Ultra-Rich Seek Remote Luxury Lodges in Wilderness Destinations
An increasing number of ultra-high-net-worth individuals are opting for remote luxury lodges that provide privacy and unique experiences instead of conventional hotels. Riksgransen, the northernmost ski resort in Sweden, draws finance and tech elites for heli-skiing across an expansive 2,000 square miles. Situated 125 miles from the Arctic Circle, the resort experiences sub-zero temperatures lasting until May. Niehku Mountain Villa features 14 double rooms, a traditional sauna, Hästens beds, and a wine cellar housing 3,000 bottles, with exclusive buy-outs priced at $11,000 per night. Co-owner Thomas Eidefors emphasizes guided adventures led by free-ride expert Robert Gustafsson. Following the pandemic, Deutsche Bank Wealth Investment reports a surge in luxury lodge demand, influencing prices in Swiss resorts. Other remarkable lodges include Octola II in Finland and Eleven Deplar Farm in Iceland.
Key facts
- Riksgransen is Sweden's northernmost ski resort, population 60, 125 miles from the Arctic Circle.
- Niehku Mountain Villa offers 14 double rooms, $730/night, buy-outs at $11,000/night.
- Niehku's cellar stocks 3,000 bottles including Romanée-Conti.
- Lindsay Messina of Fioraé Luxury Travel says luxury lodges are having a moment.
- Deutsche Bank Wealth Investment links the uptick in luxury lodges to post-pandemic investor interest.
- Verbier and Gstaad are now among the most expensive tourist destinations in Switzerland.
- Octola II Ultra Lodge opened in December 2025 in Finnish Lapland, sleeps 17, location undisclosed.
- Eleven Deplar Farm in Iceland hosted Justin Bieber in 2025.
- Four Seasons, Aman, and One&Only are entering the private homes and villas market.
- Jason Squatriglia notes that discretion is in and flaunting wealth is out.
Entities
Artists
- Thomas Eidefors
- Robert Gustafsson
- Lindsay Messina
- Joachim Jocab
- Janne Honkanen
- Jason Squatriglia
- Johan 'Jossi' Lindblom
- Chad Pike
- Blake Pike
- Justin Bieber
Institutions
- Niehku Mountain Villa
- Fioraé Luxury Travel
- Deutsche Bank Wealth Investment
- Four Seasons Megeve
- Octola
- Octola II Ultra Lodge
- Your Favorite Travel Agent
- Eleven Experiences
- Eleven Deplar Farm
- Four Seasons
- Aman
- One&Only
- Balder lodge
- Aino Private Island Hotel
- Skyra Retreat
- Flockhill
- Bainslodge
- Wildland resorts
- Amankora
- Scarp Ridge
- Robb Report
- Wildland
Locations
- Riksgransen
- Sweden
- Arctic Circle
- Stockholm
- Verbier
- Switzerland
- Gstaad
- St. Moritz
- Megeve
- French Alps
- Finland
- Finnish Lapland
- Botswana
- New Zealand
- Scotland
- Bhutan
- Colorado
- Iceland
- South of France
- St. Barts
- Norway
- Ofotfjord
- Courchevel
- Lakeland
- Amalfi Coast
- Vermont