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Arctic Bath
Harads, Sweden · Arctic Bath · Core Luxury
A floating ring of cabins around an open cold-bath pool drifts on the Lule River near Harads in Swedish Lapland, designed by Bertil Harström and Johan Kauppi after the log-jams of the region's timber-floating era. Opened in 2020, Arctic Bath floats in summer and freezes into the ice in winter, earning MICHELIN One Key in October 2025 as Sweden's only recipient outside Stockholm.
- 12 rooms
- Opened 2020
- Neighborhood: Kamrum
- Architect: Bertil Harström & Johan Kauppi
- Interiors: AnnKathrin Lundqvist
About Arctic Bath
- Opened in 2020, its floating ring of cabins around a cold-bath pool was inspired by the log-jams of the region's historic timber-floating era.
- It received a MICHELIN One Key in October 2025, the first Nordic awards, as the only recipient outside Stockholm in Sweden.
- Six additional land cabins were designed by AnnKathrin Lundqvist, bringing the total to 12 rooms.
History
Arctic Bath opened in 2020 on the Lule River near Harads in Swedish Lapland, one of the world's most original hotel concepts. Its floating central structure, a ring of cabins around an open cold-bath pool, was designed by Bertil Harström and Johan Kauppi and inspired by the log-jams of the region's timber-floating era.
Six land cabins were designed by AnnKathrin Lundqvist, giving 12 rooms in all. The spa hotel floats in summer and freezes into the ice in winter. It is a Small Luxury Hotels member and received a MICHELIN One Key in the first Nordic awards of October 2025.
Experiences
- Fire and Ice Retreat with Master Yoga Sweden — A revitalising weekend of breathwork, sauna rituals and cold immersion, led by Petra Nilsson. Dated 19-22 November 2026.
- Spa with cold bath, saunas and Jacuzzis — Spa in the circular main building with the characteristic cold bath, saunas, Jacuzzis and treatment rooms.
- A Journey in the North – Through Light and Arctic Summer — All-inclusive northern journey on one of six guaranteed departures, Monday to Thursday, maximum eight guests per trip.
- Midsummer experience — Guided traditional Swedish Midsummer experience on 25 June 2027, with explanations of traditions and hymns.
- Fire & Ice — A winter stay in the stillness of Arctic winter, when the land is under snow and the river breathes cold.
- Arctic Autumn Signature Stay — Autumn stay offering restorative wellness, seasonal dining and the chance to witness the Northern Lights.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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