Let The Adventure Begin
Welcome to the Niehku Adventure!
We are an award-winning premium lodge at one of Europe’s most remote and beautiful destinations. Nestled in the mountains of Swedish Lapland, right on the Swedish-Norwegian border, Niehku Mountain Villa is situated 200 km north of the Arctic Circle.
We offer a seamless balance between adventure, food, comfort, service, relaxation, and time spent together. The experience is just as important outdoors as it is indoors. The adventure quite literally begins on our doorstep — whether you step out or stay in.
- For winter and early spring, we are open from mid-January to the end of May
- For summer and autumn, we are open from late June to October
- Private and corporate buyouts are available year-round
Arctic Winter Weekend
Join us for an unforgettable weekend in a breathtaking arctic environment. Fill the days with exciting adventures together with our guides, and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere, exquisite food and wine at the Villa in the evenings. If the weather conditions allow, perhaps we will get to see the Northern Lights put on a show as it gets darker.
skiing
In the winter months, we offer both heliskiing and ski tours for passionate adventurers. Whether you get there by air or on foot, our experienced guides and helicopters can whisk you away to some 60 skiable peaks, transporting you to a magnificent mountain world where every summit, valley, and mountain lake bears a Sami name. Here, between Riksgränsen, Abisko, and Kebnekaise, you can also ski around the clock in the midnight sun during the latter part of the winter season.
Long weekend Hiking Experience
Hiking is a longstanding tradition in Riksgränsen and the terrain is infinite. Not only does Niehku's location right on the border between Sweden and Norway make us a boundary between two countries, it also means that we are at the crossroads of several very different landscapes. With Niehku Mountain Villa as your base camp, you can dive straight into a wide array of spectacular hikes. One day you might find yourself on the Swedish side of the border, at the heart of a mighty mountain wilderness. The next afternoon, you could be taking in sweeping views of Norway’s breathtaking fjords. Join us for our classic summer hiking experience, including a heli-hike into the wilderness of the arctic mountains, as well as a hike down to the Norwegian fjord.
Summit Hiking Experience
Join us for an unforgettable hiking experience amidst the landscapes of northern Lapland. Discover the rich tradition of hiking in the region and earn Niehku's prestigious 5-summit badge by conquering five summits over 1300 metres or with a vertical drop of at least 800 metres, summer or wintertime. To take part you need to be physically prepared for two long day hikes, 6-8 hours/day, with vertical drops up to 1100 metres. The terrain can be partly steep and rocky but will not include technical climbing; however, it will offer breathtaking views.
Dining Room & Wine Cellar
We serve superb cuisine for hungry adventurers – substantial fare with a touch of flair. We aim to extend the day’s adventure around the dinner table, guiding you through new experiences with the utmost care and attentiveness, just as we do when we’re up in the mountains.
Getting here
Kiruna Airport in Sweden is located about 140 kilometres from the Riksgränsen ski resort, and you can also fly to Harstad-Narvik Airport in Norway, which is about 85 kilometres from Riksgränsen. Or just take the train directly from Stockholm, Luleå, Kiruna, or Narvik. During the high season there is also a daily bus service from Kiruna and Narvik.
PHOTO: Lars Thulin, Daniel Rönnbäck, Martin Söderqvist, Mattias Fredriksson, David Carlier, Nicklas Blom
