Grand Arctic Resort / Explore the North

Grand Arctic Resort by Explore the North sits on the Kalix River just below the Arctic Circle, offering 60 hotel rooms, riverfront Aurora cabins and a historic villa for groups. The lodge combines a 120-seat restaurant with guest saunas, an indoor jacuzzi and bookable outdoor saunas for a classic Swedish Lapland stay.

Guests can join on-site guided activities year-round — husky tours, snowmobiling, Northern Lights excursions, reindeer visits, ice fishing and summer river experiences — plus conference and event facilities for groups up to ~180 people.

A comfortable base for wilderness activities with both hotel rooms and riverside cabins, on-site dining and multiple sauna options.

Look out for:

• Private river frontage and Aurora cabins with balconies or terraces.

• Complimentary indoor sauna and jacuzzi; outdoor wood-fired river sauna and private jacuzzis bookable extra.

• Wide activity palette: husky safaris, snowmobile tours (including overnight options), Northern Lights excursions, reindeer visits and ice fishing.

• Conference and group facilities, plus a 120-seat restaurant serving locally produced food.

Best way to experience it:

Book an Aurora room or river cabin, plan evening Northern Lights outings with a guide, and schedule at least one daytime activity (husky or snowmobile) to make the most of the location and facilities.

• On-site activities and some saunas incur extra fees and often require advance booking.

• Camping area and cabins operate seasonally; check dates before planning summer stays.

• Transport to Överkalix is regional; confirm transfers with the lodge if not driving.

• Family and group facilities available, but specific capacity and age limits apply for motorized activities.