Luxury Hotel · Finland
Arctic Treehouse Hotel
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At a glance
Arctic Treehouse Hotel sits on a wooded hillside on the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland, with three accommodation categories set among the trees and facing the northern sky through floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows.
The property is reached by road, train or plane, with Rovaniemi Airport a short transfer away and SantaPark and Santa Claus Village within walking distance.
The hotel is built around the two experiences that define Finnish Lapland. In winter, the long nights and the position on the Arctic Circle give it some of the best Northern Lights conditions in Finland, with snowmobile safaris, reindeer farm visits, husky rides, ice fishing and Arctic floating among the activities arranged directly from the property.
In summer, the Midnight Sun turns the forest light until well past midnight and the lake a twenty-minute drive from the hotel opens for wild swimming.
Highlights
- Treehouse suites, glasshouses with private saunas and executive suites on a wooded hillside on the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi
- All three accommodation categories have panoramic windows with views of the surrounding forest and the northern sky
- Year-round activities including snowmobile safaris, husky rides, reindeer farm visits, ice fishing, Arctic floating, snow bikes and fat bikes arranged directly from the property
Accommodation
Arctic Treehouse Suite
The entry point at Arctic Treehouse Hotel and the category that gives the property its name. Each suite covers 27 square meters with a premium double bed or two separate beds, a panoramic window positioned so the view of the sky above the treetops is visible from the bed, and a bathroom with underfloor heating and a rainfall shower.
Some suites include a nest-like extra bed built into the room. Seven of the Treehouse Suites have a kitchenette and can interconnect on request for families or groups.
Arctic Glasshouse
The Glasshouses step up considerably in scale, with two bedrooms, a living room with a sofa bed that sleeps up to six, two bathrooms, a private sauna, a fireplace, a kitchenette with an electric hob and a private deck facing the northern sky.
The sauna and fireplace combination makes these the most complete version of the Finnish cabin experience the property offers, and the private deck gives you the best position on the property for Northern Lights viewing away from the main building.
ArcticScene Executive Suite
The most spacious category at Arctic Treehouse Hotel, with a king-sized bedroom, a separate living room, a private terrace with a log fire, two bathrooms, a private sauna with bathtub views and a dedicated wellness area stocked with Temple Spa products, a bath bomb, a wellness drink and eco-friendly yoga mats.
The living room converts to a dining area and can accommodate additional guests, with three extra beds available on request.
Further information
Food & Drink
Rakas Restaurant and Bar
The restaurant at Arctic Treehouse Hotel takes its name from the Finnish word for beloved. The kitchen works with Arctic ingredients throughout the menu, including reindeer, fresh lake fish, wild mushrooms and berries, all prepared with a contemporary approach to traditional Lappish cooking.
Private fireside dinners in the snow can be arranged on request, as can private dining in the restaurant’s dedicated dining room. The bar serves drinks and light snacks throughout the day and into the evening.
Activities
Snowmobile Sledding
A heated sled towed by a snowmobile through the Lapland forest, with a guide who knows the best positions for Northern Lights viewing on clear nights.
Arctic Floating
A guided drift on the frozen river in a thermal floating suit, with the sky above and the forest on both sides.
Northern Lights Walk
A guided walk into the forest away from the hotel’s light pollution, led by a guide who monitors the KP index in real time and moves the group to the best available position.
Snow Bikes and Fat Bikes
Available for those wanting to cover the forest trails independently.
Ice Fishing
A guide drills the ice on one of the frozen lakes, teaches the technique and cooks the catch at the lakeside.
Finland
Finland operates on Eastern European Time, two hours ahead of the UK and seven ahead of the East Coast of the US. The country is larger than it looks on a map: Helsinki to Rovaniemi in the heart of Lapland is around 830 kilometers, and domestic flights are the practical option for combining a city stay with an Arctic itinerary.
Our Experts
Whether you're after a cosy couples' escape or a charming family holiday, Finland has something for any traveller. Picture yourself bombing across a frozen landscape on a snowmobile before nestling up by a roaring log fire.
There are few experiences more magical than watching the Northern Lights dance across the Arctic sky. Why not spend the night in your own luxury igloo and see them for yourself?
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