Arctic Retreat

Set under the northern lights in winter, and the midnight sun during the summer months, this unique hotel set in the wilderness of Swedish Lapland encompasses suites and cabins, positioned on both land and over the Lule River. Created from sustainable materials, blending wood, stone and leather, the varied types of accommodation are connected by wooden walkways, with outdoor decks, underfloor heating and expansive windows.

The Spa and Wellness Centre, set across the water, is a particular highlight, with an array of treatments, a sauna and a hot tub. The Scandinavian-inspired restaurant serves up local dishes, with fresh produce, and guests can grab a drink at the bar, or relax in the lounge. The chefs have carefully planned set menus inspired by the natural surroundings and with Arctic Bath’s wellness focus in mind.

A selection of outdoor activities includes husky tours, snowmobiling and ice fishing.

Sápmi Nature Camp an authentic, personal and sustainable camp that is a fabulous place from which to experience the unspoiled nature of Swedish Lapland above the Arctic Circle.

The camp consists of up to five traditional lavvu tents comfortably furnished with double beds, wood-fired stoves and simple Sami furniture, each stood on a wooden platform, spread out around a small cabin close to a central cabin with a dining room and warm outhouse.

Run by Lennart Pittja who grew up in a reindeer herding Sami family here, continuing a tradition that dates back thousands of years, you can expect an intimate experience of not only the wilderness, but of the unique culture here which the camp aims to envelop guests in.

There’s no electricity in the camp at all and during the winter light come from fire, candles, kerosene lamps and battery LED-lamps, but with the moon, stars and northern lights reflecting in the snow, it’s not as dark as you’d expect. In the summer, the camp perfectly placed for long summer days.

Just outside the small village of Harads the completely private Swedish timber cabin of Logger’s Lodge offers guests a romantic and exclusive retreat in the middle of a boreal forest. With no light, sound, or air pollution, this is a place where you can disconnect from the outside world and experience untouched nature in its purest form.

Guests at the all-inclusive cabin can enjoy privately guided outdoor activities, a private spa with a sauna and an outdoor Jacuzzi. Keep warm in front of an open fire in the centre of the cabin. For breakfast, lunch and dinner, dine on traditional Swedish Lapland meals, prepared by a private chef who uses organic and local ingredients.

Escape city life and slow down as you breathe in the clean air and listen to the sounds of nature. In winter you’ll get front row seats for the Northern Lights and in summer the midnight sun means you can spend much more time outdoors exploring the forest. Some of the Pure Lapland activities on offer include ski touring, snowshoeing, ice fishing. In summer there is lots of hiking to be done, and all year round guests can visit the Arctic Circle, and learn about Sami culture.

It’s an ideal hideaway for a couple looking for privacy, or anyone needing to take some time away from the bustle of the urban world.

More than simply cabins tucked away in a forest, the rooms at this contemporary treehouse hotel in Harads are marvels of engineering and works of art, designed with sustainability principles in mind. Whether you’re relaxing on the net patio of the Seventh Room, or gazing out over the forest from the Dragonfly, your stay will be exceptional, luxurious and truly memorable. The seven unique rooms are situated above ground in a pine forest, a celebration of design, taste and nature.

The Seventh Room is located ten metres up in the trees, boasting panoramic windows, which offer views of the Lule River, and skylights in the bedrooms are ideal for admiring the Northern Lights.  The patio level is a net, stretched around the trunk of a pine tree, allowing you to lie back and listen to the sounds of the forest. The room itself is luxuriously modern with Scandinavian wood and fine textures.

The other vastly different rooms include The Cabin, The UFO, The Bird’s Nest, The Mirror Cube, The Blue Cone and the Dragonfly.

Britta’s Pensionat, a short walk from the rooms, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in a 1930s-50s setting. The menu changes daily according to what fresh produce is available. Guests can enjoy the bar, television area, sauna and relaxation area. There are a variety of activities for guests to participate in depending on the season, including hiking, mountain biking, moose safaris, fishing and photography.