Nordic Christmas in Swedish and Finnish Lapland

Arrive into Kittilä Airport where your private transfer carries you through snow covered fells to Levin Iglut. Perched high above the valley, your glass igloo offers uninterrupted views across the Arctic landscape and northern sky. After check in, settle into your warm and beautifully designed space where heated panoramic glass becomes your window to the wilderness.

As twilight deepens, enjoy a welcome drink before sitting down to a refined three course dinner. The stillness of Lapland surrounds you and the anticipation of your first Aurora sighting builds. Later, retreat to your igloo where you can watch the sky from the comfort of your bed. With luck, ribbons of green light may begin to dance overhead, welcoming you to the Arctic in the most mesmerising way.

After breakfast, step onto a frozen lake for an authentic ice fishing experience. Learn traditional techniques as you drill through thick ice and drop your line into the dark waters below. The silence of the Arctic is profound, broken only by crackling firewood as you warm yourself beside an open flame in a traditional shelter. Hot drinks and freshly cooked fish complete the experience.

Following lunch, return for a private sauna and outdoor hot tub session, embracing one of Finland’s most cherished rituals. As evening falls, enjoy a three course dinner before heading out into the wilderness on a guided Aurora photography tour. Travelling by minivan to the best viewing locations, your expert guide helps you capture the Northern Lights beneath vast Arctic skies.

Today brings exhilaration as you take the reins of your own husky sled. Meet your eager team of Alaskan huskies before gliding across frozen trails and through silent forests. The rhythm of paws on snow and crisp winter air create an unforgettable Arctic moment. After the ride, gather at the kennel for warm drinks and stories of life in Lapland.

Lunch is followed by a relaxed afternoon at leisure. Soak in your private outdoor jacuzzi as snow settles softly around you and the fells glow in shades of blue and silver.

In the evening, a five course dinner elevates Nordic flavours into a memorable culinary experience. Return to your glass igloo for another night beneath the stars, watching the Arctic sky in complete comfort.

After breakfast, depart Levi by private transfer towards Rovaniemi. The journey reveals sweeping winter landscapes and offers a glimpse of authentic northern life. Upon arrival at Skyra Retreat, settle into your forest embraced accommodation where Scandinavian design meets deep tranquillity.

Afternoon tea invites you to pause before an extraordinary evening experience. Dressed in a professional thermal suit, step into a frozen lake for a surreal ice floating session. Suspended weightlessly in icy waters yet completely warm, you drift beneath the Arctic sky. On clear nights, this offers a remarkable vantage point for the Northern Lights.

Dinner is served in serene surroundings, completing a day that blends movement, stillness and wonder.

Begin with an à la carte breakfast before setting out on a ski trekking safari across untouched snowfields. Designed for deep snow, these skis allow you to glide effortlessly through pristine wilderness.

The afternoon is devoted to festive anticipation. Enjoy access to the Nordic Spa, relax in wood heated saunas and prepare for the evening celebrations. Gather in the lounge to decorate the Christmas tree as warm spiced drinks are served. Soon, Santa arrives in true Lapland style, creating a magical moment in his homeland.

A candlelit Christmas sauna ritual and festive dinner follow. Later, venture into the Arctic night on a Northern Lights wilderness tour, travelling to remote locations in search of the Aurora Borealis.

Christmas morning begins with a festive breakfast and a thoughtful gift from the retreat. Later, visit a traditional reindeer farm to meet Sami herders and learn about their ancient way of life. Glide through snowy forests by reindeer sleigh, an experience that feels timeless and deeply connected to this landscape.

Return for lunch and a relaxed afternoon featuring gingerbread decorating and warm pastries. As darkness falls, gather for a celebratory Christmas dinner, savouring seasonal flavours in a setting of refined Nordic elegance.

After breakfast, transfer privately to Swedish Lapland with a cultural stop at Gammelstad Church Town, a UNESCO listed heritage site of red timber cottages and a medieval stone church.

Arrive at Loggers Lodge, your exclusive retreat for the next three nights. Meet your hosts and explore this secluded hideaway surrounded by forest. A gourmet in room dinner is served beside the fireplace before you unwind in the glass walled sauna or outdoor hot tub beneath Arctic skies.

Today you venture deep into untouched wilderness on a guided snowshoeing experience. Walk across frozen lakes and through snow laden forest, pausing for a wilderness lunch cooked over open fire.

Return to the lodge for afternoon tea and warmth from the wood fired sauna. In the evening, enjoy another gourmet dinner before setting out in a heated panoramic glass sled. Wrapped in comfort, watch the sky for signs of the Northern Lights in one of Sweden’s most remote regions.

After breakfast, embark on a snowmobiling adventure through snow covered forests and across frozen rivers. Easy to drive and exhilarating, this experience offers access to remote landscapes few ever witness.

Lunch is served back at the lodge, followed by an afternoon at leisure. Relax by the fire, enjoy the hot tub or simply absorb the stillness of the Arctic. Your final evening is marked with a gourmet farewell dinner celebrating your journey through Lapland.

Enjoy a gentle morning walk and one final soak in the outdoor hot tub before breakfast. A private transfer takes you to Luleå Airport for departure, leaving you with lasting memories of a Nordic Christmas illuminated by Aurora Nights.