Northern light show

Abisko in northern Sweden is one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights Photograph: Doug McKinlay

The Ark Hotel is a collection of flatpack huts constructed on the ice of Lake Tornetrask Photograph: Doug McKinlay

The design is modelled on 'arks', the special huts that locals build and drag onto the ice each year to give them shelter while ice fishing Photograph: Doug McKinlay

Each hut sleeps up to three people and is insulated from the elements with a double layer of pine and plywood Photograph: Doug McKinlay

In each hut, there's a hole in the floor, allowing you to fish while sheltered from the elements Photograph: Doug McKinlay

This area is known as the Abisko Blue Hole: a microclimate created by the surrounding mountains keeps clouds at bay and increases the chances of seeing the Northern Lights Photograph: Doug McKinlay

An outside toilet with a view Photograph: Doug McKinlay

The Aurora Borealis put on a spectacular show. The best time to see the light show is between November and March Photograph: Doug McKinlay

The huts and toilet block are designed to cause minimal environmental impact and will be dismantled at the end of each winter Photograph: Doug McKinlay

At night temperatures can drop to -20C. Guests can warm up in the hotel sauna or a hot tub Photograph: Doug McKinlay

The Northern Lights are best seen on cold, clear nights. For more information see abisko.nu Photograph: Doug McKinley/Doug McKinlay