This Hotel in Finnish Lapland Has the Northernmost Outdoor Spa in the World-155 Miles North of the Arctic Circle

"Nature commanded all my attention as I woke slowly and had my first sips of coffee. A tranquil Arctic scene-a sea of slim pine and birch trees sitting upright among the fresh snow-would also greet me at the ground-floor restaurant, where glass walls separated the cozy, dimly lit dining room from the patch of forested land where Gáldu was built by the award-winning Finnish architect Pekka Mäki."

"This is not news to Fins, whose notorious sense of happiness is partly due to their unmatched access to the same pristine environment that surrounds Gáldu. Wellness here is not delivered via IV infusions of vitamins, a hyperbaric chamber, or a VR meditation pod. Instead, it is offered via the inflammation-fighting, mood-boosting, and stress-reducing benefits of a cold dip, a hot sauna, or snowshoeing in the wilderness while breathing some of the cleanest air on Earth."

"Located 155 miles north of the Arctic Circle, Gáldu Spa is one of the northernmost outdoor wellness facilities in the world. Gáldu was created to offer international guests a more accessible spa experience, particularly for those who might feel hesitant to jump into Finland's many freezing lakes in the winter or to fire up a public wood-burning sauna on their own. Here, a cold plunge and three saunas deliver the same results while still making sure travelers can enjoy Lapland's serene wilderness."

Gáldu Hotel and Spa sits in Finnish Lapland amid snow-covered pine and birch forests, offering expansive views visible from guestrooms and a ground-floor restaurant with glass walls. The property emphasizes nature-centered wellness through outdoor facilities including Gáldu Spa, located 155 miles north of the Arctic Circle, one of the northernmost outdoor wellness setups. The spa provides a cold plunge and three saunas to replicate the traditional Finnish regimen for inflammation reduction, mood improvement, and stress relief. The design by Pekka Mäki integrates the building into the forested site. The hotel aims to make Arctic spa rituals accessible to international guests.

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