Make memories that last forever on an exclusive Northern Lights holiday to Sweden. Whether you’re planning a special getaway for two or a big family celebration, experience the Northern Lights in Sweden in luxury.
On our luxury holidays in Sweden, everything is tailored for you. We use our extensive contacts and local knowledge to create bespoke itineraries. Think private tours, exclusive accommodation and unique aurora adventures.
Thrill-seekers can spend their days ice climbing and snowmobiling. Nature lovers can soak up the beauty of Sweden’s scenery. And those in search of relaxation can toast the Northern Lights, glass in hand, from a hot tub under the stars.
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Traditional Lapland New Year & Magical Aurora Chase
One of our personal favourites and a New Year Holiday that sells out every year. This New Year 4-night break is perfect if you are looking for a high-impact new year experience in a region famed for Northern Lights.
Price per person (excl. flights)
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£2,000*
Wilderness Cabins & Abisko's Aurora Nights
Combine two nights in famous aurora hunting territory, Abisko, with two nights of escapism and fine dining at the Arctic Gourmet Wilderness Cabins.
Price per person (excl. flights)
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£2,550*
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Frequently asked questions
Why choose an exclusive Northern Lights holiday in Sweden?
These luxury Northern Lights holidays in Sweden are tailor-made for you. Whatever the occasion, whoever you’re travelling with, and whatever is on your holiday bucket list, we’ll plan a trip that exceeds your expectations.
Private transfers and tours. Luxurious accommodation. Exclusive use of hotels and lodges. Little extras like a birthday cake or a private dinner. Every day and every activity designed around you and your interests.
Want to climb a frozen waterfall? Or try your hand at ice fishing? Enjoy a bird’s eye view of the Arctic from a hot air balloon? Or explore the sparkling waterways and vibrant culture of Stockholm? It’s all possible on a Sweden Northern Lights holiday.
What can I see and do on an exclusive Northern Lights holiday in Sweden?
Depending on the time of year you visit, you can enjoy a selection of the following activities. Most are available as private tours or experiences — so it feels like you have the Arctic all to yourself.
- Sample Swedish cuisine on a romantic aurora wilderness dinner, out on a frozen lake with the starlit sky and the aurora borealis above.
- Get up close with Arctic animals. Learn the art of mushing on a dog sledding adventure, go on a moose safari and take a reindeer sleigh ride through snowy landscapes.
- Enjoy the exhilarating experience of ice climbing on a frozen waterfall. Or get creative at an ice sculpting class.
- Go snowshoeing or cross country-skiing, right from the door of your lodge.
- Embark on snowmobile adventures. Venture above the treeline and onto the Arctic tundra. Or head up to the top of Mount Ednamvarri for breathtaking views of the aurora borealis.
- Go on a Northern Lights photography course. Get all the kit and expert guidance you need to take beautiful photographs of the Northern Lights as they dance across the sky.
- Warm up after winter activities in your private hot tub under the stars. Savour Swedish sauna culture. Or treat yourself to a relaxing Swedish massage.
- Visit the famous Icehotel for a cocktail at the Ice Bar. Or — for a truly mesmerising experience — stay in the night in a spectacular Ice Suite.
- Experience Sámi hospitality. Gather around the tipi fire to eat a traditional meal while learning about Sámi history and culture.
Tell us which of these activities (or any others) you’d like to experience on your luxury holiday to Sweden and we’ll work them into your itinerary.
Where will I stay?
We have exceptional accommodation options in Lulea, Kiruna, Abisko, Stockholm and deep in the Arctic wilderness.
You can stay in remote luxury lodges, log cabins and yurts, with their own saunas and outdoor hot tubs. For groups of family and friends, we can arrange exclusive use of our lodges. With the place to yourself, you can relax together in the lounge, by a roaring log fire, after a day of exciting outdoor adventures.
We can also book you into a deluxe Art Suite at the Icehotel or into a treetop room at the Tree Hotel for a truly spectacular stay.
Can I customise my Northern Lights holiday?
Absolutely. The tours listed above are a jumping-off point. We can tailor these tours to include the destinations, activities and accommodation you want to experience.
We can also extend your northern lights holiday in Swedish Lapland so you get to spend time in our other
Nordic destinations:
When is the best time to book a holiday in Sweden?
That all depends on what you want to see and do while you’re there.
The northern lights are visible in Swedish Lapland any time from September to March. And autumn and winter seasons have their own unique appeal.
In September and October, autumn colours blaze across the landscape. From November to March, snow and ice turn northern Sweden into a winter wonderland.
We can plan a northern lights holiday in Sweden to coincide with Christmas or New Year celebrations. It’s also possible to book a family aurora trip during the February half-term holidays.
Just bear in mind that — if you’re travelling with a large group and want exclusive use of a Northern Lights lodge — you need to book around a year in advance.
If you’re unsure when to book your luxury Sweden trip, just get in touch with the Aurora Nights team for advice.
Read more: The different aurora seasons
What do your luxury holidays in Sweden include?
Our exclusive holidays to Swedish Lapland include:
- Accommodation
- Private airport transfers
- Your choice of private tours and activities
- Breakfast, half-board or full-board dining (depending on your preference)
- Arctic outerwear for the duration of your trip
Please note that our tours don’t include flights. But if you’d like advice on the best airlines and airports to use when visiting Sweden from the UK or the US, just ask. We’ll be happy to help.
Can you guarantee that I’ll see the Northern Lights?
Unfortunately not. But we do everything we can to maximise your chances of seeing the Aurora on your Northern Lights holiday in Sweden.
You’ll stay in luxury accommodation in the Swedish wilderness — places in the far north with low levels of light pollution. Many of our lodges and cabins boast glass roofs or panoramic windows, so it’s easy to see the Northern Lights when they make an appearance.
You’ll also embark on Northern Lights excursions with an expert aurora guide. Our guides are skilled at tracking down clear, cloudless skies and beautiful scenic backdrops, to create an unforgettable Aurora experience.
Read more: Chances of seeing the Northern Lights
Why book luxury Northern Lights tours with Aurora Nights?
Book luxury Northern Lights tours with Aurora Nights and you can count on:
- Tailor-made trips — create the Northern Lights experience you’ve been dreaming of with our bespoke packages, perfectly tailored to you
- Exceptional experiences — private tours, exclusive accommodation and a range of bucket-list adventures
- Expert guides — your local guide will show you a lesser-seen side of Swedish Lapland, sharing their in-depth knowledge of the region and the aurora borealis
- A hassle-free holiday — with carefully crafted itineraries and local contacts, we ensure your extra special Northern Lights holiday is hitch and hassle-free
Whether you book an exclusive Aurora break, an Abisko northern lights holiday or a Sweden short break, the Aurora Nights team guarantee a Northern Lights holiday that you’ll remember forever.
How do I book my Northern Lights trip?
Select one of the tours above and click Enquire Now. We can use this tour as the starting point for your tailor-made trip.
Can’t see a tour that fits your Northern Lights wish list? Then get in touch with the Aurora Nights team to design a luxury holiday to Sweden from scratch.
Find out what our customers say
Northern lights tour reviews
We had the most fabulous time and everything worked like clockwork. The guides were extremely knowledgeable and extremely competent. The food was excellent and the experiences, especially Husky Homes, were brilliant. We saw the aurora lights at the mountain top in Abisko where the photography tour will be an enduring memory of a wonderful time. I would very much recommend Weekend a la Carte as a proficient tour operator.
Mark Nicholson
This was a bucket list trip. The company are specialists and I’ve valued their advice. Everything from the when to go for the best opportunity to see the lights and equipment needed and provided.Our activities included, the Ice Hotel, night photo shoot, snowmobiling, guided walk and the sky station meal. All excellent and well run by knowledgeable experts and guides. The Abisko Lodge is warm comfortable and relaxing the food is excellent and the staff welcoming, friendly and very helpful. I would highly recommend if you’re looking for a different and exciting experience.
Jean Lavender
Fantastic trip with great hosts & made even more special by seeing the Northern Lights twice!!
Wendy Naphine
I appreciate the fast response to my inquiries regarding my trip. It would take decision making faster on my part, and plan my itinerary and activities being offered by the company accordingly.
Joey Emmanuel Serrina
Thank you for arranging a fabulous holiday, we had a really enjoyable time and would love to return in the future. Hotel Ranga is a lovely place to stay and the owner greeted guests in the restaurant, which was an unexpected welcoming touch. We didn’t see the Northern Lights due to the weather and the trip to the Eyjafjallajokull glacier and volcano was substituted by an excursion to Thorsmork, also due to the weather, which we thoroughly enjoyed; the brochure description doesn’t do it justice. We found Iceland and the people there really charismatic. Although the wind and snow cut short the amount of travelling we could do, we still covered a reasonable amount of what we wanted to see and our appetites are whetted for a return, perhaps in Spring or Summer. We found a couple of great places to eat near the Hotel in Reykjavik. Messin does tasty fish dishes and the Icelandic Street Food restaurant was excellent, offering simple but hearty soups with refills included in the price – great value.
Nigel Goadsby
What a fantastic trip! I booked this for myself and my husband to celebrate my 40th birthday and it didn’t disappoint! Booking was simple and we were kept up to date with all the details from the office team in the UK.
From the moment we arrived at Kiruna airport all the staff we encountered were so friendly and couldn’t do enough for us. We opted for the upgraded room at the Abisko Mountain Lodge which I would highly recommend. The cold weather clothing which was supplied was fantastic and kept us really warm in the sub-zero temperatures. The dog sledging, snowmobiling and the Northern Lights photography were all superb and the staff leading the trips were really friendly and so knowledgeable. Even though we weren’t able to do the sky station trip because of the weather, there was a lovely alternative evening organised for us which included a traditional dinner and a walk to the lake where we were able to see the lights. The food at the lodge was also exceptional and showcased some lovely traditional dishes using Moose and Reindeer which were wonderful to try.
I would like to send a massive thank you to all the staff at The Abisko Mountain Lodge as well as the guides we used for our guided walks, dog sledging and snowmobiling. I’d highly recommend the trip, it was our first visit to Sweden and we would definitely return. Thanks again to everyone (including the huskies) who made it so memorable!
Carly Webster
A fantastic short break which fulfilled all expectations. Well organised with a polished delivery, we could not have asked for more. The accommodation was perfect for us and the guides knowledgeable and helpful. Every day was packed with adventure, each lasting longer than scheduled but we were never rushed; the guides took pride in showing and explaining their beautiful country. We would certainly use Weekend a la carte again and recommend them to others.
Carol Mumford
Dear Abigail, We have safely returned from Iceland and we wanted to say a huge and sincere thank you for all the plans that you put into place to make this one of the most memorable holidays we have ever had. It was simply beautiful each and every day. The cabin was idyllic and so cosy and warm. The tour guides were so knowledgeable and friendly and the scenery was breathtaking. All the arrangements worked so well and we will remember the trip for a long time to come.
Thank you once again.
Gillian Griffiths
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