The Outpost Story
The Outpost Story

Home away from home
Just south of the Arctic Circle, in the quiet little village of Mårdsel, you’ll find The Outpost Lodge, once a small post office, now a cosy winter refuge where the warmth inside feels just as special as the wild Arctic outside. It’s the kind of place where you instantly feel at home: where evenings are spent gathered around the fire, sharing dinner, stories, and taking turns stepping outside to check if the Northern Lights have started their show above the treetops.

Where we are
Reaching us is easy, just a 1.5-hour drive from Luleå Airport, or about 45 minutes from Aurora Safari Camp. Many of our guests tell us they love combining a night or two at the camp with a stay here, especially when crossing the Arctic Circle has been a lifelong dream.
For us, Mårdsel is more than a place, it’s home. With only six people living here year-round, the village and the surrounding wilderness invite you to slow down, breathe deeply, and let the silence do its work. Wander on snowshoes through untouched forest, glide over the landscape on Nordic skis, or take a kicksled down the snowy lanes the way locals have done for generations.
Life out here is simple, honest, and beautifully remote. We’re grateful to share it with travelers who seek the real Arctic, the warmth of a Swedish home, the comfort of good food, and a closeness to nature that’s hard to put into words.
We hope you’ll feel that from the moment you arrive.
Waiting to meet you,
Karin & Thomas

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and drinks are included as part of your full-board stay. Each evening, Thomas prepare home-style dinners inspired by traditional Northern Swedish cooking. Experiences from the wine cellar are available as an optional extra.
Guests have full access to The Outpost sauna, hot tub and activity equipment. We provide snowshoes, Sami skis, and kicksleds, along with additional winter clothing as needed.
What’s included?

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Open in winter from November to April.
All meals, drinks and snacks are included in your stay at all Aurora Safaris properties.
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