Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort
Saariselka Lapland Finland

Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort is Glass Igloo resort in Finland, Lapland. It is probably most farmhouse resort for foreigners in Finland, Lapland. Travellers from around the globe come here to see the Northern Lights and take a part in all sorts of Lapland activities and snow adventures.

* Accommodation at Kakslauttanen
Resort has few types of accommodation: snow igloos, glass igloos, kelo-glass igloos (upgraded hybrid log-and-glass igloos), queen suites, log cabins, a traditional house, wedding turf chamber and gold diggers cabins.

* Services at Kakslauttanen
Resort is located in wilderness, but has everything on site. It is suitable for guests without a car.
2 Restaurants with local Lappish cuisine (traditional Kelo restaurant at East village and West village Aurora restaurant with glass igloo bar).
3 restaurants for group reservations (Santa Claus Celebration House, Smoke sauna restaurant and Korsu Underground restaurant).
Smoke sauna.
Ice bar.
Santa's home ans Santa's celebration House for corporate clients and events.
Transfers from and to airport.
Bus with glass roof for groups rental. Perfect to see the nature of Lapland, northern lights or midnight sun.
Equipment and winter clothing rental.
Gift shop.
A lot of activity programs for all seasons – winter, summer, autumn and spring.
Multinational and multilingual staff.

The Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort is divided in two villages: East village (older one) and West village (newest one). Each of them has their own glass igloos, wooden cabins, restaurant, reception and activities.

The Kakslauttanen resort open year-round except for May.

Kakslauttanen Arctic resort is located 250 km north from the Arctic Circle, in Finnish Lapland.

35 km from international Ivalo airport.
Finnair and Norwegian fly regularly between Helsinki and Ivalo. Direct seasonal flights from London, Frankfurt available.

It is convenient to combine holidays at Kakslauttanen with a city break in Helsinki, as all flights to Lapland depart from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL). So come to Helsinki, take a break for 1-2 days and then take a connection flight to Ivalo for Lapland adventure.

Bus connection with Rovaniemi also available. Journey from Rovaniemi to Kakslauttanen takes about 3 hours. Bus timetables - at Matkahuolto (www.matkahuolto.fi/en).

It is possible to come here by car. Resort is located either side of the main northbound Lapland highway to the North Cape, Norway.
Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort address: Kiilopääntie 9, 99830 Saariselkä.
Free parking available.
Be aware of snow-ice covered roads during winter season and studded tires is necessary!

Kakslauttanen cooperates with many local activity companies. So it is possible to order any kind of Lapland safari or tour at the place and no need to go far away.

* Winter activities: Safaris with reindeer, husky, snowmobiles and horses; ice fishing; skiing and snowboarding at nearest Saariselkä ski resort in 10 km; Northern Lights night tours.

* Summer activities: Safaris with atv, horses; fishing with guide; midnight sun hiking or biking, canoeing.

# There are no food shops at the area. Food at restaurant can be expensive.

# The nearest supermarket is 10 km away from Kakslauttanen. If you do not have a car, the only way to get there is to order taxi. Price for return trip might be up to 50 euro.

# Check-in is around 14:00-15:00. Check-out is at 10:00.

# If you come early, there is a possibility to leave luggage in the luggage room. You are welcome to join some activities while waiting for the check-in.

# Do not be afraid of coldness in Lapland. It can be quite cold there, but air is dry and no wind when it is freezing. Also you can find all the winter clothes for hire there. # It is possible to pick up Finnish super-food - wild berries - around the resort. Blueberries, lingonberries and cloudberries can be found everywhere around.