Lapland is Finland's vast, mystical northern wilderness, stretching above the Arctic Circle and home to the Northern Lights, endless fells, pristine national parks, and the legendary Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi. This subarctic region offers extraordinary experiences year-round, from dogsled adventures and snowmobile safaris in winter to midnight sun hiking and wild berry picking in summer. Lapland is also the ancestral homeland of the indigenous Sámi people, whose rich culture and reindeer-herding traditions add a unique dimension to any visit.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort
The world's most famous glass igloo resort in Saariselkä wilderness offers the pinnacle of Arctic luxury. Guests sleep under the Northern Lights in private heated glass igloos or in meticulously crafted log cabins, with a giant snow igloo restaurant and world-class wilderness experiences.
Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
Perched on the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi, these iconic treehouse suites blend innovative Nordic architecture with the finest comforts. The Rakas restaurant serves exceptional northern cuisine. Extraordinary Northern Lights viewing from private terraces.
Apukka Resort Glass Igloos
A riverside glass igloo and luxury cabin resort 20 minutes from Rovaniemi, set on the Kemijoki River with world-class husky safaris and Northern Lights viewing. More intimate than Kakslauttanen, with exceptional personalised service.
Levi Hotel Spa
Lapland's finest full-service spa hotel at Levi ski resort offers ski-in/ski-out access, a world-class spa with indoor pool, multiple gourmet restaurants, and the best service in the resort area.
Nova Skyland Hotel
An award-winning luxury cabin hotel near Rovaniemi where each private cabin is orientated toward Northern Lights viewing with individual saunas, premium bedding, and exceptional culinary experiences.
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
Rakas Restaurant, Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
Lapland's finest restaurant offering inventive Nordic cuisine using the best Arctic ingredients—wild-caught fish, foraged plants, and locally raised reindeer—in a stunning forest setting.
Restaurant Nili
The gold standard of Lappish fine dining in Rovaniemi, serving meticulously prepared traditional dishes in an authentic log-cabin setting with exceptional wines.
Stella Nova, Nova Skyland Hotel
Modern Nordic fine dining with a tasting menu showcasing the very best of Lapland's seasonal larder, from spring chanterelles to autumn reindeer with Arctic cloudberries.
Restaurant Tundra, Saariselkä
An elegant Saariselkä restaurant offering inventive Arctic tasting menus in a wilderness setting—ideal for special occasion dining away from Rovaniemi.
Exclusive experiences
Bespoke and once-in-a-lifetime activities.
Private Northern Lights Helicopter Tour
A private helicopter flight to the most remote and darkest skies in Finnish Lapland for guaranteed solitude during Aurora viewing, with champagne and wilderness dinner included.
Private Husky Expedition (3-7 days)
A private multi-day dog sledding expedition through remote Lapland wilderness, staying in luxury wilderness cabins, with a personal musher-guide and gourmet campfire cuisine.
Private Ice Fishing on Exclusive Lake
Exclusive access to a remote private lake for a guided ice fishing experience, with a premium wilderness lunch including freshly caught Arctic char and wine.
Wilderness Glamping under Northern Lights
Premium glamping in a heated transparent tent deep in the Lapland wilderness, with a private guide, gourmet dinner, and Aurora wakeup service.
Reindeer Sleigh Sunset Dinner
A private reindeer sleigh ride to a decorated wilderness kota for a bespoke multi-course dinner cooked by a private chef, with Northern Lights viewing and Lappish wines.
Santa Claus Private VIP Meeting
A private, extended meeting with Santa Claus at the original Santa Claus Village, including personalised gifts, an exclusive fireside storytelling session, and certificate.
Spas & wellness
World-class spa retreats and treatments.
Levi Hotel Spa
Lapland's most comprehensive spa with indoor pool, multiple sauna worlds, treatment rooms, and panoramic fell views—the finest spa facility in Finnish Lapland.
Holiday Club Saariselkä Spa
Extensive wellness complex in Saariselkä with waterpark, multiple saunas, pools, and full treatment menu in the heart of the Arctic wilderness.
Arctic TreeHouse Hotel Sauna Suite
Private sauna suites with floor-to-ceiling windows for Northern Lights viewing while relaxing in your own personal sauna—a uniquely Lappish luxury.
Apukka Resort Private Sauna Cabins
Private riverside sauna cabins with ice swimming access and Northern Lights viewing—pure Finnish luxury in its most elemental form.
Luxury transport
Travel in style.
- Car
- Private luxury car hire with driver from €250/day; Range Rover and similar SUVs available for Arctic driving
- Air
- Helicopter transfers between Lapland destinations available from €500/flight; charter flights from Helsinki
- Airport
- VIP airport transfer service from Rovaniemi Airport with luxury vehicle; no dedicated fast-track at small Lapland airports but queues are minimal