Miilu Northern Light Cabins

  • Lapland/Finland, Santa Breaks in Yllas

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The modern Miilu Northern Lights Cabins are situated on the shoreline of the Ylläsjärvi lake - the stunning remote location makes it the perfect place to seek out the Northern Lights. These modern cabins have a sleek Scandinavian style with large windows overlooking the frozen landscape, comfortable sleeping areas and a well equipped kitchenette. Breakfast is included for the duration of your stay, plus there's the option to upgrade to half-board dinners - seasonal ingredients are used to create tasty evening meals in the Miilu Bar & Grill. A shuttle service is included for all guests, linking the Miilu resort to the Yllas Ski Resort and starting point for any optional excursions you wish to take.

Northern Lights

Surrounded by the snowy forests, the Miilu Northern Lights Cabins are located on the shoreline of Lake Ylläsjärvi. Enjoy the peaceful Lappish landscape and admire the scenery from the comfort of your cabin, with large windows overlooking the lake and surrounding wooded area. Staying at this remote retreat you'll be in prime position to spot the enchanting Northern Lights dancing in the dark night sky. Lapland is one of the world’s best locations to spot the Aurora Borealis, and a stay in these cabins offers an unforgettable chance to watch the sky light up with a dazzling display of green, pink, and purple hues.

Cosy cabins

Wake up to the snowy scenery surrounding your cabin and enjoy the beautiful views from the comfort of your cabin. These brand-new semi-detached cabins are furnished in a modern Finnish style with wood panelling and large windows overlooking the lake. Their quiet, secluded location makes for an excellent choice for your next Arctic adventure. Each cabin has everything you need for a stay in Finnish Lapland, including a fully equipped kitchenette and dining area, a lounge with a television, and comfortable sleeping areas. And, after a day of activities in the great outdoors, warm up in your own private sauna.



Added value

Private meeting with Santa included for every family, with a gift for each child

Festive Feast - an evening for festive food, music & games included

Thermal suits & boots included (aged 3+ years)

Santa Breaks in Yllas

Ylläs is an idyllic unspoiled area of Lapland above the Arctic Circle. It encompasses three villages, Äkäslompolo, Ylläsrinne and Ylläsjärvi, each with marvellous scenery and high-quality cosy log cabins dotted around the woods. This resort really allows you to appreciate the true beauty of nature that Lapland has to offer - the landscape is dominated by vast forests, crystal-clear lakes (which are ideal for spotting the magical Northern Lights) , and rolling fells (their equivalent to mountains) making this resort a haven for nature lovers. The region also has a rich indigenous Samí heritage, and you'll have the chance to learn about Samí culture, traditions, and history during your stay. Our Ylläs Santa Break trips allow you to enjoy an unforgettable short break in December to get the whole family well and truly into the festive spirit in the run up to Christmas!

What's included in a Santa Break to Ylläs 

  • Direct flights, transfers and accommodation for 3, 4 or 7 nights 
  • An exclusive visit to Santa's Hideaway with magical workshops, gingerbread making, arts and crafts. 
  • Private family meeting with Santa and a present for children
  • Festive Feast on your final evening
  • Thermal suits and warm boots for adults and children from 3 years
  • A range of optional activities available to add to your package
  • Inghams Destination Experts based in Ylläs, if you need any advice, tips or assistance while you're away

Santa's Wilderness Hideaway

Experience a truly magical Santa Break in Lapland this Christmas with a visit to Santa’s Hideaway included in your holiday. Nestled among the snow-covered forests of Ylläs - this intimate, enchanting location is perfect for a festive family adventure. Join Santa’s friendly elves in a magical workshop, where you can bake delicious gingerbread or get creative with some arts and crafts. Enjoy thrilling snow games, from tobogganing to exciting kick sled rides for the little ones. The highlight of your day? A snowmobile-drawn sleigh ride through the glistening forest, following the twinkling lights to meet Santa in his cosy log cabin. Share a heartwarming private family moment with Santa, and take home a special gift for the children!

Additional Arctic Activities 

Your Lapland holiday wouldn't be complete without some exciting winter excursions. We have a range of activities available to pre-book which allow you to immerse yourself in the unique Lappish culture and traditions of the region. You can race across frozen lakes and snowy landscapes on a husky sleigh ride, cosy up under a blanket and enjoy a reindeer sleigh ride through the scenic forests or whizz your way through the fells on an exhilarating snowmobile safari. Aspiring skiers and boarders are also in luck as you can add on a 'Ski Taster' package with our four night stays, which include lift passes, equipment and lessons. Ylläs is a great ski resort offering pistes for all abilities, with some fantastic beginner slopes, small classes and friendly English-speaking ski instructors. 

We recommend booking all additional activities with us whether before you go or with our Destination Expert in resort, so we can make sure they fit in around your included activities.

Where to stay in Ylläs

Ylläs is centred around a large fell and we have accommodation situated on both sides. The main village is Äkäslompolo where you will find the majority of our accommodation including log cabins like the Villa Armas Cabins and Ylläs Log Cabins, as well as cosy apartments like our Akäs Apartments. Throughout Äkäslompolo there are also a handful of shops, colourful local bars, restaurants and an excellent, large supermarket.

If you'd prefer to head further into the remote Lappish wilderness, we'd recommend staying in one of our Ylläsrinne cabins which are located in the area of Ylläsrinne, on the other side of the fell to Äkäslompolo. These cabins are traditional Finnish log cabins and offer unspoiled natural scenery that'll allow you to really experience a winter wonderland like no other.

Still got a question? See our Santa Break FAQs.

Rooms
  • No. of cabins: 8
  • No. of buildings: 8
  • No. of floors: 2

Reception

  • Check in from: 4pm
  • Check out: 12pm
  • Official rating: 4

Rooms

Cabins A & B are around 62m² and sleeps up to six people. Downstairs there is one bedroom with a double bed (160cm) and a separate sleeping alcove with a large single (120cm) bed. Up on the mezzanine level there are three single beds. The apartment has a well-equipped kitchen, lounge area and one bathroom with WC.

Cabin B & C are around 62m² and sleeps up to six people. Downstairs there is one bedroom with a double bed (160cm). The mezzanine level has three single beds. In the living room there is a sofa bed. The apartment has a well-equipped kitchen, lounge area with a fireplace and one bathroom with WC.

One linen set with towels is included per person, per week. End of stay cleaning is included - please ensure that the cabin is left clean and beds are stripped prior to departure. Cabins are quiet between 11pm-7am

Cabin Facilities

  • Kitchenette with oven, stove, microwave, toaster, fridge, tea and coffee making facilities
  • Lounge area
  • TV
  • Terrace with lake views
  • Sauna
  • Clothes dryer
  • Washing machine
  • Bathroom with shower
  • WC
  • Hairdryer
  • Cots are available upon request (paid locally)
  • All cabins are non-smoking

Accessibility

These cabins are not recommended for those with reduced mobility due to the uneven ground, and mezzanine levels only being accessible by a steep staircase.

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

Longitude: 24.310355403004195
Latitude: 67.53518781494749

  • Remote location on the shoreline of the beautiful Ylläsjärvi Lake
  • Around 700 metres walk along a lakeside footpath to the small centre of Ylläsjärvi where you can find the Eelin Kauppa supermarket and a coffee shop
  • 4.5 kilometres to the Ylläsjärvi ski resort
  • Shuttle service at set times included to Ylläsjärvi Ski Resort


Ski Bus

  • The ski bus is payable locally
  • Nearest ski bus stop is approx. 700 metres away - the stop is on the main road outside the Eelin Kauppa supermarket
  • Links to the Ylläsjärvi Ski Resort and the village of Äkäslompolo
  • Guests aged 6+ with a valid 1-5 day ski pass pay approx. €5 per day to use the ski bus
  • Guests with a valid 6 day ski pass pay approx. €30 per week
  • Non-skiers: Day tickets can be purchased on the bus for approx. €13.50 per adult, €8.50 per child (6-11 years)
  • Children up to 5 years old travel free of charge
  • Multi-day tickets can be purchased from ticket sales points including the Saaga Hotel reception at the Ylläsjärvi Ski Resort or online
Facilities
  • Millu Bar & Grill Restaurant
  • Bar & Lounge with fireplace
  • Wi-Fi
  • On-site parking
  • Shuttle service to the Ylläsjärvi ski resort (set times)
Meals

During your stay at Miilu Northern Lights Cabins, you'll have breakfast included. Each morning you can enjoy a varied breakfast buffet taken at the Miilu Bar & Grill, which is around a 100-metre walk from the cabins.

Upgrade to half-board to include dinner in the Miilu Bar & Grill Restaurant each evening - three-course meals made with seasonal ingredients. The restaurant has lovely views of the frozen lake, so you can admire the Lappish landscape while dining.

A Festive Feast is included for all guests arriving before Christmas, for a Christmas celebration meal with games and music. Please note that the Festive Feast replaces the last dinner included in the half-board option.

Board basis options available

  • Bed & Breakfast
  • Half Board

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

  • Gluten Free
  • Vegans
  • Vegetarians

The Miilu Northern Light Cabins can cater for special dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, dairy free and gluten free) on request. 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.

This accommodation is not available to be booked online, please call our Reservations Team on 01483 791111 to book or for further information
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