Arctic Bath
Nordic wellness meets extreme architecture. Pale birchwood interiors, soft Scandi textiles, pellet stoves, and floor heating make the rooms genuinely cosy. The whole place is quiet and intimate — only 12 rooms, so it never feels busy.
Book the Julevädno sauna ritual — it is the signature wellness experience and not automatically scheduled
Why It Matters
It is one of the most architecturally distinctive hotels in Scandinavia. The circular ring structure, designed by Bertil Harström and Johan Kauppi and inspired by the region's timber-floating era, floats on the Lule River and freezes into it each winter. The hotel is the sister property to Treehotel, 10 minutes away by car.
Arctic Bath is a circular floating spa hotel sitting on the Lule River in Harads, a village of around 500 people in Swedish Lapland. The main building floats freely in summer and locks into the ice in winter, with an open-air cold-plunge pool at its centre. Twelve sustainably built cabins — six on water, six on land — surround it, all running on 100% renewable energy. It earned a Michelin Key in 2025.
Where You'll Stay
3 room types available
Land Cabin
A 62 sqm two-floor family cabin for up to 5 guests. Ground floor has a master bed, living area with pellet stove, and a full bathroom. A spiral staircase leads to an open loft with 3 single beds. Elevated on poles along the shoreline, with an 8 sqm deck. Spacious enough that it doesn't feel cramped with a family. Designed by AnnKathrin Lundqvist.
King (master) + 3 singles (loft) · 62 sqmSuite Cabin
A 62 sqm land-based suite for two, elevated on poles among birch trees on the riverbank. A spiral staircase leads to the loft-level bedroom, with double-height windows framing the river. The bathroom has both a shower and a bathtub. Quieter and more spacious than the water cabins. Designed by AnnKathrin Lundqvist.
King · 62 sqmWater Cabin
A 24 sqm floating double cabin connected to shore by a walkway. Small but thoughtfully designed, with a huge 57.5 sqm wooden deck outside — the real living room. Free-floating on the Lule River in summer, frozen in place in winter. Perfect for watching the Northern Lights or the midnight sun from the deck.
Queen (160cm wide double) · 24 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Guided tour of Arctic Bath's distinctive circular architecture and the surrounding nature. Available on request and subject to availability. Open to non-guests.
Outdoor dining under the stars with Arctic flavours cooked over an open fire. A full sensory dining experience in the wilderness.
Overnight adventure to spot the local brown bear population. Spring season, as bears emerge after winter.
Fishing by casting rod from land or canoe. If a catch is made, it's prepared over an open fire on-site. Includes lunch regardless.
Stand-up paddleboards and canoes available to rent at the front desk for self-guided exploration of the Lule River. Summer season only.
Husky-led sled excursion through the frozen forest. Seasonal winter activity.
Guided ice fishing on a private lake. The guide teaches all the techniques needed.
Guided snowmobile excursions across the snow-covered landscape around Harads. Guide Magnus comes highly rated in guest reviews. First-timers welcomed.
Guided snowshoe hike through the birch forest with a local guide. Includes fire-making, tea and coffee over an open fire, and wildlife tracking.
Guided safari in the Harads surroundings in search of moose. Other possible sightings include foxes, reindeer, and forest birds.
The hotel's location in Swedish Lapland makes it ideal for Northern Lights sightings. Season runs August through March. The deck of the water cabins is a particularly good viewing spot.
Visit to Anna Kuhmunen's home — a local Sámi woman — to discover the indigenous culture of the area first-hand. Led by a local guide.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
All public areas and one water cabin adapted for wheelchair users. Toilet with grab rails and lowered sink available.
Locally made kicksleds, snowshoes, and hiking sticks available in-room for self-guided exploration.
Shared lounge area inside the floating ring building, with bar and warming fireplace.
Pets accepted in designated cabins for a one-time 500 SEK fee.
The entire retreat runs on 100% renewable energy. Cabin fireplaces use recycled pellets.
The centrepiece of the hotel — a circular outdoor plunge pool in the middle of the floating ring building, fed directly by Lule River water. In winter it is surrounded by ice. Included for all guests.
Multiple saunas including dry sauna and steam room in the floating main building. Included for all guests.
Organic cotton, chemical-free swimsuits provided at check-in and kept by guests after their stay. Bathrobes and towels provided for spa use.
Two outdoor hot tubs on the floating spa structure. Included for all guests.
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