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Melderstein Manor House.
Three delicious vegetarian meals will be served every day.
There will be plenty of time for relaxation and rest.
All bedrooms are roomy, unique and cozy.
The annex offers six standard bedrooms.
A beautiful, wooden shala...
...with a serene view.
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Melderstein Herrgård is situated at the beautiful river valley of Råneå river, about 10 kilometers North-West of Råneå, in the far North of Sweden. Råneå river is Sweden’s largest woodland river and one of the few rivers that has not been exploited for hydroelectric power.
The manor house was founded in 1740, and is still owned and run by the same family. It has an interesting history, which you can read more about on www.meldersteinherrgard.se.
A perfect combination
Here you can have the perfect combination of relaxation and adventure. The surroundings are very calm and quiet, and the unspoilt nature is always present.
You decide how to spend your days… on beautiful and gentle nature walks or energizing hikes; challenging yourself with the thrill of river rafting; quietly laying down with that book you have been waiting to read; taking part in the classes offered; experiencing a hot and cleansing sauna; or simply sitting and taking in the views.
All activities are optional so you can do as little or as much as you like, taking time out to reflect and relax.
Comfortable rooms
There are 28 beds available, in 11 spacious shared bedrooms, all of them having their own toilet and shower. Half of them (comfortable) are in the main building, and the other half (standard) are in the annex. Two of them have four beds, one has three and the rest are double rooms. There is one single room in the main building. The single room has toilet en suite, and the shower can be found just across the corridor.
Delicious vegetarian meals
The retreat will also provide you all the nourishment your body needs: three delicious vegetarian meals and a afternoon snack every day will nourish and help cleanse your body.
Spacious and airy shala
The shala, our space for yoga, is a beautiful and spacious chapel with lovely wooden floor. Unique midsummer light gently pours in through generous windows, creating the perfect atmosphere for both focused yoga practice and relaxation. Having the purest air in Europe, we believe this retreat will give you a renewed sense of wellbeing and inspiration for your own yoga journey.
Good connections
Travelling here is nice and comfortable. Melderstein is well connected: the airport of Luleå/Kallax is about 45 kilometers away, Luleå trainstation about the same. Buses go frequently from Luleå to Råneå. From Råneå it's less than 10 minutes by car (about 10 kilometers) to Melderstein.
Råneå is about 90 kilometers from Tornio and about 120 kilometers from Kemi airport and trainstation. Buses go from Tornio/Haparanda till Råneå too.
For more information, please refer to the Getting here page.
Stunning sights and inspiring activities
The sea is only 15 minutes away by car, and there are several seaside resorts to go visit and plenty of boat-trips from Luleå, if you would like to spend a day in the archipelago.
Several easily reached nature reserves can be found in the area, with rich animal and bird life as well as unusual and impressive sights like for example traces of the ancient inland ice (still visible!).
The stream that runs next to the mansion is very good for canoeing and there is plenty of excellent sightseeing to do in area.
Storforsen is one of our personal favourite attractions. Situated not far from Älvsbyn, Storforsen boasts massive rapids amongst fantastic, smooth rocks. It's the largest free-flowing rapids in Scandinavia, a truly breathtaking view, with a drop of over 82 metres. During the spring flood around Midsummer the volume of water can reach 870 m3 per second!
Another must-see is the world heritage site Gammelstads kyrkstad (Gammelstad church town), a unique site found on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
However, don't worry about finding yourself totally lost in the wilderness, without any connection with the "real" world. Less than 30 minutes away by car, central Luleå offers a large selection of shops, restaurants as well as a vibrant cultural and entertainment scene.
Read more about stunning sights, thrilling adventures, pristine wilderness (and even a couple of secrets!) on our page about Swedish Lapland.
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