When the snow settles over the forests of Västerbotten Sweden, Granö transforms into a peaceful, sparkling winter wonderland. Here, on the banks of the Ume River and about an hour from Umeå, you’ll find Granö Beckasin – a place where nature shapes every moment and winter offers both relaxation and adventure. Whether you’re seeking excitement, tranquility, or simply want to experience a true arctic Lapland winter, this is the place for you.

Granö Beckasin – our personal and purpose-driven destination with treehouses, hotel cabins, and rooms – is a place where nature plays the main part, and winter is perhaps the season when it is the most obvious. Here you can fill your days with outdoor adventures, or simply enjoy the stillness, the silence, and the unique beauty of the Nordic winter. However you choose to experience the season, Granö is a destination that leaves a lasting impression.

Here are some of the winter activities that attract visitors from all over the world to Granö Beckasin:

Granö’s Best Winter Activities

1. Dog Sledding

Experience dog sledding: the silence, the speed, and the connection with the dogs as you glide through winter forests, across frozen waters, and over open fields. You can choose tours where you drive your own team or enjoy the ride as a passenger. Read more ››

2. Northern Lights Dog Sled Tour

Evening tours where you travel beneath the starry sky with a chance to see the Northern Lights dance above you. Read more ››

3. Snowmobile Tours

Choose from short adventures, half-day or full-day tours with ice fishing, campfires, and fika – or take an evening tour in search of the Northern Lights. Read more ››

4. Snowshoe Hiking

Guided walks through the winter landscape, from shorter trips to longer excursions with a fire, food, and stories about nature. Read more ››

5. Ski Touring with Traditional Skis

Glide through snow-laden forest on traditional wooden skis crafted in our region, and enjoy the deep northern silence. Read more ››

6. Northern Lights Safari

Join our guide at night to search for the magical aurora and learn how to photograph this extraordinary phenomenon. Read more ››

7. Winter Ice Bath

A cold plunge, a warm sauna, and a feeling of total euphoria – winter swimming is an adventure for both body and mind. At Granö Beckasin you’ll find an ice hole, wood-fired sauna, and hot tub. Read more ››

Read about everything you can do in Granö here ››