The Arctic: 6 Places to Experience Luxury

Jason Carter
2 days ago
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For adventurous families, the far north offers a unique playground despite its bone-chilling temperatures and long polar nights. If you're planning a 2026 bucket-list trip, several pioneering properties now combine five-star comforts with the Arctic's raw beauty.

Luxury here is about experiencing extreme environments rather than opulent decor. From high-tech glass igloos to floating inns, these retreats provide cozy sanctuaries against harsh elements.

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Here are six extraordinary properties for refined hospitality at the edge of civilization.

Modern living room with large windows, mountain view. Neutral tones, chairs, sofa, lamps, and artwork. Cozy and inviting atmosphere.

Deplar Farm

Ólafsfjörður, Iceland

Nestled at the edge of the Arctic Circle on Iceland’s north coast, Tröllaskagi is a remote peninsula featuring rugged mountains and pristine rivers. At its heart is Deplar Farm, a renovated 15th-century sheep farm that serves as your base for exploring Iceland’s landscapes. Whether skiing, surfing, fat biking, or taking a helicopter tour, you'll experience breathtaking scenery and exceptional amenities under the Northern Lights or the midnight sun.

Torfhús Retreat

Selfoss, Iceland

Icelandic Luxury in the heart of the Golden Circle. At Torfhús Retreat, tranquillity and mesmerizing scenery come together in a place far away from everyday routine. Surrounded by natural beauty and iconic sights, Torfhús makes the perfect retreat.

Two people in swimwear relax in a steaming hot spring surrounded by basalt rocks, in front of black houses in a snowy setting.

Balder Luxury Lodge

Levi, Finland

Balder Luxury Lodge in Levi, Finland, offers the best of Lapland in a world-class setting. Nestled in the peaceful winter landscape of Levi, this exclusive lodge combines rustic charm with luxurious amenities.

Octola

Lapland, Finland

At the edge of infinity, in the heart of Finnish Lapland. A haven where simplicity meets exclusivity. Experience serenity in profound seclusion, surrounded only by untouched wilderness and the purest air imaginable.

Past boundaries set in stone, the unknown awaits.

Modern cabin in snowy forest at sunrise, surrounded by frost-covered trees under a pastel sky, evokes tranquility and isolation.

Snowy landscape with wooden structures; log-covered building on the right and modern cabins on the left under a bright, sunny sky.

Arctic Bath

Harads, Swedish Lapland, Sweden

Arctic Bath is a “one of a kind” hotel, SPA, and restaurant floating on the serene Lule River in the middle of northern Sweden. Surrounded by frost-covered forests in winter and sunlit landscapes in the summer it showcases the endless Arctic beauty and offers a truly immersive experience.

Lyngen Lodge

Lyngen Alps, Northern Norway

Lyngen Lodge is a family-owned and run high-end boutique lodge hotel, fully staffed with a team of chefs, hosts, and activity guides. Since 2008, they have been delivering Bucket List authentic Arctic experiences ranging from Northern Lights, Orca and Humpback whale watching, dog sledding, Summit To Sea ski touring above the fjords and ultimate relaxation within their intimate, luxurious, rustic lodge.