4
Hotels in Sweden
from 160€
Per Night
66-68N
Latitude Range
Abisko
Clearest Aurora Sky
Sep - Mar
Aurora Season
Why Sweden

Small Selection. Extraordinary Places.

Sweden is the underrated choice for glass igloo travellers. With only a handful of properties, each one has had to earn its place through genuine originality - you will not find cookie-cutter glass dome resorts here. Treehotel in Harads is regularly named one of the most extraordinary hotels in the world. The Abisko area has a scientifically documented microclimate that produces more clear nights than anywhere else in Scandinavia.

Swedish Lapland also combines extremely well with Finnish Lapland - Kiruna in Sweden and Rovaniemi in Finland are just a few hours apart by train or car. Many travellers split a week between the two countries, getting the unique Swedish experiences and the broader Finnish hotel selection in one trip.

The anchor of Swedish arctic tourism is Kiruna - a mining city above the Arctic Circle that has reinvented itself as one of Scandinavia's most interesting winter destinations. The famous ICEHOTEL in nearby Jukkasjarvi is built fresh from ice and snow every winter and has been running since 1989. Combining an ICEHOTEL night with a glass igloo stay nearby is a popular itinerary.

For pure aurora statistics, Abisko National Park 70km west of Kiruna is the destination. The Aurora Sky Station on Mount Nuolja runs cable car tours specifically for Northern Lights viewing - one of the most memorable aurora experiences available anywhere.

Why Abisko Has the Clearest Aurora Sky in Scandinavia

Lake Tornetrask creates a unique microclimate around Abisko National Park. Cold air from the lake rises and pushes clouds away, creating a persistent clearing in the sky directly above, even when the surrounding area is overcast. Scientists from the Swedish Institute of Space Physics have documented this effect over decades. In practical terms: Abisko has statistically more clear nights per aurora season than Tromso, Rovaniemi or any other popular aurora destination. The Aurora Sky Station at the top of Mount Nuolja exploits this with a cable car that lifts you above the treeline for unobstructed 360 degree sky views.

Good to Know

Sweden Aurora Stay Facts

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Abisko Microclimate

Abisko National Park has the clearest skies in Scandinavia due to Lake Tornetrask's unique weather effect. More clear aurora nights per season than any other major destination.

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Treehotel Design

Treehotel's rooms are suspended 4-10 metres above the forest floor and designed by different architects. The Mirrorcube reflects the surrounding forest - nearly invisible from outside.

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ICEHOTEL Combination

The world's first ice hotel in Jukkasjarvi is just 17km from Kiruna. Combining one night in an ICEHOTEL art suite with a glass igloo stay nearby is one of the most unique hotel itineraries possible.

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Arctic Circle Train

The Inlandsbanan and Arctic Circle trains pass through Swedish Lapland - a scenic alternative to flying. The overnight train from Stockholm reaches Kiruna in about 17 hours.

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Sami Culture

Swedish Lapland is home to a significant Sami population. Several igloo hotels offer authentic Sami cultural experiences - reindeer herding visits, joik music and traditional food - more integrated than in Finland or Norway.

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Skiing Combination

Riksgransen ski resort on the Norwegian border is one of the world's most extreme ski areas - open until midsummer when you can ski under the midnight sun. Easy to combine with a Kiruna igloo stay.

All Sweden Hotels

Glass Igloo Hotels in Sweden

4 properties - each genuinely unique. Sweden rewards the traveller who wants something beyond the standard glass dome formula.

Treehotel glass igloo Sweden
Sweden Harads

Treehotel

Special property to stay in Swedish tall pine forest. One-of-a-kind unusual place to stay and experience the Northern Lights and Lapland activities. 1 hour drive from Luleå (Kallax) airport, Sweden. There are 7 different type of tree rooms suspended 4-10 metres above the ground and 6 guesthouse rooms. Tree rooms are accessible by ramp, bridge, or electric stairs. Each Treehotel tree rooms are equipped with: bio toilet, electricity, underfloor heating, air conditioning, coffee maker and water kettle, fresh drinking water, refrigerators, WiFi. Rukkamoika water system with 3 litres of water for washing hands. Showers are found in a neighbouring building. The hotel sauna and hot tub can be used for an additional fee. Lapland activities can be organised by Treehotel upon request.

from 556 €/night
Aurora Dome glass igloo Sweden
Sweden Kiruna

Aurora Dome

Fits 3+

Aurora Dome is a tent accommodation 4 km from Kiruna Train Station and 12 km from Kiruna Airport, Sweden. Tents are located in the wilderness, next to Kiruna mountain Luossavaara. Owner of the place run Kiruna Sleddog Tours and owe Alaskan Huskies. There are small dome for 2 persons and bigger dome for up to 4 persons. Each dome is heated, wc in a separate building. Guests have access to a shared bathroom, sauna, jacuzzi and relaxation area. The minimum age for check-in is 18. Husky safaris and Aurora guided tours available

from 345 €/night
Aurora Mountain Lodge glass igloo Sweden
Sweden Kiruna

Aurora Mountain Lodge

Aurora Mountain Lodge is a resort with accommodation and activities in Northern Sweden in the wilds . Located 80 km from Kiruna Airport. Hotel offers Aurora Cabins, Guset Rooms, Aurora Suites with glass walls and the roof to see the Northern Lights and the view. Resort also has husky camp, horse stable, restaurant, sauna and spa facilities. Northern lights guided tours, snowmobile safaris available on spot.

from 152 €/night
Peace & Quiet Hotel glass igloo Sweden
Sweden Jokkmokk

Peace & Quiet Hotel

Peace & Quiet Hotell in Jokkmokk, Sweden is the magical igloo boat experience. Wilderness accommodation offers eco-friendly luxury suite for 2 persons. The igloo boat is cosy and warm to enjoy wild arctic nature, northern lights, and clear starry sky. Outside you can enjoy snow by skiing, snowshoeing, husky ride or reindeers.

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Sweden Igloos on the Map

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Multi-Country Trips

Combine Sweden with Finland or Norway

Swedish Lapland sits at a natural crossroads - Finland is to the east, Norway to the west. A week combining two countries gives you the best of both worlds.

7 nights - Sweden + Finland

Kiruna and Finnish Lapland

Fly into Kiruna (KRN). 2-3 nights at Treehotel or Aurora Dome, including an optional ICEHOTEL night. Then drive or take the bus east across the border to Rovaniemi or Levi in Finland for 3-4 nights in a classic glass igloo. Fly home from Rovaniemi (RVN) or Kittila (KTT). The total driving distance Kiruna to Rovaniemi is about 320km - around 3.5 hours in good conditions.

7 nights - Sweden + Norway

Abisko and Tromso

Fly into Kiruna (KRN). 2-3 nights at Aurora Mountain Lodge near Abisko for the clearest aurora skies in Scandinavia. Then take the Ofoten railway, one of the most scenic train journeys in Europe, from Abisko to Narvik in Norway (2.5 hours). From Narvik, continue to Tromso (3 hours by bus or car) for 3-4 nights combining fjord activities with aurora viewing. Fly home from Tromso (TOS).

10 nights - all three countries

The Scandinavian Aurora Triangle

Start in Tromso, Norway (3 nights). Take the bus to Abisko, Sweden (2 nights at Aurora Mountain Lodge with Aurora Sky Station visit). Continue by train and car to Kiruna for Treehotel (1-2 nights). Cross into Finland via Tornio for Rovaniemi and Levi (3-4 nights). Fly home from Kittila or Rovaniemi. This is the definitive Scandinavian Northern Lights trip covering the best of all three countries in one journey.

Getting There

How to Reach Swedish Lapland

Kiruna is the gateway to all Swedish glass igloo hotels. SAS and Amapola fly daily from Stockholm Arlanda - the flight takes about 90 minutes.

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Kiruna Airport
The only practical gateway to Swedish Lapland. Daily flights from Stockholm Arlanda (90 min). Car rental available at the airport. Aurora Dome is 12km away, Treehotel is about 1.5 hours south via Lulea airport alternatively.
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Lulea Airport
Serves Treehotel in Harads - about 1 hour drive south. Larger airport with more flight options from Stockholm and other Swedish cities. Good choice if your primary destination is Treehotel.
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Night Train from Stockholm
The overnight train from Stockholm Central to Kiruna takes about 17 hours - arriving fresh in the morning. Scenic route through the Swedish wilderness. Book at sj.se. The famous Ofoten line also connects Kiruna to Narvik in Norway.
FAQ

Sweden Glass Igloo Questions

Finland invented the glass igloo concept and had a 30-year head start in developing the market. Swedish Lapland has focused more on different accommodation concepts - the ICEHOTEL, Treehotel and wilderness lodges. The glass igloo market in Sweden is growing but remains small. This is actually an advantage for guests: less crowded, more exclusive, more original than the larger Finnish resort clusters.
Abisko National Park has a scientifically documented microclimate caused by Lake Tornetrask. The cold air rising from the lake pushes clouds away from the area, creating a persistent clearing in the sky. Statistically Abisko has more clear nights per aurora season than Tromso, Rovaniemi or any other popular destination. The Aurora Sky Station on Mount Nuolja exploits this with cable car access above the treeline for unobstructed 360 degree sky views.
Yes - and this is one of the most popular itineraries in Swedish Lapland. The ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjarvi is 17km from Kiruna town centre. Aurora Dome and Aurora Mountain Lodge are both accessible from Kiruna. A typical itinerary: 1 night ICEHOTEL art suite, 2 nights glass igloo - both within reach of Kiruna Airport. Book the ICEHOTEL well in advance as art suites sell out months ahead.
Abisko specifically has better aurora statistics than most Finnish locations due to its microclimate. However Finland has far more accommodation choice and generally better infrastructure for igloo stays. For aurora hunting specifically: Abisko wins. For overall igloo experience with more choice: Finland wins. The ideal solution is to visit both - they are only 3-4 hours apart.
Sweden has several activities not easily found elsewhere: the Aurora Sky Station cable car at Abisko, the Ofoten railway scenic train to Norway, Riksgransen extreme skiing on the Norwegian border, more integrated Sami cultural experiences, and of course the world-famous ICEHOTEL. Moose safaris are also a Swedish specialty - moose are far more common here than in Norway.
October to February is the main window. November and December are prime aurora months with complete polar night in the Kiruna area. March is excellent - aurora season continues but temperatures are slightly milder and there is more daylight for activities. September is possible but it is still quite light this far south compared to Finnish Lapland.

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