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Arctic Retreat
Gunnarsbyn, Swedish Lapland, Sweden
Overview
Introduction
On our exploratory trip to Sweden in 2007 we visited the community of Boden in Swedish Lapland and discovered a region where genuine hospitality and passionate locals, with a pride in their heritage and surroundings, excel even the best holiday to a higher level. Over a decade later and we continue to promote this destination of forests, river valleys and rapids. Today we are pleased to offer the Arctic Retreat, an authentic, owner-managed luxury lodge surrounded by unspoiled nature.
The property comprises four traditional log cabins on the edge of the Råne river renovated with the utmost attention to detail. Floor to ceiling windows allow natural light to flood into your private space and cosy nooks and unique furnishing add a sense of place and home. In the winter your roaring wood-burning fire will brighten the dark nights, and in the summer the ever-changing light of the midnight sun can be enjoyed.
Perfect for a romantic escape or for families looking for an exclusive break.
Accommodation:
- Four log cabins all facing the Råne river. You can book one cabin or reserve the whole retreat (4 cabins - up to 15 beds) for exclusive use including your own private chef.
Amenities / Leisure:
- 'Getronosan' restaurant - Full Board included (breakfast, lunch and 3-course dinner excluding drinks), serving Swedish style home cooking. The food is a set menu for each day based on seasonal availability. Dietary requirements are catered for with advance notification.
- Aurora hut, set away from artificial light and offering a great vantage point for seeing the northern lights
- Free use of wood fired sauna in a separate building (reserve locally)
- Surrounded by the unspoiled landscape of the Råne river valley
- A wealth of activities and experiences are on offer and can be pre-booked by the Sunvil team.
- Complimentary use of fat bikes, sleds, snowshoes and skis
- Winter clothing including overalls, boots, hats and gloves are provided for all guests
Map
Cabin 1 - Sun
One double bedroom - with space for an extra bed - located on a mezzanine floor and, on the ground floor, a bathroom (shower and hairdryer) and living room with floor to ceiling windows facing north - perfect for aurora watching, wood burner, complimentary WiFi, sonos speaker system, tea and coffee making facilities and a fridge. There is an outdoor deck with hot tub facing the river.
Cabin 2 - Wind
One double bedroom on a mezzanine floor and, on the ground floor, a bathroom (shower and hairdryer), living room with bunk beds located in a recess, floor to ceiling windows facing north - perfect for aurora watching, wood burner, complimentary WiFi, sonos speaker system, tea and coffee making facilities and a fridge. There is room to add another single bed if required. Outdoor deck with hot tub facing the river.
Cabin 3 - Water
On the ground floor is a double bedroom, bathroom (shower and hairdryer) and living room with floor to ceiling windows facing north - perfect for aurora watching, wood burner, complimentary WiFi, sonos speaker system, tea and coffee making facilities and a fridge. There is a single bed on a mezzanine floor and an outdoor deck with hot tub facing the river.
Timber Cutters Cabin
A double bed and two single beds on a mezzanine level and, on the ground floor, a bathroom (shower and hairdryer) and living room with panoramic windows facing the river, sonos speaker system, wood burner, complimentary WiFi, tea and coffee making facilities and a fridge. Note: The Timber Cutters Cabin is only available for private exclusive stays (whole retreat).
Winter Activities
Arctic Retreat Winter Activities
Cross Country Skiing Nature Tour
What better way to explore the wilderness than to cross country ski through the spectacular landscapes and vast pine forests of Swedish Lapland. Enjoy a half day tour skiing with your guide in the boreal forests of the Arctic region.
- Duration 3 hours
- Price: £196.00 per person
Flavours of the 8 seasons
Enjoy a unique experience of the region's nature and culture through a personal, informative and entertaining way with food and culture connoisseur Eva Gunnare from "Essense of Lapland". Through stories, songs and exciting taste and smell sensations you get to know the world of Swedish Lapland. You will also learn how local people for centuries have used wild ingredients throughout our year of 8 seasons.
- Duration: 2.5 hours
- Price: £217.00 per person
Notes:
- Minimum 2 people
Husky Tour
Get taught the technique of mushing by a professional guide - like the early explorers, you will use your team of husky dogs to navigate the silent snow-covered tundra. Your guide will follow you closely throughout this experience. Two guests per sled will alternate between mushing the team of huskies and relaxing on the sled, watching the magical arctic landscape pass by.
- Duration: 2.5 hours
- Price: £296.00 per person
Ice Fishing
You will be transferred to a frozen lake with beautiful nature all around you. Here you will drill a hole through the ice and set down a small lure to attract one of the local fish species. If you catch a legal size fish you can of course take it back to the retreat where they will prepare it as an extra course for lunch or dinner. 3 hours of fun and relaxation and warm drinks and fika.
- Duration: 3 hours
- Price: £205.00 per person
Ice Sculpting
Ice sculpting is a fun experience for people of all ages. After learning the skills and techniques you will create your own sculpture.
- Duration: 2 hours
- Price: £153.00 per person
Jokkmokk Sami Culture
You will be transferred to Jokkmokk where you will visit a Sami camp. Meet the reindeer, listen to the joik (traditional Sami music) and your guide will tell you stories about Sami life and history. You will be served a traditional warm lunch prepared over the open fire in the lávvu (Sami tent).
- Duration: 5-6 hours
- Price: £318.00 per person
Moose Safari
When Swedish Lapland is thick with snow, the Moose start migrating in the river Valley, seeking food in the vast winter landscape. This is the perfect time to observe these magnificent animals in their natural habitat.
On this tour you will sit comfortably on a sled as your professional snowmobile driver takes you along snowy trails in search of a sighting of this migration. After all the excitement, you will then stop to enjoy a wilderness BBQ, sitting around a roaring fire.
- Duration 3 hours
- Price: £328.00 per person
Northern Lights Photography
Learn from a professional photographer to take pictures of the Northern Lights and the darkness-blanketed landscape. This is a skill which you will use throughout your time on Swedish Lapland.
Your tour will take you to some of the best locations, giving you the opportunity to capture fantastic photographs.
- Duration: 3 hours
- Price: £254.00 per person
Notes:
- To partake in this excursion, you will be required to bring your own camera with manual settings, tripod, memory card.
Northern Lights Snowshoe Walk
Set off equipped with snowshoes and a head torch alongside your wilderness guide in hunt for the Northern Lights. Watch the green lights of the Aurora Borealis dance in front of your eyes on this evening snowshoe walk, an experience you are not likely to forget.
- Duration: 2 hours
- Price: £205.00 per person
Snowshoe Nature Walk
Equipped with snowshoes and winter clothing, you will embark on a half day adventure in a blanket of deep snow. Follow the tracks of a moose or even a black grouse.
Stop for a while and get cosy around an outdoor campfire which you will help to light, appreciating the warmth and peace whilst you sip a hot drink and enjoy a snack.
- Duration: 3 hours
- Price: £205.00 per person
Snowmobile Nature Tour
Enjoy the thrill of a snowmobile ride and the cool Arctic breeze against your skin as you travel along trails through the forest and over frozen lakes. During the tour you will stop for an outdoor lunch, here you will be able to relax while your guide tells you stories about life in Swedish Lapland.
- Duration: 3 hours
- Price: £363.00 per person
Notes:
- To drive a snowmobile, participants must hold a valid driving licence and be aged 18yrs or older.
Swedish Classic Massage
Enjoy a classic Swedish massage. For privacy, the masseuse will set up the massage table in your cabin. When one person is having a massage, the other person can relax on a heated pad or in the jacuzzi before getting a massage.
- Duration: 1 hour
- Price: £205.00 per person
Visit a Sami Family
Meet an authentic Sami family whose culture, history and language are entwined with the Reindeer. You will visit a local family, and they will tell you stories about life as a Sami. A lunch typical to Sami cuisine will be served in a wooden lavvu. This tour also includes a visit to Reindeer Coral.
- Duration: 3 hours
- Price: £265.00 per person
Useful information
Best time to go
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Time Difference
GMT + 1 hour
Currency
Swedish Krona
Language
Swedish
Average flight times
5 hours (via Stockholm Arlanda)
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Gallery
Arctic Retreat, Swedish Lapland
Arctic Retreat, Swedish Lapland
Restaurant, Arctic Retreat, Swedish Lapland
Timber Cutters Cabin, Arctic Retreat, Swedish Lapland
View from the top of the staircase, Arctic Retreat, Swedish Lapland
Living room, Arctic Retreat, Swedish Lapland
Living room, Cabin 1 (Sun), Arctic Retreat, Swedish Lapland
Living room, Cabin 2 (Wind), Arctic Retreat, Swedish Lapland
Living room, Timber Cutters Cabin, Arctic Retreat, Swedish Lapland
Bedroom, Arctic Retreat, Swedish Lapland
Arctic Retreat, Swedish Lapland
Northern Lights over the river, Arctic Retreat, Swedish Lapland
