Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Arctic Retreat, Swedish Lapland, Sweden
Facts in brief
Official star rating 3
Location On the edge of the Raven Rapid in the Rane River Valley
Annual opening All year
Closest airport Lulea
Distance from airport About 1 hour 10 minutes by car
Closest railway station Boden
Distance from railway station About 40 minutes by car
Hotel facilities and services
Restaurant, private Jacuzzis, sauna.
Complimentary
WiFi
Land sports
Cycling, hiking, horse riding, snow shoeing, skiing.
Out and about nearby
Swedish Lapland. This vast area offers excellent opportunities to spot the Northern Lights during the autumn and winter months, when the plains are covered in deep snow. Typical activities here include snowmobiling, husky rides, forest skiing and snowshoeing to explore the dense forests.
Sports nearby
Skiing, snowshoeing.
What particularly impresses us each time we use your services is that ‘what we expect we get’ eg car hire, rooms selected, all with no hassle. Not sure how you do it!!Mr W, July 2022
From about
Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Log cabin for 5 nights £3060
Holiday Code EXH43677
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Arctic Retreat, Swedish Lapland, Sweden
The Arctic Retreat is more of an experience than a traditional hotel. Hidden deep in the forest on the edge of a river in the Rane River Valley, this exclusive and unique eco-lodge offers an authentic stay in indulging in delicious home cuisine and warm hospitality. The hotel is the inspiration of a local family, and their experience and expertise knowledge of the local area will ensure you have an unforgettable and genuine experience. The hotel has 3 log timber cabins named Sun, Wind and Water, each of which has its own private outdoor Jacuzzi, fireplace and firewood and floor to ceiling windows facing North, perfect for watch the Aurora Borealis. The cabins are beautifully rustic and traditional in style, yet are bedecked with comfortably luxurious furnishings, providing a wonderful haven from the wilderness outside. The wood fired sauna in a separate building is complimentary for guests to use and can be booked locally. The cuisine is a key aspect of the experience at the Arctic Retreat. Local ingredients including fish, game and berries from the region are used to craft simple yet tasty traditional Swedish dishes. Meals are usually served in the Getronasan Restaurant, but dinner can be arranged in the privacy of your own cabin if you prefer. The hotel’s other alluring feature is its plethora of Arctic activities on offer. During the summer you may want to embark on a guided tour either by foot, by bike or by canoe, or else visit a local Sami family to discover more about their culture and lifestyle. During the Winter, the landscape is transformed into a snowy wonderland, and the hotel is well-equipped to allow you to make the most of this beautiful setting. For the more adventurous visitors, husky tours and snowmobile safaris are a popular pursuit, as well as forest skiing and embarking on a moose safari. You may want to try your hand at ice fishing or ice sculpting, and in the evenings, we highly recommend participating in a Northern Lights snowshoe walk. At the end of the day you may wish to unwind in the sauna, or else retire to your cabin after a sumptuous meal to watch the Aurora Borealis dance across the night sky whilst the fire roars in your private hearth. The Arctic Retreat offers outstanding service and beautifully unique accommodation which are sure to make your visit to Swedish Lapland unforgettable.
Room descriptions
The Arctic Retreat has 3 log timber cabins, each equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi, private outdoor Jacuzzi, fireplace with firewood, kettle and coffee machine.
What particularly impresses us each time we use your services is that ‘what we expect we get’ eg car hire, rooms selected, all with no hassle. Not sure how you do it!!Mr W, July 2022
From about
Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Log cabin for 5 nights £3060
Holiday Code EXH43677
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Arctic Retreat, Swedish Lapland, Sweden
The journey and how you get there
For a holiday to the Arctic Retreat, Gunnarsbyn, we include a scheduled flight to Lulea via Stockholm. From Lulea airport to the hotel takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by car and we include a private transfer to the hotel.
What particularly impresses us each time we use your services is that ‘what we expect we get’ eg car hire, rooms selected, all with no hassle. Not sure how you do it!!Mr W, July 2022
From about
Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Log cabin for 5 nights £3060
Holiday Code EXH43677
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Arctic Retreat, Swedish Lapland, Sweden
About Sweden
Sweden is a land of diversity and grandiosity, making it an ideal destination for a luxury, tailor-made holiday. The country excels in all areas from rural to urban: the picturesque wilderness of the north abounds in magical splendour, whilst the metropolitan areas to the south offer culture, history and world-class cuisine. Time in the vast northern expanses of imposing mountains, wild forests and foreboding marshes will be spent spotting wild reindeer and embarking on hiking trails and dog sledding. During the winter the night skies are lit up with the wonder of the Aurora Borealis, whilst during the height of summer night is kept almost entirely at bay by the Midnight Sun. Heading further south, waterways and agricultural land ensure a peaceful break indulging in experiencing a more laid-back, yet no less authentic, side of Swedish life. The cities to the south of Sweden offer culture and history through their collection of world-class museums such as the Vasa Museum, castles, cathedrals and restaurants. The capital Stockholm encapsulates all of this with its historic old town, chic restaurants and magnificent Royal Palace. As the largest country in Northern Europe, there are many different ways of travelling the large expanses between locations, the most iconic of which is by train, taking you from the relative warmth of the south to the frozen tundra and snow-capped forests of the north. Sweden is an enticing destination for a holiday in its own right or can be visited in conjunction with the other Scandinavian countries. With a variety of transport options you can experience multiple regions, or perhaps choose to stay in one area for longer to truly get a feel for the majesty of this country.
Highlights of Sweden
Sweden contains over 100,000 lakes, ranging from forest ponds to vast expanses of water such as Vänern, the third largest lake in Europe. Lake swimming is popular activity and there are many opportunities for water sports on some of the smaller lakes. Sweden’s freedom to roam means anyone has the right to explore freely in nature, and there are a great number of hiking trails which will allow you to take full advantage of this. Kungsleden Trail (King’s Trail) is Sweden’s longest and most famous walking trail and will take you through a varied mountain landscape and the Vindelfjällen Nature Reserve, one of the largest protected areas in Europe. Sweden is also known for its wildlife: reindeer live in the northern forests and mountains, whilst moose, wolves and bears can also be spotted in the more remote regions. Further south the landscape is interspersed with glorious castles, the most impressive of which is arguably Drottningholm just outside Stockholm, which dates from the 17th century and was one of the most lavish buildings of its era. Above the Arctic Circle the Northern Lights illuminate the night sky during winter, in stark contrast to the Midnight Sun which keeps night-time at bay during the summer months. Sweden has a strong Viking heritage which can still be seen at archaeological sites of burial mounds, wood huts and museums. Some of the best of these can be seen in the capital of Stockholm, in particular the Viking Museum and the Birka Museum, the latter of which was an important Viking Age trading centre during the 9th century. Stockholm’s Gamla Stan (Old Town) is where the city was founded in 1252 and is home to the city’s cathedral, which has been at the heart of religious and political life in Sweden since its construction in the 13th century. The Royal Palace is the official residence of the King and Queen of Sweden and was built largely during the 18th century in the Italian Baroque style. New Nordic restaurants line the streets and squares, where you can try everything from local game to seafood classics.
Cultural highlights of Sweden
Viking treasure and artefacts in museums around the country. Folk tales and mythology. A wide variety of museums in Stockholm, including the ABBA Museum and the Vasa Museum. Midsummer celebrations in late June. Buffet-style Smögåsbord meals and specialities such as kroppkakor (potato dumplings).
Facts in brief
Capital StockholmAirport Stockholm is the main transport hub for Sweden with four international airports serving the city
Size 173,860 sq. miles
Population 10.2 million
