Tankavaara
Travel Guide
Visit Tankavaara

Tankavaara Gold Village
"The staff here was very nice but the property could use an update. The superior room lacked amenities that our standard rooms had like an in room fridge and sauna. While the room was clean and fine, and the property might appeal to children, the facilities could use a real upgrade to match the other ..."
Reviewed on 2026/5/26

Santa's Hotel Tunturi
"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 ..."
Reviewed on 2026/2/27

Holiday Club Saariselka
"Great location, great sauna, good breakfast, helpful staff, quiet & clean room, exceptional value for price. I was very happy with my stay at Holiday Club Saariselka."
Reviewed on 2026/4/16

Holiday Club Saariselkä Apartments
"What an amazing place. We had one of our best family holiday's ever. The apartment had plenty of space for our family. The sauna was amazing. Staff were super helpful and friendly. Thanks for a great trip!"
Reviewed on 2026/4/4

Holiday Club Saariselkä Superior Apartments
"The in room sauna was great. Apartment was spacious and clean."
Reviewed on 2026/4/6

Villas Karhunpesä
Popular places to visit
Gold Prospector Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Gold Prospector Museum during your travels in Tankavaara. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
Vanha Kirkko
Vanha Kirkko is just one of the places to see in Sodankyla, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's forest or experience its jazz scene.
Sodankyla Old Church
You can find out about the history of Sodankyla with a trip to Sodankyla Old Church. Take in the jazz scene and northern light views in the area.
Koilliskaira Visitor Centre
Explore the great outdoors at Koilliskaira Visitor Centre, a lovely green space in Tankavaara. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
Alariesto Galleria
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Alariesto Galleria in Sodankyla. Take in the jazz scene and northern light views in the area.
Amethyst Mine
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Amethyst Mine in Sodankyla. Wander the forest or discover the area's northern light views.
