Hotel

Iso-Syöte Kelo cottages are located a little further down the fjell but still in the hotel grounds. Depending on your location it is a 10-20-minute walk to the main hotel. Toboggans are on hand for children! These cottages are made from huge pine tree logs and present a rustic, cosy and authentic feel. Simply decorated, each cottage has a living room/kitchenette, private shower/WC and sauna. Bedroom configurations depend on your individual cottage.

As you can probably guess from the name, Isfjord Radio is a former outpost built for radio operators in 1933. Only accessible by snowmobile or husky in the winter and boat in the summer, the owners have performed an incredible feat by taking this rather functional building and transforming it into a 22 room boutique hotel. The resident chef delights in crafting Arctic menus of smoked seal, whale, halibut with roe butter, and reindeer sausage, most of which has been hunted by one of the three trappers left in Spitsbergen.

Nordenskiöld Lodge lies on the rock strewn shore of Billefjorden and next to the mighty Nordenskiöld Glacier. It is the farthest north you can reach by motorized vehicle in Spitsbergen – any further north and it’s either skis or dog sled. There is no running water or electricity, wood is used to heat the cabin and drinking water is harvested from the melting glacier. There is no TV or Wi-Fi, just unparalleled Arctic views. 5 comfortable bedrooms also come with a communal sitting room, kitchenette and indoor toilet.

The Arctic Treehouse is more than just a novelty overnight stay whilst in Lapland. The cabins have been meticulously furnished and the warm timber interiors are complemented with an array of throws, cushions and chairs that typify the classic modern Scandinavia style. The cabins are perfectly designed to accommodate couples seeking a romantic escape or families whose children will love their very own ‘nest’.

This hotel offers excellent value in the heart of Rovaniemi. Warmly decorated Scandinavian style rooms contain all you need for your stay including en suite facilities, flat screen TV, adjustable heating, tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary Wi-Fi. The four restaurants each have a menu that suits all tastes and budgets and for those looking for a little taste of Las Vegas, the Hotel Santa Claus also has its own entertainment area complete with table games – all run by professional croupiers. 

Originally built for the 1952 Olympics, the Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna has the best location in the city. Scandinavian styled rooms with wooden floors and en suite bathrooms have air-conditioning, a desk, hair-dryers and mini-bar, TV and en suite facilities. Corner suites have double aspect views their own private sauna, bathrobe and slippers, tea and coffee making facilities and mini-bar. Junior Suites have a seating area. The hotel has even managed to replicate a Northern Lights vibe with special lighting effects in many of the rooms.

This independent and privately run hotel was the former City Hall of Rovaniemi, before local entrepreneur Mikael Gröhn turned it into a luxury boutique hotel. The protected building still houses many original features and includes rare Paavo Tynell lighting fixtures and beautiful wooden inlay doors. 57 individually crafted rooms include 4 themed suites and 6 Aurora Lofts. Each room has a bespoke work of art, whether it is a grand chandelier or dynamic wall art.

Bergen’s quayside and next to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bryggen is the Clarion Collection Hotel Havnekontoret. The cities former harbour offices have been lovingly converted into a quirky and contemporary hotel that manages to retain many of the original features that adorn this historic building. Breakfast is included in the rate as is complimentary afternoon waffles and a light buffet supper served 18.00 – 21.00 daily.

The Sommarøy Arctic Hotel is a charming hidden gem, tucked away on the beautiful island of Sommarøy famed for its white coral beaches and panoramic mountain and seascape vistas. With just 20 rooms, you are assured of a personal welcome and time to enjoy the on-site restaurant, bar, library and gym. You can borrow bikes or walking poles from reception should you wish to explore the immediate surrounds of this enchanting coastal community.