Wilderness Hotel Muotka

Lapland/Finland, Saariselka
3.5

3.5 Rating

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Muotka Wilderness Lodge

Muotka Wilderness Lodge Main Building

Snowshoeing from Muotka

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Typical Wilderness Room

Moutka Wilderness Lodge Panorama Log Cabin Outside

Panorama Log Cabins

Panorama Log Cabin

Panorama Log Cabins Exterior

Aurora Cabins

Aurora Cabin

Aurora Cabin at Muotka Wilderness Hotel

Moutka Wilderness Lodge Superior Sauna Suite Building

Superior Sauna Suites

Superior Sauna Suite

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Aurora Cabin at Muotka

Muotka Lounge Area

Muotka Lounge

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Muotka Restaurant and Lounge

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Muotka Restaurant

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Muotka Smoke Sauna

Muotka Wilderness Lodge Sauna

Muotka Wilderness Lodge Husky Wildernesshotels

Husky Safari

Snowmobile

Northern Lights Snowmobile

Campfire

Wilderness Hotel Muotka is a charming family-run property in a secluded location, 15 kilometres away from Saariselkä village. The Wilderness Hotel Muotka has an idyllic setting on the edge of the pristine Urho-Kekkonen National Park, surrounded by frozen forests which means there's minimal light pollution, creating the perfect conditions for the chance to see the awe-inspiring Northern Lights.

Unwind in the cosy Lodge

Prepare to be embraced by warmth and relaxation as you step into the Wilderness Hotel Muotka. The inviting reception building has a lovely restaurant complete with an open fireplace, a cosy small lounge, and a well-stocked bar where you can unwind after a day of adventures. During your stay, you'll have all of your meals included on a full board basis. There is a great choice of accommodation types including wilderness rooms, suites and log cabins. There's even an optional upgrade to a glass roofed Aurora cabin for one night of your stay.

Unforgettable Arctic Adventures

A stay at Wilderness Hotel Muotka includes a full range of exciting daytime arctic activities, including thrilling husky, reindeer, and snowmobile safaris, allowing you to immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes. For a slower pace, explore the magical scenery on snowshoes or cross-country skis and make the most of the extensive network of over 300 kilometres of prepared trails. In the evenings, embark on captivating aurora hunts, guided by Muotka's expert Guides, who will take you on a quest to find the Northern Lights.

Special Holiday Weeks

Christmas Week and New Year Week at Wilderness Hotel Muotka are especially magical. During Christmas Week, there are festive activities like gingerbread baking, tree decorating, and a visit from Santa, who brings small gifts for all the children on Christmas Eve. New Year Week celebrations include a bonfire, midnight fireworks, and a toast with sparkling wine on New Year's Eve. Festive dinners featuring Lappish specialties add to the holiday spirit on both occasions.

Aurora Cabin Overnight Upgrade

Optional upgrade to spend a memorable night in a semi-glass roof Aurora Cabin. Pre-book at a special price from just £109 per person. The exact date of your Aurora Cabin upgrade will be confirmed in resort.

What's included

Inghams Destination Expert service
Direct flights from Gatwick, Manchester or Bristol on Sundays to Kittilä
Scenic airport transfers by coach
7-night stay at the Wilderness Hotel Muotka
Full board meals at Muotka Lodge
Warm winter thermal clothing and boots
Aurora Alert until approx. 1am
Safety briefing and instruction from experienced Muotka safari guides
Third party snowmobile insurance (insurance excess approx €1000)
Activities including snowmobiling to a reindeer farm, aurora snowmobile, husky safari, aurora camp, aurora hunt by car, gentle snowshoe and cross-country skiing
Optional overnight upgrade to the Aurora Cabins.

Sample Itinerary

Please note that you will receive your personal itinerary on arrival at Muotka, which may differ from the days and timings in the example below.

Sunday: Arrival & Welcome Orientation (Optional Aurora Cabin overnight upgrade)

Your Destination Expert will meet you at Kittilä Airport and take you to your transfer, ready for the scenic drive to Muotka. On arrival you'll meet your local guides and collect your thermal clothing and aurora alert buzzer.

Monday: Cross-Country, Snowshoe & Aurora Hunt

Enjoy the silence of the forest - first on a 2-hour cross-country skiing trip which includes instruction and a guided trek, and then after lunch, take a 2-hour guided snowshoe trip and learn about the Arctic landscape. In the evening, you’ll go in search of the Northern Lights by car. Driven by a guide, you'll head to the spots where you'll have the best chances of seeing the aurora borealis in all its beauty.

Tuesday: Snowmobile Safari to a Reindeer Farm

Today, you’ll take a scenic shared snowmobile safari (approx. 15 kilometres each way) to a Sámi reindeer farm. Try lassoing, hear about the reindeer herders’ way of life and enjoy a short sleigh ride. This evening is free to relax and perhaps enjoy a sauna and fireside chat.

Wednesday: Optional Activities & Aurora Snowmobiles

A free day at leisure to relax at the lodge or hire snowshoes or cross-country skis (payable locally) - the lodge adjoins over 300 kilometres of marked trails. In the evening, you’ll head out in search of the Northern Lights, driving your own shared snowmobile.

Thursday: Husky Farm Visit & Safari

A memorable husky farm visit, including a thrilling safari, sharing the driving of your own two person husky-sled. This evening is free to relax - take a short walk to admire the beautiful night sky.

Friday: Optional Activities & Aurora Hunt

A free day at leisure. Practice your cross-country skiing, go out on snowshoes (optional extras, payable locally) or just take time to relax. After dinner, you’ll visit Muotka’s Aurora Camp by snowmobile-pulled sled to look for the Northern Lights.

Saturday: Optional activities (Optional Aurora Cabin overnight upgrade)

Enjoy another day of winter activities with an optional excursion (pay locally).

Sunday: Scenic transfer & flight home

Depart after breakfast for your flight back to the UK.

If you would like to visit both Saariselkä and Wilderness Hotel Muotka then find the information on our 2-Centre Adventure here.

Saariselka

Located in the Arctic Circle
Unbeatable arctic excursions and activities
Europe's most northern ski resort

Located in the wild mystical north of Lapland, Saariselkä is an exceptionally friendly, uncommercialised resort with a unique frontier atmosphere. With magnificent Arctic wilderness scenery just on the doorstep, it makes an ideal resort for an all-round winter wonderland adventure.

Speak to our Lapland specialists to help you plan and book your Saariselkä holiday today.
All of our Lapland packages include your travel, transfers and accommodation.

Call us: 01483 791111 View all Saariselkä deals

Lapland Adventure holidays in Saariselkä

The skies are often a deep hue of pink and purple, the pine trees heavily laden with snow, and being so far north there is a good possibility of seeing the Northern Lights too. In Saariselkä, you're deep in Sámi country, where many people from the indigenous community of Lapland live and work today.

Customize your Lapland Adventure holiday to Saariselkä by adding a range of exciting winter activities that will make you Lapland holiday complete. There'll be plenty of opportunities for reindeer and husky safaris as well as snowmobiling, snow shoeing and as well as searching for the Northern Lights.

While you're here in Europe's most northern ski resort check out the excellent cross-country ski trails in the adjoining National Park. In Saariselkä there are over 200 kilometres of cross country ski tracks, 34 of which are illuminated - so you can make the most of these tracks despite the polar nights. The downhill ski and snowboard area is spread across the Lisakkipää and Kaunispää fells and is best suited for beginners and intermediates. The ski schools here speak English and all of the slopes lead back to the same area in the valley where you'll be able to warm up in the café or by a campfire.

Lapland Inclusive packages

Staying in Saariselkä, you can experience one of our unique inclusive packages. Book a '7 Night Adventure' at the Muotka Wilderness Lodge where you'll receive a set itinerary filled with fun winter excursions like husky sledding, snowshoeing and cross country skiing. Alternatively if you can't decide where you want to stay, combine the northern lights adventure with a visit to Saariselkä resort centre with our 'Muotka 2-Centre Adventure' for the best of both worlds. Short on time? We also inclusive short breaks with the very best arctic experiences included on our Star Arctic Northern Lights Discovery package in Saariselkä or our Juutua Arctic Aurora Adventure package in Inari.

Where to stay in Saariselkä

We offer a range of hotels and apartments in Saariselkä, all located in the centre of resort so you'll have easy access to everything you'll need during your stay. The Holiday Club Hotel couldn't be better located for enjoying the amazing arctic activities in Lapland.

Feel like adding a touch of luxury to your trip? We'd recommend choosing Star Arctic - Northern Lights Discovery or the Top Star Glass Cubes. Both of these stylish accommodations are located on top of the fell so are the perfect choice if you're hoping to catch a glimpse of the Northern lights.

What's included in an Inghams holiday to Saariselkä?

On an Ingham's Lapland holiday you'll have your flights, transfers and accommodation, plus thermal suits and boots included. All you'll need to do is decide which activities you want to add on. Skiers and boarders can add on lift passes, equipment and lessons with us too. Our Ingham's Destination Experts based in Saariselkä are also on hand to help you make the most of your Lapland holiday - if you need any advice, tips or assistance while you're away, they will be there to help.

Skiing levels
Beginner
Intermediates
Advanced
Snowboard
Cross country

Mountain facts
Ski area	12 km
Runs	6 5 1
Longest run	1 Km
Snowparks	1 snowpark.
Lifts	Drag lifts 4, Chairlifts 1, Cablecars 0
Slope direction
Ski/resort bus	True

Rooms

No. of rooms: 36

No. of floors: 1

Annexes

Some of the accommodation is located in surrounding annexes, which are less than 100 metres from the main building.

Rooms

The accommodation choices in the Muotka Wilderness lodge include:

Wilderness Rooms sleep two people and are located in the main reception building or in a separate building just a few steps away. All are tastefully decorated in a cosy Nordic style and have shower, WC and hairdryer. Beds can be made up as either a double or twins. These rooms are also available for sole occupancy.

Superior Sauna Suites sleep two to four people and are located in a separate building. Spacious pine-clad one room suites with double bed, private sauna, and lounge area. Suites can accommodate 2 extra beds for children

Panorama Log Cabins sleep two to four people in highly recommended spacious detached log cabins with double bed, private sauna, fireplace, lounge area, kitchenette and panoramic windows. These Cabins can accommodate 2 extra beds for children

Aurora Cabins sleep two to four people. Set away from the main buildings, in a wooded area, these amazing one room cabins can be pre-booked for the first or last night during your stay. All of the cabins have large panoramic north-facing semi-glass roofs with views of the night sky from your bed, private sauna or fireplace, shower, WC, hairdryer, coffee/tea maker. Some have a sofa bed that sleeps two people. These rooms are available on request, as are single occupancy Aurora Cabins, please give our Reservations team a call to book.

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Bathroom with shower
Hairdryer
Towels and linen

Lift accessible: No
Lift serves all floors: No
Access ramp: No

Longitude: 27.382189
Latitude: 68.327047

Remote wildernes location
15 kilometres to the centre of Saariselka
17 kilometres to the Saariselka ski centre

Facilities

Sauna, available to book privately as a couple or group (pay locally)
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Bar
Reception
Aurora alerts (until 1am)
Luggage storage
Thermal winter clothing hire

Meals

The Muotka Wilderness Lodge is on a full board basis.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner is included in within the package. Breakfast is buffet style with a variety of hot and cold options. Lunch is either picnic style around an open fire on excursions, or served at the main Lodge. Dinner is a hearty buffet style three course meal. The menu is inspired by Lappish cuisine, the restaurant uses local ingredients following seasonal availability.

Board basis options available

Full Board

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

Gluten Free
Vegans
Vegetarians

The Muotka Wilderness Lodge can cater for dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, dairy free) on request. Please note that all meals will be served from the buffet, including special dietary options. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking. Allergies and intolerances not listed above cannot be catered for. All allergies and intolerances, even if listed above, are subject to confirmation by the accommodation.

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Total price from

£5138

per person from £2569

18/01/2026 - 7 nights

2 adults

From Manchester Int.

Full Board