If you want to see the northern lights in comfort without going all the way to the arctic circle, then this might be your option. Its slogan is the northern lights resort of lakeland. With worldrenowned glass igloos offering panoramic views of the northern lights or midnight sun, this exciting venue will surely amaze all. Sleep under the northern lights in a glass igloo in finland. Surrounded by the magical, unspoilt nature of finnish lapland, only 9 km away from levi ski resort, sleep under the northern lights in wellappointed glass igloos, complete with private kitchenettes, showers, and toilets. Apukka resort is called the northern lights center of rovaniemi. For additional information about the northern lights and their occurrence, please visit the finnish meteorological institute website and the fmis aurorasnow.
Glass igloos and northern lights holidays 20202021 best. Kakslauttanen offers accommodation in glass igloo, kelo glass igloos as a combination of a traditional log chalet and glass igloo, snow igloos and log cottages with sauna. Check in to your private glassceilinged igloo from where youll enjoy uninterrupted views of the surrounding fells and, if conditions are right, the dancing swirls of the northern lights. Sleep soundly in a glass igloo with the possibility of northern lights up above. There are more then 25 glass igloo resorts in finland now. Chasing the northern lights kakslauttanen resort, lapland.
The santas hotel aurora offers just 10 beautifully furnished igloos, ideal for those seeking the ultimate private getaway. After that the number of the igloos has increased during several building processes and at the moment the total capacity is 39 glass igloos with 127 beds. Spend the night in a glass igloo under the northern lights. And naturally the view from our glass igloos and kelo glass igloos is unbeatable. Mar 04, 2015 in these toasty little units, guests can observe the stars and northern lights from the comfort of their own beds. The glass igloo bar at west village aurora restaurant. Suite igloos have the best unobstructed view of the valley and the northern sky. Glass igloos with uninterrupted northern lights views. The igloo village is open all year round and 33 new glass igloos will be. Glass igloo hotelglass igloos and houses by the lyngenfjord in northern norway. Watch the northern lights in bed from these glass igloos. Check out our list of finlands best glass igloos and aurora hotels in one of the worlds best. Here, youll have a fireplace and private sauna and. I found the kaklauttanen igloo village in the internet.
Book kakslauttanen arctic resort igloos and chalets. Price is for any type of available accommodation at this glass igloo resort or hotel. Welcome to the 5 million star hotel where you can sleep in the nature. One of the highlights on this trip is a night under the northern lights in a glass igloo.
Finlands best glass igloos and aurora hotels best served. Oct 02, 20 the hotel kakslauttanen and igloo village in finland is home to unique thermal glass igloos that offer some of the best views of the northern lights. In the winter youll probably be looking at the northern lights, wrapped up in a warm. Starting with the glass roofed pyha igloo, you will enjoy the comfort of searching for the northern lights from your own bed. Glass igloos and northern lights holidays 20202021.
A romantic night under the stars is one thing, but a crystal clear view of the northern lights from your own private igloo is definitely another treat. If youre interested in sleeping under the stars great for northern lights viewing. Oct 26, 2016 once you get past the novelty of staying in an igloo, you might cringe at the thought of spending the night living like the abominable snowman. Glass igloos of arctic snowhotel glass igloos rovaniemi lapland finland. All of them has optimal location to see the aurora. Book this hotel and collect nights after your stay. Santas igloos arctic circle is a glass igloo hotel in rovaniemi to experience lapland nature, the northern lights or midnight sun view from a room. In the evening, a traditional lappish soup dinner will be served in the cosy tipistyle restaurant. An aurora alarm can sound if the lights appear to ensure you dont miss a thing. It offers aurora accommodation, restaurant and wide range of activities. Watching aurora borealis dance in the sky is one of the most memorable and unique experiences on offer in the northern hemisphere. Northern lights ranch offers also cozy accommodation in a large chalet.
Imagine lying in bed in a heated glass igloo gazing up into the alberta night sky as northern lights explode above you. Jan 20, 2017 if conditions are right be dazzled by the northern lights, preferably on the night you are sleeping in the glass igloo at kakslauttanen, finland. Kakslauttanen, sodankyla, sodankyla, finland, 99890 see map. While the northern lights in tromso and finlands nowiconic glass igloos are absolute scandinavian holiday essentials, this is the first time weve featured both in one winter break. Kakslauttanen arctic resort igloos and chalets, saariselka. And during waking hours, enjoy winter adventures in the lapland nature. Aurora bubbles and glass igloos northern lights holidays. It is difficult to shower in the caravan, you can use the public toilet at the side of the camp. Saunas and showers are available in separate buildings. Dec 22, 20 sleep under the northern lights in a glass igloo in finland imagine sleeping in a glass igloo in the dead of winter, in finland, while viewing the northern lights outside your humble little shelter. Glass igloo hotel offers stunning views of the northern. Get immersed into the world of the glass igloos, northern lights, midnight sun and other miracles of our worldrenowned arctic resort. With glass panels 360 degrees around, youll be able to see the northern lights from every angle in the room. To add even more adventure to this trip, you can upgrade your accommodation this evening to a warm glass igloo or a snow room at the arctic snowhotel optional.
Dinner is a lappish affair and is served daily in the local restaurant. If you wish to book sauna in private use and try maybe also snow sauna andor outdoor jacuzzi, that will. Fly to kittila via helsinki and transfer to levin iglut. Greenland is the northernmost destination to stay in an igloo. Hotel offers stylish and comfortable glass igloos in a short walk to santa claus village and husky farm.
Each offers heated floors and thermal glass roofs with a view to the sky. Covered in thermal glass, the igloos stay warm and avoid frosting over. These mesmerizing, mostly green phenomena dance over the sky from september till april uncountable times. The northern lights are visible on roughly 200 nights a year or every other clear night in finnish lapland. The magic of the arctic doesnt end when the sun sets. Discovering northern lights in arctic glass igloos in. Some of them are luxury resorts, while other are lowprice options with limited facilities.
Our adventure starts when my friend marysia and i were invited to spend three nights at the kakslauttanen arctic resort by one of the managers of the place including all sorts of winter related activities as we hunted for the northern lights in the region of lapland. Nov 20, 2017 if youre dying to see the northern lights, theres one way to experience them that may just beat all others. Our tours stay in the new west village side of the resort. The northern lights are somewhat more common in the autumn and spring than in midwinter, and most commonly they can be seen between ten in the evening and two in the morning. At 68 north, finnish lapland offers a climate that sees seven months of snowfall and over 200 nights of northern lights activity. When would be the best monthmost liking to see, i know its hard to tell but any advice would be appreciated. Meanwhile, the northern lights house is a villa for up to eight people with huge windows that create a stage for the ultimate northern lights performance. Hotel arctic in greenland offers 5 igloos on the edge of the ilulissat icefjord, a unesco world heritage site. The glass igloos are located between a small lake one of the thousands of lakes in this part of finland and a golf course which is owned by the resort. The thermal glass igloos feature a bedroom with a glass roof and luxury beds.
Many brazilian even dont know that the aurora boreal exist. See the northern lights from a glass igloo in finland. If you wish to book sauna in private use and try maybe also snow sauna. Hotel kakslauttanen arctic resort igloos and chalets private beach. These glass igloos in the finnish wilderness are the best way to stare at the northern lights all night.
The wooden block houses with unique igloo is incredibly beautiful and warm. Glass igloo provides an one of a kind opportunity to admire the northern lights and millions of stars of the crystal clear. Santas igloos arctic circle is a glass igloo hotel in rovaniemi to experience lapland nature, the northern lights or midnight sun view from a. Northern lights and glass igloos iceland forum tripadvisor. These glass igloos are located on the arctic circle, 30 minutes drive from central rovaniemi. The glass igloos are available to book all through the northern lights season, beginning from around 24th august until the end of april. The glass roofed igloos provide you the opportunity to sleep beneath the starry skies and the northern lights. Spend the night in a glass igloo under the northern lights stay at the unique igloo village kakslauttanen in finnish lapland.
It was a magical experience seeing the northern lights from our igloo bungalow in kakslauttanen resort in lapland, finland. The kelo glass igloos though are part log cabin style chalet and only part glass igloo. I saw it on tv, at national geographic or discovery, and i always thought that it was the only way i could see the lights. Book kakslauttanen arctic resort, saariselka on tripadvisor.
Kakslauttanen offers many unforgettable types of lodging in the finnish. Ten things to find out before you book a glass igloo in finland. We were at a bar when northern lights came on, so a waiter ran into the area and told everyone to go outside to look at it. Kakslauttanen is one of the worlds best places for watching the northern lights. There are many things that affect the visibility of the northern lights like magnetic activity, position of the sun and cloudiness of the sky. I had never seen the northern lights and it was kind of an impossible dream to me. Glass igloos were built with one thing in mind to provide an extraordinary view of the arctic night sky and with any luck, the northern lights. The numerous glass igloos in lapland give a perfect opportunity to watch the lights and tick a bucket list item on your list. Its an idea fort mcmurray tourism would like to see pitched as one way to. Over 35 glass igloo hotels in addition to kakslauttanen arctic resort.
Northern lights luxury short break or honeymoon at. Thats why most tours offered by scandi travel include at least one unforgettable northern lights experience, if not more. Read more about what staying in a glass igloo is like here. Crystal clear glass in all windows makes it perfect for observing the northern lights at night. Winter activities, including husky and reindeer safaris. There are also luxury sixbedroom kelo glass igloos that sleep 12. Stay in a glass igloo or aurora bubble in the lapland wilderness and see the northern lights from the comfort of your bed. The fourperson igloos include their own toilet and shower. The twoperson igloos include a toilet and the option of an extra bed. Revontuli resort glass igloos is located in hankasalmi.
Built from a special thermal glass the temperature inside the igloo always stays at a normal level. However, we cannot guarantee northern lights or any other natural phenomenon. Husky and reindeer safaris, snowmobiling, ice fishing, skiing, visiting santa claus can be arranged. In finland, youll have the chance to sleep under the northern lights literally. In the glass igloos, electrically heated roofs keep you cosy while inviting in views of the surrounding forests, the starry night sky and, if conditions are right, the northern lights. If youre a regular reader of our website, then you know that through our virtuoso connections, we have relationships with ontheground travel partners all over the world. Spend a night in an igloo made of glass and two nights in a cozy cabin complete with a private sauna. Clean campers with modern equipment has a view ceiling. Arctic snowhotel glass igloos rovaniemi lapland finland.
We will show you the best glass igloos in finland and lapland. Stay in a glass igloo at kakslauttanen igloo hotel, finland. For your best chance to see the northern lights, contact the uks only aurora specialists. Finnish glass igloos provides one of a kind opportunities to admire the northern lights and millions of stars of the crystal clear sky in a comfortable room temperature. Guests can rent crosscountry skis, nordic walking sticks and snow shoes. In this article we have put together handy advice for those wondering when is the best time and place to see northern lights and how to make this experience so unforgettable that youll remember it for the rest of your life. Fall asleep looking at the stars, and perhaps see the northern lights. The aurora borealis lights up the entire igloo through the glass domed ceiling as it blazes across the surrounding winter wonderland. Mar, 2019 the day i slept at kakslauttanen glass igloo. This trip is perfect for those who want to experience an aurora highlight of a glass igloo combined with a great mix of arctic activities. Northern lights village resorts immersive arctic experiences. Compare glass igloo hotel in norway with the best view to the sea, fjords and the sky. Imagine spending the night in a warm and cosy glass igloo where you can lie on your soft reclining bed and look through the thermal igloo glass as you wait for a glimpse of the magical northern lights. In finland, natures most spectacular light show, the aurora borealis, can be viewed in a range of purposebuilt spaces from glass igloos to luxury suites.
Glass igloos of arctic snowhotel rovaniemi lapland finland. Optional overnight in a glass igloo or at the arctic snowhotel. Discover northern lights in arctic glass igloos in rovaniemi in lapland in finland. Villa mathilda and pienmaen museum are cultural highlights and nokkakivi amusement park is one of the areas attractions. Far away from the city lights, kakslauttanen is 190 miles north of the arctic circle. Hi we are thinking of visiting iceland next year, janfebmar 2015 and really want to see the northern lights.
You can rent a glass igloo in finland to watch the northern. Staying in a glass igloo in finland or similar unique accommodation, fingers crossed, might give you a crystal clear view of the northern lights from your own private igloo. A good option for a group, the propertys northern lights house is an elegant stone and glass structure built directly into the hillside. Glass igloo holiday in pyha, finland the aurora zone. Your once in a lifetime experience panorama glass lodge sleeping under the stars amazing sunsets, sunrises and stargazing and with a bit of luck watching northern lights dancing above you all from the comfort of your warm bed, no need to go outside and freeze.
This is the unique hotel to see the northern lights and to hear cracking icebergs nearby. I like that they let you know that the northern lights outside are happening but the 2mins they say it goes off for is not true, it goes until you silence it which we ended up unplugging because it could go off at any time of night. Dec 21, 2015 these glass igloos in the finnish wilderness are the best way to stare at the northern lights all night. Luxurious glassigloos in the midst of beautiful lakeside sceneries. Would you like to observe northern lights from your bed. With large glass windows overhead, the igloos sometimes known as glass bubbles provide a remarkable vantage point right from the comfort of your bed. Watch the northern lights from a glass igloo youtube. Countless adventures are possible in the stunning natural setting of kakslauttanen igloo village. If you wish to book activities, please contact the property in advance. Kakslauttanen arctic resort igloos and chalets, sodankyla. Most people expect that all glass igloos in finland are in lapland north of the arctic circle. No matter what your holiday requirements, our glass igloo packages are certain to tick off lots of things from the bucket list and there are a variety of different glass icloo accommodation options to choose from.
Kakslauttanen, 99890 saariselka, finland great location show map. Northern lights village levi is the northern lights and lapland activities focused resort. Experience the northern lights in a glass roofed village. Can you imagine how magical it is to witness the dancing light show of nature called aurora borealis somewhere above the arctic circle in the comfort of a glass igloo. So where will you travel to for your unforgettable adventure. Uninterrupted views towards the lyngen alps and lyngenfjord. If youre driving, apukka resort is about 15 minutes from rovaniemi. Resort with million stars in the arctic wilderness. There are many ways to see the northern lights, and tour companies and hotel owners across the arctic have spent hours devising ever more exciting ways to see the aurora. Thermal glass igloos offer views of the northern lights at. Get immersed into the world of the glass igloos, northern lights, midnight sun and other miracles of our world. The glass igloos are available to book all through the northern lights season. Despite the name it is a camping site offering accommodation with sky view caravans. Spend a night under the aurora in glass igloos, finland.
About us sleeping under the midnight sun scandinavian glass cabin. We can of course not guarantee you will see the lights but if they show up you will have a magical night. The forests, fells and lakes of northern finland are the perfect setting for your winter honeymoon or romantic short break. Igloo village guarantees the best view for a northern lights. Glass igloo is comfortable warm accommodation, with panorama sky view, specially designed to see the northern lights.
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