Our Swedish Lapland holidays & tours
Europe’s 'last wilderness', Swedish Lapland is an unusual and unforgettable experience. It offers crystal clear air, stunning scenery, crisp clean snow, midnight sun, and the breathtaking aurora borealis. Whether you seek challenge or calm, action, adventure or relaxation, our Swedish Lapland holidays offer you a unique opportunity to unwind in a pristine and unique environment. You’ll go nature-spotting for moose and reindeer, but also learn about how they fit into a wider context. By meeting the Sami people who live here, as you break gahkku (Sami bread) with the family, you’ll learn from them about their lives in their ancestral lands, and get even deeper insight into the region that lies below the snow.
Northern Lights and wildlife holiday in Swedish Lapland
Off-grid cabins, wildlife, dogsledding and Northern Lights!
From
€4120
8 days
ex flights
New year Northern Lights holiday, Sweden
Off-grid cabins, wildlife, dogsledding and Northern Lights!
From
€4300
8 days
ex flights
Sweden wilderness holiday, Moose expedition
Helicopter drop in Sarek National Park, Swedish Lapland
From
€2848
8 days
ex flights
Treehouse Retreat in Swedish Lapland
A magical winter treehouse retreat in Swedish Lapland
From
£2295
5 days
ex flights
Kungsleden snowshoe expedition in Swedish Lapland
Experience true Arctic wilderness. Snowshoe the Kungsleden.
From
£2265 to £2365
7 days
ex flights
Northern lights holiday in Swedish Lapland
A magical short break in Abisko National Park
From
£1495
5 days
inc UK flights
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Swedish Lapland map & highlights
Lapland, otherwise known as Sápmi, is the name given to the northernmost provinces of both Sweden and Finland. Some of the largest, oldest and wildest national parks in northern Europe are located here, in which nomadic Sami people tend their reindeer herds. The winter climate this close to the Arctic is formidable, and remote areas can sometimes only be reached by snowmobile or sleds drawn by dogs, but the landscape is utterly majestic. Holidays in Swedish Lapland usually begin either in Kiruna, which is home to the famous Ice Hotel, or Luleå, gateway to the picturesque Bay of Bothnia. Both towns have airports with regular connecting flights to Stockholm.
Bay of Bothnia
1. Bay of Bothnia
There are over 4,000 islands in the Bay of Bothnia, and many are uninhabited, while some have seasonal fishing and seal hunting settlements. Larger islands can often be reached by ice road in the winter. The bay is a desirable coastal destination among Swedes, with many species of birdlife and exciting activities, but it’s not so well known abroad. Perhaps we shouldn’t even be telling you...
Brändöskär
2. Brändöskär
The old fishing harbour of windswept Brändöskär is among the most attractive of the Luleå archipelago, and the island itself has a raw beauty to it, with trees bent backwards by the elements. Linked to neighbouring Uddskär by an isthmus, Brändöskär is reached by boat during summer, but you can snowmobile out in winter.
Gammelstad Church Town
3. Gammelstad Church Town
The harsh climate can make it difficult for worshippers in northern Scandinavia to get to church, so blocks of houses were built to accommodate the faithful on weekends. Gammelstad, near Luleå, is a well preserved example of these communities, and the 400 wooden houses surrounding its 15th century church are a UNESCO Site. It’s now an open air museum, but some houses are still used for big religious celebrations.
Jokkmokk
4. Jokkmokk
With several wilderness areas on its doorstep, Jokkmokk is a good location for observing the Northern Lights, dog sledding, snowmobiling and exploring Sarek National Park. The town is also a hub of Arctic foodie culture, and a good place to pick up unique handicrafts, especially on the first Thursday in February when it hosts the 400-year-old Jokkmokk Market, a hugely popular meet up for Sami people.
Kiruna
5. Kiruna
The northernmost town in Sweden, Kiruna is dark for half of the year yet it is still an excellent base for hiking, seeing the Northern Lights and other winter activities. The big attraction, however, is in the nearby village of Jukkasjärvi where the Ice Hotel, one of the world’s most unusual properties, is built afresh every winter in an astonishing feat of design and engineering.
Laponia
6. Laponia
A raw landscape composed of four national parks: Sarek, Padjelanta, Muddus and Stora Sjöfallet, plus two nature reserves, Laponia is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that’s made for exploring by hiking in summer, and snow shoeing in winter. There are several Sami communities here that herd reindeer. Sami tradition says it is only the wind that owns a reindeer herd, and only nature can decide how big it grows.
Our Swedish Lapland holidays reviews
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8Swedish Lapland holidays reviews
Adriana Saldarriaga18 Feb 2025
It’s very hard to pin point an exciting part, because from beginning to end we can say that it was our best vacation yet... just do it! You will not regret your decision!read more
Margaret Mitchell28 Jan 2024
A great experience. read more
Julia Ehrlich04 Jan 2024
It was better than I expected and the northern lights were of course the highlight. It gave us a good taste of Sweden and I feel like coming back one day. read more
