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Cool Christmas 4 days
Visit: Stockholm & The Ice Hotel, Jukkasjärvi
Christmas is certainly a very special time in Sweden. On December 13th, you may see thousands of young Swedish girls dressed in long white gowns. Their hair will be decorated with a wreath of glowing candles, and each will hold a lit candle in their hand. Accompanied by sweet chants from children dressed as gingerbread men, elves, or stjärngossar, the so-called Lucia's wandering from house to house to give out saffron buns. On Christmas Eve, Swedes prepare the Smörgåsbord, a buffet offering all traditional Christmas dishes. These are, for example, Christmas ham, pork sausage, Gubbröra (egg and anchovy mixture),several types of fish, and Vörtbröd (rye bread). God Jul!
Your holiday break begins in Sweden’s beautiful capital, Stockholm – the capital of life and movement. Stockholm is built on 14 islands all part of an archipelago. Sweden’s Capital is charming, vibrant and surrounded by beauty and water – hence it’s nickname, Venice of the North. After enjoying an urban lifestyle in Stockholm you will continue north – 200km inside the Arctic Circle to the world famous Ice hotel. Ten thousand years ago, glaciers carved a riverbed and the Torne River was born. Since then, the crystal-clear, pure water of the Torne River has flowed freely along its 600-kilometer path through Lapland out to the sea in the southeast. The entire ICEHOTEL is on loan from the mighty Torne River and is a place where time stands still.
Arrival in Stockholm according to your own itinerary. Stockholm city has an abundance of charm, history and tradition! This urban and trendy city will impress you with its interesting museums and castles. The city keeps its warm atmosphere apparent in the old town. Take time to explore the small and winding alley ways – the perfect area to find a suitable restaurant for the evening.
Accommodation at a 3* hotel in Stockholm city center (2 nights)
After breakfast the day is yours to continue exploring Stockholm. Our recommended top 10 includes the following: Gamla Stan – The Old Town, Vasamuseét – The Vasa Museum, Skansen Open Air Museum, Kungliga Slottet – The Royal Palace, Stadshuset – The City Hall, Drottningholms Slott – The Drottningholm Palace, Östermalmshallen – The Östermalm Food Court, Millesgården – Art Museum, Moderna Museét – Museum of Modern Art and Kungsträdgården – City Park. Enjoy!
Breakfast at the hotel and the rest of the day is yours to spend at leisure. In the late evening, depart by overnight train from Stockholm to Kiruna.
Overnight on-board the train in a private sleeping compartment
Transfer from the central railway station in Kiruna to the world famous Ice hotel located in the village of Jukkasjärvi. The rest of your day is at leisure in this unique and breathtaking area. Tonight you will experience an overnight in the Ice hotel. The Ice rooms are especially comfortable and spacious – you will get a good night’s sleep in minus 5 degrees. You sleep in thermal sleeping bags on a special bed built of snow and ice, on reindeer skins.
Accommodation in an Ice room
This morning you are awakened with a cup of hot lingon-berry juice at your bedside. Breakfast buffet with morning sauna and towels included. Your day is at leisure to simply enjoy your surroundings or book an activity as per your preference – list on request.
Overnight in warm accommodation
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight home.
Inclusion
2 nights’ accommodation in Stockholm
Overnight train from Stockholm to Kiruna in a private 2-3 persons’ private compartment
1 night in an Ice room at the Icehotel
1 night in warm accommodation (Kaamos rooms) at the Icehotel
Transfer from Kiruna train station to the Icehotel
Transfer from the Icehotel to the Airport
Exclusion
International airfares
Optional activities
Other meals, drinks, tips and other personal expenses or services not specified on the program
Personal equipment
Travel insurance
Gratuities
Voluntary tips for guides or drivers
Travel and medical insurance
Any items not mentioned as included
Tour Category
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