Could the Bothnian Coastal Route become a new alternative to the more traditional Nordic holiday spots? A project, co-funded by Interreg Aurora, is aiming to raise awareness of the coastal area and highlight it as a travel route for both international tourists and locals.
The area sits along the northern coastline of the Gulf of Bothnia, with 13 towns and villages along the route.
The people behind the project have launched a new tour called the Absolute Ice of Bothnian Coastal Route which boasts activities like guided ice floating, discovery of the frozen archipelago and hovercraft tours.
What can you do along the Bothnian Coastal Route?
“Embark on an unforgettable journey featuring three thrilling icebreaker cruises, hovercraft adventures, and a ferry cutting through packed ice, all set against the breathtaking arctic landscape,” the tour outline states.
The travel period for this specific tour runs between January and March, with it taking place over a duration of seven days.
To reach the area, travellers will have to fly into the Skellefteå (SFT) airport, with several flight connections from Europe via Stockholm-Arlanda being available. The hotel listed within the tour is The Wood Hotel, which is based in Skellefteå and it hosts a culture centre and a restaurant.
From the second day, people can experience winter swimming which is described as a ‘true arctic experience,’ while later learning about life aboard Arctic vessels.
Other highlights include a wilderness experience where there’s a chance of seeing the northern lights, a snowmobile safari, visiting a sauna/spa, and more.
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