Plan your own peaceful winter holiday in Lapland

Create a winter holiday that gives you time to experience Lapland without following a fixed package or a crowded schedule.

Stay in a private lodge surrounded by snowy forests and frozen lakes in Raanujärvi, Finnish Lapland. Choose the activities that interest you, decide how much you want to do and leave space for quiet days at your lodge.

Accommodation and activities are booked separately, giving you the freedom to build a holiday that suits your group, interests and preferred pace.

Stay in peaceful Finnish nature

Your accommodation is an important part of a Lapland winter holiday.

Our private lodges are surrounded by forests, lakes and quiet natural landscapes. Instead of returning to a busy hotel after a day outdoors, you return to your own warm cabin with space for your group.

Our accommodation options include romantic retreats for couples, traditional lakeside cabins for small families, spacious villas and chalets for groups and a historic farmhouse for larger parties.

Each accommodation has its own kitchen and private sauna. Depending on the lodge, you may also have a fireplace, lake views, an outdoor hot tub or a private jacuzzi.

Compare our Lapland lodges and choose the accommodation that best suits your group.

Choose the winter experiences you want

Winter activities can be booked separately according to your interests and travel dates.

Our experiences are intentionally personal and small-scale. Many take place in the surrounding nature, allowing you to spend less time travelling and more time enjoying the experience itself.

Explore local forests and frozen lake areas on a private snowmobile safari, or choose the very small shared ultimate snowmobile adventure. Families and guests who prefer not to drive can also experience the landscape from a private snowmobile-pulled sleigh.

Meet and feed our own reindeer in a peaceful setting and learn about their behaviour, seasonal rhythm and everyday care. Our reindeer experiences focus on meeting and feeding the animals rather than sleigh rides.

Discover the silence of the winter forest while snowshoeing, or spend time on a frozen lake during a guided ice fishing experience.

Available experiences, starting times and prices may vary. Check the current selection of winter activities before planning your days.

Enjoy Lapland at your own pace

A memorable winter holiday does not need to have an activity scheduled for every day.

Some of the best moments can be simple:

• waking up to a quiet snowy landscape
• enjoying breakfast without rushing
• walking outside your lodge
• warming up in your private sauna
• preparing a meal together
• spending an evening beside the fireplace
• stepping outside to look for the Northern Lights

The surrounding nature is not only somewhere you visit during an excursion. It is part of everyday life throughout your stay.

Keeping some days or evenings free also gives you flexibility when weather conditions change.

Example of a relaxed winter holiday

This is one example of how you could arrange several days in Lapland. It is not a fixed package, and accommodation and activities are booked separately.

Day 1 – Arrival and settling in

Arrive at your lodge, prepare an evening meal and relax in your private sauna. If the sky is clear, step outside to look for the Northern Lights.

Day 2 – Private snowmobile safari

Explore the surrounding winter landscape on a private snowmobile safari. After the safari, return to your lodge and enjoy a quiet evening without any additional programme.

Day 3 – Visit Rovaniemi and Santa Claus Village

Spend the day exploring Rovaniemi and visiting Santa Claus Village. You can meet Santa Claus, cross the Arctic Circle and explore the shops, restaurants and other attractions in the area.

The visit is arranged independently and is not part of our activity programme. Check current opening hours and book any additional experiences directly with the relevant provider.

Day 4 – A day without a schedule

Sleep longer, enjoy the sauna and take time to appreciate the surrounding nature. Keeping a day free also gives you flexibility if weather conditions affect your other plans.

Day 5 – Meet the reindeer

Visit our own reindeer and join a guided feeding experience. The rest of the day can be left free for relaxing, walking in the snow or spending time at your lodge.

Day 6 – Snowshoeing or ice fishing

Choose a peaceful snowshoeing experience, try ice fishing or keep the day free if you prefer a slower holiday.

This is only an example. You can choose fewer activities, change their order or stay longer. Actual starting times and availability can be checked when booking each experience.

We can help you plan your stay

Although you book accommodation and activities separately, you do not need to plan everything alone.

Tell us:

• your travel dates
• the number and ages of your guests
• which accommodation interests you
• which activities you would like to experience
• whether you prefer an active or relaxed holiday
• whether you need help with transportation

We can help you choose from our accommodation and activities and suggest how to arrange them during your stay.

We do not book experiences operated by external companies, but we are happy to help with questions about our own services and the practical planning of your holiday. You can contact us whenever you need help.

Practical information for your winter holiday

Getting here

Our accommodation is located in Raanujärvi in Finnish Lapland. A rental car is recommended because public transportation in the surrounding rural area is limited and services are not within walking distance.

Free parking is available. If you need help arranging transportation, contact us before your visit and we will help you find a suitable option.

Groceries and meals

Our accommodation includes cooking facilities, allowing you to prepare your own meals.

There are no shops or restaurants immediately beside the lodges, so groceries should be purchased before arriving. Planning your meals in advance makes your stay more comfortable and gives you more time to enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The nearest grocery store is K-Market Sinettä, approximately 35 kilometres away.

Winter weather

Winter weather and snow conditions vary throughout the season. Temperatures can be very cold, particularly during the middle of winter.

Bring warm base layers, wool socks, a hat and suitable winter clothing. Some guided activities include thermal outerwear and other necessary equipment. Check the individual activity page to see exactly what is provided.

We also offer winter clothing rental for guests who need warm outerwear during their stay. Please contact us in advance to check available sizes, rental periods and prices.

Getting around

Having your own car gives you the greatest flexibility when staying in Raanujärvi. It allows you to buy groceries, reach independently booked services and explore the surrounding area according to your own schedule.

Always allow enough time for winter driving and adjust your speed to current road conditions.