3 nights at Brändon Lodge, full board (breakfast buffet, lunch and 2 course dinner)
Experience the hospitality of Swedish Lapland during a short break in Luleå and enjoy unique winter activities like dog sledding and a snowmobile tour. Where you have the chance to see the magical Northern lights in the evenings.
Located on the coast of Swedish Lapland, Luleå is surrounded by an archipelago of over 1,300 islands. From December to April, the sea freezes up to a meter thick, transforming the landscape into a winter playground. During this short yet unforgettable holiday, you’ll enjoy thrilling Arctic activities such as dog sledding and snowmobiling — with the added chance of witnessing the magical Northern Lights dancing across the night sky.
Upon arrival at Luleå Airport, you’ll be greeted by a local guide who will transfer you to Brändön Lodge, a cozy and authentic accommodation located by the frozen sea, just 25 kilometers north of the city. The main log cabin houses a restaurant, lounge, and relaxation area, while 15 private cabins are nestled along the shoreline with stunning views over the ice-covered bay. Behind the lodge, the snow-covered forest is home to Arctic wildlife including moose, foxes, reindeer, and even eagles.
You’ll stay in your own 4-person cabin with unobstructed sea views. Meals are served in the lodge’s restaurant, where local ingredients like wild game, berries, and mushrooms bring the flavors of the Arctic to your plate. Enjoy a drink at the bar, in your private cabin, or while relaxing in the sauna, hot tub, or a cozy waterside hut. Brändön Lodge’s remote setting also offers excellent opportunities for Northern Lights viewing during the long polar nights.
This exclusive 4-day itinerary offers a true taste of life in the far north. Embrace the peaceful rhythm of Lapland while taking part in exhilarating activities such as a snowmobile safari through the Arctic wilderness and a dog sledding tour across frozen terrain. In between adventures, you’ll have time to unwind and explore at your own pace, surrounded by serene nature and crisp winter air. It’s the perfect introduction to the Arctic way of life — simple, powerful, and unforgettable.
SEK 14900
15 December – April
3 nights at Brändon Lodge, full board (breakfast buffet, lunch and 2 course dinner)
Including 2 activities
Short break in Lapland | Luleå – Swedish Lapland | 4 days / 3 nights
Welcome to Swedish Lapland! On arrival to Kiruna Airport, you land 150km north from the Arctic Circle into the northernmost part of Sweden. A short transfer will bring you to the family owned hotel Camp Ripan, close to the heart of Kiruna city. Here you will stay in a comfortable private timber chalet. The hotel’s rewarded Aurora Spa invites you to wander between heat and cold. Relax indoors and enjoy the winter white landscape through panorama windows, or feel the cool caress of the polar winter across your cheek while enveloped by the comfort of the outdoor warm pool. If you are lucky, the colorful dance of the Northern Lights will entertain you!
After a good night sleep and enjoying a rich Scandinavian breakfast buffet, a private taxi transfer will take you to world’s first ICEHOTEL. You may visit the ICEHOTEL Art Exhibition where you can see the fantastic sculptures and the ice rooms in peace on your own. A non-alcoholic drink at the ICEBAR is included in your visit. Before heading back to the hotel, you may check the souvenir shop. If you are interested in learning more about the indigenous Sámi culture and their reindeers. We have selected several optional tours where you can choose from.
During the evening you go hunting for the magical Northern Lights by dog sled! By arriving at the Husky Kennel, you can relax and take place on warm reindeer skins on a sled and enjoy the dark polar night! The team of friendly huskies will pull you through the sparkling winter wonderland. Immerse yourself in the dark wintry nights of Lapland and escape the city lights with the enthusiast huskies. Along the route a stop will be made to enjoy a warm outdoor dinner and a hot drink by the campfire. Meanwhile, the guide will provide you with more information about the Northern Lights. An experience which will give you memories for a lifetime!
Today you will continue northward to the small mountain village of Abisko. Situated within a bowl of mountains, Abisko is well known as the “Blue Hole” (a patch of permanently clear sky) because of its little cloudy and snowy weather. In addition to its location on the Auroral Oval, Abisko becomes the best place in Europe for observing the magical natural phenomenon Northern Lights. A transfer will take you to the Kiruna train station, followed by a 1,5-hour scenic train ride towards Abisko. In the evening you will take the chairlift up to the Aurora Sky Station, 900 meters above sea level, which is listed in the Lonely Planet’s top 10 places of the world for Northern Lights viewing. After arriving, you have an opportunity to learn more about the Northern Lights by participating in a guided tour. The last chairlift ride down leaves at 01:00.
In the morning you may take it easy after having a late night in the Aurora Sky Station. If you plan to wake up early then there are many optional tours to choose from to explore the Abisko National Park in your preferred way. What about taking part in a scenic snowmobile tour driving high up in the mountain areas. Ice fishing or snowshoe walking into the unspoiled winter wonderland? We can recommend visiting the Naturum visitor center for the Abisko National Park to learn more about the region.
After dinner, you may choose for a relaxed last evening in the hotel, or spend one more evening outdoors chasing the Northern Lights by joining an optional snowmobile Northern Lights safari.
After daily enjoying new experiences it’s time to travel home. Depending on your flight schedule, maybe you have some time left to relax in this Northernmost part of Swedish Lapland. If you have an early flight, then it is time to get ready and check out of your hotel room. A transfer will be arranged for you from Abisko to Kiruna Airport. You can look back on your amazing 5 days visit to Swedish Lapland!
Arrival at Luleå airport based on your flight schedule, you will be welcomed by our local guide. When walking outside you walk straight into a winter wonderland, minus temperatures, clean air and a snow covered landscape. Your guide will drive you to Brändön Lodge, a genuine small scale accommodation by the sea, about 25 km north from the airport. From your own cabin you have an unique view over the frozen sea, with its endless fields of ice and snow where the the ice can freeze up to 1 meter thick. In the evening a 2 course meal from outstanding quality will be served in the main building, where you also can enjoy a drink at the bar or take a drink with you to your own bungalow.
After your breakfast you will be picked up for the transfer to the nearby Husky kennel. As soon as they notice you, the dogs are enthusiastic and all eager to go. Going on a dog sledding tour is a unique experience in many ways. The strength of the dogs and their capability to pull the sled at high speed in the snow covered terrain, the crisp climate and stunning surroundings will give you a thrill never to be forgotten. After a safety briefing and instructions, you can choose to sit on the sledge and let the guide be in control or you can choose mushing your own dogsled team! The tours will go over frozen rivers and through wild forests, offering a great opportunity to see wildlife on the way. This iconic winter experience is sure to leave you with some fantastic memories. By return at Brändön lodge your warm lunch is ready to be served.
Feel your blood rushing as you drive across a snow covered landscape. Snowmobiles allow you to feel the freedom of covering large areas in a short space of time, it’s a fabulous way to get around during wintertime. During the tour you will drive through the nearby forests and over frozen lakes. Your guide will ensure that you are at a comfort level suited to your ability. Along the way stops are made for hot beverages, where the guide will tell you about the surroundings and about life and nature in Swedish Lapland.
There are also sauna and hot tub facilities by your accommodation, here you can relax your body and complete the living Swedish experience.The lodge has a couple of reindeer on the property for guests to visit. After short instructions you are even allowed to feed and photograph them.
After your breakfast, it’s time to check out. Our guide will assist you with your luggage and will drive you to Luleå Airport according your flight schedule.
The itinerary is a guide for you. We can customise this further, based on your interests. If you would like to make any changes to your itinerary, just let us know and we will work with you to tailor the holiday to match your requirements.
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