Located 15km north from Rovaniemi’s city-center and 19 km from Santa Claus Village, by the side of the Ounasjoki River, Nova Galaxy Village is a resort of unique Scandinavian style Aurora huts.
Activities such as husky safaris and snowmobile tours are available almost every day, and only to the guests of Nova Galaxy and Nova Skyland.
The village has only 10 Aurora huts for a more private setting, a reception building, its own restaurant for guests and other facilities for the safari activities.
Each accommodation can host up to 2 people and has a panoramic window from which you can enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding nature. Each Aurora hut also has a private sauna building with floor-to-ceiling windows. Nova Galaxy Village is a peaceful and secluded place where you can enjoy the beautiful nature of Lapland and get a chance to see the breathtaking aurora borealis, for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Modern design and exclusive comfort in the heart of Santa Claus Village, right next to the Santa Claus Office, yet in a quiet spot. In case you want your accommodation with plenty of room, luxurious furnishing, comfort and memorable details in the best location of the Santa Claus Village, you have found the right place.
The log house has two floors and comprises two large apartments , one apartment (100 m²) on each floor. Both apartments have two separate bedrooms, kitchen, living room and dining area, so the apartments accommodate even for larger families. Apartments can also be connected, so you can also book the whole house (200 m²) by booking both apartments at the same time. In our Villa Modern design mingles with only the best natural materials. The luxurious furnishing adds to the comfort and provides the finishing touches on the dignified surroundings while the specialty of our apartments, the atmospheric modern Finnish log house, invites you to enjoy yourself in extreme cosyness.
Glass Igloos on the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi
Santa’s Igloos Arctic Circle, 71 luxurious glass igloos, are located at Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi. This holiday village also includes reception and the Restaurant Arctic Eye (from Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus).
Santa’s Hotels’ glass igloos are intended for year-round use. The new glass-roofed, arctic view rooms offer a whole new opportunity to experience Lapland’s ever-changing nature while enjoying the comforts of a hotel room.
Welcome to enjoy Northern Lights, Midnight Sun, autumn colors and winter polar night in our glass igloos!
Welcome to Lystikämä Country & Lake Retreat on the shore of Lake Siikakämäjärvi in Rovaniemi! Lystikämä and its surroundings offer activities for everyone, as well as nature and countryside experiences all year round. You will find plenty of relaxing activities here and you will feel the calming presence of Lapland’s nature.
We offer accommodation in the AuroraHut, Lysti Cottage, Villa Lystikämä and Sauna Cottage. We are also happy to tailor an all-inclusive package that gives you full use of the entire Lystikämä area with full maintenance. The owners live close to the cottage and will be happy to help you have a memorable holiday!
The 24 Premium Glass Apartments, new Deluxe Glass Apartments (November 2024) and Premium Lodge at Glass Resort, located in Santa Claus Village, are designed to combine Lapland tradition, modern comfort and the pure nature of the Arctic Circle.
The window walls and glass ceiling provide an unrestricted view of the northern sky and natural phenomena such as the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis).
The apartment interiors are decorated with Lappish handicrafts and Scandinavian design brands. Each apartment (44 m2) has a lounge, kitchenette, and upstairs loft with glass ceiling as well as a private Hot Spring outdoor spa and a sauna.
Exclusive Premium Lodge (320m2) offers a unique setting for unforgettable group holidays. Enjoy a 10-person Sauna area, Hot Spring Spa Outdoor Spa, atmospheric fireplace, spacious kitchen and seating area and large windows for nature and Northern Lights viewing. The Glass Resort Premium Lodge is perfectly situated in peaceful surroundings while allowing full exploration of everything Santa Claus Village has to offer.
As a new addition to our high-quality Resort we have 3 Deluxe Glass Apartments (120 sqm) that offer exclusive holiday experience! Apartments have the same Scandinavian interior design with high quality designer brands, private sauna and private Hot Spring outdoor spa, as its predecessors.
Restaurant Gallis serves our hotel guests as well as the guests from outside our hotel.
Enjoy a dining experience at Restaurant Gallis, where the menu has been crafted as a culinary journey. The restaurant harmoniously combines global ingredients with pristine, locally sourced Lappish ingredients.
The perfect choice for you who are looking for a unique accommodation option for holiday in Lapland! We are offering accommodation options in the center of Rovaniemi and its surroundings, also just a stone’s throw from Santa Claus Village. Each of our apartments are individually designed, from the location to the interior. The apartments are modern and the furniture have been carefully selected so that you can focus on enjoying your time as our guest.
Whether you’re looking for accommodation with glamor next to the services, your own peace with a wonderful river view, or practicality for a business trip, we’re sure to find the right option for you. You can pack the whole family with you, from baby to grandparents, because in the selection you will find apartments of different sizes between 50m2 and 95m2. READ MORE
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Apukka Resort is an Arctic wilderness resort hotel situated on the edge of Lapland’s capital. It’s surrounded by picturesque lakes and the enchanting Lappish nature, and it’s just a 10-minute drive from both Santa Claus Village and Rovaniemi city.
We provide a range of exciting activities throughout the year along with distinctive accommodation choices, including the renowned glass igloos and breathtaking lakeview apartments. Whether you’re traveling solo, with a partner, family, or a group of friends, we have a place you’ll adore.
The specially designed Kammi Glass Igloo Suites provide a 360-degree sky view from your bed, while the spacious Apukka Lakeview Suites feature glass walls offering an uninterrupted view of Lake Olkkajärvi. These views are beautiful, whether it’s the autumn foliage in September-October or the snowy landscapes and starry skies of the winter season.
When it comes to sky views, our Aurora Cabins, designed as classical glass igloos, are ideal for witnessing the Northern Lights gracefully painting the sky with colors. A heated panoramic glass roof ensures that you won’t have to worry about any built-up snow blocking your view.
If you’re arriving in Rovaniemi with a larger group, consider Villa Apukka. This magnificent house, built in 1948, features three spacious bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a private sauna.
Last but certainly not least, we offer ‘Frozen’-style Ice Cabins during winter, crafted from pure ice logs. Despite temperatures ranging from 0 to -5 degrees, you’ll sleep comfortably in a super-thick thermal sleeping bag, cocooned by luxurious reindeer hides to keep you perfectly warm.
Alongside our accommodation, we provide a wonderful selection of seasonal activities, such as husky rides, horse tours, and reindeer safaris. You can also join in on our Aurora hunting expeditions, venture into nature on an eFatbike, or experience snowshoeing and boating. And of course, we offer snowmobile adventures and the delightful Finnish saunas – this is Lapland, after all!
And when hunger strikes, step inside the 100-year-old timber log walls of Restaurant Aitta to savor the delights of Lappish cuisine. At Restaurant Kota, you’ll be treated to dishes prepared over an open fire in an inviting setting inspired by the traditional Sami huts. For drinks and snacks, visit the Lobby Bar Riihi, open from early morning to late night.
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