Loggers Lodge: Unrivalled privacy wrapped in luxury

By Emma Rodin

For a new level of effortlessness, try Loggers Lodge in Swedish Lapland. Located close to the Arctic Circle, this private luxury lodge is more than just somewhere to lay your head. It forms the base of a personalised, all-inclusive experience encompassing the best that Lapland has to offer, from food and drink to snow-filled adventures.

A passion project of long-term friends Jörgen Drugge and Eric Borg, Loggers Lodge is an old timber log cabin which has been carefully modernised while still keeping its rustic core. It offers an unprecedented sense of privacy and calm, thanks to the remote location with no neighbours as far as the eye can see.

“Many guests come here not realising how private the lodge really is,” says Borg. “You’re essentially on your own, surrounded by vast forests and uninterrupted nature. It’s a big part of why staying with us is so special, particularly for those living busy lives where noise has become the norm.”

Loggers Lodge: Unrivalled privacy wrapped in luxury

Photo: Loggers Lodge

Timeless retreat with seamless service

The lodge itself is true to its original, authentic look. It may seem unassuming from the outside, but step inside and you are met with modern technology and comfortable Scandinavian furniture. A stunning feature, the open fireplace is the anchor of the room – once a place for loggers to cook food and now the source of warmth and atmosphere.

There is also the glass pod, a separate building with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the forest. The modern pod has a stylish bioethanol fireplace and is connected to the main lodge via a wooden walkway. Together, the buildings sleep up to six people depending on setup, perfect for a couples’ getaway as much as a family holiday.

Eat, relax and enjoy the great outdoors. Photo: Loggers Lodge

Additionally, guests have exclusive access to a spa and wood-fired sauna which is warmed up on demand and upon guests’ arrival. Thanks to the sauna’s glass panels, users can observe the tranquil forest landscape on the outside. “We also have an outdoor hydrotherapy Jacuzzi, where guests can enjoy a sensational, restoring massage while they gaze at the stars,” explains Drugge. “At the end of their stay with us, you can really see a change in their appearance with softened faces and shoulders dropped.”

Another aspect that sets Loggers Lodge apart is the level of service and attention to detail. From collecting guests at the airport with pre-heated car seats, to making sure ambient music is playing on arrival, the founding duo has high standards when it comes to service. “The best service is seamless. We listen to our guests and we personalise their experience in any way we can, to add that little bit of magic,” says Borg.

One such thing could be to serve something off-menu if a guest has a specific craving. Speaking of, all food is cooked by a skilled private chef and served inside the lodge with wine to match. Expect local delights such as reindeer, mushrooms, moose, berries and fish (with alternative preferences considered, of course).

Photo: Tanveer Badal

Life outside the lodge

The personalised service extends beyond the lodge itself. As an all-inclusive stay, Loggers Lodge comes with a full schedule of memorable activities, all run by private guides. “Our mission is to embody and deliver what we call our philosophy of transformative travelling, which we define as a balancing act of opposites, that of exciting adventure with relaxation and time for integration,” says Drugge.

Photo: Tanveer Badal

So, when it comes to adventure, guests can choose from various snow-filled activities in winter such as snowmobiling, with other options in summer. And to help maximise their experience, there is a recommended schedule for the taking: start off with an à la carte breakfast at around 8:30am, followed by an activity at 10am, like snowshoe walking or cross-country skiing. Enjoy lunch outside cooked on a muurikka (a traditional griddle pan) before returning to the lodge where candles are lit and snacks are waiting. Then, take a moment to relax in the spa before dinner is served at around 7pm. Finish the day off with a Northern Lights safari accompanied by a guide and photographer. And the next day? It all starts over (and gets better and better).

Needless to say, a visit to Loggers Lodge is the definition of effortlessness. “Although we want our guests to feel zen and be looked after at every step, the ultimate goal is that they leave us with their hearts full and with memories for a lifetime,” concludes Borg.