Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle – Sleep Under the Magic of the Northern Lights
🌌 Aurora Alarm System | 🍴 Lappish-Asian Fusion Dining | 🎅 Steps from Santa Claus Village | 🛋️ Private In-Room Saunas | ❄️ Boutique Arctic Luxury
Overview
Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle is a stunning 4-star retreat that combines the wild beauty of Lapland with modern Scandinavian luxury. Recently updated for the 2026 season with enhanced glass-heating technology, this hotel is located just a short walk from the world-famous Santa Claus Village. You’ll experience the thrill of the Arctic wilderness from the comfort of your warm bed, with the chance to see the stars and the Aurora Borealis dancing directly above you.
Rooms
- Heated glass ceilings for panoramic sky views
- Aurora Borealis alarm system provided via a personal tablet
- Underfloor heating for a cosy atmosphere
- Private bathroom with a rain shower
- Electric kettle and tea-making facilities
- Robes and slippers
- Flat-screen TV and high-speed Wi-Fi
- Selected igloos feature a private sauna
Dining
Your culinary journey takes place at the stylish Restaurant Arctic Eye, where you can enjoy a blend of local Lappish ingredients and vibrant Asian flavours. You can choose from **Bed and Breakfast** or **Half Board** meal plans. Imagine sitting by the floor-to-ceiling windows, enjoying a warm berry juice as the snow falls outside. For a more intimate evening, you can even have a festive hamper delivered directly to your igloo door.
Pools and Spa
While the hotel does not have a communal swimming pool, it offers a deeply authentic Finnish wellness experience. Many of the premium igloos are equipped with their own private sauna, allowing you to relax in total privacy.
Sport and Entertainment
Your stay is all about embracing the Arctic lifestyle. During the day, you can join husky safaris, reindeer sleigh rides, or snowmobile adventures departing from nearby. In the evening, the atmosphere shifts to quiet contemplation of the night sky. The unique "Aurora Alert" tablet in your room ensures you won't sleep through a display of the Northern Lights, as it pings you the moment the conditions are right for a sighting. Activities are subject to additional charges locally.
Family Amenities
Kids will love the novelty of sleeping in a glass igloo and the excitement of being right next door to Santa’s home. The hotel provides extra beds for children in larger igloos, making it a comfortable base for your family’s bucket-list trip. Being within walking distance of the reindeer pens and the main post office means little legs won't have far to travel to find the magic.
Attractive Location
- Approx. a 10-minute walk to the heart of Santa Claus Village
- Within walking distance of the official Arctic Circle line
- An 8-minute drive from the shops and museums of Rovaniemi centre
- Approx. a 5-minute drive from Rovaniemi Airport
