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Day 1 : Wednesday

Depart UK for flights to Lulea via Stockholm Arlanda You will be greeted at the airport before making the road transfer (approximately 35 minutes) to your chosen hotel in Boden. 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 part of the town before the dinner in taken the restaurant

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 hotel, on the kick-sleigh trip which 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 you 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 complete 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. Select from an a la-carte menu for your evening meal which is either taken in the VIP area or another of the local restaurants

Day 3 : Friday

Today you have an early start; we will take you to the local station where you begin your amazing Arctic train journey to Kiruna and the world famous Icehotel. Eat your breakfast onboard the train and enjoy this amazing three hour ride through the stunning Arctic wilderness

On arrival at your destination our guide will meet by car and take you to the kennels before you embark your amazing dog sleigh journey, meet these beautiful four legged friends before they take you on a true winter experience through the frozen forests which includes a wilderness meal 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 which was built in 1607 and the Homestaed (Hemgården) a rustic cafe and restaurant with a very special atmosphere, you can view and buy local handicrafts at the Ice hotel’s newly constructed store where you will find various gifts and souvenirs. On completion of the visit you will be brought back to the station for your return rail journey to Boden and your hotel. Dinner is taken onboard the train during your return journey to Boden

Day 4 : Saturday

Free Morning & Early Afternoon

After enjoying breakfast; you are free to do as you please, maybe relax and explore the town? Or why not pre arrange some additional activities with your hosts; these include Arctic Life guided tour, Snowmobiling, Skiing and Ice fishing Please remember to book any additional activities for this morning before 3.00 pm on the previous day

Please remember to book any additional activities for this morning before 3.00 pm on the previous day

We gather in the hotels lobby approx. 5.00 pm before 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, perfect for families with children. There will also be a campfire to grill a snack, as an appetiser before we take you back to a restaurant or the hotel for dinner.

Guest may prefer to change the above activity period and take in advantage of a two hour snowmobile activity instead, this can be pre-arranged with you hosts at an additional cost of 510sek per person based on two sharing a machine, individual machines are available at an additional cost of 1220sek

Day 5 : Sunday

Sadly today you leave Boden; after returning your winter clothing you will be transferred to the airport for your return flights

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 heard about the Rödbergsfortet (the "Rödberg" Red Mountain Fortress) which was built within a mountain, until recently 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
This newly refurbished hotel is situated in the centre of Boden and close to all amenities and shops, with comfortable en-suite rooms, lobby bar and saunas you are sure to enjoy your stay

The Nivå Hotel
The Nivå Hotel is situated close to the centre of Boden, a warm, modern, comfortable hotel all rooms are equipped with toilet, shower, cable-TV, hairdryer and telephone

 

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, Dog Sleigh, Snowmobiles, Horse Drawn Sleigh and 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 2 nice Cafe’s in the pedestrian area of the town centre
The Bodensia Lobby Bar & Café and Hansson’s
Pizza
There are a number of nice pizzerias in the town. Closest to the Bodensia hotel are Romeo’s Pizzeria and Simon’s, in the other direction, close to Nivå Hotel you find Pizzeria Persien
Lunch
There are approximately 20 places around the town where you can have some kind of lunch. Recommended are:
The Bodensia Restaurant, Diners Sportbar (By the Central Lake) Norrigården (Close to the church), The Ming Palace (Next block from the Bodensia)
Eating Out (Dinner), Diners Sportbar, the Ming Palace · Tai Siam Restaurant, the Bodensia Restaurant, Sushi Biten, Restaurant Panelen (not acknowleged for its decoration, but for the meat)
Have a beer
Diners Sportbar, 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 & became 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 Hotel building)
Gymnasium Step In (close to Diners Sportbar), 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 or at the Nordpoolen Aqua Park
Skating Indoors & outdoors (Rent skates & get information at the Tourist Information Office)
Dancing
Diners Night Club
ICE Night Club (Fri/Sat Disco & sometimes Show - mostly younger people)
Tiffany’s Corner (Fri & Sat Disco – on top of Oliver’s)
The Rotunda (Fridays) - Traditional with live band – In the Björknäs Park, close to the church

The Package Includes:
An additional charge of £35-00 is levied for the use of individual machines and should the snowmobile suffer accidental damage, you, the customer is liable for the first 8000SEK of the cost of repairs, so please drive carefully.
Optional activities available locally
Most additional activities can be organised and booked at the hotel reception these include: Alpine skiing, cross-country, snowboarding, ice-fishing, snowshoe walking, additional dog sleigh and snowmobile trips.
Please note
Occasionally weather conditions may be unsuitable or other circumstances may cause changes to the itinerary. We reserve the right to change the programe if this should be the case
Clothing
although we provide all guests with high quality extreme weather clothing for the duration of their visit; in the form of hats, boots, suits and mitts. We must point out to all visitors that we strongly recommend that you travel in warm clothing; waterproof footwear and wear hats and gloves. Additional personal clothing should include thermal under garments, wool or thermal socks and additional layers of lightweight clothing such as vests. The temperatures really can be quite extreme and it is much more fun when you are warm!
Insurance
Should you wish to source specialist activity insurance; please visit the Columbus link which can be found at the foot of this page or on the front page of the Arctic Discovery web site, they offer a special online "Arctic Discovery" package which includes cover for the activities we provide
Flights
The package is displayed including return flights from London Heathrow Flights may also be available from the following regional airports: Belfast, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh & Dublin: A supplement of £45.00 per person will be charged. Due to the recent changes in tour operator flight pricing policy: in-flight meals are no longer included on the international