Sweden
Snow Holidays

Fulfilling fairy-tale fantasies and spreading some festive cheer is second nature to Sweden, particularly the north of the country where you’ll find the Artic Circle, a group of islands known as the Luleå Archipelago and, of course, Lapland.

Sweden snow holidays not only offer a smorgasbord of wintery activities but also a smorgasbord of traditional Swedish delicacies. Sample pickled herring, gravlax, julsinska (a Christmas ham), butter saffron cake and more, before moving onto a spiced mulled wine or warming mug of hot cocoa.

The Northern lights, also commonly known as aurora borealis, are a spectacular light display put on by Mother Nature and what better place to see the vibrant spectacle than Sweden’s Lapland region. Straddling the Arctic Circle, it is the perfect destination to experience traditional Sami culture and hunt for the Northern Lights in a bid to snap that iconic picture and experience the magic first hand.

Sweden snow holidays would be incomplete without a stay in a cosy log cabin. These timber homes have been warming travellers for generations with toasty wood-fired saunas and crackling fires. Of course, you can always break tradition and opt for a more unusual stay with countless accommodations offering beds carved from ice, treetops hotels and heated glass igloos that supply 360-degree views of the wilderness. These new and eccentric spots have become increasingly popular over the years, adding that extra indulgent element to an already incredible holiday.