Arctic Bath

Small Luxury Hotel — the name says it all with beautiful architecture and heavenly food.

This is a very special facility in a beautiful spot with helpful, professional, and caring staff. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, making it a great place for a little escape from everyday life.

We had such a relaxing stay and formed great relationships with everyone on staff.

From arrival, the staff was attentive to our every need. We loved getting to know Saga, Patrick, Patricia, and Klara, while David and Simon kicked out amazing food. The staff was honestly the best part of our stay, though the saunas did fluctuate in temperatures which was hard to adjust to.

What a wonderful place — totally different with amazing adventures and fantastic food.

The location is incredible and all the people, both staff and guides, were interesting, fun, and lovely to be around.

We went in February when the river was frozen solid, and it became the perfect honeymoon escape from New York City chaos.

Every night brought incredible food, and we spent our days cycling between sauna sessions and adventures like snowshoeing and dog sledding. Coming from the constant noise of Manhattan, the pure silence and charm of this place felt like stepping into another world. The combination of luxury and wilderness was exactly what we needed to reconnect.

The setting is beautiful and secured, with service that's lovely without being overbearing.

We had excellent local food and the guided sauna experience was essential — book your activities well in advance. The cold plunge at -26°C was invigorating. Unfortunately, we had a booking issue through Mr & Mrs Smith where the advertised all-inclusive food wasn't honored, leaving us with an unexpected £1000 bill that soured an otherwise great trip.

I've never seen anything quite like this place — it's completely sui generis in the luxury hotel world.

Bass at the front desk saved our trip when my sister's suitcase literally fell apart on departure day, handling it in minutes. Stefan guided our excursions with incredible patience for our large, eccentric family. The gear they provide for subzero temperatures is top-quality, and even the outdoor spa elements work perfectly in brutal cold. The water cabin was small but pushed us into the gorgeously designed main building where fresh coffee and oat milk appeared magically throughout the day.

The team creates a welcoming atmosphere from arrival — professional, personable, and completely unobtrusive.

Our water cabin was small but beautifully designed with incredible attention to detail. The spa offered the perfect balance with steam room, two saunas, hot tubs and that freezing cold plunge pool. The restaurant deserves a Michelin star — different evening meals each night with beautiful presentation and incredible flavors. We were lucky enough to see the Northern Lights lighting up the sky above us.

This is a fantastic, unique experience with big, cozy bedrooms and amazing lake views.

The staff proved super friendly, welcoming, and genuinely helpful throughout our stay. The restaurant was absolutely outstanding and fabulous — I'd recommend this place 100% to anyone seeking something truly special. Every detail from the architecture to the service exceeded our expectations.

We went in July expecting crowds but found ourselves with just one other couple — pure luxury.

The location truly is in the middle of nowhere with no signs, but Google Maps worked fine. Our lake room was superb — beautiful and functional with incredible views. The spa setup with two Finnish saunas, steam room, and jacuzzis made the lake water feel incredibly refreshing. The gourmet dinner was a proper journey: amuse bouche, four courses, and petit fours, all executed beautifully.

Arctic Bath was the first hotel my wife and I ever visited where we truly didn't want to leave.

We stayed a full week in July in one of the land cabins nestled among birch trees with serene Lule River views. The Arctic Culinary Dinner was Michelin-star-worthy — just look at that mushroom-shaped dessert. The herbal teas made from locally foraged birch, spruce, and chamomile became our perfect way to unwind. Five minutes in a 100°C sauna followed by plunging into the 10°C river gave us total physical and mental relaxation.

The food was truly exceptional — locally sourced ingredients foraged straight from the surrounding woods.

Every dish felt special and deeply connected to nature, especially the tea made from wild berry leaves that was so simple yet unique and comforting. The hotel's design and materials achieve luxury while remaining completely in harmony with the landscape. The views are absolutely breathtaking, the sauna was perfect for relaxation, and the staff were genuinely warm and attentive throughout.

We tried the Ice Hotel and Tree Hotel too, but Arctic Bath was by far the best experience.

From the time we made reservations to after we left, the staff has an innate desire to make everything perfect, including working with their partners for special arrangements. Margaret handled transfers, Mikael organized Aurora experiences, and Roger arranged horse sleighs at Ranisgarden. The quality of rooms, food, and location exceeded the other properties completely. Special recognition goes to Mary, Klara, and Sven from the Arctic Bath team.

We stayed three nights and it became an unforgettable experience from the moment we arrived.

The attention to detail throughout is remarkable — even branded plates added to the luxurious feel. Our water cabin had plenty of space, an oven, and a great bathroom with excellent shower, plus two deck chairs for sunny moments. The spa was dreamlike with two saunas and steam bath, plus that cold river pool in the middle of the 'birds nest' building. The dinner on our third night was easily one of our best meals ever — a 10+ course experience with exquisite presentation.

I've stayed at amazing properties and eaten at great restaurants, but this place is unassumingly brilliant.

It's 1.2 hours from Luleå airport but feels much more remote. The spa setup with saunas, plunge pool, and jacuzzis is great, and the massage using local products was excellent. Where this hotel stands out is the food — the menu, chef, and service rival at least a one-star Michelin. We tried both the longer course experience and the 3-course, both were flawless. The kitchen team is a hidden talent.

A floating dream of a room and bath with pure, simple design that feels luxurious.

We had a private deck and ladder straight into the river from our floating room. The restaurant served exquisite artisanal locally-sourced food with perfect and interesting drink pairings. The spa includes several showers, two dry saunas, steam room, two jacuzzis, and that awesome river plunge pool. The superb international staff made it a total treat — I hope to be back soon.

I had one of the greatest experiences here during summer — I'm still in awe of this magical place.

Waking up in a floating cabin with views of the beautiful Lule River and surrounding area was truly amazing. The staff was really nice and helpful, and I could find inner peace here. The restaurant in the main floating building was so cozy with tasty food made from local products with lots of love — full of flavor that tickled my taste buds. I'm definitely coming back.