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This can be booked as part of our 'Muotka 7 Night Adventure', which is the price shown. You can also book this as part of our 'Muotka 2-Centre Adventure'. This tastefully renovated lodge radiates an atmosphere of warmth and relaxation from the moment you arrive. The reception building has a restaurant with open fireplace, small lounge and bar. The lodge sauna has separate times for men and women, and is also bookable for private use (payable locally). There is an outdoor fireplace, shelter and Sámi kota hut. As well as the activities listed, Christmas Week (depart. 24 Dec) also includes gingerbread baking, tree decorating and a visit from Santa with a small gift for all the children on Christmas Eve. New Year Week (depart. 31 Dec) also includes a bonfire, midnight fireworks and a glass of sparkling wine on New Year's Eve. There are festive dinners on both dates including Lappish specialities.
This can be booked as part of our 'Muotka 7 Night Adventure', which is the price shown. You can also book this as part of our 'Muotka 2-Centre Adventure'.
This tastefully renovated lodge radiates an atmosphere of warmth and relaxation from the moment you arrive. The reception building has a restaurant with open fireplace, small lounge and bar. The lodge sauna has separate times for men and women, and is also bookable for private use (payable locally). There is an outdoor fireplace, shelter and Sámi kota hut.
As well as the activities listed, Christmas Week (depart. 24 Dec) also includes gingerbread baking, tree decorating and a visit from Santa with a small gift for all the children on Christmas Eve.
New Year Week (depart. 31 Dec) also includes a bonfire, midnight fireworks and a glass of sparkling wine on New Year's Eve. There are festive dinners on both dates including Lappish specialities.
• Located on the outskirts of Saariselka
• 15 minutes drive to the town centre
• Residents restaurant & bar lounge
• Private saunas in some cabins
• Some cabins have glass roofs with views of the night sky
• The chance to see the Norther Lights!
There are 36 various room, suites and cabin types in Muotka Wilderness Lodge including:
Wilderness Rooms (A3) sleep 1-3 people and is located in the main reception building or in a separate building just a few steps away. All are tastefully decorated in a cosy Nordic style and have shower, WC and hairdryer. Beds can be made up as either a double or twins. Maximum 2 adults and 1 child
Superior Sauna Suites (C4) sleep 2-4 people and have their own building. Highly recommended spacious pine-clad one room suites with double bed, private sauna, shower, WC and lounge area. Suites can accommodate 2 extra beds for children
Panorama Log Cabins (D4) sleep 2-4 people in highly recommended spacious detached log cabins with double bed, private sauna, shower, WC, fireplace, lounge area and panoramic windows. Cabins can accommodate 2 extra beds for children
Aurora Cabins sleep 2-4 people in one-room cabins. In a quiet location away from the main buildings these amazing one room cabins can be pre-booked for one night during your stay. All have large panoramic north-facing semi-glass roofs with views of the night sky from your bed, private sauna, shower, WC, fridge, hairdryer, coffee/tea-maker. Some have a sofa which converts to 2 single child beds
Accessibility:
Lift accessible: No
Lift serves all floors: No
Access ramp: No
Full board buffet service including:
Good selection of hot and cold dishes for breakfast
Lunch is either picnic-style around an open fire on excursions or served at the lodge
A hearty 3 course dinner. With each courses there will be a selection of choices to choose from.
Complimentary tea and coffee is available all day
Saariselka is one of the main resorts that make up our Lapland collection. This unique resort has a relaxed frontier atmosphere and particularily family friendly, its also the home of Father Christmas and the homeland of the native Sami who keep there herds of reindeer in the nearby pine forests. It's location, around 200km north of the Arktic Circle means this resort offers snow sure skiing all season long. The village is surrounded by pine forest and wilderness and a place you can feel a real connection with nature. It borders the spectacular Urho Kekkonen National Park which is one of the largest peices of protected national parks in Finland.
This perfect peice of winter wonderland offers much more than just a ski holiday, with lots to do here from meeting Santa to Husky sleigh rides in search of the Northern lights and plenty more. We have plenty of activities to keep yourself and the family entertained throughout your trip.
Secluded deep in the magical winter wonderland with fun activities and a meeting with Santa for every child.
Santa's Log Cabin is hidden away deep in the Saariselka pine forest, we will lead your family by snowmobile or reindeer sleigh direct to Santa's door where you will be greated by Santa's Elves. Watch out they can be cheeky and mischievous by nature who enjoy throwing snowballs, rolling in the snow and tickling the younger ones. We will show you into Santa's cabin where you will be greated by Santa himself and welcomed into his enchanted world. If the children have written to Santa then he will have their very own letter in his hand and a knee for them to talk through all there many Christmas wishes. After this when its time to wave goodbye to Santa, they will be given a very unique lapland present that his eleves were busy making the day before. Snowmobile or Reindeer willl return you back to the village for more activities in the snow.
Saariselka is one of the leading cross-country ski destinations and offers exceptional terrain right from your doorstep at our featured properties. The area is made up of unique tracks which wind through dense forests and traverse peaks, transforming the area into a first class cross country ski destination in winter. The area offers 200km of accessable terrain of which 34km have lighting and are all very well maintained.
Whilst skiing through the winter wonderland you get a sense of the untouched Arktic wilderness around you and a feeling of being part of the nature.
If you are thinking of booking a holiday to Saariselka then do not hesitate to drop us a call on 0203 823 6113. Our friendly staff will help you through the process and make sure that you find the perfect holiday for your needs.
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Muotka Wilderness Lodge
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Experience downhill skiing and snowboarding in Saariselka, Europe's most northern ski area. Spread across two fells, this resort offers 5 lifts and 15 slopes of a varying difficulty to cater for all abilities. The resort also includes a freestyle park for the more adventurous.
Whilst not the most challenging ski area in europe, Saariselka it is perfect for the beginner and intermediate skiers but advanced skiers will love the off piste potential that this resort has to offer.
Saariselka Ski area is located around 1km from the village centre which is where all the accommodation is located. However do not let this put you of as getting to the slopes is very easy with a ski bus transfer, which runs very frequently and drops you directly on the slopes and only takes 5 minutes from your hotel door.
The best time to visit Saariselka would be from Novemeber to May where you are guaranteed snow conditions and even the possibility of experiencing the Northern Lights.
Saariselka is one of the leading cross-country ski destinations and offers exceptional terrain right from your doorstep at our featured properties. The area is made up of unique tracks which wind through dense forests and traverse peaks, transforming the area into a first class cross country ski destination in winter. The area offers 200km of accessable terrain of which 34km have lighting and are all very well maintained.
Whilst skiing through the winter wonderland you get a sense of the untouched Arktic wilderness around you and a feeling of being part of the nature.
Whilst Saariselka does not offer your traditional apres ski, it more than makes up for it with the ubundance of activities available after a day on the slopes.
Snowmobiling, reindeer and husky safaris are a fantastic way to take in the surroundings. Why not try something out of the ordinary and give ice fishing a go, or follow one of the numerous snowshoe or cross country routes available. Just a short sleigh or husky ride away is Kakslauttanen, the true home of Santa. November to April is the time to catch the spectacular Northern Lights where you experience the bright dancing lights or the Aurora.
There is a local spa which is perfect for soothing the muscles after a day on the slopes and an opertunity for the kids to be taken care of at the Angry Birds activity park.
If you are looking for a little slice of European Apres then the Laaihovi usually offers a party between 2pm and 5pm. They offer local bands to play live music and you might even get the chance to try ski shoe dancing. Also to consider is the Husky bar and the Lutto pub for a drink after a day on the slopes.
