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Northern Lights in True Lapland (N4)
4 nights in True Lapland
Overview
Far away from the concrete ski hotels and glaring commercialism of mass market winter resorts, true Lapland is a land of tranquility, stunning natural beauty and warm and welcoming communities. The region perches on the edge of a vast wilderness that has nurtured the nomadic Sami people for generations and is just waiting for you to explore.?
Northern Lights in True Lapland (N4)
Full-board hotel or cabin accommodation
Return flights with hold luggage
Airport transfers
Loan of thermal snow suits and boots
Northern Lights Snowmobile Safari
Reindeer Camp
Call of the Wild Husky Safari
Northern Lights Forest Trek
Snowshoe Intro (4-nights only)
Itinerary
Northern Lights
4 nights - January - March
Northern Lights Snowmobile Safari
Duration: Two hours
An evening excursion when, with the night sky overhead, you head out through the wilderness to a vantage point in the hope of seeing the fabled and magical Northern Lights. Two adults share a snowmobile.
Northern Lights Forest Trek
Duration: One Hour
You will be guided on a walk through the forest to a spectacular viewpoint, overlooking the border-village of Karesuando. From here, you may be lucky enough to witness the Northern Lights dancing above the village.
Call of the Wild Husky Safari
Duration: One and a half hours
An unforgettable adventure into the wilderness, pulled by your own team of beautiful huskies. Two adults share a sled and dog team.
Reindeer Camp
Duration: Approx two and a half hours
Learn about herding and lassoing reindeer from reindeer farmers. Then venture into the wilderness on a reindeer sleigh safari.
Snowshoe Introduction
Duration: Two hours
This guided snowshoe tour is a fun and simple introduction to an age-old means of traversing the Arctic winter terrain.
* Dates and times of activities will be notified on arrival.
Accommodation
Hotel Jussantupa
The Jussantupa is an excellent choice for true Aurora Hunters, situated in Hetta, the municipal center of Enontekiö and on the official Northen Lights viewing belt of Scandinavia. Based near the beautiful Pallas Yllastunturi National Park, this comfortable and family run hotel offers a sauna and an indoor swimming plunge pool to warm you and your party after a long day of Arctic adventures
Room Types
Jussan Tupa has 32 rooms and 58 beds. All rooms have en suite facilities, a flat-screen television, telephone and a central radio.
Davvi Cabins
The Davvi Arctic Lodge is a charming, simple hotel set on a quiet, secluded hillside in the border-village of Karesuando. The beautiful restaurant, its circular design inspired by the shape of a Sami reindeer corral, is the hotel’s centrepiece and from here you can enjoy panoramic views over the snow-covered hillside to Swedish Lapland located just across the border.
Room Types
Double/Twin Cabin (Sleeps 2-4)
Sauna - Semi-detached - Timber built
The semi-detached cabins are simple and cosy and all offer a porch area for storage and a private sauna. The cabin has an open-plan layout with either double or twin beds and a sofa bed. All cabins are located in the grounds of the hotel and are just a short walk from the main hotel building. Please note that if the cabins are filled to maximum occupancy levels, space will be limited.
Two Bedroom Cabin (Sleeps 5-6)
Sauna - Detached - Timber built
There are two large, detached cabins at the Davvi Arctic Lodge. These two-bedroom cabins can sleep up to 6, with one double bedroom and one twin bedroom, as well as a sofa bed in the separate lounge area that can sleep two children (or one adult). All cabins have their own private sauna and are located just a short walk from the main hotel.
Aurora House
The Davvi Arctic Lodge is a charming, simple hotel set on a quiet, secluded hillside in the border-village of Karesuando. The beautiful restaurant, its circular design inspired by the shape of a Sami reindeer corral, is the hotel’s centrepiece and from here you can enjoy panoramic views over the snow-covered hillside to Swedish Lapland located just across the border.
Room Types
Aurora House - Deluxe
The deluxe room is perfect for two. This cosy, double room comes complete with modern features such as underfloor heating, a free standing bath, double sinks, a traditional Finnish sauna and a wood burning stove. The room is located in the grounds of the hotel and accessed via a lobby shared with just one other room.
Aurora House - Superior
The superior room offers spacious, contemporary design and is the largest room type available. Our favourite feature within this designer room is certainly the comfortable seating area that surrounds your own wood burning stove. Whilst the room is designed for two, additional beds can be added if required. Located in the grounds of the hotel, access is via a lobby shared with the deluxe room.
Davvi Fell House
The Davvi Arctic Lodge is a charming, simple hotel set on a quiet, secluded hillside in the border-village of Karesuando. The beautiful restaurant, its circular design inspired by the shape of a Sami reindeer corral, is the hotel’s centrepiece and from here you can enjoy panoramic views over the snow-covered hillside to Swedish Lapland located just across the border.
Room Types
The Fell House provides spacious accommodation, ideal for groups and families. The two bedroom family rooms sleep five to six persons, with one double bedroom and one twin bedroom as well as a sofa in the sitting room. The three bedroom family rooms accommodate seven to nine persons with one double bedroom, two twin bedrooms, as well as a sofa bed in the sitting room.
The Fell House is 150m away from the main Davvi Arctic Lodge building where meals are taken. It is connected by a well-lit, purpose built footpath through the forest, which is on an incline with steps and may not be suitable for the elderly, infirm or people with walking difficulties. All Fell House accommodation has private facilities (shower & WC) as well as a television and DVD player.
Hotel Hetan Majatalo
Hetta is located in the far north of Lapland, lying alongside Lake Ounasjarvi, with dense forest beyond. The village has an attractive church, with a distinctive slender bell tower. It has a handful of hotels and, despite its remote location, a few local services and amenities, including a supermarket. Many Sami people are still resident in Hetta and the village is proud of its heritage and has a small museum depicting the Sami way of life.
Room Types
The hotel rooms have all the conveniences: toilet, shower, television, radio, mini fridge, drying closet, kettle, hair dryer and comfortable beds for 2-6 persons.
Most of the rooms have second floor with two beds and a skylight window. Thus all of the rooms have enough space for 1-6 persons.
Two rooms are made specially for the needs of handicapped persons.
WiFi works in all the hotel rooms.
Arctic Star Hotel
Situated on the outskirts of Swedish Karesuando, the Arctic Star is a traditional and friendly hotel offering superb views over both the majestic Muonio River and the Kaarevaara fell. Whilst simple and comfortable, the hotel has recently undergone a programme of modernisation and has all the essentials you need for a good stay including an open plan bar and dining area. The rooms are simple and cosy, with room upgrades available.
Room Types
Lagom Rooms - Double (Small)
Sleeps 2
These value-for-money double rooms offer 13 square meters of space, with en suite facilities. Lagom rooms are inspired by the Swedish concept of 'lagom': everything in perfect balance - not too much, not too little. In short, these rooms, whilst compact, have everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Features: En-suite facilities - Tea and coffee in room
Fika Rooms - Double (Standard)
Sleeps 2-3
These double rooms offer a generous 15.8 square metres of space, with en-suite facilities. Split over two floors, these rooms are named after a Swedish everyday institution: fika. Fika is a time to relax, usually with coffee and cake, and reflect. With the hotel located at the heart of True Lapland and surrounded by sprawling plains of Arctic tundra, we couldn't think of a better place to make time for fika.
Features: En-suite facilities - Tea and coffee in room
Lagom Rooms - Twin (Annexe)
Sleeps 2
These value-for-money twin rooms offer 13 square meters of space, with en suite facilities. Lagom rooms are inspired by the Swedish concept of 'lagom': everything in perfect balance - not too much, not too little. In short, these rooms, whilst compact, have everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Features: En-suite facilities - Tea and coffee in room
Fika Rooms - Twin (Standard)
Sleeps 2-3
These twin rooms offer a generous 15.8 square metres of space, with en-suite facilities. Split over two floors, these rooms are named after a Swedish everyday institution: fika. Fika is a time to relax, usually with coffee and cake, and reflect. With the hotel located at the heart of True Lapland and surrounded by sprawling plains of Arctic tundra, we couldn't think of a better place to make time for fika.
Features: En-suite facilities - Tea and coffee in room
Davvi Hotel
The Davvi Arctic Lodge is a charming, simple hotel set on a quiet, secluded hillside in the border-village of Karesuando. The beautiful restaurant, its circular design inspired by the shape of a Sami reindeer corral, is the hotel’s centrepiece and from here you can enjoy panoramic views over the snow-covered hillside to Swedish Lapland located just across the border.
Deep in the heart of True Lapland, and located on the offical Northern Lights route, Karesuando offers once-in-life-time Arctic experiences without the crowds. For those looking to stay in the Swedish side of the village we also offer Northern Light stays at the Arctic Star hotel.
Room Types
Double/Twin Room (Sleeps 2-5)
The main hotel building consists of 25 rooms split over two floors and includes a mixture of twin and double rooms. On the upper floor, the rooms form part of the circular reindeer corral build of the hotel, and the rooms on the lower floor span the north and south wings of the building. All rooms are en-suite (shower room) and guests have access to the hotel sauna and hot tub (local charges apply).
Features:
En-suite shower room
Tea and coffee facilities
Hotel sauna
Hotel Hot tub (local charges apply)
* Please note that if these larger double rooms are utitlised to their maximum occupancy, space and storage will be minimal.
Aurora House Superior
Rebuilt in the summer of 2019, the Aurora House offers some of the best accommodation available in Lapland. There are two Superior rooms (approx. 32 square meters each) which feature a sleeping area and a lounge area. The rooms are modern, airy and spacious.
Features:
Underfloor heating
Feature LED Fire
Rain-effect shower room
Tea and coffee facilities
Hotel Sauna
Aurora House Deluxe
Rebuilt in the summer of 2019, the Aurora House offers some of the best accommodation available in Lapland. There are two Deluxe rooms (approx. 26 square meters each) which feature a large bathroom with private sauna and free-standing bath tub.
Features:
Private Sauna
Underfloor heating
Feature LED fire
Free-standing bath
Tea and coffee facilities
Cahkal Hotel
Cahkal Hotel is named after the lake which it overlooks, and it’s typical of this hotel to draw inspiration from its natural surrounds: the Arctic atmosphere is woven into the fabric of the building. But this is a cosy hotel, too: the roaring log fire and the aromas of freshly prepared local cuisine ensure a warm welcome!
* Tundrea also features a lakeside hot tub, for which reservations and payment can be made locally. Meal times are often staggered during December to avoid congestion in the restaurant.
Room Types
Sleeps 2
The Cahkal Hotel View Rooms offer spectacular views overlooking the snowscapes of Kilpisjarvi, to the mountainous horizon beyond. Each 19m2 room is soundproofed, and includes complimentary WiFi. Rooms are twin by standard but can be made into doubles on request.
Features
En-suite shower room
WiFi
Drying cabinet
Hair Dryer
Mountain Views
19m2
Resort
Kilpisjarvi
Perched at the northernmost tip of Lapland, Kilpisjarvi is a remote village steeped in time-old legends and epic sagas. Once home to roaming giants who forged the landscape in their fearless pursuits, this bewildering place is now the perfect location from which to embark on a search for Santa: with myths and magic prevalent, it is no wonder the real Father Christmas is rumoured to have settled nearby.
Hetta
A quaint village in the far north of Finland, Hetta is a perfect example of a True Lapland experience and a perfect base from which to go in search of the real Father Christmas. Hetta's surroundings consist of miles of snowcapped forest draped along the side of the stunning frozen Lake Ounasjärvi. The vast wilderness that encircles Hetta has been home to the indigenous Sámi people for generations, and because of this area's lack of commercialisation, many Sámi families are still resident.
Karesuando
Karesuando is a twin village located on both sides of the border between Sweden and Finland (Karesuvanto) with a population of just over 1,000. Situated approx 300km north of the Arctic Circle and located amid majestic, undisturbed and imposing scenery, Karesuando is home to Sweden's most northerly church. The village is set on the edge of a vast wilderness where beauty, nature and wildlife abound. From the hill Kaare-vaara you have a fantastic view of Sweden,Finland, Norway and the mountain Pältsa.