Northern Lights Village in Autumn
Saariselkä, Lapland, Finland
Best time for aurora borealis*: October to March
We love our Northern Lights villages with their cozy chalets under glass roofs.
The view from your cozy bed beneath the rounded panoramic window, watching the dancing northern lights in the pristine Lapland winter sky, connects you with nature every night.
The Aurora chalets with their large windows are also very cozy. A refrigerator, espresso machine, kettle, hairdryer, and free Wi-Fi are included.
Delicious local dishes await you in the restaurant, and you can relax by the open fireplace in the bar.
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Best time for a Northern Lights trip: October to March (with snow from mid-December)
*Northern lights are a natural phenomenon! We cannot guarantee sightings.
Stephanie Gräf
Travel expert, inventia | Travel beyond the ordinary
Specialist in travel to the Arctic and Antarctic.
I am your contact person for questions and bookings relating to the Arctic and Antarctic, and I am delighted that you are one of the few people who are traveling to the ends of the earth.
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Good to know
Getting there:We can arrange flightsto/from Ivalo and transfers to the Northern Lights village of Saariselkä for you.
Travel program: Wehave lots of ideas for additional highlights to upgrade your entire trip.
Entry requirements:German citizens only need an identity card toenter Finland. Further information on entry requirements and the latest security advice can be found at Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Insurance: Werecommend taking out good travel cancellation insurance and international health insurance from a specialist provider.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Perfect view of the dancing northern lights from your bed
- Aurora Alert – Never miss the Northern Lights again
- Ruska, Arctic nature in vibrant autumn colors
- Exciting fall activities in the Arctic wilderness: berry and mushroom picking, gold panning, hiking in the national park, e-fatbike tours, husky tours on sleds with tires
- Aurora tours on the lake, at the Aurora Camp, or on an e-fatbike
- Sauna, Jacuzzi, and Massage
Your chalet
Northern Lights Chalet
Each cabin can accommodate up to 4 people when using two extra beds.
Facilities
- 29 square meters
- Max. 4 people (2 people in two extra beds)
- Double bed or two beds
- Heated windows for a clear view of the polar night sky
- Good Wi-Fi
- Hair dryer, electric kettle, tea & coffee set
- Bathroom with shower
Prices
| Prices per person including half board | Winter season November 14 – December 19, 2023 January 8 – February 4, 2024 February 21 – March 24, 2024 |
Holiday season December 20, 2023 – January 7, 2024 February 5 – February 20, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| double occupancy | 317 € | 357 € |
| single occupancy | 521 € | 555 € |
| 3rd and 4th person, adults, each | 203 € | 237 € |
| 3rd and 4th person, child (4–14 years), each | 102 € | 119 € |
| Maximum occupancy | 4 | |
| Airport transfer (shared transfer) from/to Ivalo Airport, per adult per trip | 27 € | |
| Airport transfer (shared transfer) from/to Ivalo Airport, per child (4-14 years) per trip | 14 € | |
| Surcharge for private transfer | 54 € | |
| Airport transfer (shared transfer) from/to Ivalo Airport with wheelchair-accessible van (1-4 persons), per vehicle per route | 134 € | |
Restaurant & Bar:
The Loimu restaurant serves food and drinks close to your cabin—pure ingredients from the cleanest nature in the world. Bar with an open fireplace.
Your booking includes half board: dinner and breakfast are included (only dinner on the day of arrival and only breakfast on the day of departure). Tap water (the cleanest in the world), tea, and coffee are available unlimited during meals.
If you have any dietary preferences, please let us know in advance.
Sauna and Jacuzzi
location
The lodge is only a 20-minute drive from Ivalo Airport. The Northern Lights village of Saariselkä is located in a quiet and secluded area of Ivalo.
The following packages are available
With our ready-made packages, you can experience the full spectrum of Arctic nature while saving money.
Click on the packages to see what you get.
Northern Lights over Saariselkä Package 3 days / 2 nights
Your package includes the following activities:
- Private 3-course dinner at Aurora Camp by the lake
- Hike in the national park, 3 hours, private
- Autumn Aurora Hike, 3 hours, private
- Husky safari on wheels, 1 hour
- Private sauna
- Hot stone massage @ Aurora SPA (external spa), 60 minutes per person
and also:
- 3 nights in an Aurora Chalet with a glass roof
- 3 x full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Airport transfer from/to Ivalo Airport
Prices
| 4 days / 3 nights Price per person |
's fall season September 11 – November 13, 2024 |
|---|---|
| double occupancy | 1.419 € |
Search for the Northern Lights | 4 days / 3 nights
Your package includes the following activities:
- Aurora photography workshop, 1 hour
- Aurora stalking with electric fat bikes, 2.5 hours
- Autumn husky safari (on wheels), 1 hour
- Aurora Camp by the Lake, 3 hours
- Safari with e-fatbike, 4 hours
- Aurora Camp Night, 4 hours
and also:
- 3 nights in an Aurora Chalet with a glass roof
- 3 x full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Airport transfer from/to Ivalo Airport
Prices
| 4 days / 3 nights package Price per person |
fall season September 1–November 30, 2024 |
|---|---|
| double occupancy | 1.319 € |
| 3rd and 4th person, adults, each | 1.084 € |
| 3rd and 4th person, child (4–14 years), each | 544 € |
Search for the Northern Lights LIGHT | 4 days / 3 nights
Your package includes the following activities:
- Aurora photography workshop, 1 hour
- Aurora stalking with electric fat bikes, 2.5 hours
- Autumn husky safari (on wheels), 1 hour
- Aurora Camp by the Lake, 3 hours
- Safari with e-fatbike, 4 hours
- Aurora Camp Night, 4 hours
and also:
- 4 nights in an Aurora Chalet with a glass roof
- 3 x full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- 1 x half board (breakfast and dinner)
- Airport transfer from/to Ivalo Airport
Prices
| 5 days / 4 nights package Price per person |
fall season September 1–November 30, 2024 |
|---|---|
| double occupancy | 1.409 € |
| 3rd and 4th person, adults, each | 1.198 € |
| 3rd and 4th person, child (4–14 years), each | 601 € |
Family Adventure Package 6 days / 5 nights
Your package includes the following activities:
- Aurora Camp by the Lake, 3 hours
- Autumn husky safari (on wheels), 1 hour
- Survival Camp, 4 hours
- Hike in the national park, 3 hours
- SPA Day (external)
- Tankavaara gold panning, 4 hours
and also:
- 5 nights in an Aurora Chalet with a glass roof
- 5 x full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Airport transfer from/to Ivalo Airport
Prices
| 6 days / 5 nights package Price per person |
's fall season September 1 – November 13, 2024 |
|---|---|
| double occupancy | 1.292 € |
| 3rd and 4th person, adults, each | 955 € |
| 3rd and 4th person, child (4–14 years), each | 477 € |
The best of Lapland 6 days / 5 nights
Your package includes the following activities:
- Aurora photography workshop, 1 hour
- Aurora stalking with electric fat bikes, 2.5 hours
- Autumn husky safari (on wheels), 1 hour
- Tankavaara gold panning, 4 hours
- Safari with e-fatbike, 2 hours
- Day trip to Nellim, 6 hours
- Aurora Camp Night, 4 hours
- Hike in the national park, 3 hours
- Private sauna
- Aurora Camp by the Lake, 3 hours
- Survival Camp, 4 hours
- Safari with e-fatbike, 4 hours
and also:
- 5 nights in an Aurora Chalet with a glass roof
- 5 x full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Airport transfer from/to Ivalo Airport
Prices
| 6 days / 5 nights Price per person |
's fall season September 1 – November 13, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Aurora Cabin | |
| double occupancy | 2.322 € |
| 3rd and 4th person, adults, each | 1.909 € |
| 3rd and 4th person, child (4–14 years), each | 954 € |
Impressions of the northern lights village of Saariselkä | Finnish Lapland
Northern Lights Village Saariselkä_Moon in Autumn
Sunset over the fells
Northern Lights Village Saariselkä_Ruska
A lake in an autumnal pine forest
Northern Lights Village Saariselkä_Aurora Camp
Northern lights over the lake in autumn
Northern Lights Village Saariselkä_Aurora Camp on the border
Northern lights at sunset
Northern Lights Village Saariselkä_E-Fatbike
Northern Lights Village Saariselkä_Gold Panning
gold panning
Northern Lights Village Saariselkä_Gold Panning 1
gold panning
Northern Lights Village Saariselkä_Husky tour on wheels
Husky tour in autumn
Northern Lights Village Saariselkä_Romantic Package
Romantic dinner at Aurora Camp
Northern Lights Village Saariselkä_Siida Museum
Visit to the Siida Museum in Ivalo
Northern Lights Village Saariselkä_Hike National Park
Autumn hike in the national park
Northern Lights Village Saariselkä_Mushroom picking
Mushroom picking in autumn
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