A 3-night break at Brandon Lodge in a stunning and remote part of Lulea. Nestled in the woods, but also close to the sea, it's a great spot for activities and northern lights.
This is no ordinary sea – in the winter months, it freezes creating an incredible frozen wonderland to discover by snowmobile, husky, or even by hovercraft. It also makes it the perfect location for trying to spot the aurora!
Location
Sweden
Duration
3 Nights
Available dates
Dec - Mar
Price per person (excl. flights)
from £2,000
Overview
Highlights
- 3 nights based in a prime location for aurora spotting
- Experience the brilliant Aurora Hideaway Dinner
- Experience some of the best winter activities
What’s included
- 3 nights accommodation at Brandon Lodge
- Full Board
- Aurora Hideaway Dinner
- Aurora Observatory
- Snowmobiling Excursions
- Husky Sledding
- Arctic outer winter clothing
- Return transfer from Lulea Airport
A note on flights
While flights are not included in the holiday price, our team will happily provide a quote and arrange them for you. Simply ask one of our Travel Experts for details of the available options.
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1
Experience a seamless transition from Lulea Airport by private taxi transfer to your accommodation for the next four nights, Brandon Lodge.
After you’ve settled in, take some time to unwind in the evening. Enjoy a private soak and sauna session, setting the stage for a relaxed dinner. Following your meal, venture outside and try your luck at spotting the mesmerising aurora borealis.
Day 2
Today, prepare for an exhilarating adventure as you embark on a dog sledding expedition. You’ll join a skilled team of mushers, learn the art of mushing, and take the reins of your own sled. Together with your loyal canine companions, you’ll traverse the enchanting frozen landscapes, meandering through the pristine forests and across serene lakes. A midday break will provide the perfect opportunity to savor a satisfying lunch before tending to the well-being of the huskies.
As nightfall graces the Arctic, you’re in for an astronomical treat. Join Ulf Jonsson, a passionate amateur astronomer who owns an observatory conveniently located near Brandon Lodge. Under his expert guidance, peer through the telescope’s lens and explore the mysteries of the night skies. What wonders await your gaze? With luck on your side, you may be treated to the breathtaking spectacle of the northern lights, painting the heavens with vibrant hues, alongside a backdrop of captivating constellations. An evening of celestial discovery awaits you.
Day 3
Get ready for an action-packed day that promises exhilarating experiences from dawn till dusk. Your adventure begins with a thrilling choice: snowmobiling through the enchanting snowy forests or racing across the icy expanses of the frozen archipelago.
The path you tread will be determined by the month of your travel, each offering its own unique spectacle. If you’re visiting during the winter months, the snowy forests will be your playground, where you’ll rev up your snowmobile and conquer the winding trails beneath the snow-laden trees. Alternatively, if your journey falls during the frosty embrace of the archipelago season, you’ll find yourself gliding across the frozen sea, surrounded by a vast expanse of glistening ice and snow-covered islands. No matter the choice, this thrilling adventure will leave your heart pounding and your spirits soaring.
As the day turns to night, prepare for an extraordinary dining experience like no other. You’ll be whisked away onto the frozen expanse of a tranquil ice-covered lake for an Aurora Hideaway Dinner. Imagine a table set amidst the Arctic wilderness, the starry night sky above, and the elusive northern lights dancing overhead. It’s a culinary escapade that transcends the ordinary, offering a dining experience that is both unique and unforgettable. Savour delectable dishes in the midst of this enchanting natural spectacle, creating memories that will linger long after you’ve returned home. Tonight, you dine under the stars and the shimmering auroras, making it an evening to cherish forever.
Day 4
Today you check out and head home – leaving this beautiful part of Swedish Lapland behind you. However, if you want to extend your stay and explore more places then be sure to speak to our Aurora specialists who will be more than happy to give you some guidance on where else you can discover this part of the world.
Where You'll Stay
Brandon Lodge Lulea Archipelago
This beautifully situated lodge rests at the edge of the Lulea Archipelago with easy access to explore the expanse by boat or snowmobile depending on the season.
Each of the 15 cabins at Brändön Lodge has two bedrooms with 2 single beds in each room. In one room the two single beds can be joined into a double bed on request. The cabin has a bathroom and small kitchen if required. The front of the cabin includes a balcony and all cabins have a view over the sea.
In the main Lodge building is a relaxation lounge, bar and restaurant.
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Reviews
See what our clients say
We booked with Aurora for a short winter break to celebrate an event. We wanted something special and that’s what we got. Clear information was backed up with straightforward booking detail, and we had a super, holiday with no complications.
The holiday exceeded my expectations and I will use Aurora in the future. Thank you!
David Foley
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
We had a fantastic 4 nights that included glaciers, waterfalls, geysers, the aurora borealis and more! Lovely hotels, especially Hotel Ranga. We filled every moment and felt thoroughly invigorated on our return.
Frances Harrington
Thoroughly enjoyed the trip. The Abisko Mountain Lodge was fantastic, every member of staff was friendly welcoming and charming. Accommodation, upgraded room was excellent. The food in the lodge definitely deserves the high reviews. Good breakfast, great hime made lunch soups and extremely tasty evening dinners.
The included trips were great. The only let down was the camera night, couldn’t see the lights no one fault, but we were walked through thigh high snow to be left on a frozen lake for the duration of the trip. There was no warning of the difficult walk and we had a 91 year old with us and I have hip problems! That said the guide was great, as were the ones on the skimobile and husky rides. We went up to the sky station in a snow storm with high winds, added to the experience!
Would go back in a heart beat.
We had little communication with Weekend a la carte, no need as all communications were clear and contained all the information we needed. Very informative emails
Would use again if going back
June Day
Fantastic trip with great hosts & made even more special by seeing the Northern Lights twice!!
Wendy Naphine
This vacation has without without doubt, has been the best experience we have ever had. The organisation from the minute we landed in Kiruna until we departed at the close of our trip was second to none. The transition between hotels was always seamless and punctual. Everywhere we stayed was beautifully clean and the meals were top quality. Every driver was polite, entertaining and very knowledgeable, furnishing us with invaluable information about Sweden and the activities in which we were to participate. The snowmobiling was wonderful giving access via our guide, to stunning panoramic views of the mountain whilst viewing reindeer in their natural habitat.
Our guide demonstrated how to use the snowmobile safely he was pleasant and informative. When visiting the reindeer on the Sami reservation; we found the brother and sister team who hosted lovely. Again they were so hospitable and helpful and feeding the reindeer up close was a wonderful experience.
They provided additional activities for us to try and we were treated to a traditional Sami lunch in their hut. They provided us with invaluable information appertaining to their culture and caring for their reindeer. The reindeer were in superb condition and happy in their environment. Similarly, when out with the dog sleds the experience was magical. Two hours of beautiful scenery, and frozen lakes, finishing with a one-on-one experience massaging the dogs. Magic! We were so impressed with the care that was placed upon ensuring the dogs were comfortable, well-nourished and so loved by their owners/handlers.
Now to the photographic experience. A large group of us were treated to a demonstration of how to operate some serious camera equipment with tripod. Each of us was loaned the camera and given assistance setting up the camera on a frozen lake in preparation for the appearance of the Northern Lights. We were taken to this lake on large wooden sleighs pulled by a snowmobile. We cannot speak too highly of the two young men who accompanied us on this experience. They could not do enough for us. They were there to offer assistance with our cameras throughout the two-plus hours we were on this beautiful lake.
They advised where to position the camera and when the Lights appeared, what a performance. We had a two-hour display of this most breathtaking phenomenon. We were so fortunate to be able to experience this once-in-a-lifetime occurrence for which we are so grateful. We will never forget this memorable holiday and cannot thank you and everyone who assisted in making a lifetime dream come true. Karen & Andrew Adamson
Andy Adamson
Superb holiday to Iceland, well organised, advice regarding trips informative and far exceeded our expectations (Glaciers and ice Cave) run by South Coast. Hotel Ranga is a lovely hotel, perfect to see Northern Lights (which we did see on our 3rd night), very comfortable, food excellent, staff helpful and informative. SouthCoast Adventure tour company were excellent, guides knowledgeable, and clearly very experienced.
Helen Middleton
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