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Lapland Hotels & Self Catering

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Hotels in and around Kiruna

ICE HOTEL - Jukkasjärvi, Lapland

The world famous and original ICEHOTEL is located in Swedish Lapland. For a full selection of holidays to ICE HOTEL visit our ICE HOTEL pages.

Hotel Arctic Eden, Kiruna - Lapland

Located in an old school building on the edge of Kiruna centre, just a few minutes walk from the main square. This hotel is perfect for those seeking a little bit of luxury with a Sami theme during your winter holiday in Lapland. Facilities include a library, plenty of communal spaces and an indoor swimming pool. A full program of winter activities can be found at Arctic Eden including huskies, snowmobiles, northern lights and much more! For a full list of activities please click here!

Ripan - Kiruna, Lapland

Ripan is perfectly located in the capital of Lapland, Kiruna. It is just 10 minutes walk from the city centre where ice festivals and seasonal markets are well worth a visit. Ripan is just steps away from snow covered forests, stunning white wilderness and shy wildlife making this the perfect winter escape from hustle and bustle of large British cities. Ripan is just a 30 minute transfer from ICEHOTEL, so you may want to combine a stay here with some time at ICE HOTEL or quite simply enjoy an excursion to this magical structure of ICE? Accommodation is modern and comfortable in individual hotel standard cabins, or stuga (as the Swedish call them!). All cabins have a bathroom with shower and WC, drying area, cable TV and telephone. The generous breakfast buffet and your evening meals are served in the cosy restaurant, which was fully refurnished last year. There are also family cabins with 1 double bedroom and a smaller bedroom with bunk beds, perfect for a family of 4 with children of all ages. These cabins have recently been refurbished to include a fridge, microwave / oven and small hob. Ripan has a fine restaurant, and like most Swedish restaurants, the ingredients are sourced locally and in tune with the passing seasons. The wine cellar is always heavily stocked with the perfect compliment to your meal. For a full list of activities please click here!

Aurora Retreat, Junosuando - Lapland

Switch off your mobile, escape and relax! Located deep within the Arctic Circle in Northern Lapland (almost in the middle of nowhere!) is the small traditional Swedish village of Junosuando and Aurora Retreat. You will be amazed by the expanse, the openness and the silence. Your holiday at Aurora Retreat is about genuine small scale winter activities and encounters in some of the most stunning and picturesque scenery in Swedish Lapland, whilst caring for nature, the local community and the wider impacts of our actions. This is not your traditional tourist destination as tourists are few and far between. Approx. 1hr30 from Kiruna.

Björkliden - Lapland mountains

Recognised as one of the best locations in the world to witness the awe inspiring Northern Lights, Bjorkliden is located in the same mountain valley as Abikso in the very north of Swedish Lapland, high in the Swedish mountains. Between December and March visit for the Northern Lights. Between February and May visit for the fantastic skiing.
Northern Lights Holidays - Björkliden / Abisko
Skiing Holidays in Lapland - Björkliden

Hotels in and around Luleå

Treehotel - Harrads, Lapland

Treehotel opened in August 2010 and has quickly become the focus of a media storm. Travellers from as far as Australia have already visited Treehotel and Simply Sweden can now take you to this amazing location, in stunning scenery just 1hr from Luleå airport, with direct flights from the UK. Almost any of our Lapland Holidays can be adapted for a stay at Treehotel. Please see our Treehotel pages for more information.

Storklinten (self catering holiday), Boden - Lapland

Built in a contemporary log cabin Swedish style these apartments are located just 1hr from Luleå airport and 30mins from Boden, making our holidays some of the most convenient and comfortable self catering holidays available in Sweden. Local activities include snowmobiles, downhill skiing (optional lessons), cross country skiing, snowshoes and with the help of our local partners we can also arrange husky and cultural sami excursions. Storklinten offers a unique combination of real skiing with unbeatable accessibility. With 205m vertical drop, 4 lifts, 11 slopes, a fun park area, two cross country tracks and a children’s play area, Storklinten can accommodate everyone. Approx 1hr from Luleå airport.

Jopikgården - Luleå Archipelago (New for 2012/13)

Located on beautiful Hindersön island in the Luleå Archipelago is Jopikgården, a charming family hotel. The hotel restaurant is renowned for is fine dining and local foods and has a bustling trade on the week ends from locals driving out on the ice roads to take coffee and waffles with berries and icecream. The hotel has four exclusive hotel rooms with ensuite on the second floor and these are new and well renovated in a traditional style. The style of the hotel is a traditional swedish farm house and the walls abound with photos from days past when seal hunters and fishermen lived on these island to etch out a living in a harsh but beautiful climate. There is also hostel style accommodaton i a seperate building which is popular with conference guests. These rooms have four bunki beds in each and shared facilities.

Stadshotellet - Luleå City

Located in the heart of Luleå close to shops, restaurants and transport hubs. A picturesque city located in an archipelago of 900 islands between Finland and Northern Sweden, which makes this a great summer and winter destination. Please speak to your Simply Sweden travel consultant for our specialst advice. Please take a look at our winter activities in Luleå.

Lapland Info

Lapland - Tailor Made
Hotels & guest houses in Lapland - you decide
Lapland Info
Useful information & activities in Lapland

Lapland Holidays

Treehotel - Lapland
Best newcomer - Swedish Travel & Tourism awards October 2010
Lapland Guest Houses
Between Jan & Mar stay at 2 of the best
Aurora Retreat
An old fashioned guest house deep in snow covered Lapland
Northern Lights Holidays
See the magical Northern Lights dance across the night sky.
Log Cabins - Lapland
A selection of Log Cabins in Lapland & beyond
Lapland Activity Weekend
A weekend active break in Lapland
ICEHOTEL
The world famous & original ICE HOTEL in Lapland

Inspiration

Sea Kayaking - West Sweden
The best way to explore the Bohuslän archipelago.