Autumn: high season of Northern Lights in Lapland
Aurora Breaks in Arctic Snow Hotel & Glass Igloos
Autumn is the best time for effortless Aurora break in Lapland. From September to November, the Northern Lights occur more often than during snowy and cold Midwinter. The weather during the day is usually pleasantly mild, and nights are often clear with starry skies – ideal for aurora hunting.
We have two different Early Bird Aurora Break packages (1-night or 2 nights) available from September 22nd to November 19th. Both include transfers from Rovaniemi, 3 course dinner, and experiences for each day of your stay. In our igloos with 360° glass roof you can fall asleep while watching the lights in the sky, after enjoying dinner in our restaurant and raising a toast at SkyBar. Of course you can also book just accommodation in our glass igloos.
Arctic Snow Hotel and Glass Igloos is located by a lake in the small village of Sinettä, 30 min drive from Rovaniemi in Lapland (Finland). In the absence of city lights you have a good chance to spot Northern Lights and take amazing pictures. We can’t give a guarantee that you will see the Northern Lights during your stay, but when the conditions are right, chances are good.
1-night Northern Lights 360
Available: Sep 22 – Nov 19
(bookings by email at sales@arcticsnowhotel.com or from webshop)
Enjoy a magical minibreak during the best aurora
Day 1
- Transfer from Rovaniemi to Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos
- Welcome drink
- Accommodation in twin glass igloo
- 3-course dinner at Kota restaurant
- Private sauna experience; enjoy Finnish sauna and outdoor jacuzzi
Day 2
- Buffet breakfast
- Visit to local husky farm with 30 minute husky cart ride
- Transfer to Rovaniemi after husky farm visit
Price in double/twin glass igloo (Sep 22 – Oct 31):
335 €/adult (additional night 133€/adult)
210 €/child (2-12 years) in extra bed (additional night 80 €/child)
305 €/adult in extra bed (additional night 120€/adult)
Package price in single glass igloo 435 € (additional night 200€)
Price in double/twin glass igloo (Nov 3 – Nov 19):
375 €/adult (additional night 133€/adult)
242 €/child (2-12 years) in extra bed (additional night 80 €/child)
345 €/adult in extra bed (additional night 120€/adult)
Package price in single glass igloo 475 € (additional night 200€)
Accommodation
Check in at 3 pm, check out at 11:30 am. All glass igloos have bathroom (toilet and shower), motorized twin beds for a perfect view of the sky through a 360 degree glass roof, wi-fi, hairdryer, electric kettle and mini fridge. Breakfast is served from 8am to 10am.
Finnish sauna experience
When in Finland, try Finnish sauna! The sauna is booked privately for each party and includes the use of outdoor jacuzzi. Imagine inhaling the crisp, fresh autumn air while soaking in warm relaxing bubbles – and if you are lucky, watching the northern lights at the same time!
Dinner at Kota restaurant
Lappish delicacies are served in the magical atmosphere of our Kota restaurant. Three different main course options available, also vegetarian and vegan.
Visit to local husky farm
On a visit to a husky farm you will see how sled dogs are prepared to be the amazing athletes that they are. Enthusiastic dogs will happily take you on a cart ride* down the forest trail.
* For animal welfare reasons, husky cart rides are arranged only if the temperature colder than +10 C.
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2 nights Autumn Glow
Available: Sep 22 – Nov 19
Day 1
- Transfer from Rovaniemi to Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos
- Welcome drink
- Accommodation in twin glass igloo
- 3-course dinner at Kota restaurant
- Aurora floating in lake Lehtojärvi
Day 2
- Buffet breakfast
- Visit to Santa Claus Village
- Accommodation in twin glass igloo
- 3-course dinner at Kota restaurant
Day 3
- Buffet breakfast
- Transfer to Rovaniemi
Package price in twin glass igloo Sep 22 – Nov 19
405 €/adult
400 €/adult in extra bed
312 €/child (2-12 years) in extra bed
Package price in single glass igloo 530 €
Accommodation
Check in at 3 pm, check out at 11:30 am. All glass igloos have bathroom (toilet and shower), motorized twin beds for a perfect view of the sky through a 360 degree glass roof, wi-fi, hairdryer, electric kettle and mini fridge. Breakfast is served from 8am to 10am.
Dinner at Kota restaurant
Lappish delicacies are served in the magical atmosphere of our Kota restaurant. Three different main course options available, also vegetarian and vegan.
Visit to Santa Claus Village
Our guide will drive you to Santa Claus Village, the most popular attraction in Rovaniemi, where you can cross the magical Arctic Circle, meet Santa Claus and visit his official post office and do some souvenir shopping. The excursion includes lunch .
Aurora Floating
Dip yourself into frozen lake under the Auroras and let your mind rest, sounds bizarre doesn’t it! Tonight this is possible! This guided floating is totally safe with a high quality rescue suit that covers your whole body and keeps you dry. As you have your own clothing under the suit you will not get cold even in the open 0 degree water. The circumstances are truly arctic! If the weather is clear we can see beautiful stars and may even get to marvel magnificent Northern Lights. This is arranged at our hotel area so no transfers are needed.
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Autumn Visiting Programmes
Experience the aurora with dinner and sauna
Did you know that autumn is the best time to see the northern lights?
After taking a 30-minute transfer, you arrive to Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos. Since we are in the building process of Arctic SnowHotel, our guide will tell you about the process and the history of the company and shows you photos of how it looks inside when completed. Tasty welcome drink is served at Sky bar where you can also go to the second floor to view the
sky through the glass roof of the bar. The dinner of the evening is served at Kota restaurant which has a nice atmosphere by an open fire. After the dinner you have a chance to experience Finnish sauna and outdoor jacuzzi which are booked in private use for you for 1 hour. Warm water and chilly air is a perfect combination. And if you have courage, you can also try cold water dipping. This will definitely be an experience to remember!
Pick up: 19:00 from Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus (at Korkalonkatu 29), 18:30 from Santa
Claus Holiday Village reception. Return at midnight.
Menu:
Sweet potato basil soup with SnowHotel’s garlic croutons
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Main course options (please choose one):
Salmon glow-fried by the open fire, served with baked potato, tartar sauce and coleslaw
Sautéed reindeer with mashed potatoes, lingonberry jam and pickles
Carrot rösti with dark balsamico sauce, served with baked potato, tartar sauce and coleslaw (vegan option available)
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Apple strudel with vanilla sauce
Price: 129€ / adult, 89€ / child
Cooking night at Kota restaurant
Our guide will teach you how to prepare a high-quality 3 course dinner on open fire inside a traditional Kota tepee. You will learn about the importance of fire in the Finnish kitchen and how traditional cooking has transformed to adjust our modern day-to-day life. You can cook yourself a delicious meal with salmon or reindeer – both vital elements of local diet throughout history – or with vegetables.
No previous culinary skills are required. As a souvenir, you will also get recipes of the menu to take with you. Tasty welcome drink is served at Sky bar where you can also go to the second floor to view the sky through the glass roof of the bar.
Pick up : 19:00 from Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus (at Korkalonkatu 29), 18:30 from Santa Claus Holiday Village reception. Return at midnight.
Menu:
Mushroom mayonnaise on a local rye bread toast
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Main course options (please choose one):
Salmon by the open fire with root vegetables and potatoes in a foil with dijon mustard sauce
Sirloin of reindeer by the open fire with root vegetables and potatoes in a foil with game sauce
Vegetable skewers with tomato salsa
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Berry pie with vanilla sauce
Rate: 129€ / adult, 89 € / child
