Scandinavian idyll: Welcome to Arctic Bath, a floating spa hotel on the Lule River in Swedish Lapland.
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Striking exterior: The hotel is based around a circular structure on the water, with an exterior built to resemble logs -- an ode to Swedish log-shipping traditions.
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Ready for a dip: There's a giant ice bath in the middle of the structure, and it's surrounded by saunas and bathing facilities.
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A place to sleep: To accommodate guests, on the banks of the river are six floating cabins, and six more elevated cabins situated on the shore.
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Incredible surroundings: It's a stunning location -- and architects Bertil Harström and Johan Kauppi were keen to ensure there was a dialogue between nature and the man made structure.
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Design explained: Until the mid-20th century, logs were transported along Sweden's rivers -- and the timber would sometimes get stuck on the rapids, forming clusters of floating logs. That's where the hotel design comes from.
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Natural connection: "I chose to build this idea around the connection to the forest in the north," architect Bertil Harström told CNN Travel back in 2018.
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Stunning surroundings: In the winter, Arctic Bath guests might spot the Northern Lights. In the summer months, the resort is bathed in the midnight sun.
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Plenty to do: The food on offer at the Arctic Bath restaurant is pitched as local and sustainable. There are also activities on offer including yoga, dogsledding and wildlife photography courses.
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Easy access: It's about an hour and 15 minutes from Arctic Bath to Luleå Airport -- and private transfers can be arranged, either by car or helicopter.
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Cozy vibe: The interior of the cabins is minimalistic, Scandi-chic coziness.
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Spa experience: Guests can enjoy saunas, a cold plunge pool, spa treatment rooms and -- of course -- the central open-air bath.