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 Sporthotel
Spacious Sporthotel rooms, wide variety of wellbeing services and amazing nature of Ounasvaara – more than just a regular night at hotel!
Santasport Apartment Hotel
Have a nice stay at Santasport Apartment Hotel! All our rooms have a cosy interior with good amenities for your stay!
Ounasvaara Lakituvat
Chalets located in Rovaniemi on top of hill Ounasvaara near to the Arctic Circle.
Johka – Arctic Villas
Stay in our cosy arctic villas and enjoy wonderful Lappish athmosphere!
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Apukka Resort Rovaniemi – Glass Igloo Hotel
Apukka Resort is a wilderness holiday village in the embrace of two lakes, only a 10-minute drive from Santa Claus Village and Rovaniemi International Airport, yet the middle of unspoiled nature.
Mystical Lapland Cabin
Welcome to our cozy chalet that offers a peaceful stay only 15minutes away from Santa Claus Village and the Rovaniemi city center.
Ranua Resort – Arctic Igloos
Arctic Igloos are located on the peaceful shores of the lake Ranuanjärvi, far from city light pollution.
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.
Cozy Hommala Cottage
Located 18km from Ranua and right next to the Simojoki river, this cottage is a hidden haven for families that appreciate peaceful surroundings.
Wilderness Hotel Inari
Wilderness hotel Inari offers breath-taking views and it´s an ideal location for aurora watching. Hotel unites an exquisite blend of comfort and wilderness themed style with good quality services.
Aurora Cottage Otsola
The cottage (23 square meters) is located on the Northern side of a private peninsula with no light pollution around. There is a perfect panorama view over the lake and the Northern skyline.
Wilderness Hotel Muotka
This family owned hotel is a romantic place located in Kakslauttanen area. In Muotka you can accommodate in hotel rooms, log cabins, sauna suites and aurora cabins.
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.
Book activities for your summer days!
Midnight Sun E-Fat Bike & Reindeer Experience
Experience the magic of the Midnight Sun on an electric fat bike at Porovaara Reindeer Farm in Rovaniemi. Ride effortlessly through breathtaking Arctic landscapes, explore scenic trails, and meet the reindeer in their natural habitat.
Private Traditional Finnish Sauna Boat Scenic Lake Cruise with Bbq
Cruise the lake in style on this unique Sauna Boat equipped with a wood-heated sauna. Enjoy the beautiful Arctic landscapes as you bathe in the lake beneath the midnight sun.
Löyly & Legends
Known the world over, the Finnish sauna offers a multitude of healing and relaxing benefits, but how is a truly Finnish sauna prepared? Roll up your sleeves to see first-hand how it’s done and enjoy a genuine Finnish sauna experience.
Midnight sun riding to the hill 2h
Experience an unforgettable adventure in the endless night of Lapland in Rovaniemi! The midnight sun horseback riding excursion offers stunning moments on horseback when the sun doesn’t dip below the horizon.
Luxury Log Sauna and Finnish Dinner Summer, 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.
Midnight Sun E-Bike & Sauna Adventure
Join us for an electric fat bike adventure, taking you through peaceful forests and ending up admiring the midnight sun
Floating Sauna and Swimming in the Ounasjoki River, 3 hours (Private Tour)
An invigorating private experience on a floating sauna and swimming!
A private use of riverside sauna Uitto, jacuzzi, sauna lounge area (1-20 people)
Private usage of Uitto sauna, sauna lounge, jacuzzi
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.
Ranua Resort – Arctic Igloos
Arctic Igloos are located on the peaceful shores of the lake Ranuanjärvi, far from city light pollution.
Wilderness Hotel Inari
Wilderness hotel Inari offers breath-taking views and it´s an ideal location for aurora watching. Hotel unites an exquisite blend of comfort and wilderness themed style with good quality services.
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.
Nova Skyland Hotel
Nestled in the serene nature of Lapland, Nova Skyland hotel offers a unique experience in high-quality lodgings with friendly and attentive service.
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.
Holiday Village Loma-Vietonen
Far from everything, closer than ever! Loma-Vietonen is a holiday village close to Rovaniemi.
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.
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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