Ripan & Aurora Spa
A three night short break deep inside Swedish Lapland directly under the northern lights corridor and includes the Aurora Spa.
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A three night short break deep inside Swedish Lapland directly under the northern lights corridor and includes the Aurora Spa.
Experience the magic of Swedish Lapland on this short break to the snow covered fairy tale forests of Swedish Lapland. Hotel Ripan is home to the new Aurora SPA from where you can enjoy all that Swedish Lapland has to offer plus relax in the pools, saunas and treatment rooms.
Directly under the northern lights corridor, Kiruna and Ripan are great locations from which to observe the northern lights. Huskies, snowmobiles and snowshoes are some of the best ways to explore the virgin snow and find your ideal location for a northern lights show. Other highlights in Kiruna include the world’s largest underground mine that has been mining iron ore since 1898, ICEHOTEL and the indigenous Sami.
The Sami Parliament is located in Kiruna and plays an important role in the rich Sami history and culture. The Sami people are traditionally nomadic and roam vast distances herding their reindeer between the mountains in the summer and the shelter of the forests during the winter.
We are one of the UK's tailor made specialists to this part of Swedish Lapland and this holiday can be adapted to include elements from almost all of our holidays in Swedish Lapland and parts of Northern Norway.
Highlights of this holiday
The Aurora SPA, the northern lights and the activities including Sami and reindeer excursions, snowmobiles and huskies.
Day 1
Fly from UK to Kiruna in Lapland (via Stockholm)
20min transfer to your hotel
Check in to your accommodation
Recommended excursion - northern lights snowmobile excursion
Day 2
Breakfast at Ripan
Recommended excursion - drive your own husky excursion with lunch
Evening in the Aurora SPA
Day 3
Breakfast at Ripan
Recommended excursion - Raidu Sami and reindeer excursion
Recommended excursion - rent snow shoes locally and take a short northern lights snow shoe walk
Day 4
Relaxing breakfast
Transfer to the airport
Flights to UK (via Stockholm)
Ripan and the Aurora Spa are perfectly located in Kiruna, the capital of Lapland, just 10 minutes walk from the city centre where ice festivals and seasonal markets are well worth a visit. The magical snow covered forests are just steps away where stunning white wilderness and shy wildlife make this the perfect winter escape from hustle and bustle of large British cities. Ripan is just a 30 minute transfer from ICEHOTEL, so you may want to combine a stay here with some time at ICEHOTEL or quite simply enjoy an excursion to this magical structure of ICE.
Entrance to the brand new Aurora spa is included. Relax indoors and enjoy the winter landscape through panoramic windows, or feel the cool caress of the polar winter across your cheek while enveloped by the warming comfort of the outdoor pool. If you are lucky, the colourful dance of the northern lights will entertain you. The SPA bucket is also included, full of treatments based on Swedish and Sami traditions.
Accommodation is modern and comfortable in individual hotel standard cabins, or stuga (as the Swedish call them!). All cabins have a bathroom with shower and WC, drying area, cable TV and telephone. The generous breakfast buffet and your evening meals are served in the cosy restaurant. There are also family cabins with 1 double bedroom and a smaller bedroom with bunk beds, perfect for a family of 4 with children of all ages. These cabins have recently been refurbished to include a fridge, microwave / oven and small hob. Ripan has a fine restaurant, and like most Swedish restaurants, the ingredients are sourced locally and in tune with the passing seasons.
Please click on the photo for more pictures.
This is a short list of our recommended activities available from Ripan, Scandic Ferum & Arctic Eden in Kiruna.
Snowmobile Excursions
Northern Lights Excursion by snowmobile
A guided snowmobile tour in search of the Northern Lights. Includes supper. (6pm 4hrs). £111pp 2 per snowmobile. £175 single rider.
This excursion has a £30pp supplement between 24Dec and 6Jan.
High Mountain Tour
This tour comes highly recommended by many of our guests. A magnificent small and personal tour to one of the most beautiful spots in Sweden, Lake Ladtjojaure with views of Sweden's highest mountain, Kebnekaise. Great opportunities to see wildlife such as moose. During the break you have the chance to try some ice fishing and enjoy lunch with local delicacies. You really will appreciate just how big nature is. (8.30am 6hrs). £233pp 2 per snowmobile. £347 single rider.
This excursion has a £30pp supplement between 24Dec and 6Jan.
Snowmobile Tour to ICEHOTEL
A scenic snowmobile tour along the Torne River valley to ICEHOTEL. Includes a guided tour of this amazing structure. (Daily at 10am). £128pp 2 per snowmobile. £163 single rider.
This excursion has a £30pp supplement between 24Dec and 6Jan.
Husky Excursions
Drive Your Own Husky Team
One of the most exciting ways to see the snow covered countryside of Lapland. After some short instructions your guide will lead the way and you will have control of your own team of 3 or 4 huskies. Approx 25km and Includes lunch. (9am 4hr30)
£156pp - 2 people per sled (take it in turn to drive)
£189pp - 1 person per sled
This excursion has a £30pp supplement between 24Dec and 6Jan.
Sami & Cultural Activities
Drive Your Own Reindeer Sled (Voujan)
Take a step inside the Sami culture, experience the magic of driving your own reindeer sled (approx 10km) and enjoy a traditional Sami meal. 0830-1300 daily from 7Jan.
£230pp. Min age to drive sled 16yrs.
Children: 8-15yrs £163
Other Activities
Snowshoe Excursions
The most natural way to explore the wilderness. Snowshoes make discovering the virgin white snow and pine forests of Swedish Lapland easy. Your guide will identify animal tracks and bring you close to nature. £64pp. Departure at 11am for a daytime excursion or 7pm for a northern lights excursion. 2hr30.
This excursion has a £30pp supplement between 24Dec and 6Jan.
A full list of activities provided by our local partners in Kiruna can be found here.
Open all year round.
Prices from £850 per person
Price based upon 2 adults sharing a double / twin room
Flights from UK to Kiruna
Airport transfers
3 nights at Ripan including breakfast
Entrance to the Aurora SPA with the SPA bucket full of treatments based on Swedish and Sami traditions
Warm outer clothing is not included but is available to rent for £15 per day.
Experience the magic of Swedish Lapland on this short break to the snow covered fairy tale forests of Swedish Lapland. Hotel Ripan is home to the new Aurora SPA from where you can enjoy all that Swedish Lapland has to offer plus relax in the pools, saunas and treatment rooms.
Directly under the northern lights corridor, Kiruna and Ripan are great locations from which to observe the northern lights. Huskies, snowmobiles and snowshoes are some of the best ways to explore the virgin snow and find your ideal location for a northern lights show. Other highlights in Kiruna include the world’s largest underground mine that has been mining iron ore since 1898, ICEHOTEL and the indigenous Sami.
The Sami Parliament is located in Kiruna and plays an important role in the rich Sami history and culture. The Sami people are traditionally nomadic and roam vast distances herding their reindeer between the mountains in the summer and the shelter of the forests during the winter.
We are one of the UK's tailor made specialists to this part of Swedish Lapland and this holiday can be adapted to include elements from almost all of our holidays in Swedish Lapland and parts of Northern Norway.
Highlights of this holiday
The Aurora SPA, the northern lights and the activities including Sami and reindeer excursions, snowmobiles and huskies.
Day 1
Fly from UK to Kiruna in Lapland (via Stockholm)
20min transfer to your hotel
Check in to your accommodation
Recommended excursion - northern lights snowmobile excursion
Day 2
Breakfast at Ripan
Recommended excursion - drive your own husky excursion with lunch
Evening in the Aurora SPA
Day 3
Breakfast at Ripan
Recommended excursion - Raidu Sami and reindeer excursion
Recommended excursion - rent snow shoes locally and take a short northern lights snow shoe walk
Day 4
Relaxing breakfast
Transfer to the airport
Flights to UK (via Stockholm)
Ripan and the Aurora Spa are perfectly located in Kiruna, the capital of Lapland, just 10 minutes walk from the city centre where ice festivals and seasonal markets are well worth a visit. The magical snow covered forests are just steps away where stunning white wilderness and shy wildlife make this the perfect winter escape from hustle and bustle of large British cities. Ripan is just a 30 minute transfer from ICEHOTEL, so you may want to combine a stay here with some time at ICEHOTEL or quite simply enjoy an excursion to this magical structure of ICE.
Entrance to the brand new Aurora spa is included. Relax indoors and enjoy the winter landscape through panoramic windows, or feel the cool caress of the polar winter across your cheek while enveloped by the warming comfort of the outdoor pool. If you are lucky, the colourful dance of the northern lights will entertain you. The SPA bucket is also included, full of treatments based on Swedish and Sami traditions.
Accommodation is modern and comfortable in individual hotel standard cabins, or stuga (as the Swedish call them!). All cabins have a bathroom with shower and WC, drying area, cable TV and telephone. The generous breakfast buffet and your evening meals are served in the cosy restaurant. There are also family cabins with 1 double bedroom and a smaller bedroom with bunk beds, perfect for a family of 4 with children of all ages. These cabins have recently been refurbished to include a fridge, microwave / oven and small hob. Ripan has a fine restaurant, and like most Swedish restaurants, the ingredients are sourced locally and in tune with the passing seasons.
Please click on the photo for more pictures.
This is a short list of our recommended activities available from Ripan, Scandic Ferum & Arctic Eden in Kiruna.
Snowmobile Excursions
Northern Lights Excursion by snowmobile
A guided snowmobile tour in search of the Northern Lights. Includes supper. (6pm 4hrs). £111pp 2 per snowmobile. £175 single rider.
This excursion has a £30pp supplement between 24Dec and 6Jan.
High Mountain Tour
This tour comes highly recommended by many of our guests. A magnificent small and personal tour to one of the most beautiful spots in Sweden, Lake Ladtjojaure with views of Sweden's highest mountain, Kebnekaise. Great opportunities to see wildlife such as moose. During the break you have the chance to try some ice fishing and enjoy lunch with local delicacies. You really will appreciate just how big nature is. (8.30am 6hrs). £233pp 2 per snowmobile. £347 single rider.
This excursion has a £30pp supplement between 24Dec and 6Jan.
Snowmobile Tour to ICEHOTEL
A scenic snowmobile tour along the Torne River valley to ICEHOTEL. Includes a guided tour of this amazing structure. (Daily at 10am). £128pp 2 per snowmobile. £163 single rider.
This excursion has a £30pp supplement between 24Dec and 6Jan.
Husky Excursions
Drive Your Own Husky Team
One of the most exciting ways to see the snow covered countryside of Lapland. After some short instructions your guide will lead the way and you will have control of your own team of 3 or 4 huskies. Approx 25km and Includes lunch. (9am 4hr30)
£156pp - 2 people per sled (take it in turn to drive)
£189pp - 1 person per sled
This excursion has a £30pp supplement between 24Dec and 6Jan.
Sami & Cultural Activities
Drive Your Own Reindeer Sled (Voujan)
Take a step inside the Sami culture, experience the magic of driving your own reindeer sled (approx 10km) and enjoy a traditional Sami meal. 0830-1300 daily from 7Jan.
£230pp. Min age to drive sled 16yrs.
Children: 8-15yrs £163
Other Activities
Snowshoe Excursions
The most natural way to explore the wilderness. Snowshoes make discovering the virgin white snow and pine forests of Swedish Lapland easy. Your guide will identify animal tracks and bring you close to nature. £64pp. Departure at 11am for a daytime excursion or 7pm for a northern lights excursion. 2hr30.
This excursion has a £30pp supplement between 24Dec and 6Jan.
A full list of activities provided by our local partners in Kiruna can be found here.
Open all year round.
Prices from £850 per person
Price based upon 2 adults sharing a double / twin room
Flights from UK to Kiruna
Airport transfers
3 nights at Ripan including breakfast
Entrance to the Aurora SPA with the SPA bucket full of treatments based on Swedish and Sami traditions
Warm outer clothing is not included but is available to rent for £15 per day.
