Activities & Experiences in Winter
Arcus – Luleå is the perfect destination for winter camping and wonderful activities in the northern Swedish nature. During your stay with us, you’ll find plenty of fun things to do – from skiing nearby and beautiful cross-country trails to truly unique experiences inspired by Sami traditions. Our destination is, in fact, the only one in Sweden where reindeer live! Here, you’ll have the chance to pet reindeer, learn how to throw a lasso, and visit a traditional lávvu to experience Sami history. Read more about our collaboration with Dálvvás below!
Snowmobile Safari | Sami Winter Experience | Meet the Reindeer | Reindeer Under the Northern Lights | Stories & Joik | Sounds & Stories from the North | Wilderness Safari |Rent Winter Clothing | Cross-Country Skiing | Ice Skating | Snowshoe Hiking | Downhill Skiing | Northern Lights |
Snowmobile Safari
With Artic Adventure
Experience the beautiful winter landscape from the seat of a snowmobile! Riding a snowmobile gives a sense of freedom similar to surfing or motorbiking. Our experienced guides will show you how it’s done and lead the way through sparkling winter trails. This activity is always carried out with a certified guide.
Snowmobile Safari – 2.5 hours
Price: 2,750 SEK/person (2 people per snowmobile)
Extra: Single rider +850 SEK/person
Includes: Swedish fika with a hot drink, coffee, lingonberry juice, and homemade treats.
Minimum: 2 people
Snowmobile Safari – 2.5 hours
Price: 4,900 SEK/person (2 people per snowmobile)
Extra: Single rider +850 SEK/person
Includes: Wilderness lunch, hot drink, and fika.
Minimum: 2 people
Please note: The total weight of driver and passenger must not exceed 160 kg per snowmobile. The driver must hold a valid Category B driving license. Availability depends on snow conditions – tours usually start in December.
Book at the reception or via lulea@firstcamp.se
A Unique Sami Winter Experience
With Dálvvás
Step into the heart of Sápmi and meet our reindeer up close. Get a glimpse into Sami life as you feed the reindeer with lichen and capture unforgettable moments on camera. Afterwards, we gather around the fire in a traditional lávvu to enjoy local drinks, dried reindeer meat, and homemade bread. Share stories, ask questions about Sami culture, and try your hand at lasso throwing with a suohpan. A magical blend of nature, culture, and tradition!
Available: Daily, December–March 2025/2026
Time: Starts at 10:00, approx. 2 hours
Price: Adults 1,995 SEK/person | Children 3–12 years 995 SEK/person
Group size: Minimum 2 adults, maximum 12 people
Food: Smoked and dried reindeer meat with Sami flatbread, cloudberry jam, lingonberry drink, and coffee/tea.
Book at the reception or via lulea@firstcamp.se
Read more about Dálvvás and the activities here.
Photo: Pär Lundström
Meet the Reindeer
With Dálvvás
Have you ever dreamed of getting close to majestic reindeer? Now’s your chance! During this one-hour experience, you’ll meet reindeer in their natural environment, take stunning photos, and learn more about their way of life. Afterwards, we relax by an open fire in a lávvu with warm lingonberry drink – perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and anyone looking for something truly magical.
Available: Daily, December–March 2025/2026
Time: Starts at 14:00, approx. 1 hour
Price: Adults 995 SEK/person | Children 3–12 years 495 SEK/person
Group size: Minimum 2 adults, maximum 12 people
Drink: Lingonberry drink included
Book at the reception or via lulea@firstcamp.se
Meet the Reindeer Under the Northern Lights
With Dálvvás
Experience reindeer, Sami culture, and the Northern Lights – all in one tour! We walk through silent pine forests along the Lule River, far from city lights, with a chance to see the Northern Lights if weather permits. The evening ends in a cozy lávvu with warm lingonberry drink by the fire.
Available: Daily, December–March 2025/2026
Time: Starts at 20:00, approx. 2 hours
Price: Adults 1,495 SEK/person | Children 3–12 years 745 SEK/person
Group size: Minimum 2 adults, maximum 12 people
Drink: Lingonberry drink included
Book at the reception or via lulea@firstcamp.se
Read more about Dálvvás and the activities here.
Photo: Pär Lundström
Storytelling & Joik
With Dálvvás
A unique experience where storytelling and joik come together in a magical harmony.
This is an opportunity to add a deeper, more personal dimension to your dinner, gathering, or event – filled with emotion, culture, and tradition.
Since his early twenties, Dálvvás has been composing joiks and songs inspired by life’s moments, emotions, and stories from his Sami heritage. Each joik is a living story – a journey through time, nature, and tradition.
Available: All year round
Price: 950 SEK/person
Group size: Minimum 10 people
Book at the reception or via lulea@firstcamp.se
Read more about Dálvvás and the activities here.
Photo: Pär Lundström
Sounds & Stories from the North
With Norrklang
Forest bathing, sound journeys, and baking in the heart of Norrbotten. Norrklang invites you to soulful experiences where the forest’s energy, the power of sound, and the warmth of community come together. Beneath whispering pines and crackling fires, you’ll find space to breathe, slow down, and share the moment together.
Sound Yoga Nidra – 2 hours
Guided deep relaxation with voice, drum, and singing bowls. You can rest on a mat, in a hammock, or sit comfortably on a chair.
Price: 777 SEK/person
Group: Minimum 4 people
Start: Reception at First Camp Arcus
(Indoors in case of bad weather)
Forest Sounds & Stories – 3 hours
A slow walk enriched with stories, sounds, scents, and tastes. We stop by the fire for tea, local flavors, and a moment of tales and songs about the place’s history, folk tunes, and seasonal themes.
Price: 1,495 SEK/person
For all ages
Book at the reception or via lulea@firstcamp.se
Wilderness Safari
With Artic Adventure
Join us for an unforgettable tour through the winter landscape and discover the region’s wildlife! Sit comfortably in a sled pulled by a snowmobile, driven by an experienced guide. Along the way, you’ll learn about the animals that roam freely in our forests – perhaps you’ll spot moose, reindeer, mountain hares, or birds of prey.
Price: 3,850 SEK/person
Includes: Guide and Swedish fika (coffee, hot lingonberry drink, and homemade pastries)
Group size: Minimum 2 people
Tour period: January–April, early morning (exact time depends on daylight)
Book at the reception or via lulea@firstcamp.se
Rent Winter Clothing
Planning a day full of winter adventures? At First Camp Arcus Luleå, you’ll find everything you need to stay warm! Whether you’re skiing, joining a snowmobile safari, or simply enjoying the peaceful winter landscape – we’ve got the right gear for a full day outdoors.
Rental at First Camp Arcus Luleå
Includes: Warm winter boots, insulated overall, and gloves.
Price: Full day 375 SEK/person
Remember to dress in layers and bring your own hat.
Book at the reception or via lulea@firstcamp.se
Cross-Country Skiing
Experience the magic of winter on our natural snow trails! When the campsite goes into winter mode, it transforms into a fantastic skiing paradise where everyone can enjoy the best form of winter exercise. Our cross-country trails are maintained by passionate enthusiasts who love creating the ultimate skiing experience. Bring your kids, grandparents, or friends and enjoy a wonderful day in the snow!
Rental at First Camp Arcus Luleå
2 hours – 150 SEK/person
Full day – 400 SEK/person
Book at the reception or via lulea@firstcamp.se
Ice Skating
Every winter, the City of Luleå creates a fantastic ice track winding from Norra Hamn around Gültzauudden, through Södra Hamn, and out to the island of Gråsjälören. At First Camp Arcus, you’ll also find a smaller ice rink that’s free to use.
Make your winter extra memorable – come and experience Luleå’s magical ice track!
Rental at First Camp Arcus Luleå
2 hours – 150 SEK/person
Full day – 400 SEK/person
Book at the reception or via lulea@firstcamp.se
Snowshoe Hiking
Rent snowshoes from us and experience winter magic in Karlsvik! Follow our marked trails or wander freely through sparkling forests and open landscapes. Here you’ll find peace, fresh air, and nature glittering like crystals in the sunshine.
As evening falls, the sky turns deep blue – and with a little luck, the Northern Lights might dance on the horizon.
Rental at First Camp Arcus Luleå
2 hours – 150 SEK/person
Full day – 400 SEK/person
Add-on: Traditional Swedish fika +120 SEK/person
(includes two sweet pastries and a thermos of coffee or hot lingonberry drink to take with you)
Book at the reception or via lulea@firstcamp.se
Downhill Skiing
Ormbergsbacken
Just about 10 minutes from the campsite, you’ll find Ormbergsbacken – a small, family-friendly slope with button lift, big jump, and rails. There’s also a cozy sledding hill for the little ones. The municipality keeps the fire pits stocked with wood, so bring sausages and marshmallows for a perfect winter day!
Måttsundsbacken
About 25 minutes by car from the campsite, Måttsundsbacken is a popular ski area near the coast. Two lifts take you up to three slopes of varying difficulty, and kids have their own slope with a conveyor lift. There’s also a restaurant and warming hut.
Storklinten
Just over an hour from the campsite lies Storklinten, a larger ski resort with 18 runs and five lifts. Choose between green, blue, red, or black slopes – or try the sledding hill, cross-country tracks, and snowmobile rides. A restaurant awaits at the bottom of the hill for a well-deserved break.
Experience the Northern Lights from the Campsite
Beneath the starry night sky, the colors of the Northern Lights explode – a sight that feels almost unreal. Here, away from city lights, you’re surrounded by silence and pure natural magic. Feel the cold on your cheeks as the sky fills with a show you’ll never forget. A truly unforgettable experience – you couldn’t get closer to the Northern Lights!
Please note: Seeing the Northern Lights depends on weather conditions, so sightings can never be guaranteed.
Photo: Daniele Chiauzzi
