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Book: Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
Best for: Isolation
Located in the serene landscape of Rovaniemi, Finland, Arctic Treehouse Hotel is a unique experience nestled among snow-dusted pines and overlooking the Arctic wilderness, making it a perfect getaway for nature lovers and romance seekers. Hunker down hillside here in the treehouse suites that feature panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing guests to immerse themselves in nature while enjoying modern yet cosy comforts. The hotel blends luxury with sustainability, utilising local materials and showcasing Finnish design. Guests can enjoy amenities like a cosy restaurant serving traditional Lapland cuisine, a sauna, and activities such as reindeer and husky safaris, Northern Lights excursions, and hiking.
Book:Aurora Village, Ivalo
Best for: Northern Lights
If seeing the Northern Lights is high on your agenda, this magical destination is optimum for unforgettable viewing. Located in the heart of Lapland, Aurora Village has charming glass-roofed cabins that provide an unobstructed view of the night sky, allowing guests to witness the mesmerising auroras from the comfort of their beds. In the mornings you’ll have the chance to feed the reindeer, and there are plenty of activities on offer such as husky sledding, snowshoeing, and ice fishing. Guests can also enjoy traditional Finnish cuisine in the cosy restaurant designed to emulate a traditional kota, a hut or tent used by the Sami people of Lapland and the central fireplace makes it the perfect spot before retreating back to your cabin, or visit the sauna and get steamy under the night sky whilst overlooking panoramic views of the frozen lake.
Book: Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort
Best for: The whole family
This family-run hotel is located right at the edge of the wilderness and is a stone's throw away from the stunning Urho Kekkonen National Park. Sleep beneath the stars and marvel at the wonders of the Arctic in glass igloos, or choose from traditional log cabins and luxury suites that will sleep the whole family. Take your little ones to visit Santa’s Home, just a five-minute drive away, where children can experience the magic of his traditional red chalet across a snow-covered wooden walking bridge. Take a ride on his sleigh by booking a reindeer safari through the winter wonderland that will bring alive your Finnish Christmas. There’s also a planetarium and igloo tower on-site for curious minds, and two al la carte restaurants, one with a famed glass igloo bar.
Book: IceHotel
Best for: One-of-a-kind experience
Quite literally an art exhibition in the middle of the snow, IceHotel in Sweden’s Jukkasjärvi is aunique hotel built entirely of ice and snow harvested from the River Torne. You can stay here only during the winter months, as at the end of each season the sun thaws the ice, before being rebuilt to a new design spec, individually crafted by artists from all over the world the following year. Guests can experience both ice rooms and warm accommodation, so if sleeping in -5 temperatures doesn’t take your fancy, there’s cosy chalets in a neighbouring building. The hotel features an ice bar, where visitors can sip cocktails in glasses made of ice, and there are activities from ice sculpting to wilderness dinner excursions under the night’s sky.
Book: Arctic Bath Hotel
Best for: Unique design
In the heart of Swedish Lapland lies The Arctic Bath Hotel, a unique floating hotel surrounded by water that freezes over in the winter. With frosted tips that stand proud like an ice sculpture, the main circular building has an open-air central plunge pool that serves as an icy dip post sauna and has six floating cabins along the shoreline for an exclusive getaway around the Lule River. You’ll have private panoramic sunrise and sunset viewing, and front row-tickets to the magical colours of the Northern Lights from the comfort of your own cabin. Guests can unwind in the outdoor spa, enjoying saunas and cold baths, or there’s activities for thrill-seekers such as dog sledging and ice fishing.
Book: Union Øye
Best for: Cosy luxury
Nestled in the stunning Sunnmøre Alps lies theUnion Øye Hotel, a historic retreat established in 1891. Its beautifully preserved wooden architecture stands proud against the fjords and mountains and is designed withwarm Scandinavian decor with a luxury feel emphasising nostalgia, with four poster beds and free-standing bath rubs. The surroundings are your playground here, the hotel is perfect base for outdoor activities like hiking, kayaking, and skiing. If staying cosy and embarking on the seasonal spirit is more your thing, the hotel has a Christmas programme with seven day’s worth of celebrations, from festive dining events to wild swimming – there’s an on-site ice skating rink too.
Book: Deplar Farm
Best for: An extra special stay
This hidden retreat is in the depths of northern Iceland's Troll Peninsula surrounded by nothing but sprawling wilderness. The former sheep farm has been transformed into a luxury, boutique hotel that gives each guest mesmerising views of dramatic mountains or the peaceful lake. Contemporary Nordic style reigns supreme here, with minimalist yet characterful rooms warm and inviting during the freezing temperatures. All meals are included and served in the dining room with dishes like locally-caught trout and Icelandic char designed to recharge you after a day of adrenaline-filled adventures. For those that prefer to swap the snow boots for the spa, float in the geothermally-heated outdoor pool for the ultimate Icelandic experience whilst watching the dancing Northern Lights.
