Swedes claim quiet reserve but their landscape is up for eye-catching display – northern forests stalked by wolves, a centre mixing fairy-tale cottages and bears, and Baltic shores dotted with prehistoric standing stones and medieval ruins. Celebrate Sweden's principle of Allemansrätt – the right to roam freely, from Bohuslän's 8000-island archipelago to snowy taiga lit by Northern Lights.
There's plentiful culture too, far beyond the museums and galleries of Stockholm and Gothenburg. In the north, the Sami's ancient Arctic lifestyle has been reinvigorated through distinctive arts. Fans of epic castles can marvel at the Renaissance Gripsholm, medieval Bohus, or austere Ekwtorps amid the UNESCO-celebrated archaeological treasures of Oland. Uppsala and Lund are university towns demanding close study, while Visby on the idyllic island of Gotland is one of the world's finest medieval towns. My own secret place? The glass-making region of Småland and its world-class Glass Museum in Växjö. See you there!
If you are new to skiing or looking to introduce a young family to the joys of winter holidays in the snow, then a skiScandinavia holiday to Sälen is a wonderful choice for you.
In the extreme north of Sweden, 180kms inside the Arctic Circle, hides the last remote wilderness of Lapland. Arriving here you will experience the unique home of the Sámi people and the Kings Trail. The winter snowshoe expedition starts in Abisko, home to one of Sweden’s oldest National Parks, and is one of the best places to view the Aurora.
3 nights at the Arctic Retreat in Swedish Lapland.
Prices from £2,822 per person (based on 2 sharing).
Price includes return flights from the UK, 3 nights Full Board accommodation and transfers.
Join skiScandinavia in February 2024 for a fantastic family ski holiday in Sweden's beautiful Sälen ski region.
Our 7 night 'Cities of Sweden' itinerary is an exhilarating holiday visiting the cities of Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmo.
Prices from £1,356 per person (based on 2 sharing) including return flights, train tickets and accommodation (B&B).
The ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjarvi is beneath the Auroral oval and observations of Mother Nature’s greatest display can be enjoyed from its doorstep. Away from the artificial lights of the ICEHOTEL and her environs, the Arctic wilderness is plunged into darkness and provides the optimum conditions for a sighting of your own.
5 Night itinerary with prices from £1,746 per person based on 2 sharing.
Includes - Return flights to Lulea airport, Shared transfers throughout, Bed & Breakfast accommodation at the Clarion Hotel Sense in Lulea and at the Akerlund Hotel in Jokkmokk, Half Board accommodation at the Treehotel in Harads, Excursions as detailed.
4 Nights - From £1,805 per person based on 2 sharing.
Includes - Flights to Luleå airport, returning from Kiruna airport. Transfers. 2nd class train transfer from Boden to Kiruna. 2 nights at the Treehotel, Harads (Half Board). 2 nights at the ICEHOTEL, Jukkasjärvi (Bed & Breakfast). All excursions as detailed.
Prices from £1,710 per person based on 2 sharing.
Price includes - Return flights to Kiruna airport. Shared transfer on arrival and departure. Bed & Breakfast accommodation at Camp Ripan in Kiruna. Excursions as detailed. Single room supplement on request.
Brandon Lodge has been described as the jewel in the crown of Swedish Lapland. Not only does it prevail authenticity by being locally owned and managed, but it also enjoys a near perfect setting on the shores of Bothnian Bay. This property strikes the perfect balance between relaxation and activity through its wealthy choice of excursions.
