A New Wine Era at Niehku Mountain Villa

The Editors, 22.09.2025

The renowned Swedish sommelier Hans Weinefalk Larsson has been appointed Wine Cellar Manager at Niehku Mountain Villa, the award-winning design hotel and culinary retreat 200 km north of the Arctic Circle. With his expertise, Niehku will now strengthen its position as one of Scandinavia’s most unique destinations.

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Niehku Mountain Villa offers access to the rugged beauty of northern Sweden and the peaks of Kebnekaise, inviting guests to enjoy world-class skiing, mountain hikes, the Northern Lights, and a luxurious spa. Widely recognized for its excellence, the hotel has received numerous awards, including the UNESCO Prix Versailles for Best Hotel Interior (2019), National Geographic Traveller’s Big Sleep Award – “Snow Queen” (2020), ELLE Decoration’s Destination of the Year (2021), and the Kiruna-Lapland Award (2025).

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