Log cabins are the authentic and very local form of accommodation in Lapland. Сharm and the beauty of this of this kind of lodging is that there is fireplace, sauna, well equipped kitchen in every cabin and more space to stay with family or friends. You are free to experiment with local ingredients or cook the food you're used to. You can spend evenings by the fireplace relaxed. Or you can enjoy evening sauna and diving in the snow. In a nutshell - cottage accommodation in Lapland a kind of pleasant experience itself on a par with traditional activities.
Ounasvaara resort area is the closest place 3 km from Rovaniemi offers log cabins for hire. It is located on a hill with open panovama view to the city and the sky. There is also one of the best places to see the Northern Lights near Rovaniemi. Cabin rates there are starting from 150€/night/6 persons cabin.
1. Apukka Resort - Rovaniemi
Apukka resort is a holiday village 15 min drive from Rovaniemi and Santa Claus village. It offers accommodation in Aurora Cabins, Lappish Komsio Suites with glass roof, Aurora Wagons, Ice Log Cabins as an experience. Traditional accommodation in apartments and holiday homes also available.
Apukka resort perfectly suits for Lapland active holidays and Northern Lights chasing. It is located lakeside with open panorama view and far away from Rovaniemi city lights. Activities like reindeer and husky safaris, snowmobile safaris available on-site. Snowtrain programs, special Apukka Sauna Experience can be tried there.
Apukka experience accommodation includes Aurora Cabins with glass roof and view of the sky and Aurora Wagons - luxury mobile wagons specially designed for wilderness trips.
Ice village on-site, free sledges, reindeer, 6 saunas, including an ice sauna, igloo sauna and movable saunas. A lot of Northern Light dedicated tours and safaris organized by resort staff.
2. Snowman World Glass Resort
Glass Resort Rovaniemi offers luxury accommodation next to Santa Claus Village. Scandinavian design glass apartments. Floor-to-ceiling window and sky view from a bed. Sauna and outdoor heated jacuzzi.
Glass resort is located 300 m from Santa Claus office on the Arctic Circle. There are restaurant on-site. Activities like reindeer sled ride, husky safari, snowmobile safari, Aurora huntiog guided tours, visiting Moomin snow park and many other Lapland experiencies can by done next doors.
Each glass apartment has 2+2 sleeps. There is living room with sofa-bed, mini-kitchen, bedroom upstairs with glass ceiling, wc and shower, sauna and private outdoor hot spa.
3 km from Rovaniemi airport. Suits for a short Lapland gateway or romantic holidays.
3. Riekko Chalet
Riekko Chalet is located in Rovaniemi and features a private sauna, fireplace and free WiFi access. The Arktikum Science Centre is within 2.7 km. This ski-in/ski-out accommodation will provide you with a TV and a terrace. There is also a full kitchen. The bathroom comes with a shower. Other facilities offered include ski storage and ski equipment hire. Cycling and hiking are popular area activities, in addition to skiing. Bike rental is available. The property offers free parking. The Santa Claus Village Main Post Office is within 5.4 km and Rovaniemi Airport is 11 km away.
4. Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
Arctic TreeHouse Hotel is a design hotel on the Arctic Circle, Rovaniemi, Finland. It offers nest-like accommodation with panoramic views of the forest and the sky. The Northern Lights and Midnight Sun can be admired from the comfort of the hotel bed.
There are 32 Arctic Treehouse suites - cubic chalets in the middle of the nature. The northern-facing wall of the suite is made of glass. Panoramic window offers a view of the surrounding forest and the sky.
For those who need more space and luxury there are 5 Arctic Glass Houses. 2 bedrooms chalet with double beds and a kitchenette. The house has a fireplace and own sauna.
SantaPark is 200 m from the hotel. Santa Claus village - 2 km. Exclusive meeting with Santa and Elf Guided visit to SantaPark can be booked from hotel staff. Husky safaris, reindeer farm visit, sauna experience, snowmobile rides, Aurora guided tours programms available nearby.
5. Villa Aurela
Villa Aurela is set in Rovaniemi and offers ski-to-door access, barbecue facilities and a garden. The property is 12 km from Santa Claus Village - Main Post Office. The villa includes 3 bedrooms, a bathroom with a bidet and a shower, a seating area, and a kitchen. A flat-screen TV with cable channels is provided. At Villa Aurela guests are welcome to take advantage of a sauna. A terrace is available on site and skiing can be enjoyed within close proximity of the property. Arktikum Science Centre is 15 km from the accommodation, while Science Center Pilke is 15 km away. The nearest airport is Rovaniemi Airport, 10 km from the property.
6. Saarituvat Cottages
Just 7 km from the centre of Rovaniemi, scenically located by the Kemijoki River, these cottages offer private terraces and free Wi-Fi. The cottages at Napapiirin Saarituvat have their own private kitchens or kitchenettes. Some also feature fireplaces and private saunas. Heating plugs are available for guests’ cars. Napapiirin Saarituvat are located just a 10-minute drive from Rovaniemi Airport. Nearby leisure options include Ounasvaara Golf Park and Ski Resort. Children will enjoy visiting Santa Park, which is situated just 5 km from the property.
7. Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle
Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle is a stylish and premium glass igloo resort next to Santa Claus Village, 8 km from Rovaniemi. Glass igloo hotel is located only a short walk to Santa Village where you can meet Santa all year round. Also hotel is in a walking distance to the husky farm and other Lapland activities
Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle offers accommodation in glass roofed cabins. Some igloos have sauna or an extra sleeping place (alcove). Sleeping masks, bathrobes and slippers are included. Northern Lights alerts available.
Resort is open year-round. During summer you can enjoy the Midnight sun in Lapland and make Arctic nature activities, or admire autumn colors during August - September.
8. Arctic Glass Igloos
Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos resort is located 35 km from Rovaniemi, airport and Santa claus village. It is a resort to experience Finnish Lapland in its best, do all kids of winter activities and enjoy the Northern Lights during a night if lucky.
Accommodation options include: 360º glass roof igloos, snow hotel rooms, ice restaurant and ice bar, Lapland Kota restaurant, Finnish sauna and snow sauna, outdoor heated jacuzzi.
Activities: Aurora experience with dinner in an ice restaurant and sauna, visiting snow hotel, snowshoe hiking, snow sculpting for groups, ice fishing, electric snowmobile safaris, feeding the reindeer.
9. Leenan tupa
Featuring accommodation with a terrace, Leenan tupa is situated in Sonka. The 3-star chalet has lake views and is 25 km from Rovaniemi. This 1-bedroom chalet comes with a seating area, a TV and a kitchen with a dishwasher. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Rovaniemi is 25 km from the chalet. Rovaniemi Airport is 27 km from the property.
10. Villa Somosenranta
Featuring free WiFi and a terrace, Villa Somosenranta offers accommodation 17 km from Rovaniemi. It provides free private parking. There is a seating area and a kitchen equipped with a dishwasher. A flat-screen TV is offered. Other facilities at Villa Somosenranta include a sauna and barbecue. You can play darts at the property, and free use of bicycles is available. The area is popular for cycling and fishing. The nearest airport is Rovaniemi Airport, 16 km from the property.
ROVANIEMI EVENTS
The Lapland Military Band’s warm-hearted Christmas concert, beloved and popular indeed, will bring us the Christmas spirit this year, too. Soprano Anna-Maria Jurvelin will perform as a visiting soloist. Along with the soloist, the audience will also get to join in accompanied by the professional orchestra.
Each year, Santa leaves Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland to bring Christmas cheer to people all around the globe. Santa Claus gives his speech wishing merry Christmas to the whole world before hopping in his reindeer-pulled sleigh and embarking on his tour. This year, the event will be organized with no audience due to latest corona restrictions. The event will be broadcasted on Facebook by Visit Rovaniemi on December 23rd at 7 PM local time (UTC +2).
Thu 23.12. at 22 Rovaniemi Church. Seita choir’s traditional evening concert. Directed by Kadri Joamets.
The 57th Arctic Lapland Rally in 2022 will be competed on Friday and Saturday the 14-15th of January. The competitors start their arctic adventure on the over 220 kilometres of special stages already on Monday the 10th of January when the reconnaissance period begins. The rally route sees changes for 2022 as over 23% and over 50 special stage kilometres are new to all the drivers. For spectators the biggest change is the new special stage right in the heart of Rovaniemi at the Ounasvaara ski center. Naturally the route also includes beloved stages, such as the familiar final stage of Ristilampi at the remote Finnish Defence Forces training grounds. The brave rivals face endless snowy roads and ice cold temperatures at the mercy of the Lappish wilderness!
Rovaniemi is the hometown of Santa Claus in Lapland and is famous for its reindeer. Every year, at the end of winter, several reindeer races happen in the Rovaniemi area.
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