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Wilderness Hotel Muotka & Igloos
Wilderness Hotel Muotka & IgloosSodankyla
10/10 Excellent
Absolutely amazing experience, all-around. The lodging, the food, the activities, the staff, the views, etc.
Absolutely amazing experience, all-around. The lodging, the food, the activities, the staff, the views, etc.
Jason
Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort
Kakslauttanen Arctic ResortSodankyla
10/10 Excellent
Best hotel experience ever! The staff (most of them are expats) treated me like a king. They were nice enough to pick me up with their shuttle bus and gave me extra food for missing some meals. Hospitality is so great! I can't thank them enough. They went above and beyond for me.
Staying inside the glass igloo as a hotel room is a dream come true. Time does go by very fast, so sleep less and just gaze at the roof as you are laying down. I'm literally the happiest person on Earth.
Thanks...
Best hotel experience ever! The staff (most of them are expats) treated me like a king. They were nice enough to pick me up with their shuttle bus and gave me extra food for missing some meals. Hospitality is so great! I can't thank them enough. They went above and beyond for me.
Staying inside the glass igloo as a hotel room is a dream come true. Time does go by very fast, so sleep less and just gaze at the roof as you are laying down. I'm literally the happiest person on Earth.
Thanks...
Steven
Holiday Club Saariselkä Superior Apartments
Holiday Club Saariselkä Superior ApartmentsSaariselka
10/10 Excellent
Check-in was easy, but if you do the holiday club apartments, it is a bit of a walk to the apartments (5-10 minutes) depending on how much luggage you are lugging in the snow.
Check-in was easy, but if you do the holiday club apartments, it is a bit of a walk to the apartments (5-10 minutes) depending on how much luggage you are lugging in the snow.
Qiong Yi
Lapland Hotels Riekonlinna
Lapland Hotels RiekonlinnaSaariselka
10/10 Excellent
We had an amazing stay. The staff is extremely friendly! Our car got stuck in the snow and we needed assistance getting it out. The front desk agent in the evening called a taxi for us and called us back to make sure that the taxi had arrived. The next morning the front desk agent Santeri took care of everything for us, arranging for a Polaris to help get our car out, calling us a taxi and keeping us informed along the way. This was 5 star service when our predicament was not related to our...
We had an amazing stay. The staff is extremely friendly! Our car got stuck in the snow and we needed assistance getting it out. The front desk agent in the evening called a taxi for us and called us back to make sure that the taxi had arrived. The next morning the front desk agent Santeri took care of everything for us, arranging for a Polaris to help get our car out, calling us a taxi and keeping us informed along the way. This was 5 star service when our predicament was not related to our...
Michael
Santa's Hotel Tunturi
Santa's Hotel TunturiSaariselka
10/10 Excellent
Amazing breakfast included in the room cost 7-10am, got a free upgrade to a suite with a personal sauna in our room, perfectly located in the middle of the village. Maybe 5-7 minute walk to the top of the village and 20th to the downhill ski resort. 3 min walk to the trails. Everything was amazing!
Amazing breakfast included in the room cost 7-10am, got a free upgrade to a suite with a personal sauna in our room, perfectly located in the middle of the village. Maybe 5-7 minute walk to the top of the village and 20th to the downhill ski resort. 3 min walk to the trails. Everything was amazing!
Ekaterina
Holiday Club Saariselka
Holiday Club SaariselkaSaariselka
10/10 Excellent
Beautiful location, comfortable rooms and bathrooms.
Beautiful location, comfortable rooms and bathrooms.
Anonymous traveler
Frequently Asked Questions
What's it like to stay at an apartment in Tankavaara?
You'll find plenty of places to stay with in Sodankyla, with 56 lodging choices including 8 apartments.
Why consider apartments instead of traditional hotels?
Offering a kitchen for convenient meals, an apartment is often more spacious than a traditional hotel room. Apartments are a good option for solo travelers who want to live like locals, but also for families who want the conveniences of home.
What can I expect from the weather when I travel to Tankavaara?
Weather is only one factor, but it can really affect your travel plans, especially when you are planning a longer stay in Tankavaara. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 52°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 15°F. Average annual precipitation for Tankavaara is 23 inches.
What should I see in Tankavaara?
Enjoy the outdoors at Urho Kekkonen National Park and Koilliskaira Visitor Centre, or simply take in cultural attractions like Kultamuseo and Gold Prospector Museum. Saariselkä Ski Resort and Saariselkä Sport Resort are a couple of places you'll find in the larger area.
What's the best way to get to and around Tankavaara?
Knowing a bit about the transportation options can save you time when you get to your destination. Fly into Ivalo (IVL), which is located 30.5 mi (49.2 km) from the city center. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.