Located in Saariselka, Northern Lights Village Saariselkä is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Saariselkä Sport Resort and Saariselkä Ski Resort. This ski hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Pyhan Paavalin Chapel and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Urho Kekkonen National Park.
Enjoy the convenience of ski-in/ski-out access at this hotel, which also features a sauna and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy international cuisine at Restaurant Kota, a buffet restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 80 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes. 42-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and minibars, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
"This was our first trip to Finland and our first time staying in a glass igloo, and overall, it was a wonderful experience. The only inconvenience was that we couldn't drive directly to our room; all cars had to be parked in a central lot. If you have a lot of luggage, be prepared for a bit of a trek as you'll have to pull it all the way to your room. If you have too much luggage and your room is far, the front desk does offer sleds to help you push it along. 😂 But it's understandable, as there are many people walking around the property, and with all the glass igloos, cars driving around would definitely compromise privacy and create light pollution.
Our room type didn't look very big, but it actually had a separate sofa area for relaxing, and there was plenty of space on both sides of the bed. We were able to open up three large suitcases with room to spare. Most importantly, there were many power outlets in the room, which was incredibly convenient. The food provided was also quite good, with very fresh vegetables. We had satisfying dinners and breakfasts, and there were many choices for tea, coffee, and desserts. For those who enjoy alcohol, you can purchase it at the bar at your own expense. The overall service was excellent.
The hotel offers many activities for an additional cost, so you can easily fill your days and then rest up to chase the Northern Lights at night. The hotel also provides a free Aurora borealis notification app (which usually costs money) that was very accurate. Basically, as soon as we received a notification, we could get ready and see the Northern Lights. Whether striking various poses in our room or walking around the hotel grounds, we saw beautiful auroras. This trip to Finland, staying in the glass igloo, truly made our dreams come true and completed our journey."