Find the Heart of
TORNEÅ RIVER VALLEY 

explore the north
swedish & finnish lapland

Come as a guest and
leave as a friend

Welcome to Explore the North!

We are a family of eight lodges across Swedish and Finnish Lapland, each offering its own way to stay in the North. From riverside lodges and forest retreats to panoramic stays above the Torneå River Valley, our places are set in one of Lapland’s most distinctive border regions, where Sweden and Finland meet. 

Discover the very best of Lapland through the changing seasons, with experiences that make your time in the North truly memorable. Welcome to explore the places, seasons and moments we know by heart, and love sharing with our guests. 

Lapland View Lodge | Övertorneå

Luppio • Sweden
LAPLAND VIEW LODGE

High above the Torne River Valley 

High on Luppioberget, Lapland View Lodge opens out across the vast Torne River Valley. From the cabins to the restaurant and spa, the landscape is an ever-present part of the stay. 

Kaamos Lodge | Aavasaksa

Aavasaksa • Finland 
KAAMOS LODGE

Stay within a Finnish national landscape 

At the top of Aavasaksa, turf-covered gámme suites blend into the fell, each with a private sauna and far-reaching views across the Torne River Valley. 

Matarengi Lodge | Övertorneå

Övertorneå • Sweden
MATARENGI LODGE

In the heart of a northern village 

In the heart of Övertorneå, right on the Swedish-Finnish border, Matarengi Lodge brings you close to the people, culture and everyday life of the Torne River Valley. 

Pinetree Lodge | Särkimukka

Särkimukka • Sweden 
PINETREE LODGE

The original home of Explore the North and husky life 

Surrounded by taiga forest beside Lake Saarijärvi, Pinetree Lodge is the original home of Explore the North, where huskies are your neighbours and still outnumber the people. 

Arctic River Lodge| Tärendö

Tärendö • Sweden
ARCTIC RIVER LODGE

A warm countryside lodge by the river  

Set beside the Tärendö River in the small village of Tärendö, Arctic River Lodge offers a cosy riverside stay surrounded by the forests and waterways of Swedish Lapland. 

Grand Arctic Resort | Överkalix

Överkalix • Sweden
GRAND ARCTIC RESORT

More of Lapland, all in one place  

Set by the Kalix River in Överkalix, Grand Arctic Resort brings together spacious accommodation, dining and a wide range of experiences — with plenty of room for families, friends and groups.  

Aurora Mountain Lodge | Lannavaara

Lannavaara • Sweden
AURORA MOUNTAIN LODGE

Deep in the wilderness of Swedish Lapland 

Far north of the Arctic Circle, Aurora Mountain Lodge sits among vast open landscapes, sparse forest and deep wilderness. Remote, peaceful and surrounded by nature, it is a place to experience the quieter side of Lapland. 

Valkea Lodge | Pello

Pello • Finland 
Valkea Lodge

Closer to nature in Finnish Lapland 

Surrounded by the forests of Ritavaara, Valkea Lodge is a peaceful collection of red-pine cabins where nature begins at the doorstep and the pace of everyday life naturally slows down. 

Explore the North  

IN EVERY SEASON 

The North never stays the same — and neither do the ways to experience it. 

Follow the huskies through snowy forests, head out beneath the northern lights or explore the rivers, forests and fells under the midnight sun. Every season brings a different side of the North. 

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WEDDINGS


Celebrate your wedding in Lapland at one of our eight lodges, each offering its own setting, landscape and atmosphere. 

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CONFERENCES & GROUPS


Bring your team or group together in Lapland, with accommodation, meeting spaces, dining and activities all shaped around your stay. 

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Careers


Love the North as much as we do? Explore our current opportunities and discover what it is like to be part of the Explore the North team. 

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