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Laid-back luxury in Swedish LaplandHarads, Sweden

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Few experiences will get you closer to the untouched wilderness of Swedish Lapland than this.

Arctic Bath is a floating hotel on the Lule River near the small village of Harads. Central to the hotel is a log-covered structure that looks a bit like a bird’s nest. At its centre is a giant ice bath that floats in summer and freezes during winter. It’s ringed by three saunas, a spa treatment room and hot baths, so you can steam up then plunge into the freezing bath in what’s said to provide a heap of health benefits.

There are 12 cabins. Six of them sit over the water, or choose one of the larger half-dozen in the trees where you can lie back and gaze at the northern lights. Try your hand at moose calling with the help of a local guide, or visit the Sámi people who have lived here for thousands of years.

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The health benefits of traditional cold therapy, plus plenty of excuses to relax
Being able to see the northern lights from your bed
Taking part in all sorts of local excursions, including dog sledding, moose calling, sea kayaking and forest bathing

You won’t be able to decide whether to soak or go exploring, so you better stay a while

amenities

Wifi
Meals created using sustainable, locally sourced produce

Kerstin Florian spa products
Traditional cold therapy, with sauna, steam room and cold bath

price guide

Rooms start at about US$550 a night.

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Arctic Bath
arcticbath.com

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Tags: holistic treatments Sweden, Swedish Lapland

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The health benefits of traditional cold therapy, plus plenty of excuses to relax
Being able to see the northern lights from your bed
Taking part in all sorts of local excursions, including dog sledding, moose calling, sea kayaking and forest bathing