It’s during this time of year that many of us want to vacation in the sun and warmth; yet, we want to showcase a magical resort we recently came upon. For those seeking something different, check out Finland’s Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort.
Guests can do anything from dogsledding during wintertime to rafting on the picturesque Lemmenjoki River during the summer. Year-round, if you want to take a dip in the natural spring and it’s frozen, staff will cut an individual hole for you. What a magical experience!
With very few lights “polluting” the sky, Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort is a wonderful place to see the majestic Northern Lights. From mid-August through the end of April, you don’t even have to leave your glass igloo to see the lights; simply look UP and you’ll see them while cozy in your glass hut! Certainly, this is a “bucket list” item!
The glass igloos come in two sizes: 2 and 4-person rooms. We love that this can either be a family vacation or a romantic getaway.
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Each igloo has a toilet and beds. Evenings can be spent in hot saunas or in the ice holes nearby. The glass igloos are built from a special thermal glass so the temperature inside the igloo remain quite warm. If you prefer a more rustic approach, you can sleep in a snow igloo where the temperature stays around -3°C and -6°C. If you choose this option, let us know how it is… we’ll stay in the heated igloos instead!
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Aurora borealis, or the Northern Lights, is a natural light display in the night’s sky that occurs in Arctic regions between August and April. The colors are amazing and completely unique to the Arctic Circle!
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This is the view from inside one of Kakslauttanen’s glass igloos.
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