In recent years, polar regions have received increased attention as tourist destinations. Much of this newfound popularity has been attributed to the perceived precarity, novelty, and otherworldliness of Arctic and Antarctic landscapes. Although polar tourism has become the subject of a growing body of literature, little is known about how polar landscapes may influence the wellbeing of those who visit them. Through a thematic analysis of interviews conducted with arctic tourism researchers attending a conference in the Luleå region of Sweden, we sought to answer the question: How can polar regions be understood as therapeutic landscapes? Through this analysis, polar regions were understood to be novel places, the site of unique sensescapes, and sources of healing. As novel landscapes, polar regions were often conceptualized as being on the periphery of the human world, providing visitors with a sense of escape and adventure. These feelings were amplified by the unique sensescapes of polar regions, in which visitors were exposed to sound, scent, and temperature sensations that were unlike anything they would expect to experience in their day-to-day lives. These feelings ultimately culminated in healing properties in the form of a sense of awe and wonder, moments of disconnection and reflection, and feelings of spiritual fulfilment. Altogether, these findings may be understood in the context of the wider literature on last-chance tourism, therapeutic landscapes as places of refuge, and nature connection.