Chalet Kaarnikka

The team at Octola pride themselves on welcoming you into a luxurious home-from-home, where you have the space to unwind and feel truly in touch with nature. This secluded haven is far removed from the crowds, but still affords you the best in comfort and personalised service.

Octola’s has been inspired by the style of Lapp and Sámi tradition. Even the lodge’s shape has been derived from the traditional Lapp ‘laavu’ buildings, that in the past used to provide shelter for the people living the nomadic lifestyle. Settling into a wooden chalet is truly the essence of Lapland, offers you an authentic Arctic experience. Enjoy total privacy surrounded by the wilderness and spend your days enjoying some of the various outdoor Arctic activities on offer in the area. Octola’s team of wilderness guides, chef and butler will all ensure you have a memorable stay.

Take a seat in the dining room and enjoy a sumptuous menu of Nordic cuisine featuring the freshest regional produce.

With 10 bedrooms available, the retreat can either be booked out for exclusive use, or you can book a wing.

Once the private lodge of Finnish president Urho Kekkonen, today Jávri Lodge is a beautiful hideaway located 250km north of the Arctic Circle, surrounded by the lakes and forests of the Urho Kekkonen National Park.

The lodge is built in a traditional Lappish style and decor is simple and elegant but with the warmth and cosiness you would expect from a Scandinavian property. Windows in the bedrooms and the common areas look out over the forest and there is nothing more relaxing than curling up with a cup of coffee and gazing out across this magical landscape – keeping your eyes peeled for the northern lights that often make an appearance in the clear Arctic sky.

Local, seasonal ingredients including fish from nearby Lake Inari and fruit from the forest are used in the kitchen to create beautiful and unique dishes. Enjoy with a glass of wine from the lodge’s extensive collection. There is an indoor pool and sauna and when you want to get out and explore, there is the option to go snowmobiling, snowshoeing or ice fishing.

Located in a clearing on the shores of Lehtojarvi Lake are a collection of glass igloos. Dotted on a blanket of snow and surrounded by pine trees, this is the perfect place to immerse yourself in this most magical of landscapes.

The roofs of the igloos are made from electrically heated glass and there is underfloor heating, ensuring you stay cosy and warm. Motorised beds can be adjusted to whichever position you like, so you can lay back and gaze at the starry sky through the domed roof in comfort. There is a small refrigerator and a kettle so you can watch the snow sparkle in the early morning light with a cup of coffee in hand.

Breakfast can be enjoyed in the main building or you can choose to eat in the comfort of your igloo. Kota Restaurant with its blazing fire is an inviting space in which to enjoy dinner, or you can take a seat at the Ice Restaurant and Ice Bar where all the tables, chairs and glasses are made from ice.

Lapland is an outdoor playground waiting to be explored, with snowshoe hiking, snow sculpting and ice fishing on offer. And when you’re ready to unwind, the Snow Sauna, Finnish sauna and outdoor Jacuzzi are waiting back at the hotel.