Northern Lights Village Saariselkae

Glass-roofed Aurora cabins for Northern Lights viewing in Saariselkä, Finland

Accommodation & Rooms

Northern Lights Village Saariselkä offers Aurora cabins with a glass ceiling that allows direct viewing of the Northern Lights from bed. Each cabin includes a private sauna, heated windows to keep the glass clear in snow, and a minibar. The Aurora cabins provide ski-in/ski-out access to Saariselka Ski Resort.

Dining

The on-site restaurant Kota specializes in local Lappish cuisine and features a fireplace. Guests can order from a kid-friendly buffet or a separate children's menu at no extra cost. The bar serves wine, champagne, and special diet menus are available on request.

Activities & Experiences

Guests can join guided husky safaris, snowmobile safaris, and reindeer sleigh rides, all arranged on site. The hotel provides complimentary winter clothing rental (snowsuits, boots, gloves) for all outdoor activities. Northern Lights hunting trips by heated sleigh or snowshoeing are offered nightly, and cross-country skiing trails are directly accessible from the property.

Family & Kids

Northern Lights Village Saariselka hosts interactive Santa Claus experiences led by elves, including a private meeting in a forest cabin. Children can drive their own snowmobiles on a dedicated track, with instruction provided. The hotel also offers kids' snowmobiling, reindeer feeding, and a play area in the main building.

Location & Services

Saariselkä Northern Lights Village sits 16 miles from Ivalo Airport and offers paid airport shuttle transfers. The property is adjacent to Urho Kekkonen National Park and a short walk from Saariselkä town center. Daily manager's receptions provide local travel tips, and the tour desk books all activities and ski equipment hire on site.

• Rooms: Aurora cabins with glass ceiling and private sauna
• Dining: Kota restaurant with local Lappish cuisine
• Activities: husky safaris, snowmobiling, Northern Lights hunting
• Family: Interactive Santa experiences and kids' snowmobiling
• Services: Complimentary winter clothing rental and airport transfers
• Location: Adjacent to Urho Kekkonen National Park and ski resort