WINTER GLAMPING

EPIC ARCTIC VIEWS: The Glacier

Far north of the Arctic Circle, where the land splinters into fjords, expect a frontrow view onto the only European glacier to calve directly into the sea. Geodesic pods (billed as modern-day ‘igloos’) are where big wilderness meets eco-minded Scandi cool, in a glacial palette of greys, blues and whites, plus wood-burning stoves, goosedown duvets and telescopes for Northern Lights gazing. It’s tempting to hibernate, but venture out for dog sledding, glacier hiking, ski touring and whale-watching, returning for a soak in the seafront hot tub: pure Nordic magic. From £420 a night. theglacier.no

INTO THE TREES: Woodnest

Slung high above the sapphire-blue, mountain-rimmed Hardangerfjord, these pinecone-shaped treehouses combine master craftsmanship and sustainable principles with an architect’s eye. Trees grow right through the black alder interiors; curving panoramic windows overlook the fjord. This smart site hits the adventure sweet spot, too: snowshoe up the cliffs at Trolltunga, kayak to frozen waterfalls, explore fjords on a rigid inflatable boat or ski in Hardangervidda and Folgefonna national parks. From £267 a night. woodnest.no

REMOTE ECO RETREAT: Elements Arctic Camp

Only the splash of your kayak paddle breaks the silence at this retreat on the island of Rebbenesøya in northern Norway. There’s no road access, TV or wi-fi. Energy comes from the sun and wind; water from the stream.

It’s off-grid and back to nature in the stylish yurts, with wood-burning stoves and a glassdomed ceiling for stargazing and auroraspotting. Meals of foraged seafood, fish and reindeer meat provide gourmet fuel for active days spent sea kayaking with expert guides, when there’s the chance to glimpse seals and porpoises from the water, and elk and reindeer on land. Winter tours can be combined with snowshoeing and skiing. From £534 a night. elementsarcticcamp.com