Brändön Lodge is the perfect setting for a family Christmas holiday. The cosy winter cottages are spacious and surrounded by fluffy winter snow. They overlook the frozen Bay of Bothnia, so there is plenty of space for children to play and enjoy a real white Christmas. The lodge provides free use of equipment such as snowshoes and toboggans and they also have a fantastic range of winter activities so you can get out and explore. There is even a reindeer farm close by. What could be more festive than meeting these furry animals over Christmas?
Overview
Key facts
- Duration:3 or more nights
- Suitable for: Anybody aged 4 years or over (younger children may join the holiday, but may not be able to participate in all the activities). Please see terms for details
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What's included?
- Transfers: return airport transfers
- Accommodation: 3 nights in a winter cottage
- Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 dinners (2 courses)
- Cold weather clothing for the duration of your stay
- Fully qualified wilderness guides and instructors
- Free use of snowshoes and skis
- A note on flights: while flights are not included in the holiday price, our team will happily provide a quote and arrange them for you. Simply as one of our Travel Experts for details of the available options
- Please note: if you are staying on either 24th or 31st December, a festive dinner supplement is payable
Brändön Lodge is a firm favourite with our families and this pick and mix Christmas holiday is a real gem. Located on the edge of the frozen pack ice in Swedish Lapland, Brändön offers winter cottage accommodation perfect for giving your family its own space in which to enjoy each other’s company. The cottages are close to the main restaurant and all face the frozen sea, giving you a brilliant base for a Christmas break full of family experiences.
What we love most about Brändön is the welcoming atmosphere which will have your family feeling at home straight away. The Swedes are renowned for their friendliness and the owner, our good friend Göran, will make sure your family is in expert hands from start to finish.
Thanks to its fantastic location next to snow-covered forests and the shores of the frozen Bay of Bothnia, your family can enjoy a fabulous range of winter activities at Brändön. Your time has been left completely free for you to create the perfect itinerary to suit your family. The activities here are focused on shared experiences and adventure and are led by professional guides with an incredible passion for the wilderness.
You could learn how to drive a team of huskies as you mush through the forest and across the ice, taking part in perhaps the most-loved winter activity of all. Or perhaps you want to experience the local's favourite pastime of ice fishing, which includes drilling a hole into the thick ice before waiting in anticipation for your catch. You could also hunt for the Northern Lights via snowmobile-pulled sled as you head out onto the ice, journeying from small island to small island in search of the elusive Aurora.
An amazing added bonus to your stay at Brandon Lodge is the reindeer farm directly next door. Here, the Sámi herder, Henrik Andersson, keeps several of his reindeer and you can visit them as and when you like. They are always pleased to see anybody who feeds them through the fence of their corral!
For a Lapland Christmas holiday filled winter fun, memories to treasure and tailored to suit your family, Brändön Lodge is the place to be.
Image credits: Brändön Lodge, Tomas Jonsson, Göran Widén, Graeme Richardson
Accommodation
Accommodation
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Brändön Lodge
Nights: 1-3
Brändön Lodge is located on the edge of the frozen sea and looks out towards the ice-locked islands of the Luleå Archipelago which sit waiting for the thaw.
This is a wonderful accommodation option for families with its combination of cosy cabins, scenic surrounding wilderness and plentiful opportunities for adventure.
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- The lodge consists of a central restaurant and reception building with 15 detached cabins situated within five minutes’ walk from the main building
- You will have your breakfast and evening meal in the main restaurant where you will also find the lodge reception area. Here you can take in the cosy atmosphere whilst enjoying your evening meal. The food here is typically two courses and served as a buffet in the evenings. You will get to enjoy some local foods, as well as more international dishes during your stay
- There is also a sauna and hot tub available for guests to use which is located in a separate building a short walk from the main lodge (fees apply).
The cabins
The cabins provide the perfect family base and each consists of a living area, kitchenette, en-suite shower room, toilet and two bedrooms (both with twin beds). Each cabin also has a small porch that looks out across the frozen sea.
Image credit: Graeme Richardson
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Dates & Prices
Thank you for your interest in this Activities Abroad family experience.
We have found that this holiday is better tailored exactly to your requirements, so please email our Travel Experts at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or contact us on 01670 789 991 to discuss the various options available to you.
Our Travel Experts have been to all the destinations we feature and love to share their experiences and insight. We want to match you with your perfect trip, so if you have any questions please get in touch; we will be happy to talk through the destinations and itineraries with you.
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Price per person: based on 2 adults sharing a standard double/twin room with 1 child in an extra bed
Dates
Supplements
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| Mandatory Christmas supplement (24th Dec) | £16 | £9 |
| Mandatory New Year supplement (31st Dec) | £65 | £55 |
Terms
For our full booking terms and conditions please click here
The Specifics
Holiday group size (approximate)
Minimum group size of 2 people and maximum 24 (approximately)
Group Size
We always try to provide an approximation of the group size you can expect to be with for the duration of each of our holidays. It may be that you are joined by others for parts of your holiday (such as transfers and particular activities) but the above number reflects those you can normally expect to be with from beginning to end. If group size is something which is particularly important to you, please speak to our Travel Experts and they can suggest the best holidays for you.
Tailor-made holiday group sizes will vary for all activities as will the group size for any additional activities you book.
Minimum numbers required for a holiday to operate
Some of our holidays require a minimum number of participants to operate (as listed in the ‘Group Size’ section). If your holiday departure has not yet reached the minimum number, you will be told at the time of booking. In the unlikely event that your chosen date is not guaranteed by nine weeks before your scheduled departure date, we will contact you to discuss the available options as per our booking conditions.
Minimum and maximum age
The minimum age for this holiday can be found in the ‘Key Facts’ section of the holiday overview.
Younger family members may be able to participate but may not be able to take part in all activities. Please contact one of our Travel Experts if you have any questions.
Itinerary amendments
The order of activities listed in this agenda is provided for guidance only, your final and detailed itinerary will be provided either with your final travel documents (which are uploaded into your online account around a week prior to departure) or upon arrival.
Medical History and Advice
We want our holidays to be accessible as they can be and will do our best to accommodate any special requests and requirements where possible. We have a wide range of holidays and destinations and so our travel experts will help find the best holiday for you.
In order to give us the best possible chance to do this we ask that if you or any member of your party has any medical condition or disability which may affect your holiday or has any special requirements, that you tell us at the time of enquiry or booking. You must also promptly advise us if any medical condition or disability which may affect your holiday develops after your booking has been confirmed. You may need to provide a doctor’s note and proof of insurance in some cases as the health and safety of our clients is absolutely paramount.
In providing this information you are allowing us to work with our expert local partners to ensure that your whole party can enjoy the holiday. By letting us know in advance we can discreetly work with you to adapt any part of the holiday which may potentially be challenging. Being able to prepare for this in advance makes an incredible difference to what we can offer and minimises any impact on your party and the rest of the group.
Unfortunately, if you choose not to share this information with us in advance then it may limit some or all of the itinerary you have booked, and we cannot be held accountable for any additional costs or missed activities resulting from this.
It is vitally important that you advise us prior to departure of any medical or dietary condition relating to any member of your party so that we may notify our local staff before you arrive. We recommend only drinking bottled water from bottles with unbroken seals and be vigilant about the use of ice in drinks and ice cream.
Insurance
Insurance is not included in your holiday, but it is a pre-requisite to travelling with us. You will need to ensure that you have cover for all the activities that you will be participating in during your holiday.
It is extremely important that you take out a suitable travel insurance policy at the time of booking. Plans do sometimes change, and you will need this policy should you need to cancel your holiday.
If you are struggling to find a suitable policy then details of our preferred provider, who will cover you for all the activities we offer, can be found on our website by clicking here. Please note that this policy is available to EU residents under the age of 75 only.
The UK Foreign Office Advice
Our clients’ safety is at the centre of everything we do, and our operations team continually assesses and monitors the destinations we feature. We carry out thorough risk assessments and work closely with all of our suppliers to continually follow best practice. For up to date travel advice the UK government offers its Travel Aware website as well as the advice detailed below.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office Advice
We receive all updates from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) with regards to travel advice and we always ensure that we follow this advice in our operations. The FCO issues travel advisories for countries based on a very wide range of factors. They may provide notification about things as simple as a football match and crowds, or they may go so far as to advise against all travel to a region. We ask all our clients to refer to the relevant Travel Advice by Country for the destinations they are visiting in order to make an informed decision on the safety of the destination based on the details provided. It also provides vital information regarding entry requirements, embassy information, local laws and customs as well as specific safety and health. Guests should take responsibility for keeping themselves up to date with this advice. Please also ensure that, if you are transiting through another country, you have read the advice and meet the entry requirements for that destination too.
The FCO travel advice is applicable to British Passport Holders. Most governments will issue their own travel advice for a region and, if you are not a UK resident then you can find some helpful links below:
Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade http://www.safetravel.govt.nz/
Canadian Consular Affairs Bureau http://voyage.gc.ca/
The U.S. Bureau of Consular Affairs http://travel.state.gov/content/travel/english.html
If the FCO deems that there is an unacceptable level of risk for UK citizens then, together with the government, they may issue an advisory against all travel to a region or country. If such an advisory is published, then we will act accordingly, and this may require the cancellation, curtailment or amendment of a holiday itinerary. These decisions are made on the basis of ensuring our clients’ safety and will affect all clients on the holiday, regardless of their nationality.
If one of our local experts suggests an amendment due to a situation which develops locally then we may also take the decision to amend an itinerary appropriately.
If we have to cancel your holiday prior to departure you will be offered the option of an alternative trip (where any price difference will either be refunded to or covered by you) or a full refund of the monies paid.
If we have to curtail a holiday, then you will be refunded for any costs for the elements we have been unable to deliver, where we have been able to secure a refund from our suppliers. If we must reroute a holiday, then any basis for refund is determined on a case by case basis and dependent on whether the central holiday experience was provided or not.
Booking activities locally
Additional activities can be booked locally in almost all our destinations. However, as per our booking conditions, we cannot be held responsible for any injury or loss incurred through participation in activities which are booked at your destination outside of our holiday itinerary (see our ‘Terms and Conditions’ for further details).
When arranging any such activity please always ensure that safety is your primary concern.
In some of our destinations, you can borrow or hire equipment for use in your free time. You do so entirely at your own risk. You must ensure that you are correctly prepared, have the necessary equipment and knowledge (maps, etc.) and ensure that where applicable, you follow marked routes. We recommend discussing your plans with the local teams who will be able to advise on the most suitable options for you.
Always let the reception/guide know where you are planning to go and take a torch and mobile phone (with the hotel/guide’s phone number stored). It is also a good idea to leave your contact number and the time you expect to return to the hotel should the hotel need to contact you.
Flight schedule changes and connecting transportation
On your documentation, we will confirm your flight schedule. Sometimes the flight number, routing and timings might change prior to your departure. If the change is classed as a significant change then we will contact you to discuss this. Please see our booking conditions for details.
Flight schedule changes can impact on your pre and post-holiday travel arrangements if these have been booked separately to your holiday. We strongly recommend that you do not book transport (such as trains or transfers), car parking or non-connecting flights to the departure point for your holiday until you have received your final confirmed travel times when your final travel documents are issued. We are not responsible for the effect of any schedule change on your pre or post travel arrangements. We strongly recommend that you do not purchase non-flexible or non-refundable tickets to avoid cancellation and penalty charges.
Booking your own flights cancellation disclaimer
If you have chosen to book your own flights, then you will need to wait until we confirm to you that the holiday departure has met the minimum numbers required to run (if applicable to your chosen holiday). Once the holiday is guaranteed to run, you will be informed and you can then make your arrangements.
If transfers are included in your holiday, please ensure that any potential flights will be met by our standard transfers (speak to one of our Travel Experts for advice) otherwise private transfer supplements may be applicable. Once your flights are booked, please send us a copy of your detailed flight itinerary.
Please be aware that most tickets are non-refundable in the case of cancellation. For this reason, we strongly advise you check the rules of the ticket and check the limitations of your cancellation insurance before booking. We cannot be held liable, in the unlikely eventuality that we should be forced to cancel or amend your trip, for losses incurred relating to any flight booking you have made.
Terms and Conditions
Our full booking terms and conditions can be found on our website: https://www.activitiesabroad.com/booking-conditions
Please note: our payment and cancellation terms will be unique to each booking – they will be confirmed with you at the time of quotation. The terms listed above are noted as a guide only
Please note that the following cancellation terms supersede in part those mentioned in Section 7 of our general booking terms and conditions.
- Up to balance due date (this is normally 16 weeks prior to departure however some holidays differ. If this applies to your holiday you will be advised at the time of booking) - Loss of deposit (including the full cost of flights or other services where paid at the time of booking)
- Between balance due date and 92 days prior to departure – 50%
- 91 to 24 days prior to departure – 75%
- 23 or less days – 100%
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The Bould family's Christmas at Brändön Lodge 30 December 2018 by The Bould Family
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