18.04.2026

Immersive and Regenerative Experiences

Why our focus on Immersive and regenerative experiences These experiences invite our guests to go beyond simply visiting a destination and instead form a genuine connection with the place, its people, and its rhythms. Rather than observing from a distance, guests are welcomed into the fabric of local life—whether foraging in the forest, sharing stories […]

Locally grown Rhubarb

Cicci Anderson, a passionate gardener living in the quaint village of Sörbyn in Swedish Lapland, has a green thumb like no other.

09.04.2026

Getting to Arctic Retreat

Arctic Retreat is located about 1 hour north west of Luleå in Swedish Lapland.

01.04.2025

Our Local Food Concept

Reconnect to Food/Eating/Flavours. Our mission is to create distinctive hyperlocal dining experiences.

13.10.2024

Gravel Biking Adventure in Swedish Lapland

Explore the Far North on Two Wheels Discover the raw beauty of Arctic Sweden like never before—with a gravel bike beneath you and endless wilderness ahead.

09.10.2024

Life under the Aurora

Dancing and shimmering across the night sky. Colors green, someone gasps, suddenly we see bright yellow, and then red.

04.09.2024

Natures Best

Recognises best practice for responsible Swedish companies in nature and cultural tourism. Arctic Retreat has completed a year long process of internal reflection and active development to enable us to gain this recognition.

01.06.2023

Meet Sweden’s Master Builders: The Beavers

At Arctic Retreat, we love sharing our forest with some truly fascinating neighbours—none more industrious than the beaver.

14.04.2023

Artwork in Gunnarsbyn recognises our new neighbours

We recently had the inauguration of a new work of art in the center of Gunnarsbyn. Birgitta Linhart artist.

09.10.2022

Early Autumn Experiences – Aug/Sep

Autumn is an amazing time to visit Arctic Retreat in Swedish Lapland.

21.04.2022