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  • When to Go: All year round
  • Price: From £1,899 pp from the UK. From $3,499 pp from the US
  • Ideal length: 7 nights
  • Flight Time: 2 hrs and 30 minutes from the UK. 8 hrs from NYC

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Think of exhilarating adventures set in a wintery wonderland reminiscent of C.S Lewis’s enchanted world; Narnia. Combine this with a stint in the uber hip city of Stockholm, a chance to discover the culinary magic of Sweden, and top it all off with a night kipping in the world’s only tree hotel set in the midst of the forest, and you’ve got a whirlwind tour of the best this country has to offer. On our seven night Luleå trip look forward to.

Styling in stockholm

Touch down in the one of the chicest and most design innovative cities in the world. With its cobblestone streets and terracotta and saffron coloured buildings that reflect into the shimmering lake, it’s no wonder this place is a favourite of ours here at Black Tomato. With an up and coming restaurant scene and vibrant bars found across the city, it’s a place to exhilarate the senses and let your hair down.

Check into the achingly fashionable Lydmar Hotel, which is perfectly placed across the bridge from the old town and a stones throw from the gorgeous boutiques; just make sure to make enough room in your bag for all your new trinkets. For those looking for a bit of culture, Stockholm has stacks of it. For art aficionados you’ll find works from 17th-century Dutch baroque master, Riddarhuset, or for those into more contemporary visuals then the Södermalm district is in no shortage of buzzing underground galleries. All that exploring the city will work up an appetite, we’ll let you in on our favourite stylish restaurants and cutting edge bars to indulge in some Swedish fare and tipple.

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Into the wilderness

From the excitement of the city, hop on a quick flight to Luleå, in northern Sweden. Set on the edge of the gulf of Bothnia overlooking a stunning archipelago, it’s an off the beaten track destination that sets the scene for some epic adventure. Leisurely take in your surroundings, and stroll through the narrow streets stopping off at Roasters café for a spot of people watching.

After a good nights rest at the Elite Hotel your first adventure will literally lift you off your feet as you take off on a hovercraft trip floating 30 centimetres above the ice. See the outer edges of the frozen archipelago from a new perspective, and make sure to keep your eyes open for seals and sea eagles soaring silently above you.

Following a light lunch it’s off to the scenic UNESCO heritage church town of Gammelstad. Seeing the picturesque red and white wooden cottages and simple stone church covered in a blanket of white, transports you back to the 15 Century when church goers would reside on their weekend pilgrimages. A unique insight into true Scandinavian history.

A real ice breaker

The next day, make your way to the island of Hinderson, where the secret beauty of Jopikgården offers a traditional Swedish experience. No snow filled jaunt would be complete without testing out your driving skills on the back of a heart stopping snowmobile, and Hinderson’s scenic surrounding are the perfect place to head out into the unknown. Once you have navigated your way home, an inviting kitchen awaits you, serving up mouthwatering gourmet Swedish fare, inspired by locally produced food that will warm your bones. For those handy with a fishing rod you can even catch your own supper, then cook it yourself at your lodgings.

Tree top living

Let your imagination run wild. The designers most certainly did when it comes to the Treehouse hotel. Inspired by the film ‘The Tree Lover’, about three men from the city who wanted to get back to their roots by building a treehouse together, Britta and Kent Linvall decided to take it one step further. The couple have attracted some of Sweden’s top architects, helping them to build some of the most unusual, ecologically friendly treehouses which allow visitors to live in harmony amongst the nature. Suss out your room hidden amongst the trees, from the floating UFO, giant nest, and our personal favourite the mirror cube, camouflaged behind mirrors reflecting the forest on every angle.

It’s not just a playful night’s sleep you have come here for though, its time to get ready to work your legs as you choose between either kick sledding or cross country ski tours across the glittering white landscape in the pursuit of the magic of the northern lights. The next morning proves to be a little more relaxing as you huddle up under a warm fleece blanket in a horse driven sleigh to experience the magical snow-covered winter landscape.

Soak up the city

Stockholm’s trend-setting haven welcomes you back to city life as you return to the luxury and familiarity of the Lydmar hotel for your last night to explore the city. There’s still enough time to do any last minute shopping you might have missed out the first time round before boarding your plane home.