Jukkasjärvi holidays

In the small sleepy Swedish village of Jukkasjärvi, where pretty wooden houses edge the snowy streets, the winter months may be teeth chatteringly cold, but if you can brave the chill, a winter wonderland awaits. With temperatures dropping to as low as -50°C in the Arctic Circle, this is the perfect place to experience the magic of the winter season. Zip through the snow-covered forests and over frozen lakes on a thrilling snowmobile tour or jump on the back of a husky sled for an unforgettable adventure that will stay with you for a lifetime. Retire to the Jukkasjärvi Ice Hotel for a truly unique – and slightly chilly – experience where everything (even the bar and a church) is sculptured entirely of ice and snow. If you're lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights, one of nature's most spectacular displays which paints the sky with vibrant greens, pinks and purples. Read more