Winter Trip of 2023 - Part 3

The Ice Hotel: A Memorable Finale

For our last night, we wanted to end with a bang—something truly memorable: The Ice Hotel. We stayed in one of their cozy cabins and purchased tickets to tour the stunning ice rooms. The ice sculptures were so detailed, and we could only imagine the countless hours that went into creating them. We also made sure to visit the ice bar, where drinks were served in glasses made of ice. Delicious!

The temperature in the ice facilities typically stays around -7 degrees Celsius. This keeps the environment comfortable and maintains the clarity of the ice.

The Ice Hotel is best visited during winter to fully appreciate its stunning ice architecture and unique rooms. You can tour the hotel during open hours, and if you wish, you can even spend the night in one of their ice rooms! (For those who prefer a warmer experience, they also offer cabins.)

If you want to read more about the different stay options, click below:

The Ice Hotel

P.S. Dog lovers, you'll be happy to know that pets are allowed in some cabins, so you can bring your furry companion along! Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed in the ice rooms.

Winter Trip of 2023 - Part 2

Camp Ripan: Our Next Stop

After leaving STF Abisko Tourist Station, we headed to our next destination, Camp Ripan. We arrived quite late because we stopped to pick up some dog food and snacks on the way. We booked a 2-hour visit to their spa, which was very much appreciated after all the cold! The spa had saunas, ice baths, hot baths, and even a bar.

On our second day, we decided to go skiing. Although we lacked experience, it was super fun! We rented skis at the hotel, which had many well-maintained trails nearby. The colors in the clouds at sunset were breathtaking, almost like an oil painting.

For our last day before heading back home, we saw it fitting to end with something special - The Ice Hotel. Stay tuned.

Find out more about Camp Ripan by clicking the link below:

Camp Ripan 

P.S. Dog lovers, you'll be happy to know that pets are allowed in specific rooms and areas at Camp Ripan!

Winter trip of 2023 - Part 1

Exploring Abisko: Our Winter Adventure at STF Abisko Tourist Station

Last winter, we decided to explore Abisko in northern Sweden. With temperatures dropping to -30°C and below, we left our van at home and chose to stay in hostels and hotels instead, due to the low degrees.

Our first stop was the STF Abisko Tourist Station, where we spent three cozy nights. The station had a communal kitchen where we could cook our own meals. We also had access to a common fridge for all our food.

We hiked around Abisko National Park, even getting caught in a thrilling (and a bit scary) snowstorm one day! The weather was clear sky and sun when we started out, but ended with a snow storm. The trail almost completely blew away! 

There are not a lot of sun hours during winter in Abisko, and when the sun starts to set, it sets fast, so make sure you bring a head lamp when going out! 

A short walk from where we stayed was a small village where we could buy groceries. One of our favorite spots was "Lapp-portarna" (Lapporten), a beautiful natural landmark you can see in the picture below.

The best part of our trip was on our last night when we saw the northern lights. Watching the sky light up with colors was magical and a highlight of our journey.

We can’t wait to go back to Abisko this summer, this time in our van. The summer scenery promises to be just as amazing!

Find out more about SFT Abisko Tourist Station by clicking the link below:

STF Abisko Tourist Station 

P.S. Dog lovers, you'll be happy to know that pets are allowed in specific rooms and areas at the station!

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Being able to have this set up in my van, the computer and the screen on my (small) desk, lets me work in an undisturbed way. I don't know how I got any work done before it. This gear is my best work companion!

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Summer is coming and the poo has to go!

When spring finally rolls around and you're ready to mow the lawn, but first you've got to pick up all the dog poo that have been marinating since winter...

Check out where we went last summer!

 

Our road trip summer of 2023! 

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