Floor-to-ceiling windows invite the outdoors in at this cabin-style retreat close to Santa Claus Village.
The Nordic landscape is the star of the show at Arctic TreeHouse Hotel, where a collection of stilted cabins cascade down a pine-forested hillside. While it’s open year-round, the luxe resort comes into its own during the winter months. Snow settles thickly on the cabin rooftops and smooths out the bumpy Arctic ground, transforming it into a winter wonderland, just minutes from the official home of Santa Claus. During these months, you might also glimpse the northern lights from your floor-to-ceiling window.
Many cabins have an elevated nest bed for younger children, while some have two separate bedrooms and a private sauna. The five-pointed, snowflake-inspired central building houses a restaurant, where Arctic cuisine is served with a modern twist, and there’s also a snug spa and sauna on site. You can plan your days with the concierge, who can arrange heated sledge rides to and from Santa Claus Village (and the nearby airport), as well as snowshoeing and tobogganing.
OUR OPINION:
We recommend Arctic TreeHouse Hotel for families wanting a winter escape that balances Christmas excitement with a peaceful place to unwind and connect.
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Arctic TreeHouse Suite, Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
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Arctic TreeHouse Suite, Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
ArcticScene Executive Suite, Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
Rakas Restaurant & Bar, Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
Arctic TreeHouse Suite, Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
Arctic GlassHouse, Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
Rakas Bar, Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
Arctic TreeHouse Suite, Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
Rooms
Hugging the hillside, Arctic TreeHouse Hotel is made up of stilted, shingle-tiled cabins. They’re designed to resemble käpylehmä, handmade Finnish toy cows crafted with pinecone bodies and twig legs. Each has floor-to-ceiling windows that give you views of the forest and sky from your bed, while minimalist wooden decor and soft furnishings add warmth. Rooms range from an Arctic TreeHouse Suite, some of which have a raised nest bed big enough for a child, to the Arctic Scene Executive Suite, which has a separate bedroom and living space, a nest bed, two bathrooms, and a private sauna. For families, we particularly like the Arctic GlassHouse Suite, which has two bedrooms, plus a sofa bed and a private sauna.
Location
Arctic TreeHouse Hotel is just ten minutes’ drive from Rovaniemi Airport and Santa Claus Village, the home of Saint Nicholas himself. There are buses to and from the village during winter, and the hotel is also close to SantaPark, a festive theme park located in an underground cavern.
Food and drink
- Rakas Restaurant & Bar offers a mix of locally inspired dishes and international cuisine.
- Buffet-style breakfast is served daily at Rakas, while à la carte lunch and dinner menus are available.
- Five-course signature menu available for dinner, with wine pairings.
- Rakas Restaurant & Bar is closed for the summer season.
Families
- Extra beds, including sofa beds and nest beds, are available for children.
- Children’s menus are available at Rakas Restaurant & Bar.
- Christmas experiences include meeting Santa Claus, sledging, and ice skating.
Facilities and activities
- Syvä Wellness Nest offers spa treatments during the winter months.
- Traditional sauna available.
- Complimentary outdoor equipment, including snowshoes, toboggans, fat bikes, and more.
- Heated sledge transfers to and from the airport and Santa Claus Village, plus complimentary transport from reception to your treehouse.
- Concierge on hand to help arrange experiences and restaurant reservations.
Environmental and social responsibility
Arctic TreeHouse Hotel’s ethos is inspired by nature, which is reflected in its sustainability efforts. This includes the construction of green roofs to manage urban runoff and increase vegetation, seedling planting to replenish the forest, and renewable energy use. The treehouses are also constructed from Finnish wood, a renewable resource, while Rakas Restaurant & Bar uses local ingredients, where possible.
Tour ideas in Finnish Lapland
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Arctic TreeHouse Hotel as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
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Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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A glimpse into the life of a reindeer herder ![Reindeer in Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland]()
A glimpse into the life of a reindeer herder
A glimpse into the life of a reindeer herder
On this two-hour visit to an authentic working reindeer farm, you’ll meet a reindeer herder and learn about their way of life, master how to lasso a reindeer, and ride a sled through Lapland’s snowy wilderness.
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Chasing the northern lights in Finnish Lapland ![Northern lights, Finnish Lapland]()
Chasing the northern lights in Finnish Lapland
Chasing the northern lights in Finnish Lapland
Heading into Finnish Lapland’s remote wilderness, you’ll join a private guide in search of the northern lights. Then, as the display shifts and unfolds above you, enjoy a meal that has been cooked over a campfire.
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Family snowmobiling experience ![Snowmobiling in Finnish Lapland]()
Family snowmobiling experience
Family snowmobiling experience
Experience the thrill of snowmobiling as a family, taking in forest scenery as you go. Adults can drive their own vehicle while children are pulled along in a sled by your guide. Then, it’s time for younger riders to drive their own smaller snowmobile on a dedicated track.
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Finnish Lapland and nearby places
- Helsinki 442 miles away