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Far above the Arctic Circle, Saariselka offers a variety of activities in a stunning winter landscape.
Saariselkä is located approximately 250 km North of the Arctic Circle and is one of Europe`s most northerly holiday resorts as well as Finland’s most northerly ski resort. The area is reachable via Ivalo, Finland's most northerly airport, which is 30 km away.
Saariselkä is a small but charming resort with all the amenities and facilities in easy walking distance of one another. With several incredible viewpoints, Saariselkä is a popular tourist destination due to its numerous natural gems, including the Urho Kekkonen National Park, gold mining legends, the breathtaking beauty of the Kaunispää and Lisakkipää Fells just to name a few. Tourists, enthusiasts, and environmentalists are drawn to the area by the historical significance and expertise of the Sámi people, who still call it home.
The biggest draw for tourism in the winter months is Santa and the slopes in equal measure. Due to the ideal skiing conditions, you may add some ski fun to your Santa holiday (time permitting) at the ski resort, which has 15 slopes (10 of which are floodlit) and 6 ski lifts. While the slopes are suitable for all skill levels, serious skiers and snowboarders will head to the larger ski resorts and the more challenging slopes however Saariselkä is a great location to learn ski or to practice your intermediate skills on the well-kept slopes while you are staying in the resort.
If skiing or snowboarding isn't your thing, then you could try the toboggan run. A 1.8km run was constructed on Kaunispää Fell in 2016. The high-quality track is located just beside The Star Arctic Hotel and is easily accessible by the chairlift at the ski school (payable locally).
If you're searching for the Northern Lights, the resort features several ideal 'Dark Sky' locations where the lack of light pollution provides for optimal viewing of the Aurora Borealis if they appear! If there is aurora activity, the purposefully created north facing viewing platform at the top of Kaunispää Fell, next to the Star Arctic hotel, is the best place to go. For those staying in Saariselkä town it is possible to organise a taxi to the top of the fell. Other areas where you can view the Northern Lights are the Snowshoe track around Saariselkä chapel and an area close to Javri restaurant which is a short walk from the Saariselkä Inn.
For those wanting a bit of relaxation and/or a change from outdoor activities, the Tropical Spa at Holiday Club Hotel Saariselkä offers a selection of beauty and massage treatments. The spa is Europe’s most Northern spa and offers Jacuzzi, massaging jets, counter-current swimming pool, a water slide and kid's pool along with Sauna world, a relaxing indoor experience (all payable locally).
| Saariselka | Has 2 fells:- Kaunispaci and Iisakkipaa |
|---|---|
| Ski-ing | 15 Ski slopes, 7 of which are floodlit |
| The Resort | is 250 km North of the Arctic Circle |
| Local taxis | These can be requested at any local Hotel Reception |
| Northern Lights | There is a viewing platform at the Star Arctic hotel |
A great choice for families, with a good range of room types.
Close by the Cross Country Ski Trails
Trips available from £829 per adult
The Holiday Club Saariselka is the northernmost spa hotel and holiday home resort in Europe, if not the world.The tropical spa at Holiday Club Saariselka is the very essence of relaxation
*FREE use of swimming-pool complex*
Trips available from £859 per adult
The Riekonlinna Hotel has excellent facilities and even boasts its' own Northern Lights viewing room.
FREE use of snowshoes (Refundable deposit required)
Trips available from £1,209 per adult
This cosy, centrally situated hotel in Saariselkä, is one of the smallest hotels in our selection and offers friendly family service, in a traditional Lapland style.
Central village location, opposite Holiday Club’s leisure centre complex
Trips available from £1,159 per adult
The brand new, contemporary, but charming, Star Arctic Hotel is set on the fell above Saariselka, about 1km above the resort at the top of the ski area. This allows the hotel to offer some fantastic views with the design of every room taking advantage of them.
All rooms have a duplex structure with large glass window
Trips available from £1,529 per adult
An excellent choice of well-equipped, modern, high-quality log cabins located 250-950m from the village centre, supermarket and ski bus stop.
Well-equipped, modern, high-quality log cabins
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Set in a secluded winter wonderland, this tastefully renovated lodge radiates an atmosphere of warmth and relaxation from the moment you arrive.
Trips available from £2,059 per adult
The deluxe wing of the Tunturi hotel, the luxury 4 star Gielas building offers highly recommended deluxe rooms approx. 100m from the Tunturi's reception and restaurant.
Trips available from £919 per adult
Highly recommended detached rustic round log cabins in a peaceful scenic location, approx. 500m from the village centre, ski bus and supermarket
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Tunturi Hotel Suites are part of the wonderfully atmospheric Tunturi Hotel complex with its cosy wood-panelled public areas and popular restaurants.
Trips available from £739 per adult
Recently built, excellent value, luxury apartments in a highly convenient central village location. All apartments are fully equipped with ultra-modern appliances, contemporary furnishings and private en suite sauna.
Central village location
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The Hotel Snowflake and Apartments has excellent facilities and even boasts its' own Northern Lights viewing room
Free use of snowshoes (Refundable deposit required)
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