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Day 1 : Wednesday

Depart UK for flights to Lulea

You will be greeted at the airport before making the road transfer to the delightful Bodensia hotel. On arrival at the hotel (depending on the time of arrival) you can enjoy a welcoming drink and snack before being provided with a thermal suit, hat, mitts and boots. You will then be shown to your accommodation. There may be time to explore before the dinner in the hotel

Day 2 : Thursday

After enjoying a hearty breakfast you will be joined by a local guide and after a little instruction, you will literally kick-off from the Bodensia hotel, the trip takes you around by the town, central lake (Bodträsket), the local church and the small church town. We will make a stopover at the 18th century Norrigården Inn for refreshment before we return to the hotel; fully updated with local information and history

Now it is time for some equine excitement; join us for an unforgettable ride in the fairy-tale winter forest. You will have the option, either to ride or to travel by horse drawn sleigh. With a little luck we may encounter an elk or two as we venture into the deep forest. On our return to the stables we are served tea or coffee and a light snack

Visit one of the best Aqua parks in Sweden – Swimming under the winter stars. Outdoor and indoor - pool, pent­house-pool, tropical section with slides and all kinds of saunas, Jacuzzi, VIP-department, fully licensed bar and restaurant. We have a climbing wall gym and massage centre, ever­ything you need to relax. This is followed by an dinner in the park restaurant.

Day 3 : Friday

We will take to the local station where you begin your amazing Arctic train journey to Kiruna and the world famous Icehotel. Eat breakfast onboard the train and enjoy this amazing three hour ride through the stunning Arctic wilderness

On arrival in Kiruna our guide will greet you and take you by car to the husky kennel, after a short period of introduction you can sit back on the sleigh and relax as the dog team take you on a true winter journey through the snow clad forests, you can enjoy a wilderness lunch along the way. Then it is on to the Ice Hotel for a guided tour. At the end of the tour you may wish to stroll over to the little church, built in 1607, visit the nearby local museum, the Hembygdsgåren. There you can see and buy local handicrafts as well as getting an idea how two cultures, Sámi and Swedish have affected each other over the years. On completion of the visit you will be brought back to the station for your return rail journey to Boden and the hotel. Dinner is taken onboard the train

 

Day 4 : Saturday

After enjoying breakfast; you are free to do as you please. Maybe relax and explore? Or arrange to do additional activities such as Arctic Life guided tour, Snowmobiling, Skiing and Ice fishing

Please remember that if you do choose from our additional activity catalogue, you must book these activities before 3.00 pm on the previous day

We gather in the hotels lobby approx. 5.00 pm we take you to the nearby Pagla Mountains where we will have a kick-sled race and try-out all kinds of “fun-in-snow” toys like mini-skies, different kinds of sleds, snowshoes, etc. There will also a campfire to grill a snack, as an appetiser before we take you back to your chosen restaurant or the hotel for dinner

Day 5 : Sunday

Sadly today you leave Boden; after returning your winter clothing you will be transferred to the airport for your return flights. (see the table at the top of this page for flight times)

Boden

Boden has all the charm and facilities of a small town where almost everything is close at hand; here you can enjoy many exciting summer and winter activities, sights, local culture and good service. Boden is situated about 110 km below the Arctic Circle. The Björknäs area of the town offers a wide variety of activities and sights is located beautifully at the waterside and yet only a few hundred meters from the town centre; family camping, a heated outdoor pool, a sports ground with, among other things, ice rink, tennis courts and football pitches; you will also find the Överluleå Church and adjoining church cottages, the Old Court House, Boden’s oldest school and the Norrbottensgårdarna, a group of old buildings in typical Norbottten style.

From the beginning of the 20th century Boden has developed into Sweden's largest and most important military town. For a long time Borden’s military fortifications were top secret and closed to the public. Many had heard about Rödbergsfortet (the "Rödberg Fortress"), which was built within a mountain, only a few had actually had a chance to see it from the inside. Now you can visit Rödbergsfortet and see the entire installation. If you are interested in military history you should not miss the Armour museum and the Defence museum.

Winter activities include; a wide range of skiing opportunities, both downhill and cross-country, with illuminated ski tracks, and slalom slopes; you can also enjoy horse riding, a snowmobile safari, take part in dog sled riding or have a go at ice fishing. Of course you can also forget all about the cold winter conditions and visit the NordPoolen, a beautiful water park.

Summer activities include; Golf, fishing, horse riding, hunting, trotting, canoeing and lots of exciting adventures such as the Western Farm with its speedy stunt shows. You may simply want to take a stroll in the beautiful environment or go on sight-sightseeing tours.

The Bodensia Hotel

The Bodensia Hotel is situated in the centre of Boden, a ten storey building which enjoys wonderful panoramic views from the fourth level upward. There are 99 rooms of which 47 are double rooms.

The conference facilities at Hotell Bodensia are suitable for both the small groups and groups of up to 450 participants. You will find restaurants, cafés and shops in the same block and a pedestrian area

General Information and things to do in boden

Other Activities

Arctic Life
Ice Driving
Trotting Horses
Defence & Fortress tour
Cross Country Skiing
Downhill Skiing
Visit the Sami
Area 66
Dog Sleigh
Snowmobile
Horse Drawn Sleigh
Horse Riding

Chasing the Aurora Borealis

· We have watchers in a couple of wilderness camps who call in whenever there are particularly good displays of the Northern Lights. We are on a 45 minutes alert; we then gather our guests and take them to the best place from which to view this amazing show. Once there we will provide you with a reindeer fur to lie on the snow, keeping you warm while you watch the Arctic skies sparkle

Rent a car

· From the Statoil Gas Station

24 Hour Snacks

· At the Statoil Gas Station

Off Licence

· Systembolaget (Only one – at the end of the pedestrian area)

Hamburgers

· Frasse’s (Across the street from the Bodensia)
· MAX Hamburgers (Get a cab or a map and have a nice walk)

Sandwich Bar

· Dagobert´s (Side by side with Frasse’s)

Tea & Coffee

There are 3 nice Café’s in the pedestrian area of the town centre:

· Hanson’s
· Opalen
· Café Ollé

Pizza

There are a number of nice pizzerias in the town. Closest to the Bodensia hotel:

· Romeo
· Matstället
· Zorba
· Kinesen

Lunch

There are approximately 20 places around the town where you can have some kind of lunch. Recommended are:

· The Bodensia Restaurant
· M/S Bränna (By the Central Lake)
· Norrigården (Close to the church)
· The Ming Palace (Next block from the Bodensia) Eating Out (Dinner)
· M/S Bränna (Wed. + Fri – Sat)
· The Ming Palace · Tai Food
· The Bodensia (Fridays only – sorry)

Have a beer

· The Oliver’s Inn (just by the bridge)
· Puben med stort P – The Pub with a Capital P (a little further away)
· Romeo
·The Bowling Alley

Military History

· The Defence Museum; One and only – unique exposition of Boden during the great wars. How “The Baltic Lock” rose & got obsolete. (Get cab or map and have a nice walk)

Visit the Aqua Park

· The Nordpoolen Aqua Park (A 500 m walk – one of Sweden’s best)

Bowling

· The Bowling Alley (in the basement of the Bodensia)

Gymnasium

· Step In (close to M/S Bränna)
· The Nordpoolen Aqua Park

Horse Racing

· Travbanan – The Trotting course (Get a map or a cab)
· Restaurant & Betting office – Glazed grandstands & view from restaurant

Conference & Meetings

· The Bodensia Hotel 2 - 425 persons

Skiing

· The Pagla Slopes (Smaller – get cab or map)
· The Storklinten Slopes (Close to alpine – get map or find a bus)
· The Illuminated Tracks (Several – closest behind the church)

Ski Equipment Rental

· Skifix (Get a map or a cab)
· The Storklinten (In the shop)

Movies

· The Saga Theatre (At the other corner of the Bodensia hotel)

Massage

· STEP IN
· The Nordpoolen Aqua Park

Skating

· Indoors (Rent skates & get information at the Tourist Board)
· Outdoors (as above)

Dancing

· The Bodensia Night Club (Sat. Disco & sometimes Show – younger people.
· Tiffany’s Corner (Fri & Sat Disco – on top of Oliver’s)
· The Rotunda (Fri. Traditional with live band – In the Björknäs Park, close to the church)