Discover the World’s Arctic Winter Holiday Collection has some great new hotels that are opening up for the winter season for Nordic breaks.
New Aurora Retreat at Black Sand Hotel, Iceland
Opening in November, this new boutique hotel sits on the edge of south Iceland’s remote and rugged coastline, with the buzz of Reykjavik only an hour away. The elegant rooms have large windows to make the most of the views overlooking vast stretches of black sand beaches and lava fields running down to the northern Atlantic. Cosy and warmed by geothermal energy the Black Sand Hotel is a perfect new spot for watching the dancing northern lights (with aurora wake up calls) as well as enjoying active days exploring the Reykjanes UNESCO Geopark and the Golden Circle. A three night stay this winter is priced from £532pp which includes B&B accommodation and car rental. https://www.discover-the-world.com/holidays/aurora-retreat-at-black-sand-hotel/
New Arctic Spa Escape at Gáldu, Ivalo, Finland
Opening in December is Finland’s newest spa hotel, Gáldu Hotel & Spa. The boutique lodge marries amazing winter experiences in Finnish Lapland with wellness and the chance to press the reset button in a stunning location. The name ‘Gáldu’ comes from the Sámi word for ‘ice plunge’. The location on the edge of Urho Kekkonen National Park puts guests conveniently just 40 minutes from the airport at Ivalo to take advantage of the direct flight from London Gatwick. Choose from a 3-night package which includes reindeer sleigh, farm visit and full day spa access or 4 nights which adds on husky sledding and even more time to enjoy sauna three ways – traditional Finnish dry sauna, wood-burning sauna with panoramic views and steam room. And, for some water wellness there’s the warm pool, cold plunge and outdoor Jacuzzi. A three night stay is priced from £1766pp which includes full board, use of the wellness amenities, arctic activities, winter clothing and transfers.
https://www.discover-the-world.com/holidays/arctic-spa-escape-at-galdu
New Tromsø and Sommarøy Winter Adventure, Norway
This new winter trip combines a Tromsø city break, husky sledding and Sommarøy, a remote island in Northern Norway. The journey begins in Tromsø with its vibrant café culture, artisan scene and striking modern architecture of the Arctic Cathedral. There’s the option to take a cable car up Storsteinen for spectacular views and enjoy Arctic cuisine including fresh seafood and wild game. Go husky sledding and for a true Nordic experience, brave a dip in the sea and warm up in a floating sauna. Continue to the island of Sommarøy for snow-covered beaches, crystal clear blue waters and the chance for spectacular northern lights. The Sommarøy Arctic Hotel features an outdoor terrace, sauna and cosy lounge. There’s sea kayaking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and a fjord and wildlife minibus safari available as optional activities.
A four-night stay is priced from £1025pp which includes 2 nights in Tromsø with breakfast and 2 nights at Sommarøy Arctic Hotel with half board, husky safari from Tromsø and transfers. https://www.discover-the-world.com/holidays/tromso-and-sommaroy-winter-adventure/
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