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Upgrade Your Arctic Holiday – Stay in a Premium Glass Igloo
Discover and Arctic experience full of luxury – in the middle of the wilderness. The North has created mystical folk with ancient traditions and breathtaking nature. Embark on a adventure round off the day with a magical night in a glass igloo beneath the phenomenons of the Northern sky, with stars, Aurora Borealis and the midnight sun.
Upgrade your arctic holiday with a glass igloo stay with instant access to the National Park.
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Premium Igloo
- Beds: 2+1
- Total 10 igloos
- Aurora Alarm
- Bathroom with shower
- Minibar, kettle, tv, air-conditioning, heated glass ceiling, slippers, bathrobes, toiletries
All-inclusive Santa’s Hotel Aurora and Glass Igloos
Santa’s Hotel Aurora’s friendly staff welcomes you to enjoy a wilderness holiday with excellent quality accommodation, service and meals.
In Santa’s Restaurant Aurora you will enjoy the three course dinners prepared in the open kitchen by our talented chefs.
Our reception will be happy to book your private transfers, guided excursions and recommend places of interest.
The surrounding tranquil nature and the pure arctic air will rejuvenate and re-energize you.
Turn Your Holiday Upside Down! Experience a Vacation Like Never Before
Don’t settle for an ordinary holiday: turn it upside down! Sleep during the day and experience the midnight sun or the autumn auroras in the night.
Hotels’ glass igloos are intended for year-round use. The glass-roofed, air-conditioned igloos offer a whole new and interesting opportunity for experiencing Lapland’s ever-changing nature while enjoying the comforts of a hotel room. Welcome to enjoy magical northern lights, spectacular midnight sun, plentiful autumn colors and frosty and beautiful winter polar night in our glass igloos!
Hotel info
Location
- Address:
Luppokeino 1
99555 Luosto - Pyhä-Luosto National Park routes from backyard
- Luosto Amethyst Mine
approx. 3 km - Pyhä Ski Resort
20 min (24 km) - Sodankylä
30 min (45 km) - Rovaniemi
1h 30 min (115 km)
By Air
- Nearest Airports: Rovaniemi RVN
1h 30 min (110 km) - Airport Shuttle Bus: Daily service between Rovaniemi Airport and Luosto
- Other Airports: Kittilä KTT
1h 40min (125 km)
Kuusamo KAO
2h 30min (213 km)
By Land
- By car: via Route 4 (E75) and Road 962
- By Train: Kemijärvi Station 1h (70km), Rovaniemi Station 1h 20min (117 km)
- Best train connections to Rovaniemi with daily Shuttle Bus Service and Car Rental
- By Bus: daily Shuttle Bus (SkiBus) from Pyhä and Rovaniemi
Igloos
- 10 glass igloos
- Amenities: bathroom with wc and shower
- Automatic heating and air-conditioning
- Minibar, tv
- Free wi-fi
- Free Aurora Alarm
Food & Beverage
- Breakfast
- A la carte Restaurant
- Lobby Bar
- Terrace
- Grocery store
500 meters
Outdoor Activities
- Cross-country skiing
- Downhill skiing (Luosto and Pyhä)
- Snowshoe excursions
- Snowmobiling
- Fishing
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking and nature walks
- Canoeing and Stand Up Paddling
- Horseback Riding
Entertainment
- Pyhä-Luosto National Park
- Amethyst Mine
- Pyhä Holiday Resort (20 min)
- Meet the Locals Programme
- Guided Safaris and Activities
- Visit to Reindeer and Husky Farms
General
- Check-in at 2 pm
- Check-out at 11 am
- Free Wi-Fi and Aurora Alarm
- In-House Souvenir Shop
- Complimentary parking
- Heating posts for cars
- Car port
Santa’s Igloos Aurora
GPS 67°09’30.0″N, 26°53’56.9″E
Luppokeino 1
Tel. 0400 102 141
luosto@santahotels.fi
FAQ – Frequently asked questions
How to get there?
Santa’s Hotel Aurora & Igloos are located in the center of Luosto holiday resort. The address is Luppokeino 1 99555, Luosto (Sodankylä)
Log Villa Borealis is located 400 meter walk from the hotel main building and approx. 1 hour drive away. The street address is Tangosoivintie 8, Luosto (Sodankylä)
How to Get There by Car
If you are planning to drive from Helsinki to Lapland, it takes about a day. Luosto is located 1 h 30 min North from Rovaniemi and the Arctic Circle. Drive on route E75 (Highway 4). Turn to Road 962 and drive 14 km to reach Luosto.
How to Get There by Train
Finnish Railway (VR) offers and comfortable and convenient way to travel across the country. Book a cabin in the night train from South Finland to Rovaniemi and wake up in Rovaniemi. Cabins with private bathrooms available. You can also load your own car on the train and continue your road trip after the travel.
Pyhä-Luosto SkiBus takes you from Rovaniemi Railway Station to Santa’s Hotel Aurora. The shuttle bus service runs daily.
How to Get There by Plane?
The fastest way to travel to Lapland is by airplane. Finnair flies several times a day from Helsinki to Rovaniemi (RVN) around the year, as well as to Kittilä (KTT). Alternative airports are Kuusamo (KAO) and Kemi (KEM).
Norwegian also flies to Rovaniemi around the year.
During winter season, Norwegian and Easy Jet fly directly from London Gatwick and Turkish Airlines from Istanbul to Rovaniemi. Lufthansa flies directly from Germany to Kittilä and to Kuusamo.
Is there a Airport Shuttle Service to Luosto?
Yes, Pyhä-Luosto SkiBus service runs daily around the year between Rovaniemi and Luosto. During winter, the schedules are compatible with most Finnair flights. During summer and autumn there is approximately two bus connections per day. You can take the airport shuttle bus back to Rovaniemi airport for your departure flight.
Should the arriving flight be delayed, the bus will wait at Rovaniemi Airport for one hour.
From other airports, private transfers are available. Please contact our hotel staff for more information.
Do you have parking for hotel guests?
Hotel provides complimentary parking places and car port with heating plugs for hotel guests. However, kindly note that there are limited number of parking spaces.
What are the Check-in and Check-out times?
For Santa’s Hotel Aurora and Glass Igloos, check-in time is at 2 pm and Check-out time at 12:00 noon.
Please contact our hotel staff for early check-in and late check-out.
What is included in the igloo price?
All room rates include breakfast, Aurora Alarm and a relaxed atmosphere. All igloos air conditioning and bathroom with wc and shower.
Can you add extra beds in the igloos?
Some glass Igloos fit one extra bed.
Extra bed in Glass Igloo for child: 47 EUR/night, and for adults 57 EUR/night.
Children under 4 years old are provided with a crib/extra bed free of charge, at request.
Do you have pet rooms or allergy rooms?
We have some hotel rooms and igloos where pets are allowed. Pet fee is 25 EUR/pet/stay. Please inform of pets in advance, amount of pet rooms is limited.
We also have some allergy rooms. Please contact our staff for more information.
Do you provide luggage storage?
Luggage storage is available at Santa’s Hotel Aurora Reception.
Can you cater to special diets?
Yes we can, if you let us know in advance. We will do our best to satisfy your requirements.
All our meals are lactose-free or low-lactose. Gluten-free products and meals are also available at request.
Why Should I book Santa's Igloos Aurora?
If you are looking for a place to stay steps away from the Lappish wilderness, but you do not want to compromise on the level of service or the quality of your accommodation; Santa’s Hotel Aurora is the perfect choice for you! Our restaurant is one of the finest in the area and our premium glass igloos offer an unforgettable stay! But most importantly, our friendly and helpful staff are happy to serve you every day of the year!