Winter survival skills at Ice Hotel

The ultimate winter wonderland and perfect playground to fuel the imaginations of the young and young at heart, Sweden ticks all the boxes for a fun-packed family adventure. Spend action-packed days whizzing through snow-draped pine forests on a sleigh led by huskies, mastering winter survival skills for life above the Arctic Circle and searching for dazzling displays of the Northern Lights.

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.

The original hotel made entirely from snow and ice, Ice Hotel in Swedish Lapland is literally one of the coolest places to stay in the world. Built to a new design each winter, guests are able to experience sleeping in temperatures of -5 degrees.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A must-do when staying at the iconic Ice Hotel, try carving an ice sculpture of your own in an introductory sculpting class. Using the same ice as the hotel is made from, you'll learn the techniques and then be able to test your creativity!

Embrace the Arctic lifestyle on a short break, indulging in a range of winter activities including dog sledding, snowmobiling, ice fishing and snowshoe trekking, at Fjellborg Arctic Lodge on Lake Väkkärä in Swedish Lapland.

For the perfect winter getaway, escape into the hypnotic white wilderness of Swedish Lapland with a night at Fjellborg Arctic Lodge on Lake Väkkärä. Live like a local with gourmet Arctic food, outdoor hot tub, and dog sled transfers.

Enjoy the pristine and quiet nature of Swedish Lapland as you set out for a guided introduction to cross country skiing, where your guide will introduce you to the different popular techniques of cross country skiing.

Enjoy a candle-lit dinner on the frozen arctic sea offering you a fantastic view of the starry sky and perhaps even the Northern Lights .

Snuggle up to enjoy a three-night Arctic break full of exhilarating winter activities, including a dog sled ride, a visit to the magical Ice Hotel by snowmobile, a snowshoe trek, ice fishing and ice sculpting.

This exclusive experience gives you a wonderful insight into the Sami culture and their ways of life and traditions which are continued to this day. Meet with a member of the tribe as well as enjoying a Sami reindeer walk and outdoor lunch.

Visit a local Sami family, where the head of the family will enlighten you with their stories of surviving the harsh arctic winters, their traditions and the close bond they hold with the reindeer.

There are few spectacles more magical than that of the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, where the sky comes alight in hues of greens and purples in this natural light display.