From saunas and ice baths, through forest therapy and locally grown menus, to award-winning SPA-hotels and blueberry-scented hand creams. You can take an exciting wellness journey through Swedish Lapland, keeping your feet firmly rooted on Arctic soil.
In the north of Sweden, the sauna is more than just heat – it’s a way of life. A deeply rooted ritual that promotes relaxation, recovery, and overall well-being. From improved circulation to reduced stress and better sleep, sauna bathing offers a natural path to health – with the Arctic landscape as your backdrop.
For those seeking luxurious wellness, there are several standout options: Across the region, you’ll find spas that draw inspiration from nature – using wildcrafted ingredients like birch, and Arctic berries in treatments designed to heal and restore. Whether you’re relaxing in a floating spa, unwinding on a rooftop, or embracing nature’s elements in a traditional sauna, wellness here is not just about luxury – it’s a way of life.
A breath of fresh air never hurts. That has always been our roundabout way of trying to explain what it is that makes nature good for us human beings. But the results of more and more research in recent years have shown just how beneficial spending time in the great outdoors is for human health and wellbeing. Science confirms a piece of time-honoured folk wisdom. It’s time for a walk in the woods.
Master the Art of Bastu
In the north of Sweden, the sauna is more than just heat – it’s a way of life. A deeply rooted ritual that promotes relaxation, recovery, and overall well-being. From improved circulation to reduced stress and better sleep, sauna bathing offers a natural path to health – with the Arctic landscape as your backdrop.
It used to be something of a prerequisite for life in the Arctic, and now it is a rich part of the culture itself. Sauna is the essence of life up here. And it’s not just a cozy ritual, it’s genuinely good for your health. Learn more about the health benefits of sauna bathing
Almost everyone in Swedish Lapland has their own sauna. Most accommodation facilities offer their guests the opportunity to take a sauna – some more spectacular than others. Here are 7 great saunas to visit in Swedish Lapland with the Arctic landscape as your backdrop.