The four-star Arctic Light Hotel in the centre of Rovaniemi offers a luxurious combination of Lappish heritage and contemporary style.
Magic Rooms feature a walk-in rain shower, 40” flat-screen television and Nespresso coffee machine.
Upgrade to an Arctic Room for a separate cosy lounge and king size bed, or an even larger family-friendly Polar Room with lounge, kitchenette and space for up to three additional beds. The hotel also boasts five unique Aurora Rooms with wonderful sky-view windows designed with aurora viewing in mind.
Breakfast is a very special affair at the Arctic Light Hotel, with a colourful, energising start to the day created by Finnish-American TV chef Sara La Fountain. In the evening, head to the hotel’s Arctic Boulevard restaurant where game from the local forests and fells is a menu highlight.
A visit to Santa Claus’ official home in Rovaniemi comes highly recommended for children and big kids alike.
Meet the man in red, visit the post office where cheerful elves post Father Christmas’ letters and explore magical Santa Park where Christmas dreams are brought to life. For adventure-seekers, a host of thrilling winter activities can be pre-booked, from snowmobiling and husky sledging to ice fishing and skiing.
We had a wonderful time in Rovaniemi. Never thought I would enjoy -20 something so much! The Arctic Light Hotel was fantastic and the breakfast wonderful, which set us up for the day. We were given a room with our own sauna, which we enjoyed using.