Summer cottages in Rovaniemi
Take advantage of Rovaniemi’s summer like a Finn.
One thing in the world you can always trust: Finnish people enjoy the midnight sun in their summer cottages. After all, there is more than a half million cottages in Finland. For unforgettable Rovaniemi summer experience, book a cabin, relax with your friends in larger cottages, or admire the midnight sun from a floating hut.
Accommodation surrounded by nature and close to city center?
On the top of Ounasvaara fell you’ll find modern chalets surrounded by the oldest forests in Rovaniemi area. From the cabins you’ll have a chance to enjoy arctic luxury, that has direct access to nature. Book a mountain bike activity or discover Ounasvaara’s trails and campfire sites by feet. From the north side of Ounasvaara, you’ll find more summer cottages and a restaurants by the river. Rovaniemi city center is only 2,5 kilometers away.
Book accommodation located at Ounasvaara fell area
Santasport Sporthotel
Spacious Sporthotel rooms, wide variety of wellbeing services and amazing nature of Ounasvaara – more than just a regular night at hotel!
Santasport Apartment Hotel
Have a nice stay at Santasport Apartment Hotel! All our rooms have a cosy interior with good amenities for your stay!
Arctic Panorama Resort
With 76 comfortable & luxurious log cabins with a unique combination of Arctic nature & Scandinavian design.
Ounasvaara Lakituvat
Chalets located in Rovaniemi on top of hill Ounasvaara near to the Arctic Circle.
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Apukka Resort Rovaniemi – Glass Igloo Hotel
Apukka Resort is a wilderness holiday village in the embrace of two lakes, only a 10-minute drive from Santa Claus Village and Rovaniemi International Airport, yet the middle of unspoiled nature.
Octola Private Wilderness
Octola is the most exclusive five star luxury accommodation in Lapland, Finland and Arctic region with its own private wilderness and wildlife.
Holiday Village Loma-Vietonen
Far from everything, closer than ever! Loma-Vietonen is a holiday village close to Rovaniemi.
Lapland Hotels Bear’s Lodge
Lapland Hotels Bear’s Lodge in Rovaniemi is a magnificent wilderness hotel. This hotel will make a splendid setting for a relaxing holiday, a productive meeting or a special occasion.
Cottages and igloos in Vikajärvi
Fully equipped rental holiday homes and glass igloos by lake Vikajärvi 20 km from Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi.
Otava Lodge
Otava Lodge is a private resort located in Rovaniemi, on the Arctic Circle. The Lodge is ideally situated and it’s only a 15 minute drive from the Rovaniemi airport.
NortsaV Chalets on top of Ounasvaara
Modern, 2-bedroom chalets and open balcony are surrounded by the authentic Lappish nature and wilderness.
Kätkä Lake Lodge
Kätkä Lake Lodge is the smallest hotel in Lapland, for people who want the peace and quiet of nature.
Best collection of summer activities in Lapland, Finland
Arctic summer can’t really be understood profoundly without experiencing cottage life in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland. Certain activities belong to a summer culture: Warming up sauna and swimming in fresh arctic waters, fishing, barbecue on a terrace with family and friends, and of course rowing a boat under the majestic midnight sun. There are various activity providers in Rovaniemi who will help you to experience the ultimate summer cottage life with all its belongings in Rovaniemi.
Book activities for your summer days!
Luxury Log Sauna and Finnish Dinner, 3 hours (Private Tour)
Experience the gentle heat of a log sauna and its invigorating health effects only with your own family or friends. After the sauna we’ll serve traditional Finnish home made dinner.
Sauna and Swimming with Horses
Experience an unforgettable moment swimming with horses. In addition, you get to experience the warmth of a genuine Finnish wood-burning sauna and the beautiful Lapland nature during the summer.
Arctos Autumn Spa – Private evening session (1-4 persons)
Includes the private use of the traditional wood-heated sauna, hot tub and swimming in the Arctic lake. Price: 325€ per group (1-4 persons)
Reindeer & Wilderness Sauna (Private)
A unique private tour from Rovaniemi, which combines an authentic reindeer farm visit with a relaxing time at a lakeside sauna in the wilderness. For a complete local experience, other activities are possible at the sauna cabin : swimming, canoeing…
Midnight sun photography tour
On this tour we will take you to the best locations around Rovaniemi to experience and photograph the unique phenomenon of Midnigh Sun.
Yoga Hike
Experience the healing power of nature by hiking and doing yoga in the nature.
Midnight Sun Special
World class phenomenon on Lappish mountain! A trip providing excellent opportunities for taking unique photographs of Lapland’s nature bathing in the magical glow of the Midnight sun.
Visiting package: Sauna, jacuzzi and dinner at Kota Restaurant (autumn)
Great chance of seeing the northern lights in the evening! Try also Finnish sauna, relax in outdoor jacuzzi and have a 3 course dinner by the fire at the Kota restaurant
Sleep well in holiday villages
Holiday villages around in Lapland offer you friendly services and activities in addition to cozy stay. Admire the midnight sun through the a glass roof or sleep next door of Santa Claus Office, or try Finnish sauna by some of the summer cottages located by a lake.
Recommended all year round holiday villages!
Vaattunki Wilderness Resort
Vaattunki Wilderness Resort is a dream destination for people looking for a peaceful accommodation in one of the most scenic places near Rovaniemi, surrounded by beautiful rapids of River Raudanjoki, lush shoreline forest and pristine nature.
Nova Galaxy Village
Located 15km north from Rovaniemi’s city centre, by the side of the Ounas River, Nova Galaxy Village is a resort of unique Scandinavian style Aurora huts.
Wilderness Hotel Inari
Wilderness hotel Inari offers breath-taking views and it´s an ideal location for aurora watching. Hotel unites an exquisite blend of comfort and wilderness themed style with good quality services.
Seaside Glass Villas
Seaside Glass Villa is a perfect getaway for vacation, honeymoon or simply relaxation out of the hectic life. Enjoy the Arctic Seaview all year round laying in your bed.
Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets
In Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets, quality accommodation and the traditional Lappish menus of restaurant Thulia will guarantee you an enjoyable stay only 3 km from the center of Rovaniemi.
Holiday Village Loma-Vietonen
Far from everything, closer than ever! Loma-Vietonen is a holiday village close to Rovaniemi.
Santa’s Igloos Arctic Circle
Santa’s Igloos Arctic Circle, 71 luxurious, spacious glass igloos, reception and Restaurant Arctic Eye are located at the Santa Claus Village on the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi.
Ranua Resort – Arctic Igloos
Arctic Igloos are located on the peaceful shores of the lake Ranuanjärvi, far from city light pollution.
Plenty of ways to relax under the midnight sun with friends and family
Planning to visit Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland with many of your dearest ones? Book some o
f our well-equipped and intimate larger cottages for your stay. After all, Finns tend to bring friends and family to their cabins for summer celebration. There are several accommodation options with beds for more than five persons.
Summer
Rovaniemi is the city of the Midnight Sun, surrounded by Arctic nature, where Lappish culture and a wide range of activities meet!
Midnight Sun
The Midnight Sun, the nightless night or polar day – can be seen only here in Rovaniemi on the Arctic Circle or above. From early June until early July, and nights are white throughout the summer. See more here.
Midnight Sun experiences in Rovaniemi
Midnight Sun Activitites
Summer by the river in Rovaniemi
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