 ANS in the winter | |
| Predecessor | Vassijaure naturvetenskapliga station |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1903 |
| Location | |
Region | Norrbotten, Arctic |
Official language | Swedish, English |
Head of Department of Terrestrial Research | Magnus Augner |
Parent organization | Swedish Polar Research Secretariat |
| Affiliations | University of the Arctic |
Staff | 12 |
| Website | polar |
The Abisko Scientific Research Station (ANS) is a field research station managed by the Swedish Polar Research Secretariat. Situated on the south shore of Lake Torneträsk, it lies at the edge of the Abisko National Park. The station conducts ecological, geological, geomorphological and meteorological research in subarctic environments and each year about 500 scientists visit from all over the world. The varied geological, topographical and climatic conditions of the area allow it to be inhabited by a range of flora and fauna. These features, which have caused the area to be given National Park status, also make it an important place for scientific research, particularly of alpine and subalpine ecosystems.