so that the forest can be appreciated
and protected from industrial projects.
The Treehotel has five rooms available,
each including hydroelectric under floor
heating for the cold winter months. From
the UFO room to the Bird’s Nest room,
all the accommodation has been designed
by leading Swedish architects. With
stunning views of the Luleå River valley,
the Treehotel offers a wide array of winter
activities from ice fishing to a class in igloo
building.
The Aurora Retreat Guest House
For those seeking a more relaxing winter
holiday, the Aurora Retreat Guest House
located in the small village of Junosuando
in Northern Lapland is the place for you.
The eco-friendly guest house, which dates
back to the 1920s when it was originally
the village bakery and vicarage, has six
bedrooms, two of which have en suite
facilities. At the Aurora Retreat Guest
House the hosts, Maya and Mikael, provide
a full board catering service of freshly
prepared unique cuisine made with organic,
local ingredients. Though most meals are
vegetarian, Maya and Mikael often serve
fresh fish from the local rivers and lakes
and wild meat, such as reindeer and elk.
A stay at the Aurora Retreat is all about
relaxation and small scale winter activities.
Some of the activities recommended
include a 24 hour excursion to and a stay
in the AuroraWilderness Log Cabin and a
Husky Sled Tour.
ACTIVITIES:
The Northern Lights Snowmobile
Tour
The guided snowmobile tour allows visitors
the chance to take in the surrounding
landscape including snow clad forests, a
frozen lake and the famous ICEHOTEL in
search of the Northern Lights. Though it
can be daunting when you first board the
ski mobile, especially in the dark, the guides
will always put your safety first and visitors
are given thorough instruction before
bite
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