Summary
Short description
Experience a charming city break and the best of Swedish Lapland in one
Highlights
- Stay right in the centre of Luleå
- Enjoy an included Northern Lights dinner at Brändon Lodge
- Visit the UNESCO-listed Gammelstad Church Town
- Add on optional activities such as snowmobiling and dog sledding
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Recommended for:
Activity adventure | City-break | Northern Lights | Winter
This itinerary is the ideal showcase for winter in Swedish Lapland, combining wilderness adventure with a stylish city break. From your base in the centre of Luleå, you’ll be surrounded by exceptional dining, historic sites and even a UNESCO-listed old town, famed for its striking red houses. Seek out the Northern Lights on an included dining experience at nearby Brändön Lodge and add on thrilling excursions such as husky sledding and snowmobiling through snow-dusted forests and our across the frozen sea.
Day by day itinerary
Day
1
UK to Luleå
After a short hop and transfer to Luleå town brings you to your chosen hotel. While the red brick grandeur of the Elite Stadshotellet impresses, the upgraded Clarion Hotel Sense offers bold Scandinavian design features and a luxe spa, along with stunning harbour views from the top-floor bar. Both are centrally located, making it easy to venture out among Luleå's landmarks – don't miss the imposing Gothic cathedral, the central Norrbottens Museum and the many art galleries dotted around the city. Choosing where to eat might be a challenge – there’s everything from elegant seafood bistros to hip craft breweries serving quirky dishes like moose tacos.
Stay: Elite Stadshotellet, Lulea (Standard), Clarion Hotel Sense, Luleå (Superior)
Day
2
Optional excursions
Today is at leisure, leaving you free to lose yourself in the Lappish wilderness. A network of inland trails reveal a winter wonderland of snowy forests and frozen river valleys. Or, venture out into the archipelago – there are over 1,000 islands off shore to discover. Explore by open sea or by snowmobile – you can even drive a car out to sea, on metre-thick ice road maintained by the city. This evening, perhaps add on a Northern Lights photography tour, guided by an expert aurora photographer – chasing the lights in search of the perfect shot.
Stay: Elite Stadshotellet, Lulea (Standard), Clarion Hotel Sense, Luleå (Superior)
Meals: B
Day
3
Optional excursions & Northern Lights dinner
On your final free day, you can choose to take it easy with a relaxing day in town, perhaps with a visit to Gammelstad Church Town, a UNESCO-listed landmark comprising over 400 bright red wooden houses. Within its winding laneways, you'll step back in time to the 15th century – it's an incredible well-preserved example of a traditional church village. Alternatively, if you're feeling more adventurous, head out of the city once more to experience the likes of husky sledding, ice fishing and snowmobiling through snow-laden Swedish forests. This evening, you'll enjoy an included Northern Lights dinner at Brändön Lodge, a cosy log cabin on the edge of the sea. Alongside a hearty two-course dinner, you’ll join your guide in the wilderness as you search for the lights – a magical end to your holiday.
Stay: Elite Stadshotellet, Lulea (Standard), Clarion Hotel Sense, Luleå (Superior)
Meals: B
Day
4
Return to UK
After a final breakfast in your hotel, it's time to return to the airport for your flight home.
Meals: B
Pricing
Any element of this itinerary can be adjusted to suit your needs. Just contact us to find out more.
Accommodation rating:
4-day tailor-made break
from £840 pp incl. flights
Clarion Sense or Elite Stadshotellet
Included:
- Flights from London Heathrow to Lulea incl. 1 x checked in bag
- 3 nights accommodation at the Clarion Hotel Sense or Elite Stadshotellet on B&B-basis
- Northern Lights Dinner at Brändön (2-course dinner) including transfers
Terms & Conditions
Prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin/double room; prices are subject to availability and possible change; normal booking conditions apply.
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