Take 5… Stylish Scandi holidays
Head north for these new ‘cool’ destinations to visit this summer
Cool getaways
1 Sustainable stay
Neste, a renewable energy company, offers Zero Vacations breaks in ‘Nolla’ cabins, built from sustainable materials. Each has two beds and a stove that uses renewable diesel. The cabins are in Vallisaari island, Finland and, new this summer, Lidö island, Sweden. From £30 a night (sleeps two). neste.com/journeytozero/zerovacation
2 Get the drift
Bed down in a designer cabin on the island of Manshausen, Norway. Made from Scandinavian timber and floor-to-ceiling glass, three huts are on an old stone jetty overhanging the water, with a fourth on a natural ledge with sea and mountain views. Why not go kayaking, fishing or caving? A four-day trip with Best Served Scandinavia costs from £1,165. best-served.co.uk
3 Beside the sea
Book Jonas and Karin’s traditional sea cottage in Old Lerberget, a fishing village south of Höganäs in Sweden. Original features (beams, old-fashioned beds and an extra bed in the loft) make this a cosy hideaway. Local farm shops sell fabulous produce and attractions include Kullen Lighthouse and Sofiero Palace and Gardens. From £52 a night (sleeps three). airbnb.co.uk
4 Bright nights
Artisan Travel has a new summer trip to Swedish Lapland, where you can see midnight sun and stay in the Icehotel. You can even go dog sledding despite the lack of snow, as you sit in a special cart. From £825 per person, including flights, transfers, two nights in a Kaamos warm room and one night in an Art Suite cold room with breakfast and guides. artisantravel.co.uk
5 Branching out
Head to Finland and hang out in trees at Nuuksio National Park’s new Eco Camp. Stay in a suspended Connect
Tree Tentsile or Stingray Tree Tentsile for a night in nature. Highlights include lake swimming and hiking. From £128 a night for a two-person tent with sleeping bags, breakfast and tickets to exhibitions at the Finnish Nature Centre. honkalintu.fi