Get a more up-close-and-personal view of the frozen northern landscape with this chance to enjoy an intimate candlelit dinner on a remote frozen lake. Sheltered by a traditional Sámi tent as you dine on local, seasonal ingredients, you’ll have the rare chance to enjoy the windswept wilderness in a way few others ever have.
The adventure takes place deep in the heart of Lapland, far from any light pollution, noise or other people. You’ll travel by snowmobile to a traditional Sámi tent set up on the ice. There, lit by the wintry moon and surrounded by the warm glow of lanterns, you can look out for the northern lights dancing above you as you’re served a seasonal three-course dinner accompanied by a paired wine or local beer.
You’ll begin your evening with a short snowmobile ride into the boreal forest that surrounds the town of Harads. This far north, you’re already deep into the wilderness, but the ride will let you get even further from people, so you can better experience the deep hush of near-solitude.
When you arrive at the lake, you’ll find a conical tent set up on the ice. Known by the indigenous Sámi as a lávvu, this tent is surrounded by lanterns and provides a warm place for you to enjoy your meal. Taking your seat on reindeer furs, you’ll dine on a three-course meal. The ingredients are as local as possible and the menu changes by season depending on what’s available. Your meal will be accompanied by wine or a local beer.
As you spend several hours eating on the ice keep your eyes peeled for the northern lights, which are common in this region during the winter. Lapland is one of the best places to spot the aurora borealis, which appears 200 nights of the year here. This far from large populations, you can enjoy truly dark skies.
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These activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences around where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can suggest tours and activities that will introduce you to the local ways of life.
Husky safari
Experience the thrill of dog-sledding in Swedish Lapland. You’ll find out how this pastime is so important to Sámi culture, meet the team of huskies and have a chance to take the reins yourself as you ride through snow-covered forest.
Kayaking on the Lule River
Soak up the natural beauty of Swedish Lapland from the water on this six-hour kayaking tour. Suitable for both beginners and experienced kayakers, the tour includes lunch cooked over an open fire on the riverbank.
Sami culture and reindeer experience
This guided tour gives you a chance to visit a remote Sámi village in Swedish Lapland for an insight into the local indigenous culture. You’ll meet and learn skills from reindeer herders and have the chance to dine on local foods inside a traditional tent.
You can enjoy this activity as part of the suggested tours below, or we can weave it into a trip shaped entirely around you.
