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Sweden | Swedish Lapland Sweden | Swedish Lapland Swedish Lapland Sub Arctic Northern Sweden is widely considered For many, the winter months are the most exciting time to visit Luleå one of the last remaining wilderness areas and to experience the wilderness which envelops the city. The season on earth, and the further north you travel offers the chance to participate in a range of winter activities, witness the the more isolated the towns become. magical Northern Lights and to observe the towering pack ice. This is the land of the Luleå Björkliden Aurora Borealis and the Clarion Hotel Sense, Abisko Midnight Sun; a region where nature dominates. The Clarion Hotel Sense is one of Accommodation: 154 rooms including Kiruna Jukkasjärvi the newest hotels in Luleå and single, standard, superior and deluxe Kittila also offers the highest quality of rooms and suites. Kangos Årrenjarka accommodation in the city. Situated Gällivare on the main promenade and close · Airport: 11km Luleå Jokkmokk to the harbourfront, the property · Bed & Breakfast Gunnarsbyn combines modern design with · Complimentary WiFi Harads spacious comfortable lounges, · Restaurant an excellent spa and a wonderful Gammelstad Lule˚a · Spa facilities panoramic restaurant, terrace and bar. · Sub-Arctic location The result is a welcoming and relaxing · Swimming pool (indoor) environment which is enjoyed by locals and guests alike. · Winter activities available 1 Dog sled tours Prices from £796 per person* What better way to take in the stunning scenery than by gliding over the rolling terrain, through forests and across frozen lakes behind a team of huskies? Truly magical. Brandon Lodge, near Luleå A jewel in the crown of Swedish Accommodation: 15 two-bedroom Lapland, Brandon Lodge is everything cabins with view towards the bay. 2 Polar nights a winter retreat should be. Not only does, this locally owned and managed · Airport: 37km Luleå From December to January, property enjoy an idyllic setting on the · Complimentary WiFi the Arctic region experiences the shores of the Bothnian Bay, but it is also · Full Board polar nights; the period when the an outstanding activity centre and one sun does not rise above the horizon. · Restaurant of the most welcoming and relaxing With no sun visible you may think that · Sub-Arctic location accommodations we have visited. it is dark all the time but, you could · Winter activities available not be further from the truth. At the heart of the property is a two story lodge where guests can Prices from £796 per person* sit beside the roaring fire to read or discuss their adventures. Upstairs 3 Pack ice in the lodge is a restaurant serving experiences wholesome local dishes. Head out onto the frozen Bothnian sea onboard a snowmobile or hovercraft. For miles around you will witness a white landscape broken up by small islands and bordered by a seemingly endless field of pack ice. Årrenjarka Mountain Lodge, Årrenjarka 4 Great rail journeys In the heart of Swedish Lapland, just Accommodation: Cozy, comfortable Travelling north from Luleå by 17km from where the road ends accommodation of a good standard train, passing the imaginary Arctic and surrounded by the cultural divided between Laponia Lodge Circle drawn around the earth at landscape of the Sami is Årrenjarka 66°N, you will reach the town of (5 guest rooms), 4 Lapland Cottages Mountain Lodge; a family run hotel and 4 Premium Cottages. Kiruna. This is a scenic and relaxing where personal service and a calming 3 ½ hour journey. environment are the order of the day. · Airport: 277km Luleå / 299km Kiruna Highly recommended for guests · Complimentary WiFi looking for a tranquil and active break · Full Board – hiking, snowmobiling, dog-sledding, · Restaurant snowshoeing and cross-country skiing · Sub-Arctic location - in an authentic part of the Arctic. · Winter activities available Prices on request. * Guide prices based on 2-sharing a Standard room (3 nights), flights from London to Luleå (via Stockholm Arlanda) and return transfers. Regional airports and single room supplements on request. 28 | Sunvil 020 8758 4722 www.sunvil.co.uk/sweden Please visit our website for further information on these and other featured properties. 020 8758 4722 www.sunvil.co.uk/sweden real Scandinavia | 29 Sweden | Swedish Lapland Sweden | Swedish Lapland North of the Arctic Circle Northern Sweden is not a one-trick pony. The winter months bring a snow-covered wilderness illuminated by the colours of the Aurora Borealis and the period of the Polar Night. In the summer this is the land The Blue Cone of the Midnight Sun, when the sun does not set below the horizon. Ripan Hotel, Kiruna Ripan Hotel sits below the Luossavaara Accommodation: 90 cabins including Mountains c.10 minutes walk from single, standard and family cabins. the centre of Kiruna, the largest municipality in Swedish Lapland. With · Airport: 9km Kiruna the unspoiled landscape of Northern · Arctic location The Cabin Sweden as its backdrop - vast nature · Bed & Breakfast areas, free flowing rivers and more · Restaurant than 6000 lakes, this locally owned and · Spa facilities Treehotel, Harads managed property is convenience and · Swimming pool wilderness combined. Each of the 90 (outdoor – Summer only) cabins is decorated in a conventional · Winter activities available The small village of Harads, situated in the degree panoramic views of the forest • Balcony with The Forest Sauna: Scandinavian style with the use of light municipality of Boden, is renowned for its forest views • This cabin is not suitable for guests with Located within walking distance of the cabins, the Forest wood furnishings and traditional Sámi Prices from £570 per person* impressive surroundings and the Lule River Valley, walking difficulties. Sauna has two saunas, a hot tub, relaxation area and colours. At the heart of the camp is a creating unification of forest and river. From the showers • Use of the sauna and hot tub is payable locally. spa, bar, lounge and restaurant. The Blue Cone (sleeps 2+2): Low to the forest floor, village of Harads, a footpath leads you into the the Blue Cone cabin is accessed via a wooden bridge. Notes: Check-in for the Treehotel is completed at tranquillity and wilderness of the forest and to the Albeit red in colour, the Blue Cone has a double bed, the Britta’s Pensionat, a guesthouse which retains a seclusion of the Treehotel. designated seating area, tea and coffee making facilities charm of yesteryear • The Treehotel cabins are c.5-10 and bathroom (combustion WC and washbasin). minutes walk from Britta’s Pensionat via a forest path Built in 2010, with inspiration from the film ‘The Tree On a mezzanine level (sloped ceiling), accessed by a – please note that during the winter, when the snow Mattarahkka Lodge, Kiruna Lover’ by Jonas Selberg Augustsen, the Treehotel consists ladder, are a further two single beds (children only) • is on the ground, the path may be slippery in places • of six cabins each suspended 4-6 metres above the forest Complimentary WIFI internet connection. Guests at the Treehotel can leave non-essential items Managed by Andreas and Sofia Make yourself at home 200km north floor. This is a unique and exclusive haven surrounded and luggage at Britta’s Pensionat. Please note that and their family, Mattarahkka is an of the Arctic Circle, away from artificial by a backdrop of unspoiled nature. Whether it is for the The Bird’s Nest (sleeps 2+2): Accessed via a there is no wardrobe space in the cabins. intimate guest house on the outskirts light pollution and everyday stress. experience, the adventure, a special occasion or simply to of Kiruna (10 minutes drive). Meaning retractable metal staircase and hatch, The Bird’s Nest Accommodation: 7 duplex guest rooms fulfil a childhood dream, a stay at the Treehotel will offer ‘Mother Earth’, the property was cabin is a wooden hideaway positioned high in the Treehotel - Amenities / Leisure: originally built as a cultural centre you an insight into nature at its best. · Airport: 13km Kiruna trees. Styled as a nest the cabin is a cocoon for any Buffet Breakfast (served in the Britta’s Pensionat) • for the Sami people. Today Sami guest wishing to immerse themselves in nature Lunch and evening meals can be delivered to your colours - blue, red, yellow and green · Arctic location Accommodation: Each cabin is decorated in a and enjoy a bird’s eye view of the world • Circular in room on request • Forest sauna • Guided tours of the - and symbols are evident in the · Complimentary WiFi contemporary design • Under floor heating, combined shape the Bird’s Nest has a double bed, a bunk bed Treehotel available and payable locally • The village of interior design and 7 cosy bedrooms · Full Board with good insulation, ensures a warm cosy stay • Please (suitable for children only), tea and coffee making Harads has a population of 600 people, a restaurant have been created from the former · Winter activities available note that the cabins do not have running water, a water facilities, complimentary WIFI internet connection and a minimarket (c. 20 minutes walk). handicraft studios. Prices from £744 per person* canister is provided above the sink in the bathroom and bathroom (combustion WC and washbasin) • This Mattarahkka is a relaxed yet sociable (adequate for washing hands, face and brushing teeth). cabin is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties. Britta’s Pensionat - Amenities / Leisure: property where staff and guests mingle Showers are located in the Britta’s Pensionat and there Restaurant serving home cooked dishes and and talk, and where flexibility is key. are also showers in the Forest Sauna. The UFO (sleeps 2+2): specialising in local produce • Bar • Open plan Suspended above ground and accessed via a sauna and relaxation area with showers (unisex) • The Cabin (sleeps 2): Suspended in mid air and retractable metal staircase and hatch, the UFO is a Complimentary WIFI internet connection.