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Flygvy över snötäckt skog och hundspann i vinterlandskapet utanför Pajala.

Winter in Pajala

Dog sledding, sauna and arctic tranquility.

Stay several nights in a fully equipped ArcticStay accommodation. Experience dog sledding, the Northern Lights, winter landscapes and peaceful sauna evenings – at your own pace.

Dog sledding through snow-covered forest outside Pajala on a winter day.
Fully equipped apartment with views of the winter landscape in Pajala.

Stay more than just overnight.

Fully equipped accommodations with private kitchen, living room, self-check-in and parking. Everything you need for a relaxing winter stay in Pajala.

Dog sledding trip through snow-covered forest in the winter landscape outside Pajala.

A genuine experience at Pajala Huskies.

Meet the dogs and experience the Tornedalen winter together with a local, family-owned business. Dog sledding and kennel visits can be booked directly with Pajala Huskies.

Wood-fired sauna with a view of the snow-covered winter landscape in Pajala.

Warm up after today's adventure.

After a day in the snow, peace and quiet await. Cook dinner in your own kitchen and end the evening with the warmth of the sauna and the Arctic silence.

Sauna is only available for guests in 19B and 21A. New sauna is planned to open in winter 2026/2027. Check availability before booking.

A suggestion for four days in Pajala

Inspiration for a winter stay with both experiences and time for peace.

Day 1
Arrival and sauna

Welcome to Pajala

Travel in peace and quiet, check into your own accommodation and make yourself at home. Cook dinner in your own kitchen and end the evening with warmth, silence and a relaxing moment in the sauna.

Sauna with towels and sauna bucket in a winter residence in Pajala.

Day 2
Dog team

Meet the sled dogs

Visit Pajala Huskies and experience the Tornedal nature from a dog sled. After the day's adventure, your own accommodation awaits you where you can relax and let the impressions sink in.

Sled dogs from Pajala Huskies preparing for a dog sled ride in the winter landscape.

Day 3
Winter landscape and northern lights

Explore at your own pace

Take a walk in the winter landscape, try snowshoeing or follow one of our GPS guides. When darkness falls, there is a chance to experience the Northern Lights under the clear Arctic sky.

Snowshoeing under the northern lights in the winter landscape outside Pajala.

Dag 4
A quiet morning and departure

Time to travel further

Enjoy a quiet morning with a cup of coffee before it's time to check out. You might leave Pajala with memories that will have you already starting to plan your next visit.

Views of the winter landscape in Pajala from a fully equipped accommodation.

Explore Pajala at your own pace

When your dog sledding adventure is over, there's still plenty to discover. Follow our GPS guides to winter walks, viewpoints, campfire sites and some of the best places to experience the Northern Lights.

The GPS guide helps you find the experiences – when it suits you

Fully equipped accommodations

Kitchen and laundry facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Self-check-in

Bed linen and towels included

Frequently asked questions

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