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Autumn Auroras in Abisko

Luxury Northern Lights Holidays with Off The Map Travel
@ Abisko Mountain Lodge
Luxury Northern Lights Holidays with Off The Map Travel
@ Abisko Mountain Lodge
Luxury Northern Lights Holidays with Off The Map Travel
Luxury Northern Lights Holidays with Off The Map Travel

Experience the ethereal beauty of Swedish Lapland in its golden autumn cloak before the deep winter snow settles in. Based in scenic Abisko, one of the best places on Earth to see the Northern Lights, this private journey combines authentic Arctic charm with aurora adventures, cosy accommodations, and unforgettable moments.

The landscape glows in hues of amber and rust, or maybe the snow is starting, crisp air fills your lungs, and the nights grow long and dark, perfect for aurora spotting.

Perched in Abisko National Park and surrounded by the beautiful Arctic wilderness, this remote lodge is a magnet for explorers. It’s not flashy, but the nature outside your window does all the talking.

End or start your trip with a night at the world-famous ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjärvi, an artistic and architectural marvel sculpted from ice and snow and open all year around!

Location Norway, Sweden
Duration 5 Nights
Customers normally spend between (excl. flights)
£4,555 - £6,835 pp*

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Swedish Lapland

Touch down in Kiruna, where your private transfer awaits. Journey through the autumn landscape to Abisko, a village famed for its clear skies and raw Arctic beauty. Settle into your cosy accommodation. Tonight, dine on a 3-course meal at a local lodge and search the skies on your way back to see the Northern Lights.

Day 2

Arctic Hiking and Aurora Hunting

Wake to the quiet of Abisko and a leisurely breakfast. This morning, follow your guide on a day hike to Lake Njakajaure, where calm waters and golden birch trees create spectacular photo opportunities. After lunch, the afternoon is yours to relax in the sauna, stroll the nearby trails, or simply watch the landscape shift as the sun dips. As darkness falls, venture out with your private guide in search of the aurora.

Abisko Autumn Auroras | Travel with Off The Map
Day 3

Wildlife Encounters

After breakfast, join your guide for a wildlife safari through the national park. Keep watch for reindeer, moose, Arctic fox, and owls as you travel through the autumn wilderness.
Return in time for an afternoon at leisure, perhaps with a photography session or simply unwinding by the fire. After dinner,  your Northern Lights hunting continues, shaped around the evening’s weather conditions.

Day 4

Fjords and Frontiers

Fuel up on a hearty breakfast before setting off on a cross-border adventure to Narvik, Norway. Journey through the dramatic mountain passes and fjords that link Swedish Lapland to Norway’s rugged coast. Enjoy lunch overlooking the Ofotfjord, explore Narvik’s WWII history, or ride the cable car for sweeping Arctic views. Return to Abisko by evening, ready for one final night of aurora chasing.

Autumn Auroras in Abisko | Travel with Off The Map
Day 5

ICEHOTEL Immersion

After breakfast, transfer to the iconic ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjärvi, where art and Arctic adventure meet. Check into your Art Suite, a sculpted masterpiece of ice and snow. Lunch and time to explore are followed by an optional 5-course dinner served on ice. Tonight, you’ll sleep wrapped in thermal bedding, embraced by the surreal beauty of frozen design.

Icehotel Sweden | Travel with Off The Map
Day 6

Farewell Lapland

Wake to a warming breakfast before checking out. Your private transfer returns you to Kiruna Airport for your onward journey, your memory card full, your spirit recharged, and the Northern Lights etched forever in your mind.

The Colours of the Aurora Borealis | Off the Map

Suggested Stays

STF Abisko
STF Abisko
Experience the northern lights, relaxing midnight sun, hiking or skiing
ICEHOTEL Sweden
ICEHOTEL Sweden
Built from scratch every year, using the ice from the frozen Torne river

Designed for you

  • Personalised itinerary planning with a Nordic Travel Expert
  • Private transfers throughout
  • Concierge support throughout your holiday
  • Expert guided experiences
  • Hand picked accommodation chosen based on your preferences
  • 15 years of luxury Nordic holiday planning experience
  • Optional Winter Clothing Hire
  • Our journeys are entirely tailor-made

Your Trip, Your Way

This itinerary is just a starting point—a flavour of what’s possible. Whether you want to tweak the pace, upgrade your hotel, or deepen the culinary immersion, we’ll design your perfect trip from scratch.

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