Hovercraft adventure in Swedish Lapland
For a truly unique experience, enjoy a hovercraft adventure across the frozen waters of the Luleå Archipelago. Encounter towering icebergs, fields of pack ice and incredible views as you journey across the frozen sea to the outermost islands.
Area
Swedish Lapland
Type
Active
Wildlife & Nature
Grade
Once-in-a-lifetime
Who
Adults
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
Half Day
After a briefing with your driver-guide, hop aboard your hovercraft and set off across the vast expanse of the Luleå Archipelago. The sea is frozen up to one metre deep during winter, offering the perfect opportunity to explore the furthest reaches of the archipelago, and the most exciting way to travel. The exact route and scenery changes depending on the conditions, but be sure to look out for huge icebergs, sometimes as tall as 10 metres. Once you've reached the outer reaches of the archipelago, stop at Brändöskär Island for a walk across the ice and pay a visit to the island's chapel which dates all the way back to 1774. You'll re-energise on the island with a light lunch and a hot drink before heading back to Pine Bay Lodge, keeping your eyes peeled for seals and sea eagles on the way.
Tours Featuring This Experience
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View TourFamily Fun in Sweden
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Recommended Hotels Nearby
A selection of luxury hotel options in the area, handpicked and recommended by our travel specialists.
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View AccommodationFjellborg Arctic Lodge
A stay at the Fjellborg Arctic Lodge is Swedish Lapland’s ultimate wilderness experience. The exclusive-use lodge sits on the banks of Lake Väkkärä, 200km north of the Arctic Circle, offering a private and luxurious environment from which to enjoy this glorious icy landscape.
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View AccommodationArctic Retreat
Arctic Retreat is a small, family-run property located in the tiny village of Gunnarsbyn in Swedish Lapland. The retreat is made up of a collection of traditional log cabins and offers an exclusive and inviting base from which to enjoy the wilderness.
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View AccommodationAurora Safari Camp
Fredrik Broman's brainchild, the Aurora Safari Camp is testament to this professional photographers vision to bring the wonder of the African luxury camp to the Arctic Circle. This is a unique base in Lapland to husky sled, Aurora watch and snow-mobile.
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View AccommodationArctic Bath Hotel
The Arctic Bath Hotel in Harads, Swedish Lapland is a unique concept of a floating hotel, surrounded by water which freezes over in the winter. At the centre of the main floating building is a plunge pool, carved into the ice during winter.
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View AccommodationPine Bay Lodge
Pine Bay Lodge is a boutique hotel nestled in the Luleå Archipelago in remote Swedish Lapland. In the classic Swedish red cottage style and with just a handful of guest rooms, Pine Bay is comfortable, warm and welcoming.
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View AccommodationLapland Guesthouse
Lapland Guesthouse is a beautifully presented, family-run, cosy retreat offering a genuine Lapland experience in a remote village in the far north of Sweden. This is the perfect base from which to enjoy an array of wilderness activities.
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View AccommodationSörbyn Lodge
Sörbyn Lodge at the heart of Swedish Lapland serves as the perfect base to explore this incredible region. Go Northern Lights spotting, ice fishing, snow-shoeing, husky-sledding or snow-mobiling and work up an appetite for the chef's gastronomic delights.
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View AccommodationBrandon Lodge
Located on the Luleå archipelago, Brändön Lodge features 15 charming two-bedroom log cabins overlooking the sea. With a wealth of activities available, Brändön Lodge makes for an ideal base from which to explore the Lappish wilderness anytime of the year.
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View AccommodationLoggers Lodge
In the heart of Swedish Lapland lies Loggers Lodge, a warm and welcoming cabin made for two, surrounded by trees, streams and breathtaking scenery. This is the perfect spot for those looking to really get away from it all.
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View ExperienceNorthern Lights Safari at Sörbyn Lodge
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Vuolus Package at Fjellborg Arctic Lodge - 5 days/4 nights
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