Swedish Lapland in winter: safari camp, dog sledding and northern lights

Example of a tailor-made journey, fully customisable

Country

Suède

Suggested duration

8 days / 7 nights

Ideal periods

November to March

Written request

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The spirit of the journey

There are still places where silence stretches as far as the eye can see, where snow-covered forests seem endless, and where it sometimes takes no more than looking up to witness one of nature’s finest spectacles. This 8-day journey through Swedish Lapland, from November to March, takes you into the Arctic through two distinctive addresses, each in its own way.

Aurora Safari Camp: the spirit of African safaris, Arctic style

The journey begins on the banks of the Råne river, in a camp built on a human scale, rustic and warm. Its owners, Jonas and Naila, drew inspiration from African safari camps to offer a nomadic form of luxury where Scandinavian simplicity meets Sami identity.

The programme is flexible, with no fixed itinerary: dog sledding, snowshoeing, exploring Nordic landscapes, or simply enjoying the quiet, depending on your wishes, the weather and the rhythm of nature. The fire brings everyone together, and after nightfall the Arctic sky may offer the spectacle of the northern lights.

The Outpost Lodge: an isolated house, just for you

Then the pace slows, in a former post office turned family house in the middle of the forest. It is entirely private, with no reception desk or set programme. Your hosts share their Lapland with you, accompany you on activities and prepare generous meals each day using produce from northern Sweden.

Snowshoes or traditional skis straight from the door, then sauna and a Nordic bath while waiting for the first glimmers of the northern lights: this is not just a place to sleep, it is a way of living Lapland.

A fully tailor-made journey, between heritage, nature and Scandinavian art de vivre, to experience the Arctic winter from within. The northern lights remain a natural phenomenon that we cannot guarantee.

Day by day: two distinctive addresses at the heart of Swedish Lapland

Example of a tailor-made journey, fully customisable

The journey begins in a snow-covered forest setting, at the heart of Swedish Lapland. Here, the experience echoes the spirit of African safari camps, reinterpreted for the Arctic world. A camp built on a human scale, rustic and warm, where small paths wind between the trees and connect the different spaces.

Day after day, nature becomes the field of exploration: setting out by dog sled, venturing out on snowshoes, discovering Nordic landscapes, or simply enjoying the quiet of the surroundings. The programme is entirely flexible, with no fixed itinerary, so as to adapt to the mood of the moment, weather conditions and the rhythm of nature. A precious freedom that allows each day to be lived differently, following opportunities and discoveries as they arise.

Throughout the day, the fire brings everyone together, while after nightfall, the Arctic sky may offer the spectacle of the northern lights.

A first stage centred on immersion, where one rediscovers the pleasure of living outdoors, close to nature, in a simple and deeply unfamiliar atmosphere.

Aurora Safari Camp © Fredrik Broman

Aurora Safari Camp

Le lodge Aurora Safari Camp, installé en lisière de la rivière Råne au cœur de la Laponie suédoise, est bien plus qu’un simple camp : c’est une expérience sensorielle, une immersion dans la beauté brute et silencieuse du Grand Nord.

Jonas et Naila - les charismatiques propriétaires, se sont inspirés des safaris africains pour offrir une version arctique du luxe nomade, où l’épure scandinave rencontre l’identité sami.

The Outpost Lodge

Le lodge occupe un ancien bureau de poste transformé en une grande maison chaleureuse, que l’on découvre comme une véritable maison de famille au milieu de la forêt. Ici, pas de réception ni de programme imposé : la maison est entièrement privatisée et l’on vit quelques jours au rythme de la nature et de ceux qui la connaissent.

Vos hôtes partagent avec vous leur connaissance de cette région qu’ils aiment profondément. Ils vous accompagnent dans les activités, racontent leur Laponie et préparent chaque jour une cuisine généreuse à base des produits et traditions du nord de la Suède.

À l’extérieur, la forêt commence presque au pas de la porte. On part en raquettes ou en skis traditionnels sur les chemins enneigés, avant de rentrer se réchauffer autour d’un bon repas. Le soir, le sauna et le bain nordique prennent une autre dimension lorsque la nuit tombe et que l’on guette, au-dessus des arbres, les premières lueurs des aurores boréales.

Une étape où l’on ne vient pas seulement dormir, mais véritablement vivre la Laponie. Quelques jours dans une maison isolée, avec le sentiment agréable d’avoir trouvé une adresse que l’on aimerait garder pour soi.