Glass igloo Finland

WHAT IS GLASS IGLOO?

Glass igloo is a romantic hotel room to enjoy the sky, the scenery, the nature and the view of the Northern lights.

It is a little cabin built from insulated thermal glass / or log cabin with glass celling and panoramic view. Igloos are electrically heated and keep warmth inside. Do not be afraid of Lapland extremely low temperatures during winter inside an igloo.

Glass Igloos also designed with privacy keeping in mind. Some of them equipped with curtains, other with “frozen glass” and all facing some open space to provide amazing views.

Usually Igloo has a small wc, some also have shower. Luxury Igloos might have bathroom, kitchenette, and even private sauna.

Classical igloos fitted for 2 (max 4) persons. But it is possible also to stay in more comfortable and spacious glass lodge with up to 6 sleeps (Kelo-Glass igloos Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort, for example).

Nowadays Glass Igloos are incredibly popular in Finland. New Igloo appear every year with glass cabins in many sizes, shapes and design. Some new glass lodge has fully equipped kitchen, sauna, and even hot tubes outside to have truly great experience. It is also possible to find Northern lights lodge for limited budget, like Lake Inari Mobile Cabins.

HOW MUCH IS A GLASS IGLOO PRICE IN FINLAND?

Glass igloo price In Finland varies from 150€/night during low season (summer, early autumn) up to 990€/night during high season (Christmas and New Year holidays).

IS KAKSLAUTTANEN ARCTIC RESORT THE ONLY GLASS IGLOO RESORT IN FINLAND TO SEE THE NORTHERN LIGHTS?

Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort was the first one in Finland and in the world to build the original glass igloos with heated transparent roof to see the Northern Lights from a bed.

Today Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort is the biggest glass igloo resort in Finland consisting of the original East Village and the newer West Village. But there are about 35 other glass igloo resorts in Finland to see the Northern Lights and experience Lapland activities. Some of them are modern and luxury offering igloos with sauna and outdoor heated jacuzzi. Others are more authentic with Lapland charm of a small wilderness hotels hidden in the snowy forest.

WHERE IGLOO HOTELS ARE LOCATED?

The idea of glass igloos is to enjoy the Northern Lights. So all glass igloo in Finland are located in Finnish Lapland, within the Aurora Zone, around or to the north of the Arctic Circle.

Some of igloos destinations are located on Finnish ski resorts: Levi, Luosto, Pyhä. Few can be found near Santa Claus village. Sometime igloos are located in the middle of nowhere (Muotka Igloos, Lake Inari Mobile Cabins). Or igloo resort might be a holiday destination itself (like Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort Igloos) with range of activities provided.

All igloo resorts have their specialities. You can choose the place according the activities or views you would like to experience.

HOW TO GET THERE?

Finnish Lapland is easily reachable from any point of the globe.

Easiest way to visit Lapland all year round: take a flight to Helsinki airport in Finland and then connection flight to few of the Lapland airports:

# Rovaniemi airport - the central hub of Lapland. Igloos located near: Arctic Tree House Hotel, Arctic Glass Igloos Sinettä, Snowman World Glass Resort apartment, Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle, Kemi snow hotel, Seaside Glass Villa, Kemi.

# Kittilä airport.. Igloos located near: Golden Crown Levin Iglut (Igloo).

# Ivalo airport. Igloos located near: Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort Igloos, Northern Lights Village Saariselka, Muotka Igloos, Inari Aurora Cabin, Aurora Village Ivalo, Lake Inari Mobile Cabins.

Another way to get to Lapland from Helsinki is to take comfortable night train (Santa Claus train it called) to Rovaniemi, Kemijärvi or Kolari.

IS IT POSSIBLE TO SEE THE NORTHERN LIGHTS LIGHTS FROM GLASS IGLOO?

Although the glass igloos accommodation providers does not guarantee the Northern Lights on the sky during your stay, many places provide Aurora alarm service.

To increase your chances to see the Northern lights, there are a lot of Aurora forecast mobile apps and services available.

More tips how to see Northern lights and Aurora Alarm services.

Glass Igloos locations in Finland provides best opportunities for observing Northern lights.

IS IGLOO HOTEL WORTH THE MONEY?

Price for igloos is quite high. And it is extremely popular.

Price for 2 night igloo stay might be as high as 1 week log cottage holiday in Finland just in few km from the igloo place.

Keep in mind that you are paying for an experience! Some igloos may be quite modest with limited facilities and lower price, but great views and unforgeable memories.

HOW TO GET THE BEST DEALS FOR IGLOO ACCOMMODATION?

Yes, igloo prices can be quite high during peak seasons. Igloos Last Minute deals can offer prices with discounts up to 50%!

EXPERIENCE AND ACTIVITIES IN LAPLAND AROUND THE IGLOO HOTELS

Visiting Finnish Lapland is not just sitting at an Igloo or cabin and waiting for Northern lights.

Glass Igloo stay can be just 1 of many possible activities and experiences in Lapland worth to try during your holidays in Finland. It can be added as an extra night or 2 to your Lapland holidays.

More about Winter Finland Activities >

HOW LONG SHOULD BE LAPLAND HOLIDAYS?

To feel Finland and Lapland in its best, it make sense to spend 1 day in Helsinki (for example, between connection flights).
1-2 nights at Glass Igloo.
2-3 nights at classical Finnish log cabin/holiday cottage.

This time should be enough to see and do main Lapland attractions and activities and feel the Arctic.

Total – 5-6 days as an recommendation.

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