Winter survival skills at Ice Hotel

The ultimate winter wonderland and perfect playground to fuel the imaginations of the young and young at heart, Sweden ticks all the boxes for a fun-packed family adventure. Spend action-packed days whizzing through snow-draped pine forests on a sleigh led by huskies, mastering winter survival skills for life above the Arctic Circle and searching for dazzling displays of the Northern Lights.

The Arctic Bath Hotel in Harads, Swedish Lapland is a unique concept of a floating hotel, surrounded by water which freezes over in the winter. At the centre of the main floating building is a plunge pool, carved into the ice during winter.

Fredrik Broman's brainchild, the Aurora Safari Camp is testament to this professional photographers vision to bring the wonder of the African luxury camp to the Arctic Circle. This is a unique base in Lapland to husky sled, Aurora watch and snow-mobile.

Located on the Luleå archipelago, Brändön Lodge features 15 charming two-bedroom log cabins overlooking the sea. With a wealth of activities available, Brändön Lodge makes for an ideal base from which to explore the Lappish wilderness anytime of the year.

Pine Bay Lodge is a boutique hotel nestled in the Luleå Archipelago in remote Swedish Lapland. In the classic Swedish red cottage style and with just a handful of guest rooms, Pine Bay is comfortable, warm and welcoming.

The original hotel made entirely from snow and ice, Ice Hotel in Swedish Lapland is literally one of the coolest places to stay in the world. Built to a new design each winter, guests are able to experience sleeping in temperatures of -5 degrees.

Arctic Retreat is a small, family-run property located in the tiny village of Gunnarsbyn in Swedish Lapland. The retreat is made up of a collection of traditional log cabins and offers an exclusive and inviting base from which to enjoy the wilderness.

Sörbyn Lodge at the heart of Swedish Lapland serves as the perfect base to explore this incredible region. Go Northern Lights spotting, ice fishing, snow-shoeing, husky-sledding or snow-mobiling and work up an appetite for the chef's gastronomic delights.

Lapland Guesthouse is a beautifully presented, family-run, cosy retreat offering a genuine Lapland experience in a remote village in the far north of Sweden. This is the perfect base from which to enjoy an array of wilderness activities.

A stay at the Fjellborg Arctic Lodge is Swedish Lapland’s ultimate wilderness experience. The exclusive-use lodge sits on the banks of Lake Väkkärä, 200km north of the Arctic Circle, offering a private and luxurious environment from which to enjoy this glorious icy landscape.

Try your hand at driving your own team of dogs over frozen lakes into the snowy wilderness of Swedish Lapland.

Embrace the Arctic lifestyle on a short break, indulging in a range of winter activities including dog sledding, snowmobiling, ice fishing and snowshoe trekking, at Fjellborg Arctic Lodge on Lake Väkkärä in Swedish Lapland.

A must-do when staying at the iconic Ice Hotel, try carving an ice sculpture of your own in an introductory sculpting class. Using the same ice as the hotel is made from, you'll learn the techniques and then be able to test your creativity!

Enjoy a candle-lit dinner on the frozen arctic sea offering you a fantastic view of the starry sky and perhaps even the Northern Lights .

For a real Lappish experience, try riding a snowmobile through the incredible winter wonderland around Arctic Bath hotel. You'll witness stunning scenery and maybe see some of Lapland's native wildlife as you admire the snowy mountains.

Visit a local Sami family, where the head of the family will enlighten you with their stories of surviving the harsh arctic winters, their traditions and the close bond they hold with the reindeer.

For a real Lappish experience, try riding a snowmobile through the incredible winter wonderland around the Ice Hotel. You'll witness stunning scenery and maybe see some of Lapland's native wildlife as you admire the snowy mountains.

With your expert local guide at your side, explore the Lappish wilderness in search of the region's native wildlife. Take in the breathtaking mountain scenery as you keep your eyes peeled for moose, reindeer and grouse.

Explore the wilderness of Swedish Lapland by one of the more traditional methods of transport - snowshoes! Your private guide will teach you how to walk before leading you through the untracked landscape to a secluded point with an incredible view.