If you haven’t vacationed in a cozy cabin in the middle of winter, you don’t know what you’re missing! A mini getaway in the middle of the winter season is exactly what you need. Just imagine waking up to the snow gently falling, the crunchy snow underfoot, and a hot sauna experience at end the day.
What could be better?
We’ve rounded up our favorite winter activities to do at our cabins as well as in each area nearby.
Stylle Hytte (Mora, MN):
Cold plunge in the river (weather/ice depending)
Outdoor campfire and stargazing
Enjoy the real wood fireplace
Walk on the trails down to the river
Sauna
Attend the Vasaloppet in Mora, MN (International Cross Crountry Ski Race + Activities for all ages downtown)
Cross country ski at the Nordic Ski Center
Ice fish on Knife Lake, Fish Lake, or Ann Lake
Snowmobile on state trails nearby
Wild Mountain Retreat (Taylor’s Falls, MN)
Sauna
Outdoor campfire and stargazing
Enjoy the wood stove on the back porch
Ski/snowboard/tube at Wild Mountain Ski Resort or Trollhaugen (lessons + rentals available)
Visit downtown Taylor’s Falls and peruse local shops/restaurants, and more
Cross country ski at many of the state parks and wildlife areas nearby
Snowshoe at nearby state parks and wildlife areas
Bring your fat bike and use the trails nearby!
Fish the St. Croix River or nearby lakes
Ice skate at a rink
Hike at many of the scenic trails and parks
Create your own wine tour at the local wineries
Big Oak + Little Oak (Pine City, MN)
Sauna
Nighttime stargazing
Cozy up by the electric fireplaces in each cabin
Watch the river while having a campfire
Take a walk down the beautiful winding dirt road
Ice fish on Pokegama, Cross Lake, or the Snake River
Cross country ski at the Chengwatana State Forest
Skate at outdoor rinks in Pine City
Superior Hideaway (Two Harbors, MN)
Sauna
Campfire and stargazing
Watch the northern lights!
Walk the Gitchi-Gami State Trail
Ski and snowboard at Lutsen Mountain
Get a massage at The Well
Snowmobile on state trails nearby
Eat at the many restaurants along the North Shore
Cross country ski at nearby trails
Attend the John Beargrease Dog Sled Marathon or the Gunflint Mail Run Race
Experience dog sledding for yourself
Bring your fat bike and enjoy the nearby trails
Ice fishing (lakes, guides, and rentals!)
Skate at outdoor rinks
Foxes Landing (Grantsburg, WI)
Sauna
Stargazing and campfire
Hike around at Foxes Landing
Visit beautiful Crex Meadows
Hike around at Sandrock Cliffs Trail
Visit downtown Grantsburg for local shops and restaurants
Snowmobile on state trails
Ice fish local lakes