The road to the luxurious private Logger's Lodge for two is lined with miles of snowy forest. The elevation of the landscape is felt to the core, whether you're traveling by car through the forest or landing by helicopter from above. As the traffic becomes non-existent, the roads smaller and the forests larger, your heart rate drops relentlessly.
At the end of the road, marshals light your way to Logger's Lodge, your private, all-inclusive winter oasis. As you step over the threshold, you are embraced by warmth, candlelight and sweet music for the ear, eye, mind and palate.
Logger's Lodge offers a luxurious fully private retreat for two, with 24-hour service.
The atmospheric lighting of the outdoor jacuzzi illuminates the evening darkness of the sparkling snow and the whole experience is topped with a starry sky, often the northern lights, and above all, total silence. At the desired time, a private three-course dinner with local and organic delicacies awaits in the firelight.
Logger's Lodge offers a luxurious fully private retreat for two, with 24-hour service. A wide range of activities are available, from snowshoeing to skiing, dog sledding and more. In the surrounding area there are fishing lakes, viewpoints and plenty of forest.
You are the first, except perhaps a moose or fox, to break the white blanket of snow with your footprints as you walk through the winter landscape.
But throughout history, many people have left their mark here. Logger's Lodge is originally a so-called logger's hut, used for floating timber along the adjacent Bodträskån river. The old generous fireplace in the center of the building remains, designed to allow many loggers to roast their pork over the fire at the same time. Today, local craftsmen have glazed it, but it is still in the same place that you as a guest, if you want, can put the match to prepared birch bark and kindling and enjoy its soothing crackling and heat.
The lodge is carefully renovated and decorated with a sense of style, function, Norrbotten materials and a personal touch. Every detail is meticulously thought out. The fridge must not make a sound. The pillows should be perfectly placed and fluffed. The guest should be able to grab their espresso and fine chocolate whenever the mood strikes. The king-size bed is of high quality and from it you can choose both a view and privacy. Not that the risk of privacy is particularly high. The only people who move around here are the owner and his staff who are here to serve 24 hours a day. They live out of sight but close enough to be on hand to fire up the sauna, serve breakfast, provide luxurious meals and engage in exciting activities. The nearest neighbor is over five kilometers away.
The menu also includes elk fillet, vendace roe, char, homemade ice cream and other delicacies.
Behind the Logger's Lodge initiative is Eric Borg, who runs the company Pure Lapland. He was drawn here during a period in his life when he was at his most difficult with tinnitus. He was looking for a place that could provide peace and quiet. When he came to the farm at Bodträskån, it was love at first sight. He bought the property with his childhood friend Jörgen Drugge, who is now an employee and an important person in everything from construction to guiding and cooking in Pure Lapland. His homemade organic cinnamon buns are highly appreciated. The menu also includes elk fillet, vendace roe, char, homemade ice cream and other delicacies. Champagne and fine wines are of course available for those who wish. A complete a la carte breakfast is served and if the guest wants scrambled eggs on white and steamed spinach, that is what is served, even though the nearest shop is over a mile away.
Eric Borg himself is a talented photographer, which comes in handy both in aurora photography with the guests and access to fine photos that adorn the walls. He is also a fan of guiding, hosting and details and is very keen to put the guest in the absolute center.
- We do everything the guests want to do. It is very fun and motivating to be part of other people's memories. What drives us is to make guests as happy as possible through care, sensitivity and hospitality. We are very humbled that guests who can go anywhere in the world choose to come to us, in the forests outside Harads," says Eric Borg.
Logger's Lodge is the perfect place for couples or others who want a private and exclusive experience free of noise, stress and people, with a luxurious edge and a private host. So far, it has been visited by both the world press and celebrities who want to find that little extra, unique and above all private. Logger's Lodge opened at Christmas 2016 and will be bookable all year round.
Logger's Lodge is about 1.5 hours from Luleå Airport, which is reached by daily flights from Arlanda.
Text: Anna Bergström
Photo: Eric Borg
