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Highlights of Swedish Lapland

Swedish Lapland is adorned by many unique and wonderful experiences for the discerning traveller. Our flexible seven night itinerary takes you on an unforgettable train journey through the snowy wilderness from Kiruna in the north to the Bay of Bothnia in the south, visiting authentic and iconic places and experiencing the magic of this region – sleep on ice and be amazed by the ice creations at the original ICEHOTEL, meet your Sami host at the Sapmi Nature Camp and learn all about the culture and traditions of a reindeer herder, stay overnight among the treetops at the spellbinding Treehotel, finally ending your adventure at Brandon Lodge, a relaxed cabin stay located by the frozen Bothnian Sea. All this, and the chance to witness the mesmerising northern lights for the ultimate winter holiday experience. 

This is one of our favourite arctic destinations we would love to share with you, please get in touch and our sales team will be delighted to tailor-make your perfect winter holiday.

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From £3,280 per person (excluding flights)

This is based on 7 nights’ accommodation on a breakfast basis, listed excursions, and return airport transfers.

This roughly converts to 3,903 EUR | 4,231 USD

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Departure days: Daily from Mid-December to April
Note: This trip can be tailored to your requirements. Speak to our team if you’d like a customised itinerary.

ITINERARY

Fly to Kiruna in northern Sweden. On arrival you will be met and transferred to Jukkasjarvi, the home of the ICEHOTEL. The first night will be spent sleeping in one of the Art Suites  - on arrival you will receive winter clothing and information about how best to sleep on ice using the insulated sleeping bags provided. Your stay for two nights has breakfast included, the evening meal can be taken at either the Icehotel restaurant on site or Homestead restaurant located 10 minutes walk away. Dinner reservations are highly recommended.
Icehotel

Icehotel

The ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjarvi is the world’s first hotel made of ice and snow first appearing on the wintry landscapes of northern Sweden in 1989. Since then, the ICEHOTEL has reappeared in a new guise each year – always pushing the boundaries of innovation and creativity and attracting artists and sculptors from all around the globe. The result is an art exhibition of snow, ice and light with imaginative and enchanting themes in each of the unique suites. Guests can stay in an ice room, art suite or deluxe suite – all of which stay a constant temperature just below freezing. Thick winter sleeping bags and warm outer clothing are provided to help guests stay comfortable. There are also warm hotel rooms and Nordic chalets. There are saunas and shared bathroom facilities as well as a choice of three restaurants nearby. The ICEHOTEL restaurant serves Nordic cuisine serving delicacies like reindeer, moose, Arctic char and bramble berries, prepared by Michelin-trained head chef Alexander Meier and his team. The Chef’s Table 12 course tasting menu offers fine dining in a private and personal atmosphere. Meanwhile, the nearby Homestead restaurant offers a more relaxed and informal dining and rustic, homecooked dishes. Inside the restaurant, there’s a cocktail bar and in the ICEHOTEL itself, there’s an ice bar for a chilled drink. For guests staying outside of the winter season, rooms are inside the ICEHOTEL 365 – a year round ICEHOTEL inside a grass-covered roof.
After waking up to a drink of hot lingonberry juice, warm up in the sauna and get ready for breakfast. Enjoy a stroll around the local area before then meeting your guide to head out on a day trip learning to mush with a team of dogs - included in the tour will be a stop for lunch and then upon your return you will be able to check into your warm accommodation at the Ice Hotel. 
 
The evening is all yours to relax, look out for aurora, enjoy dinner at one of the restaurants or if you feeling adventurous you can head out on a northern lights snowmobile tour, a wilderness dinner or even a photography excursions searching for the northern lights.
Dog Sledding Lunch Tour - Driver

Dog Sledding Lunch Tour - Driver

A highlight of any trip to the arctic region is joining a dog-sledding tour - and this epic adventure is a must for anyone visiting the ICEHOTEL in Sweden. After receiving safety instructions this hands-on dog sled tour allows you to mush your own team of huskies through the arctic landscape on forest trails and on the frozen river Torne. The snowy plains gives you a feeling of freedom and energy from the eager dogs, willing to run and run, enjoying every moment as much as you! A stop is made at a cozy wilderness cabin where you will be served a hot lunch, before heading back to the ICEHOTEL.
Icehotel

Icehotel

The ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjarvi is the world’s first hotel made of ice and snow first appearing on the wintry landscapes of northern Sweden in 1989. Since then, the ICEHOTEL has reappeared in a new guise each year – always pushing the boundaries of innovation and creativity and attracting artists and sculptors from all around the globe. The result is an art exhibition of snow, ice and light with imaginative and enchanting themes in each of the unique suites. Guests can stay in an ice room, art suite or deluxe suite – all of which stay a constant temperature just below freezing. Thick winter sleeping bags and warm outer clothing are provided to help guests stay comfortable. There are also warm hotel rooms and Nordic chalets. There are saunas and shared bathroom facilities as well as a choice of three restaurants nearby. The ICEHOTEL restaurant serves Nordic cuisine serving delicacies like reindeer, moose, Arctic char and bramble berries, prepared by Michelin-trained head chef Alexander Meier and his team. The Chef’s Table 12 course tasting menu offers fine dining in a private and personal atmosphere. Meanwhile, the nearby Homestead restaurant offers a more relaxed and informal dining and rustic, homecooked dishes. Inside the restaurant, there’s a cocktail bar and in the ICEHOTEL itself, there’s an ice bar for a chilled drink. For guests staying outside of the winter season, rooms are inside the ICEHOTEL 365 – a year round ICEHOTEL inside a grass-covered roof.
Icehotel

Icehotel

The ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjarvi is the world’s first hotel made of ice and snow first appearing on the wintry landscapes of northern Sweden in 1989. Since then, the ICEHOTEL has reappeared in a new guise each year – always pushing the boundaries of innovation and creativity and attracting artists and sculptors from all around the globe. The result is an art exhibition of snow, ice and light with imaginative and enchanting themes in each of the unique suites. Guests can stay in an ice room, art suite or deluxe suite – all of which stay a constant temperature just below freezing. Thick winter sleeping bags and warm outer clothing are provided to help guests stay comfortable. There are also warm hotel rooms and Nordic chalets. There are saunas and shared bathroom facilities as well as a choice of three restaurants nearby. The ICEHOTEL restaurant serves Nordic cuisine serving delicacies like reindeer, moose, Arctic char and bramble berries, prepared by Michelin-trained head chef Alexander Meier and his team. The Chef’s Table 12 course tasting menu offers fine dining in a private and personal atmosphere. Meanwhile, the nearby Homestead restaurant offers a more relaxed and informal dining and rustic, homecooked dishes. Inside the restaurant, there’s a cocktail bar and in the ICEHOTEL itself, there’s an ice bar for a chilled drink. For guests staying outside of the winter season, rooms are inside the ICEHOTEL 365 – a year round ICEHOTEL inside a grass-covered roof.
After breakfast you’ll have time to enjoy the snowy surroundings, perhaps take a walk along the frozen Torne River or there may be time for a morning activity before you join the transfer to Kiruna Station for the early afternoon train to Gallivare. The journey takes approximately 90 minutes.

On arrival, you are met and transferred to Sapmi Nature Camp in the heart of Sjavnja National Reserve and part of the Laponia UNESCO World Heritage site. This is a small-scale resort, only taking a few guests at a time and providing a very personal and authentic Sami experience. Your host, Lennart, tends to your every need, sharing his traditions as a reindeer herder and culture of the Sami people, preparing your meals and guiding you throughout your stay. This is a very special experience!

Icehotel

Icehotel

The ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjarvi is the world’s first hotel made of ice and snow first appearing on the wintry landscapes of northern Sweden in 1989. Since then, the ICEHOTEL has reappeared in a new guise each year – always pushing the boundaries of innovation and creativity and attracting artists and sculptors from all around the globe. The result is an art exhibition of snow, ice and light with imaginative and enchanting themes in each of the unique suites. Guests can stay in an ice room, art suite or deluxe suite – all of which stay a constant temperature just below freezing. Thick winter sleeping bags and warm outer clothing are provided to help guests stay comfortable. There are also warm hotel rooms and Nordic chalets. There are saunas and shared bathroom facilities as well as a choice of three restaurants nearby. The ICEHOTEL restaurant serves Nordic cuisine serving delicacies like reindeer, moose, Arctic char and bramble berries, prepared by Michelin-trained head chef Alexander Meier and his team. The Chef’s Table 12 course tasting menu offers fine dining in a private and personal atmosphere. Meanwhile, the nearby Homestead restaurant offers a more relaxed and informal dining and rustic, homecooked dishes. Inside the restaurant, there’s a cocktail bar and in the ICEHOTEL itself, there’s an ice bar for a chilled drink. For guests staying outside of the winter season, rooms are inside the ICEHOTEL 365 – a year round ICEHOTEL inside a grass-covered roof.
Sapmi Nature Camp

Sapmi Nature Camp

Sápmi Nature Camp is a personal, sustainable, and small-scale glamping destination nestled within the UNESCO Laponia World Heritage Area, between Gällivare and Jokkmokk, above the Arctic Circle. Accommodating only 2 to 10 guests at a time, the camp offers an intimate and authentic Sámi experience. Guests can choose between standard lavvu tents, featuring wooden floors, comfortable double beds, and shared facilities, or deluxe lavvus, designed exclusively for the camp, which include en-suite toilets and enhanced insulation. The camp provides opportunities to witness the Northern Lights, engage in traditional skiing, snowshoeing, and observe local wildlife. Additionally, guests can opt to meet a reindeer herding family to learn about the Sámi way of life.

A stay at the camp brings you closer to nature, along with the Sami people who have grown up here. You can help and be involved in the daily workings at the camp, or you can simply relax and enjoy the tranquillity and comfort of this unique place. Accommodation is based in a deluxe lavvu, offering the comforts of a hotel room with the charm and rustic luxury of staying in a glamping pod. The meals are prepared and served in the small timber cabin which acts as the dining room and main lounge, based on Sami cuisine using locally sourced ingredients. On your two night stay, there are two evening meals, one lunch and two breakfasts included.

The use of nordic skis and snowshoes are included during your stay so you can explore the area on the prepared tracks at your own pace, warming up afterwards in the wood-fired sauna. Situated in a remote spot, away from artificial light, there is no need to venture out on vehicles in search of clear skies - the fire will be burning, keeping you warm while you sit and wait for the aurora to appear. The perfect ending to a magical experience.
Sapmi Nature Camp

Sapmi Nature Camp

Sápmi Nature Camp is a personal, sustainable, and small-scale glamping destination nestled within the UNESCO Laponia World Heritage Area, between Gällivare and Jokkmokk, above the Arctic Circle. Accommodating only 2 to 10 guests at a time, the camp offers an intimate and authentic Sámi experience. Guests can choose between standard lavvu tents, featuring wooden floors, comfortable double beds, and shared facilities, or deluxe lavvus, designed exclusively for the camp, which include en-suite toilets and enhanced insulation. The camp provides opportunities to witness the Northern Lights, engage in traditional skiing, snowshoeing, and observe local wildlife. Additionally, guests can opt to meet a reindeer herding family to learn about the Sámi way of life.

After breakfast, say goodbye to your host and transfer back to Gallivare station for the train connection, heading south again to the small village of Boden. The train journey takes approximately 2 hours, a winter activity in itself!

On arrival you are met and transferred to the Treehotel, 40 minutes away. You check-in at the guesthouse, where you’ll find the cosy reception and dining area before making your way to the tree room accommodation, located in the forest a few minutes walk away by a gravel path. There are eight individual rooms to choose from, all unique and offering something a little different. Being literally ‘in the trees’ you have a wow feeling and a sense of being somewhere unique and remarkable. The evening meal is served at the guesthouse, with a 3-course meal based on local produce.

Your evening can be spent at the cosy guesthouse, enjoying the privacy of your accommodation or taking part in an optional 2-hour night time safari, taking you to a remote place away from artificial light, learning about the aurora and trying local delicacies around the open fire.

Treehotel

Treehotel

Treehotel is located deep in the Boreal Forest in Swedish Lapland, with stunning views over the Lulea River valley.It is connected to Britta’s Pensionat (guesthouse) where you’ll meet your hosts and enjoy your meals. Britta’s wonderful home cooked meals feature Lapland’s finest, freshest and wildest ingredients including reindeer, moose, Arctic Char and Salmon. The guesthouse has an authentic 1930-1950s theme with a restaurant, bar, sauna and relaxation area, TV and free internet. When you arrive at Treehotel, you’ll check in at Britta’s Pensionat where you will leave your main luggage, carrying an overnight bag to your treeroom.All rooms have a unique view on the surrounding forest and valley. The interior of each Tree Room is uniquely designed by the architect, with its own furniture and lighting to complement the individual theme.

Sapmi Nature Camp

Sapmi Nature Camp

Sápmi Nature Camp is a personal, sustainable, and small-scale glamping destination nestled within the UNESCO Laponia World Heritage Area, between Gällivare and Jokkmokk, above the Arctic Circle. Accommodating only 2 to 10 guests at a time, the camp offers an intimate and authentic Sámi experience. Guests can choose between standard lavvu tents, featuring wooden floors, comfortable double beds, and shared facilities, or deluxe lavvus, designed exclusively for the camp, which include en-suite toilets and enhanced insulation. The camp provides opportunities to witness the Northern Lights, engage in traditional skiing, snowshoeing, and observe local wildlife. Additionally, guests can opt to meet a reindeer herding family to learn about the Sámi way of life.

After a delicious buffet breakfast, there may be time for a morning activity or sauna, before being transferred to Boden Station and your last train journey, taking 50 minutes, south to the town of Lulea on the Bay of Bothnia. You are met and taken on a guided transfer to Brandon Lodge, approximately 30 minutes away. 

The setting is simply stunning - perched on the forest edge overlooking the vast frozen sea, the impressive lodge houses the lounge area with comfortable seating by the open fire and a small bar area. On the first floor is the restaurant where all the meals are served. Scattered by the lodge are 15 wooden cabins offering a very warm and cosy stay for two nights, based on a half-board basis. 

In the grounds of the lodge, just by the frozen sea there are two fire pits and also a small log cabin with a log burner where you can light a fire and enjoy the tranquillity of nature, keeping watch at the starry sky above, waiting for the northern lights to appear. There are also some optional evening and northern lights activities which can be booked, including an Aurora Hideaway dinner, Northern Lights nature tour by snowmobile pulled sled, snowshoe walk with dinner, Arctic astronomy tour and Northern Lights snowmobile safari. All of these can be pre-booked, which we recommend to guarantee availability during busy periods.

Treehotel

Treehotel

Treehotel is located deep in the Boreal Forest in Swedish Lapland, with stunning views over the Lulea River valley.It is connected to Britta’s Pensionat (guesthouse) where you’ll meet your hosts and enjoy your meals. Britta’s wonderful home cooked meals feature Lapland’s finest, freshest and wildest ingredients including reindeer, moose, Arctic Char and Salmon. The guesthouse has an authentic 1930-1950s theme with a restaurant, bar, sauna and relaxation area, TV and free internet. When you arrive at Treehotel, you’ll check in at Britta’s Pensionat where you will leave your main luggage, carrying an overnight bag to your treeroom.All rooms have a unique view on the surrounding forest and valley. The interior of each Tree Room is uniquely designed by the architect, with its own furniture and lighting to complement the individual theme.

Brandon Lodge

Brandon Lodge

Brandon Lodge sits majestically on an island surrounded by the frozen Bothnian Bay, just south of the Arctic circle. The main Lodge is on two levels – the ground floor has the reception with an open fire warming the lounge area along with the cozy bar. On the first floor, the welcoming restaurant has enviable views overlooking the frozen expanse from its windows and balcony. In the grounds of the lodge just by the frozen sea edge there is a small log cabin where guests can light the log burner and keep vigil, waiting for the aurora to appear. The skies here are often crystal clear, with so little light pollution, the perfect place for aurora viewing while keeping warm. Surrounding the main lodge on either side are 15 comfortable detached cabins scattered along the forest edge, all with 2 bedrooms, bathroom, sitting area and small kitchenette. The lodge restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and a two or three-course dinner, featuring local produce such as wild game, fish fresh from the sea and berries from the forest.
 
For something special, it is possible to experience a candle light dinner on the frozen arctic sea. The Aurora Hideaway is a small cabin where your guide cooks you a meal over the outdoor fire. With a roaring fire inside to keep warm and tea lights all around creating a magical romantic atmosphere. Snowshoes are brought on the tour so you can go for a short walk while the meal is being prepared. Don’t forget to keep a watch for the dancing Northern Lights. Explore the Arctic ice and snowy wilderness by snowshoe, snowmobile, dog sled or even Nordic skis which can be hired to use locally. We have chosen four of the popular activities as part of this trip, but these are flexible if you wish to change these for anything else. The main lodge offers a lounge and bar area to relax and share stories by the fire, as well as a separate sauna cabin with outdoor jacuzzi which can be pre-booked for a private experience.

Your final full day of the tour gives you a last opportunity to take part in one of the amazing winter excursions you can do in the arctic. At Brandon Lodge there are a great selection of high quality daytime activities, making use of the frozen sea and vast forest area including a Snowmobile Forest Tour, Snowmobile Archipelago Adventure, Dog-sledding short trip, a full-day dog-sledding safari, dog-sledding sled tour, Nordic winter skills, Ice fishing, Cross-country skiing, Sami Reindeer Experience and IceBreaker trip in Pitea. You can also hire snowshoes, nordic skis and fat bikes from the lodge to explore the area at leisure. 

After the evening meal head outside, either by the lodge or on one of the excursions for your final chance to witness the magical aurora borealis, the perfect way to end your Swedish Lapland Adventure.
Brandon Lodge

Brandon Lodge

Brandon Lodge sits majestically on an island surrounded by the frozen Bothnian Bay, just south of the Arctic circle. The main Lodge is on two levels – the ground floor has the reception with an open fire warming the lounge area along with the cozy bar. On the first floor, the welcoming restaurant has enviable views overlooking the frozen expanse from its windows and balcony. In the grounds of the lodge just by the frozen sea edge there is a small log cabin where guests can light the log burner and keep vigil, waiting for the aurora to appear. The skies here are often crystal clear, with so little light pollution, the perfect place for aurora viewing while keeping warm. Surrounding the main lodge on either side are 15 comfortable detached cabins scattered along the forest edge, all with 2 bedrooms, bathroom, sitting area and small kitchenette. The lodge restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and a two or three-course dinner, featuring local produce such as wild game, fish fresh from the sea and berries from the forest.
 
For something special, it is possible to experience a candle light dinner on the frozen arctic sea. The Aurora Hideaway is a small cabin where your guide cooks you a meal over the outdoor fire. With a roaring fire inside to keep warm and tea lights all around creating a magical romantic atmosphere. Snowshoes are brought on the tour so you can go for a short walk while the meal is being prepared. Don’t forget to keep a watch for the dancing Northern Lights. Explore the Arctic ice and snowy wilderness by snowshoe, snowmobile, dog sled or even Nordic skis which can be hired to use locally. We have chosen four of the popular activities as part of this trip, but these are flexible if you wish to change these for anything else. The main lodge offers a lounge and bar area to relax and share stories by the fire, as well as a separate sauna cabin with outdoor jacuzzi which can be pre-booked for a private experience.

After breakfast, take the transfer to Lulea airport in time for the flight home. 

This itinerary is a guide and includes just some of the wonderful experiences found in the region. There are other options available and our sales team would be happy to discuss and tailor-make your perfect winter holiday.  
Brandon Lodge

Brandon Lodge

Brandon Lodge sits majestically on an island surrounded by the frozen Bothnian Bay, just south of the Arctic circle. The main Lodge is on two levels – the ground floor has the reception with an open fire warming the lounge area along with the cozy bar. On the first floor, the welcoming restaurant has enviable views overlooking the frozen expanse from its windows and balcony. In the grounds of the lodge just by the frozen sea edge there is a small log cabin where guests can light the log burner and keep vigil, waiting for the aurora to appear. The skies here are often crystal clear, with so little light pollution, the perfect place for aurora viewing while keeping warm. Surrounding the main lodge on either side are 15 comfortable detached cabins scattered along the forest edge, all with 2 bedrooms, bathroom, sitting area and small kitchenette. The lodge restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and a two or three-course dinner, featuring local produce such as wild game, fish fresh from the sea and berries from the forest.
 
For something special, it is possible to experience a candle light dinner on the frozen arctic sea. The Aurora Hideaway is a small cabin where your guide cooks you a meal over the outdoor fire. With a roaring fire inside to keep warm and tea lights all around creating a magical romantic atmosphere. Snowshoes are brought on the tour so you can go for a short walk while the meal is being prepared. Don’t forget to keep a watch for the dancing Northern Lights. Explore the Arctic ice and snowy wilderness by snowshoe, snowmobile, dog sled or even Nordic skis which can be hired to use locally. We have chosen four of the popular activities as part of this trip, but these are flexible if you wish to change these for anything else. The main lodge offers a lounge and bar area to relax and share stories by the fire, as well as a separate sauna cabin with outdoor jacuzzi which can be pre-booked for a private experience.

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