The 10 best spa hotels in the Nordics

1. Japanese-style rejuvenation at Yasuragi in Stockholm

Yasuragi has become our most popular spa hotel and it’s certainly easy to understand why. You'll feel like you're checking in to a completely different world, albeit just 25 minutes from central Stockholm. Throw on your elegant yukata gown, and prepare for stunning nature, wonderful treatments and fabulous dining experiences.

The Japanese word “yasuragi” can be described as letting go for a moment with a long relaxed exhale, like when you sink into the warm waters at the Japanese bathhouse.

If you're staying in a Ryokan suite, you’ll be able to have dinner there too. The image shows Ryokan Hanare.

2. Farris Bad – a charming Norwegian spa resort

The view from Farris Bad (both from the hotel and from the spa) is truly amazing.

Farris Bad is located in Larvik, just 1.5 hours outside Oslo. It is one of the biggest spa hotels in the Nordics, covering an area of 2,500 sqm. Partly on land and partly suspended over the water, this is a truly unique spa retreat. Just hang out at the beach terrace or enjoy a refreshing drink at the Water Lounge.

Farris Bad boasts a truly unique location.

Sit back and soak up the sea views.

Farris Bad's Water Lounge is a popular hangout.

3. Selma City Spa at Clarion Hotel® Sign in Stockholm – popular roof top pool with fabulous views of Stockholm

The rooftop terrace is not something you would think you'd find in central Stockholm.

Selma City Spa at Clarion Hotel® Sign is the ideal place to come when you want to combine luxurious relaxation with some of the greatest views of Stockholm from a rooftop pool. Clarion Hotel® Sign is a vibrant, popular and beautiful hotel, located at Norra Bantorget, in the centre of Stockholm. Finish your day of shopping with a refreshing dip and a glass of bubbles in your hand. Or spoil yourself to a relaxing treatment, followed by a delicious dinner at The Social Bar & Bistro before heading out to enjoy an evening in Stockholm.

Raise a toast with a glass of bubbles at the rooftop pool.

At Selma City Spa, you can book Night Swim on selected dates to watch the sun go down directly from the pool and the hot sauna.

Beautiful morning mist over Stockholm, seen from the rooftop pool.

4. Copperhill Mountain Lodge in Åre – relaxation surrounded by ski slopes

Enjoy the serenity of the mountains, even from the spa.

Everyone falls in love with Copperhill Mountain Lodge in Åre and we know why! With a unique location right in the middle of the ski slopes and a stylish spa, completely integrated with the surrounding mountains, everyone will be amazed by Copperhill Mountain Lodge.

Copperhill Mountain Lodge is beautiful all throughout the year.

If you come to Copperhill Mountain Lodge during the winter, you will be met by this fabulous sight!

The hotel is situated in the middle of the mountain landscape so you can explore nature on foot or on skis.

5. Clarion Hotel® Post – a spa retreat in the middle of Gothenburg

Make sure to enjoy a late evening dip in the pool.

The highly popular Clarion Hotel® Post enjoys a prime location on Drottningtorget, next to Gothenburg Central Station. Check in and enjoy the amazing rooftop pool, The Beauty Factory (Skönhetsfabriken) with its many treatments and the restaurants and bars, which are popular among hotel guests as well as Gothenburg locals.

The rooftop pool at Clarion Hotel® Post awaits you!

The Beauty Factory (Skönhetsfabriken) offers a range of treatments.

The old post office is now one of Sweden's most popular hotels.

6. Frösö Park Spa in Östersund – a Nordic spa on the beautiful island of Frösön

Experience a wide variety of ways to relax.

Frösö Park Spa is located on Frösön/Östersund surrounded by stunning nature. You can choose from a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities, several pools, relaxation areas and various saunas. Experience the Scandinavian bathing traditions with a focus on hydrotherapy.

Pool area at Frösö Park Spa.

7. Elements Spa at Clarion Hotel® Stockholm – stylish and luxurious in charming Södermalm

Eastern philosophy has inspired this spa.

Yet another Stockholm favourite has made it onto the list! Leave city life behind and enter a world of spa indulgence – Clarion Hotel® Stockholm boasts a fantastic location at Skanstull on Södermalm in Stockholm. The spa area overlooks Tantolunden and its idyllic allotments, and you can enjoy stunning views of the sparkling water at Årstaviken. Apart from the views, Elements Spa proudly provides inspiration from India and ayurvedic traditions. The spa features both classic and steam saunas, gym and yoga facilities, and a relaxation pool that expands out onto a terrace.

Relaxation and silence – right in the heart of the city at Clarion Hotel® Stockholm.

Yoga and other activities await you.

Massage and different treatments.

8. A classic spa favourite in beautiful Värmland – Selma Spa in Sunne

Relaxation is taken seriously at Selma Spa.

The classic Selma Spa is waiting for you! This is one of the country’s most admired spa hotels, with an exceptional location surrounded by forests, mountains and lakes in the picturesque town of Sunne, in Värmland.

Värmland’s beautiful nature surrounds the hotel.

Start the day with a peaceful walk.

Selma Spa’s beautiful façade.

9. Stenungsbaden Yacht Club, Stenungsund – barren ocean cliffs and entertainment in Bohuslän

Salty waves and a maritime theme await you here.

The pearl of the West Coast – Stenungsbaden Yacht Club – is located only 30 minutes north of Gothenburg, on Stenungsön, just outside the idyllic town of Stenungsund. Breathtaking ocean views, salty fresh air and the enormous Bluewater Sports & Health Club await you.

Enjoy the outdoor pool, with a more agreeable temperature than the North Sea, especially at night.

Relax in the sunlight.

10. Obie Spa, Clarion Hotel® Draken, Gothenburg - an urban spa with a Nordic vibe

Welcome to this wonderfully relaxing and urban setting that is home to the Obie Spa at Clarion Hotel Draken in Gothenburg. The spa takes its inspiration from the dramatic extremes of the Nordic climate. With three hot springs, thematic showers, a relaxation room and several sauna rituals, guests should prepare for a truly memorable spa experience.

Go ahead and combine your spa visit with a refreshment and dining experience on floor 33 with amazing views of the Gothenburg skyline!

Enjoy some time out and relish a well-deserved break from everyday life.

The elements of fire (heat & light) and water (cold & reflection) allow your body and soul to become one with nature at the Obie Spa.