Summer cottages in Rovaniemi
Take advantage of Rovaniemi’s summer like a Finn.
One thing in the world you can always trust: Finnish people enjoy the midnight sun in their summer cottages. After all, there is more than a half million cottages in Finland. For unforgettable Rovaniemi summer experience, book a cabin, relax with your friends in larger cottages, or admire the midnight sun from a floating hut.
Accommodation surrounded by nature and close to city center?
On the top of Ounasvaara fell you’ll find modern chalets surrounded by the oldest forests in Rovaniemi area. From the cabins you’ll have a chance to enjoy arctic luxury, that has direct access to nature. Book a mountain bike activity or discover Ounasvaara’s trails and campfire sites by feet. From the north side of Ounasvaara, you’ll find more summer cottages and a restaurants by the river. Rovaniemi city center is only 2,5 kilometers away.
Book accommodation located at Ounasvaara fell area
Santasport Apartment Hotel
Have a nice stay at Santasport Apartment Hotel! All our rooms have a cosy interior with good amenities for your stay!
Johka – Arctic Villas
Stay in our cosy arctic villas and enjoy wonderful Lappish athmosphere!
Santasport Sporthotel
Spacious Sporthotel rooms, wide variety of wellbeing services and amazing nature of Ounasvaara – more than just a regular night at hotel!
Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets
In Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets, quality accommodation and the traditional Lappish menus of restaurant Thulia will guarantee you an enjoyable stay only 3 km from the center of Rovaniemi.
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Jauri Resort in Kemijärvi with many activities
Charming and peaceful holiday resort in the heart of the wilderness, our lakeside holiday village offers the perfect blend of tranquility and convenience.
Aurora Hill Resort
Our family-owned retreat offers handcrafted cabins with stunning views, cozy comforts, and some of the best chances to see the Northern Lights
Noa Villas Aurora Lapland Resort
NOA Villas is a nature-secluded riverside retreat in the heart of Finnish Lapland, offering a peaceful escape surrounded by pristine Arctic wilderness.
The Iconic Wikkelä Villa
The Wikkelä Villa is designed to be a place where you can truly experience a luxurious getaway.
Lapland Hotels Bear’s Lodge
Lapland Hotels Bear’s Lodge in Rovaniemi is a magnificent wilderness hotel. This hotel will make a splendid setting for a relaxing holiday, a productive meeting or a special occasion.
Sky View Villas
The two-story apartments on the shore of the lake Iso-Veskajärvi are filled with a warm atmosphere.
Aava Riverside
Aava Riverside offers a peaceful escape just outside Rovaniemi, nestled in a beautiful riverside setting surrounded by nature.
Wilderness Hotel Nangu
This family owned boutique hotel is located in southern shore of Inari Lake. The hotel is built up from stunning logs which give the authentic Lappish feeling for your stay.
Best collection of summer activities in Lapland, Finland
Arctic summer can’t really be understood profoundly without experiencing cottage life in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland. Certain activities belong to a summer culture: Warming up sauna and swimming in fresh arctic waters, fishing, barbecue on a terrace with family and friends, and of course rowing a boat under the majestic midnight sun. There are various activity providers in Rovaniemi who will help you to experience the ultimate summer cottage life with all its belongings in Rovaniemi.
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Traditional Lappish Evening in the Wilderness with Dinner
Experience the traditional Lappish firewood sauna next to a cozy cottage and take a dip in the private Arctic lake! Blow off some steam and enjoy a peaceful night in the authentic Finnish sauna. End the night with a tasty dinner cooked over an open fire.
Visiting package: Ice sculpting, sauna, jacuzzi and dinner at Kota Restaurant (Autumn)
Create your own ice sculptures, relax in outdoor jacuzzi and have a 3 course dinner by the fire at the Kota restaurant
Luxury Log Sauna and Finnish Dinner, 3 hours (Private Tour)
Experience the gentle heat of a log sauna and its invigorating health effects only with your own family or friends. After the sauna we’ll serve traditional Finnish home made dinner.
Rovaniemi: Arctic Spa with Lapland’s Only Infinity Pool
Welcome to CULTA — the sanctuary of SkyView Igloo Resort.
Midnight sun riding over the hills 4h (Advanced Only)
Experience an unforgettable adventure in the midnight sun of Lapland in Rovaniemi! The midnight sun horseback riding excursion offers stunning moments on horseback when the sun doesn’t dip below the horizon.
Lakeside Sauna & Arctic Bath
Relax in the cozy warmth of our Lakeside Sauna and experience true Finnish calm. Whatever the season, a refreshing dip in Lake Olkka adds an exhilarating touch to your relaxation.
Rovaniemi: Midnight Sun Canoeing Tour & Barbeque – Small Group
Glide across serene Lapland waters under the magical Midnight Sun on our guided canoeing adventure. Small groups only, brand-new 2025 luxury 4×4 vans, all equipment, hot drinks & barbecue by the fire
Private Riverside Sauna with Arctic Bath & Outdoor Hot Tub
A Nordic wellness experience: sauna, Arctic bath, and outdoor hot tub by the riverside.
Sleep well in holiday villages
Holiday villages around in Lapland offer you friendly services and activities in addition to cozy stay. Admire the midnight sun through the a glass roof or sleep next door of Santa Claus Office, or try Finnish sauna by some of the summer cottages located by a lake.
Recommended all year round holiday villages!
Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte
The Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte is standing grandly on a hilltop in one of the snowiest areas of Finland next to a peaceful national park.
Vaattunki Wilderness Resort
Vaattunki Wilderness Resort is a dream destination for people looking for a peaceful accommodation in one of the most scenic places near Rovaniemi, surrounded by beautiful rapids of River Raudanjoki, lush shoreline forest and pristine nature.
Santa’s Igloos Arctic Circle
Santa’s Igloos Arctic Circle, 71 luxurious, spacious glass igloos, reception and Restaurant Arctic Eye are located at the Santa Claus Village on the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi.
Holiday Village Loma-Vietonen
Far from everything, closer than ever! Loma-Vietonen is a holiday village close to Rovaniemi.
Ranua Resort – Holiday Villas
Make the most of the Wildlife Park and the services of Ranua and book your accommodation at the Holiday Village. Well equipped villas are located in the immediate vicinity of the Wildlife Park and its services.
Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets
In Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets, quality accommodation and the traditional Lappish menus of restaurant Thulia will guarantee you an enjoyable stay only 3 km from the center of Rovaniemi.
Nova Galaxy Village
Located 15km north from Rovaniemi’s city centre, by the side of the Ounas River, Nova Galaxy Village is a resort of unique Scandinavian style Aurora huts.
Seaside Glass Villas
Seaside Glass Villa is a perfect getaway for vacation, honeymoon or simply relaxation out of the hectic life. Enjoy the Arctic Seaview all year round laying in your bed.
Plenty of ways to relax under the midnight sun with friends and family
Planning to visit Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland with many of your dearest ones? Book some o
f our well-equipped and intimate larger cottages for your stay. After all, Finns tend to bring friends and family to their cabins for summer celebration. There are several accommodation options with beds for more than five persons.
Midnight Sun
The Midnight Sun, the nightless night or polar day – can be seen only here in Rovaniemi on the Arctic Circle or above. From early June until early July, and nights are white throughout the summer. See more here.
Midnight Sun Experiences in Rovaniemi
Midnight Sun Activitites
Summer by the River in Rovaniemi
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