great experience as well! Yeah well beginning of september is autumn and end of september is beginning of winter kind of. I've never been in the mountains this late on the season but I will definitely come back this time because it was great! Colors on their peak, not a lot of people and wildlife everywhere!

[@anne-fleurp]

Hej Emma! We stayed at Tjakta when you where there! What a coincidence that I saw this video. We had a lovely stay at tjakta, very peaceful.

[@EmmaaNilss]

Hi! Really thats funny! Well then I hope you enjoyed your time on the trail and thanks for watching! 😁

[@marilynnoosterhof1853]

I had never heard of a hut warden. my background is Swedish and Norwegian. My hubby's dna is Swedish -- but he grew up in Groningen The Netherlands. This is remote and beautiful. Do you ever see Polar Bears? This is so beautiful -- and so very quiet.

[@EmmaaNilss]

Hi! Well now you have! No, there is no polar beers here, you need to go further to the pole to be able to see them! Would be cool though. It is very beautiful and if you ever get the chace I would really recomend you to go here! Its like nothing else on this planet. Thanks for watching! Cheers, Emma

[@grantbratrud4949]

Great stuff! I had huge pangs of nostalgia for the times in the 1980s when we lived off the grid in a hut off the road, 15 miles from town, in southeastern Minnesota's Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood Forest. We carried water from the spring, not just for ourselves but also for our growing herds and flocks of livestock. (Thankfully, we eventually had access to a river for the larger stock, swine, cattle, and Norwegian Fjord Horses. Sheep in that climate do not need a whole lot of water. Poultry ditto, although ducks and geese we found were a bit wasteful of the water I carried for them.) Somehow I managed to warp the cast iron baffle in our magnificent Jøtul "Little Giant" burning hop hornbeam with the draft open. I was a newbie, but quickly understood the benefits of squatting over a double vault composting toilet, and segregating urine for compost addition. This. is. Sweden! (Although to me it looks a lot like Norway.) Swedes ought to keep Sweden, if they can. Just my opinion.

[@EmmaaNilss]

Hey im very happy to read your story! It sounds like a really cool and challenging experience! This is sweden although Norway is just around the corner so up here I totally get its looks similar. We even walked up a mountain where we could see over to Norway!

[@dearmountains3431]

Wow such a wonderful place and relax time,This is literally amazing and beautiful worth seeing natural landscape😊💞💞💞

[@EmmaaNilss]

Yes I highly recomed the North of sweden to all who wants to see natural beauty

[@shedrick6846]

Absolutely stunning…makes me want to be there right now. But you share the spirit of the place perfectly so I almost feel for a moment I am there. I am curious what brand of pants she’s wearing…look like a good product for hiking!

[@EmmaaNilss]

Hey! Thank you so much. I really did my best with that video. My pants are from Swedemount and I love them!

[@MsLyonsheart]

Such an amazing experience

[@EmmaaNilss]

Yes, I'm very greatful for it!

[@toekanos]

I love to see more about your life there! Keep it coming.. 😊 I am jealous!

[@EmmaaNilss]

Thanks! Got one video soon ready to be uploaded

[@florianleinfelder]

I want to do this as well! While others might see the challenges and solitude that comes with it, I'd very much love to experience this for 1-2 months. The video was very inspiring to me, thank you :)

[@EmmaaNilss]

I'm happy to hear you feel inspired. Yes I think you and me are the same there. It gives you a new perspective facing those challenges. Also nothing good comes easy or what do they say ;)

[@gvbalajee]

I Love Sweden🇸🇪 was in Malmo for sometime

[@EmmaaNilss]

I'm happy to hear that, it's a beautiful country

[@owenboyhan880]

Beautiful, it was amazing to see Tjaktja, I stayed there back in 2008, ,

[@EmmaaNilss]

Nice, then you know exactly how it is out there! Thanks for watching 💕

[@billthomson7468]

Was in tjaktja in March 2017 on a ski tour. Good to see it in summer conditions, and want to get back to trek and hill climb around there. But fetching water in winter was a real ‘chore’, going up past the bridge to the ‘famous’ deep waterhole! Hard work! But a fantastic place.

[@EmmaaNilss]

Hey, its funny you say that because I've heard so much about that waterhole! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@DeeminD]

so beautiful!

[@EmmaaNilss]

Thanks you so much!

[@Hampusdrw]

Saknar fjällen! Bra video Emma! 😍

[@EmmaaNilss]

Det är lätt att sakna ett sådant ställe! Tack hampus ☀️

[@anthonyugarte1072]

Incredible landscape, so beautiful!

[@EmmaaNilss]

I can nothing but agree with you!

[@rbphilip]

I hiked from Kvikkjokk to Abisko 4 years ago. The trail and those huts were AMAZING. I've never enjoyed a bastu as much as on the trail.

[@EmmaaNilss]

Nice! Yeah unfortunately tjäktja doesnt have one but of course we walked the 12km to the closest hut just to get a sauna and chocolate 😁

[@rbphilip]

@@EmmaaNilss My memory has every other hut along the trail with sauna. And I met lots of "in between" stugvärdar som besökte de andra veckovis för att duscha och prata med andra värdar.

[@Adventures_with_Sog]

Stunning, awesome, inspiring. 👣👍🤙💚

[@EmmaaNilss]

Thanks you very much!! 💕

[@jimb3685]

Wow. Such a great and worthwhile venture

[@EmmaaNilss]

Yes it really was! Thanks for watching and taking you time commenting. It makes me very happy ❤️

[@jaymeli7269]

Stunning

[@EmmaaNilss]

I can nothing else but agree!