Enjoy the fine art of Hygge at its finest. Through the month of February, you can cozy up by a roaring fire with your nearest and dearest at some of the most spectacular fireplaces in the region. Take the Cook County Fireplace Tour this February and discover the best winter vacations.
Hygge Fireplace Tour Dates: February 1 - 28, 2026
PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS:
GRAND MARAIS
🔥 Aspen Lodge - features an indoor gas fireplace in the lobby of the hotel. Come sit and enjoy a cup of coffee, tea or hot cocoa while you're in Grand Marais.
- Hours: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. daily
- Location: 208 E. Hwy 61, Grand Marais, MN
🔥 Best Western Plus Superior Inn - features one indoor gas fireplace in the Great Room lobby area, across from our registration area. Enjoy a cozy sofa sitting area by the fireplace, and there are tables perfect for a game of cards. The Cove Lobby Bar and Bistro offers beer, wine and food items to purchase for registered guests. During the 2025 Fireplace Tour we invite the public to also come experience this lovely, cozy area, while enjoying an appetizer, drink, salad, or flatbread pizza purchased from our Lobby bar, The Cove.
- The Cove Lobby Bar Hours: 5 p.m.-9 p.m. daily
- Location: 108 E Hwy 61, Grand Marais, MN
🔥East Bay Suites - Come check out our Stones Throw Room, where you can relax by the warm indoor fireplace and play a board game. If you prefer the crisp winter air, head to our lakeside patio to enjoy the outdoor fireplace and fire table, offering a breathtaking view of Lake Superior. Plus, mention you are doing the Fireplace Tour and receive 15% off the gift shop.
- Daily | Hours: 8:00 am - 8:00pm
- Fridays & Saturdays, enjoy complimentary snacks & hot drinks from 3-7 p.m.
🔥 Grand Marais Recreation Area - features one outdoor elevated custom built metal fireplace under a covered pavilion sitting harborside. Build your own fire to roast marshmallows over as the sun sets over the Grand Marais Harbor.
- Hours: Fireplace pavilion is open 24 hours
- Location: Office located at 114 S. 8th Ave. W., Grand Marais, MN, fireplace down the road on harborside from office.
🔥 Hungry Hippie Tacos - features an indoor fireplace to stay cozy along with delicious eats + drinks.
- Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Location: 15 W Hwy 61, Grand Marais, MN
🔥 Joy and Company - welcomes you to Hygge - to cozy up with us on cold winter days by our centerpiece fireplace
- Hours: Thursday - Monday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (10 am - 4 pm on Sunday, closed Tuesday & Wednesday)
- Location: 16 1st Ave. W., Grand Marais, MN
🔥 Raven Rock Grill at Skyport Lodge - Step inside and settle in. With a wood-burning fireplace glowing at the bar and a cozy propane fireplace in the dining room, Raven Rock Grill is a place to slow down, warm up, and enjoy good food in good company. Set on the quiet shores of Devil Track Lake, it’s an easy place to linger on a winter evening.
- Hours: Wednesday - Saturday, 4 - 9 pm. (Hours will extend as the winter season unfolds.)
- Location: 205 Fireweed Lane, Grand Marais, MN
🔥 Sivertson Gallery - features an indoor fireplace which is a replica of a Lake Superior crib dock and harkens back to the Sivertson family's commercial fishing roots on Isle Royale. Offering local and regional artwork, sculpture, jewelry and ceramics are all featured throughout the gallery. Open Daily, Year Round.
- Hours: Monday – Saturday,10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Location: 14 West Wisconsin Street, Grand Marais, MN
🔥 Voyageur Brewing Company - features a large split rock fireplace in the taproom. Warm by the fire and watch Lake Superior while enjoying a local craft beer with a menu to pair with your adventure.
- Hours: Sunday-Wednesday,11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m., Thursday-Saturday11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. (kitchen closes at 9 p.m.)
- Location: 233 W. Hwy 61, Grand Marais, MN
GRAND PORTAGE
🔥 Grand Portage Lodge & Casino - features a large stone fireplace with several beautifully hand carved wooden sculptures by a local member of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Full service casino with easy access to local snowmobile trails.
- Lodge Hours: 24 hours a day
- Casino Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:00 am – 2:00 am, Friday: 8:00 am to Monday 2:00 am (Open 24 hours on weekends)
- Location: 70 Casino Dr., Grand Portage, MN
🔥 Grand Portage National Monument Heritage Center - Step into history and warmth at the Heritage Center, home to the tallest stone fireplace in the county. The same locally sourced stone used in the fireplace also forms the trim throughout the building and the foundations of the reconstructed historic depot structures. This stone was originally used by the North West Company in the 1789 depot, connecting past and present in a striking way. Cozy up by the fireplace, enjoy a film, explore engaging exhibits, and take a warm break from your winter adventures.
- Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Closed Presidents' Day)
- Location: 170 Mile Creed Rd., Grand Portage, MN
GUNFLINT TRAIL
🔥White Pine Lodge - Come warm up by the massive 25ft wood burning fireplace located in the center of the beautiful, white cedar log lodge. Enjoy homemade artisan pizza and drinks at White Pine Pub while you sit by the fire.
- Hours: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 4 - 7 p.m.
- Location: 7969 Northwoods Loop, Gunflint Trail, MN
🔥 Borderland Lodge - Cozy up with a bowl of fresh pasta and a glass of vino select nights during the month of February. Guests can relax in front of our historic 100-year-old fireplace built with breccia from one of the world's oldest and largest meteorite impact events. Please call ahead for hours and to reserve. Learn more at www.borderlandlodge.com/dinners
- Hours: TBD
- Location: 196 North Gunflint Lake Rd., Gunflint Trail, MN.
🔥 Golden Eagle Lodge - features a handmade rock hearth fireplace in the center of this cozy lodge. A hand hewn mantle frames this electric fireplace and showcases loads of craftsmen touches. Warm up after enjoying a ski on the Central Gunflint Trail System. Also features a 1.5KM of lighted ski trails for after dark skiing every day of the week.
- Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday-Sunday8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Location: 468 Clearwater Rd., Gunflint Trail, MN
🔥 Gunflint Lodge & Outfitters - A true geologic centerpiece of the Winter Fireplace Tour, Gunflint Lodge's two fireplaces are composed of stone fragments that formed as a result of one of history's largest meteorite impacts. This meteorite struck the Earth around 2 billion years ago, and these rocks traveled nearly 500 miles from the location of present-day Sudbury, Ontario, to Gunflint Lake! Stop in and warm up with a hot chocolate, cocktail, or a bowl of our signature walleye chowder. Access to the 70km Upper Gunflint Ski Trail System and snowmobile trail is just outside our doorstep.
- Hours: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily
- Location: 143 S. Gunflint Lake Rd., Gunflint Trail, MN
🔥 Gunflint Pines Resort - Cozy up by our woodstove after a day of winter adventures. Stop in for some refreshing Castle Danger Cream Ale tap beer or a float made with 1919 Root Beer on tap. Have some popcorn from our classic popper. Grab a pizza or a sandwich to go.
- Snackbar Hours: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. daily
- Location: 217 S. Gunflint Lake Rd., Gunflint Trail, MN
LUTSEN, TOFTE, SCHROEDER
🔥Bluefin Grille at Bluefin Bay Resort - The bar at Bluefin Grill restaurant blends hygge comfort and North Shore beauty, featuring a welcoming gas fireplace and stunning Lake Superior views.
- Hours: 12 p.m. - 9 p.m. daily | Bar open until 10 p.m. or later
- Location: 7192 West Hwy 61, Tofte, MN
🔥 Caribou Highlands Lodge - features two massive two story stone fireplaces. With food and beverage service available in the lower level restaurant, and adjacent to Lutsen Mountains Ski Hill - the opportunity to warm up is abundant! *Ask about entering our "Hygge Cuddle Package!" (Drawing will be held on February 15!)
- Hours: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. daily
- Location: 371 Ski Hill Rd, Lutsen, MN
🔥 Cascade Lodge Restaurant & Pub - features an original stone 1947 fireplace that was recently converted to gas and functioning for the first time in 16 years. With a full service restaurant and bar it is sure to be a cozy spot to warm up after a day of adventure.
- Hours: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily
- Location: 3719 Hwy 61, Lutsen, MN
🔥Mountain Inn at Lutsen - features a cozy, welcoming propane fireplace located in our lobby.
- Hours: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily
- Location: 360 Ski Hill Road, Lutsen, MN
🔥 North Shore Winery - North Shore Winery has multiple fireplaces on the property from solo stoves, to custom fire pits by local sculptors, to the mobile sauna that can be booked through the Sisu & Loyly Nordic Sauna website, enjoy them all with a glass of locally made wine, cider, or mulled wine!
- Hours: 12:30 - 6:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday | 2:30-8 p.m. Thursday (Date Night with Live Music Thursday 6 pm - 8 pm) | 11-6 p.m. Sunday.
- Location: 202 Ski Hill Rd, Lutsen, MN
🔥Superior National at Lutsen - The Clubhouse at Superior National features an indoor gas fireplace where you can enjoy a warm meal and Minnesota tap beers while watching you favorite sports on two large 68" T.V.'s
- Hours: Open daily 12 - 8 p.m.
- Location: 5731 Highway 61, Lutsen, MN
🔥Solbakken on Superior - Solbakken on Superior features a large stone fireplace that warms our century old lodge. It burns kiln dried birch hardwood for a large and spectacular show. We will be serving hot cocoa and coffee.
- Hours: 10 am - 8 pm daily
- Location: 4874 W Highway 61, Lutsen, MN
Each fireplace on the tour has a unique design and hygge experience found only here in the heart of the north woods. Stay warm this winter and experience them all! Be sure to share your fireplace pictures with us on Facebook and Instagram.
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NEW!! 2026 Hygge Fireplace Tour Gamified Pass (February 1st - 28th)
Winter in Cook County is a season of breathtaking beauty, but all too often, we rush through it. This February, we’re inviting you to hit the "pause" button. We’ve curated a collection of the most inviting hearths across Cook County to create the 2026 Fireplace Pass. This isn't just a tour; it’s an invitation to embrace hygge. It’s about savoring a warm drink by a fire, enjoying the company of neighbors, and exploring our community at a slower, more intentional pace.
How to Join
Participating is simple, free, and requires no app downloads.
- Sign Up: Click the sign-up button below to instantly access your digital pass.
- Check In: When you visit a participating location, check in right from your phone using your device’s GPS or by entering the unique PIN found within the business. Every stop you check into earns you 10 points.
- Exclusive Offers: Enjoy free items, BOGO offers, and 50% discounts that are only available through this mobile pass!
The Prizes (Act Fast!) While the true reward is the relaxation found along the way, we’ve added some exciting incentives to encourage you to explore more of Cook County. Our local prize packages are limited and awarded to the first people who reach these point milestones:
- The first 25 people to visit 10 locations (100 points) receive a $25 Gift Card to a local business.
- The first 10 people to visit 13 locations (130 points) receive a $50 Shop Local Prize Package.
- The Grand Prize Drawings: Just by participating, you are eligible for our random end-of-season giveaway. In March, we will draw winners for:
- The Ultimate Sauna Experience ($250 Value)
- The Ultimate Massage Experience ($250 Value)
Questions? If you have any troubles, please reach out to angel@visitcookcounty.com or call/stop into the Grand Marais Information Center 888-922-5000
The pass will be available on the website starting on January 29th.
