Pine Bay Aurora Escape

Fly to Lulea in Swedish Lapland, where you will be met and transferred to Brändö where a welcome warming drink will be served around the open fire whilst you choose your warm clothing for the duration of your stay.

Depending on your arrival time, you will be transferred to your accommodaton either by snowmobile or 4WD to Pine Bay Lodge (Furufjärden in Swedish) over the frozen Archipelago. Start your Northern Lights holiday with with a beautiful view of the horizon over the frozen Bay of Bothnia, and maybe even see the Northern Lights on your first night.

Owner Goran Widen’s Pine Bay Lodge is situated on the coastal edge of the Luleå Archipelago, which has a total of 1300 islands and only 100 residents and is a unique wilderness environment where the sea around the island freezes up to a metre thick in winter. The lodge is a lovely traditional Swedish red cottage with a very homely feel. There are only eight en-suite guest rooms, and a lovely communal area around a log fire is a great way to meet new people. These rooms have all recently been refurbished, and have great views over the frozen bay.

To kick-start your adventure you will head out on a Northern Lights Snowmobile Adventure and go hunting for the Aurora Borealis.

Today you will head out on a exciting adventure with a full day of husky sledding. After breakfast you will be transferred to the husky base where you will get to meet your guides and your team of dogs. Head out on an adventure with your dog sledding team and enjoy a fast paced view of this beautifu winter wonderland. Through snow-capped forests and over frozen lakes, you will have a great day out and come back ready for dinner!

You’ll have the day to relax and can explore the surroundings with options of hiring snowshoes or cross-country skis. There are plenty of other excursions you might like to try too if you are feeling adventurous, you could even try ice-fishing or there is also a sauna with a view over the lake. Take kicksleds and enjoy the quiet of the lake with amazing views of the forests. Then in the evening you will head out for your final dinner with the incredibly popular Aurora Hideaway Dinner – a perfect way to end your trip with a unique experience which might also bring the chance of spotting the Northern Lights too.

Transfer from the property back to Lulea airport. Your trip doesn’t have to end here though as Lulea can open up a range of properties and places to discover – speak to our team about what options might be possible for you to extend your stay.