Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi, in the north of Sweden has opened for the season. Another six art suites are created and the entire hotel of ice and snow is now complete. The 35 artists have created 12 unique art suites in Icehotel 31 and six new art suites in Icehotel 365 and a ceremony hall for intimate weddings and other celebrations. Icehotel 31 can b...

Following some years of testing and development, guests will be able to stay this winter in an Arctic igloo inspired bubble on the banks of an Arctic River. The Ice & Light Village can be found near the Arctic Circle on the banks of the Kalix River in Swedish Lapland. The cabins have been built to offer guests the perfect setting from which to ...

As Swedish Lapland prepares for its winter tourism season, Hannah and Jeremias from Northern Soul Journeys are documenting their time across the year. A new YouTube channel will follow Hannah and Jeremias and their Alaskan huskies at their home just outside Lulea, Swedish Lapland. The weekly films will show the pair training their huskies and growi...

For an 'away from it all' experience there is the chance to live the life of a Sámi, the traditional nomadic reindeer herders in the Arctic nature of Northern Europe. With no roads in or out, and surrounded by nature, mountains, forests and lakes, guests stay in an isolated traditional homestead with the Vinka family. Guests stay in Geunja The Sámi...

The island of Lidö in the Stockholm Archipelago teamed up with Scandinavia energy company Neste for the 12 month Zero Island project to make the whole island fossil-free. The island of Lidö in the Stockholm Archipelago teamed up with Scandinavia energy company Neste for the 12 month Zero Island project to make the whole island fossil-free. The proj...

The Swedish city of Gothenburg has been voted European Capital of Smart Tourism 2020 and is a good place to begin a tour of the stunning west coast. But have a good look around Gothenburg before you head off up the coast. It has an eclectic mix of attractions including the communal sauna at Frihamnen, made entirely from recycled materials. Photos c...