Hovercraft adventure in Swedish Lapland

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lapland Guesthouse is a beautifully presented, family-run, cozy 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.

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.

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 Treehotel is one of the most unique design-led hotels you will ever stay in; a choice of a treehouse ranging from a Bird's Nest to a UFO. Set in the stunning wilds of Swedish Lapland, it is a perfect destination for winter fun or summer adventures.

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.

Take a snowmobile or 4x4 across the snowy landscape in search of the Northern Lights. Once darkness has fallen, head away from the lights and towards the Lappish wilderness. If the weather is clear, you will hopefully see the Lights dancing!

Take a snowmobile across the snowy landscape in search of the Northern Lights. Once darkness has fallen, head away from the lights of the Treehotel and towards the Lappish wilderness. If the weather is clear, you will hopefully see the Lights dancing!

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

Take part in a blissfully peaceful walk into the calm serenity of the surrounding winter wonderland.

Venture out under the moonlight to a nearby lake, where you can spend an evening dining atop the frozen waters. After a three-course dinner in a heated tipi, you'll have the chance to spot the beautiful yet elusive Northern Lights.

Head into the Arctic wilderness and learn how to photograph the Northern Lights. Under the cover of darkness your guide will teach you how to capture the elusive Aurora on a DSLR, so you'll have lasting memories of this incredible sight.

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 into the Taiga forest where wild moose and reindeer reside.

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.

There are few spectacles more magical than that of the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, where the sky comes alight in hues of greens and purples in this natural light display.