Tärendö • Sweden

Arctic River Lodge

Welcome to 
Arctic River Lodge

Your cozy countryside retreat by the Tärendö River 

Welcome to Arctic River Lodge, our warm and atmospheric retreat in the small village of Tärendö, 80 km north of the Arctic Circle and in the heart of the Northern Lights zone. Set beside one of Lapland’s great rivers, the lodge is surrounded by peaceful countryside, forests and waterways, with around 100 huskies living right next door. 

Once the village forestry school, the building has been transformed into a cosy, characterful lodge where Scandinavian comfort meets the authentic spirit of the North. Relaxed, personal and full of warmth, Arctic River Lodge reflects the landscape, atmosphere and way of life that make this part of Lapland so special, making it a wonderful base for experiencing the very best of Swedish Lapland. 

Standard Rooms

COzY ROOMS FOR TWO

18 comfortable double rooms with en suite facilities. Simple, welcoming and easy to settle into after a day outdoors. 

Standard Plus Rooms

A little more space to relax

11 comfortable rooms with en suite facilities and a cosy seating area. Selected rooms include a sofa bed, offering extra space for families or small groups of up to four guests. 

Woodland Lounge & Bar

A cozy place to unwind

Settle into the Woodland Lounge & Bar with a hot chocolate, a local beer or your favourite drink and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the lodge. 

Restaurant

Local flavours from Tärendö 

Our restaurant serves carefully prepared meals using local ingredients from the village, bringing the flavours of the North to the table. 

Sauna & Relax

Warm up and slow down 

The relax area has two saunas and an outdoor jacuzzi, offering a peaceful place to unwind after a day outdoors. 

Aurora Hideaway

Sleep beneath the Northern sky 

A short walk from the lodge, the wooden Aurora Hideaway offers a private overnight stay with three glass walls stretching from floor to roof, opening up the view to the night sky and the Northern Lights. 

Lavvu

A warm place to gather 

Located beside the terrace, our Lavvu can be booked for meals and events for groups of up to 60 guests. A cosy setting for shared evenings and special occasions. 

Conference Room

A relaxed place to meet 

Our fully equipped conference room has space for up to 55 people, making it a comfortable setting for meetings, workshops and group gatherings. 

Husky Kennel

Meet our huskies 

More than 80 huskies live right next to Arctic River Lodge. Visit the kennel, spend time with the dogs and get to know your team before heading out on the trail. 

Souvenir Shop

Something to remember your stay by 

Browse a selection of keepsakes, gifts and treats to take home from your time in Tärendö. 

Wilderness Cabin

A simple night in the wilderness 

Used on overnight adventure tours, these traditional fishing and hunting cabins accommodate 6–12 guests. With a wood-burning stove, outdoor toilet and shared facilities, they offer a simple and authentic wilderness stay. 

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Opening hours
autumn 26


october 12th - november 1st 

Our daily business is closed but we take bookings on request - please contact us for availability.

november 2nd - 21st

 restaurant
Lunch:
Monday-Friday • 12:00-14:00
dinner: Monday-Saturday • 18:00-21:00*
* Kitchen close at 20:30

Accommodation:
Book your stay online or contact us.

SAUNA & JACUZZI
Sauna: 15:00–22:00
Jacuzzi: 1h/2h from 990 SEK

Opening hours
winter 25/26


OPEN DAILY

December 4th 2026 - April 11th 2027

RESTAURANT

Open Daily
Breakfast 08:00-10:00
Lunch 12:00-14:00
Dinner* 18:00-21:00
*Book a table! Kitchen close 20:30

BAR

Open daily: 15:00-24:00

SOUVENIR SHOP

Open daily: 12:00-20:00

SPA WITH SAUNA & JACUZZI

Sauna open daily: 15:00-22:00
Jacuzzi can be booked with slots of 1 or 2h

Contact us at
ARCTIC RIVER LODGE


Visiting address

Niemenrova 43
SE-984 93 Tärendö • Sweden

POSTAL ADDRESS

Box 98 • SE-984 97 Kangos • Sweden

PHONE

 +46 (0)10-146 80 35

E-MAIL

FOR BOOKINGS & REQUESTS
info@explorethenorth.se

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