Bite Autumn 2012

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so that the forest can be appreciated and protected from industrial projects. The Treehotel has five rooms available, each including hydroelectric under floor heating for the cold winter months. From the UFO room to the Bird’s Nest room, all the accommodation has been designed by leading Swedish architects. With stunning views of the Luleå River valley, the Treehotel offers a wide array of winter activities from ice fishing to a class in igloo building. The Aurora Retreat Guest House For those seeking a more relaxing winter holiday, the Aurora Retreat Guest House located in the small village of Junosuando in Northern Lapland is the place for you. The eco-friendly guest house, which dates back to the 1920s when it was originally the village bakery and vicarage, has six bedrooms, two of which have en suite facilities. At the Aurora Retreat Guest House the hosts, Maya and Mikael, provide a full board catering service of freshly

prepared unique cuisine made with organic, local ingredients. Though most meals are vegetarian, Maya and Mikael often serve fresh fish from the local rivers and lakes and wild meat, such as reindeer and elk. A stay at the Aurora Retreat is all about relaxation and small scale winter activities. Some of the activities recommended include a 24 hour excursion to and a stay in the AuroraWilderness Log Cabin and a Husky Sled Tour. ACTIVITIES: The Northern Lights Snowmobile Tour The guided snowmobile tour allows visitors the chance to take in the surrounding landscape including snow clad forests, a frozen lake and the famous ICEHOTEL in search of the Northern Lights. Though it can be daunting when you first board the ski mobile, especially in the dark, the guides will always put your safety first and visitors are given thorough instruction before