Northern Lights Village Saariselkä

The Northern Lights Village in Saariselkä, Finland offers guests a truly remarkable winter experience. Guests can go Aurora Hunting by snowmobile, heated sleigh, snowshoe, or limousine or go on a reindeer safari. Outdoor activities include driving a team of huskies through the snowy forests and fells, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, or ice karting.

Day trips are also offered. Experience a king crab fishing adventure on a speedboat in the Arctic Ocean, visit the Siida Museum, or travel to Nellim where the east, west, and north come together. Children love the Search for Santa holiday experience and adults love a relaxing visit to the ice pool, sauna, or hot tub.

The hotel has several delicious food options, too. The Buffet Lapland Restaurant features local flavors and delicacies. In the winter season, guests can visit the unique Ice Bar & Restaurant built entirely of ice and snow. It’s a unique opportunity to indulge in local cuisine like salmon soup, roasted vegetables, root vegetable chips, sauteed reindeer, or roasted reindeer sirloin filét.

Glass-roof Aurora Cabins offer a unique way to experience the starry sky and Northern Lights while staying snuggled up in a warm bed. Each cabin features laser-heated glass roofs directly about the plush king-sized beds. Unlimited Wi-Fi, hairdryer, minibar, bathroom, and shower are included as well as breakfast and dinner in the buffet restaurant.

Guests hoping for a once-in-a-lifetime experience can spend the night in the hotel’s Ice Suites which are built entirely of ice and snow. Each suite features hand-carved snow decorations and ice sculptures as well as a bed made of ice and reindeer hides. Each suite accommodates two people and warm clothes are available free of change. Guests in the Ice Suites also have access to thermal sleeping bags and the stay includes the breakfast and dinner buffet as well as a complimentary sauna spot upon request.