Winter vacations in Sweden
There are no big downhill ski resorts here, so if you do strap on a pair of skis it will be to whisk across the raw landscape cross-country. Small group trips will make sure you make the most of the mountains and stay safe along the way, with routes and activities adjusted according to weather conditions.
Our Sweden Vacations
Sweden self guided cycling vacation, Stockholm countryside
Self-guided cycling in Stockholm's picturesque countryside
Sweden hiking vacation, self guided
Self-guided hiking through Stockholm's picturesque countryside
Sweden activity vacation, Stockholm countryside
Multi-activity tour in Stockholm's picturesque countryside
Sweden wildlife vacation, Ecolodge short break
Wildlife break at Sweden's most primitive hotel.
Sweden vacations, Wolves, Moose and Beavers
Wildlife vacation in Sweden with full focus on large mammals.
Sweden vacations, self guided canoeing
Self-guided canoeing in Stockholm's picturesque countryside
Sweden kayaking and camping vacation
Kayaking and wild camping among thousands of islands, Sweden
Sweden biking vacation, Stockholm archipelago
Self-guided cycling in Stockholm's fantastic archipelago
Sweden kayaking short break
Solo travelers! Explore the Swedish Archipelago by kayak.
Arctic Circle activity vacation
Island Hopping in the Arctic Circle to Hike and Kayak
Luxury cycling vacation in Sweden
Explore the beauty of the Swedish countryside
Lapland Northern Lights and moose tracking short break
Moose, reindeer, dog sledding and Northern Lights!
Sweden short break, Korsa Forest Camp
Disconnect and relax in Sweden's nature
Winter vacation in Stockholm & the Baltics
Explore some of Europe's prettiest old towns
New year Northern Lights & wildlife vacation, Swedish Lapland
Celebrate New Year with us under the Northern Lights!
Short kayaking tour in Sweden
Self guided kayaking & wild camping in the Swedish Archipelago
Sweden cycling vacation self guided
Cycle through a landscape of countryside and culture
Kayaking in Sweden, foraging and food
Culinary Adventure in the Swedish Wilderness
Sweden kayaking and food short break
Swedish archipelago cuisine and culture by kayak
Lapland adventure vacation, Northern Lights & Icehotel
A week of winter activities and arctic fun
Sweden wildlife vacation, Moose expedition
Wildlife expedition in Europe´s most remote wilderness area.
Northern Lights tour, Sweden, Finland & Norway
Visit Sweden, Finland and Norway in a handcrafted itinerary
Lynx watching and Northern Lights in Swedish Lapland
Watching for Lynx & Northern Lights in Swedish Lapland
Stockholm hiking vacation
Hiking adventure with base in beautiful Stockholm city
Women only kayaking vacation in Sweden
All ladies kayaking journey full of know-how and inspiration
Stockholm archipelago walking vacation
Self-guided walking in the beautiful Stockholm archipelago
Christmas markets tour to Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm's Christmas markets & delicious Christmas buffet
Swedish Lapland activity week
Ice-fishing, a husky safari and a snow shoeing
Kayaking wildlife safari in the Swedish Archipelago
Seal and bird watching expedition by kayak
Swedish Lapland new year vacation, northern lights and activities
New Year activities & Northern Lights in Swedish Lapland
What do winter vacations in Sweden entail?
Almost all our of winter breaks take place in Swedish Lapland, though you can choose a tour which visits Finnish and Norwegian Lapland on the same trip; or, you could spend your winter break in Stockholm before moving on to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
Wildlife watching
On some our winter vacations in Sweden, watching wildlife is just a sideshow, while on others it’s the main attraction. You could, for example, spend your days tracking the largest moose in Europe across sheltered valleys with the help of a local wildlife guide, or work with Sámi herders to spot lynx footprints, snow grouse or Arctic hares, while staying in remote cabins and traditional tented camps.
Cultural encounters
The Sámi are Scandinavia’s only indigenous people and they inhabit areas around the Arctic Circle in Finland, Norway, Russia and Sweden, a region whose traditional name is actually Sápmi. On our winter vacations in Sweden you’ll get to meet with Sámi people to learn about their fascinating culture and traditions. You can spend time at working reindeer farms and vibrant festivals in the Sámi capital Jokkmokk and try indigenous foodie treats such as elk or reindeer in rich cloudberry sauce. To delve a little deeper, you could learn to track animals on skis or discover the secrets of local wood and textile crafts.Quirky sleeps
If you’re choosing an out-of-the-ordinary winter break you may as well go large on the accommodation too, and Swedish Lapland is happy to oblige. Fancy sleeping amongst the branches? You could opt for a super swish tree hotel, with floor to ceiling windows and outstanding forest views. Want a more traditional experience? An off-grid Sámi tented camp deep in the wilderness might be just the ticket. Something a little more romantic? How about a clapboard loggers cabin for two that’s the epitome of winter charm. And then there’s the famous Ice Hotel, which is painstakingly rebuilt every year in Jukkasjärvi, near Kiruna. You’ll bed down in polar sleeping bags under reindeer furs, but you can always warm up in the onsite sauna.Our top Sweden Vacation
Sweden self guided cycling vacation, Stockholm countryside
Self-guided cycling in Stockholm's picturesque countryside
2020: 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep
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Activity breaks
Sweden winter vacations are all about getting active and you’ll unleash your inner adventurer in no time. Dog sledding is often on the agenda on our winter vacations, and along with meeting and feeding reindeer is a popular activity for families. You could also strap on a pair of show shoes or cross-country skis for guided jaunts through northern forests, cut a hole in lake ice to fish for pike and perch, or hone your photography skills while taking in the Northern Lights, with tripod and SLR camera and lots of helpful tips provided.Festive breaks
Santa Claus may hail from Finland, but Swedish Lapland provides more than enough magical festive fun, – snowy forests, log cabins, reindeer and all. Spending the day on a husky drawn sled could be a Christmas highlight for years to come, or, you could opt for an alternative New Year break, but with hot chocolate around the campfire instead of cocktails and the aurora borealis lighting up the night sky in the place of fireworks.Practicalities
Winter vacations in Sweden usually begin either in Kiruna, which is home to the famous Ice Hotel, or Luleå, gateway to the picturesque Bay of Bothnia. Both towns have airports with regular connecting flights to Stockholm.