Gielas Hotel

Finland , Saariselka

  • Family Holidays
  • Central Location
4.0/5
Inghams rating

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Gielas Hotel Saariselka Exterior
Gielas Hotel exterior
Gielas Hotel Saariselka Reception
Hotel reception
Gielas Hotel Saariselka Communal Lounge
Communal lounge
Gielas Hotel Saariselka Single Room
Single room
Gielas Hotel Saariselka Junior Suite Bathroom
Junior suite bathroom
Gielas Hotel Saariselka Kontio Suite
Kontio suite
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Kontio suite
Tunturi Hotel reception
Tunturi Hotel reception
Gielas Hotel Saariselka Exterior
Gielas Hotel exterior
  • Gielas Hotel Saariselka Exterior
    Gielas Hotel exterior
  • Gielas Hotel Saariselka Reception
    Hotel reception
  • Gielas Hotel Saariselka Communal Lounge
    Communal lounge
  • Gielas Hotel Saariselka Single Room
    Single room
  • Gielas Hotel Saariselka Junior Suite Bathroom
    Junior suite bathroom
  • Gielas Hotel Saariselka Kontio Suite
    Kontio suite
  • Gielas Hotel Saariselka Kontio Suite
    Kontio suite
  • Tunturi Hotel reception
    Tunturi Hotel reception
Gielas Hotel exterior
  • Lutontie 16, 99830 Saariselka, Finland

Facilities

  • Gym/Fitness Centres
  • Spa Facilities
  • Sauna/Steam Room
  • Bar
  • Family Rooms
  • Single Rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Sauna in room

Saariselka at a glance

  • Finnish
  • Euro (EUR)
  • London Gatwick (LGW), Bristol (BRS), Manchester Int. (MAN)

Included in your holiday to Saariselkä

  • Arctic thermal clothing and snow boots for all adults and children from 3 years to keep you cosy and warm in the snow
  • On holiday support and tailored advice from our Destination Experts based in Saariselkä
  • Access to Inghams Digital Resort Guide with useful information to enhance your holiday
  • Flights from the UK, transfers and accommodation
Save up to £75pp on ski equipment when you buy a lift pass

Discount automatically applied once skis/boards and boots have been added via the Extras section at checkout. T&Cs apply

About Gielas Hotel

The Gielas Hotel, located in the deluxe wing of the Tunturi Hotel, is an excellent high-end base for your Arctic ski holiday. After a day spent carving through the snow or exploring the wilderness, there’s nothing quite like returning and relaxing in your own private, cosy space. Each room features all the essential amenities you'll need on your trip, such as a private sauna to soothe tired muscles and a drying closet to warm socks and mittens for the next morning. Each room also includes a balcony with resort views, free Wi-Fi, and coffee-making facilities to help you gear up for first lifts.

The hotel’s amenities are centred around post-ski relaxation - You can curl up by the fire with a rich hot chocolate to recount the day's runs, or head over to the Bar & Grill Pirtti for a laid-back vibe. If you’re still buzzing from the fresh Arctic air, the live entertainment frequently hosted during the winter season is a great way to cap off your night. It’s the perfect blend of rugged adventure and refined comfort, ensuring you’re fully recharged for another day on the slopes.

Spa & wellness facilities

  • Saunas
  • Fitness room
  • Massage (pay locally)

Additional facilities

  • 3 restaurants (in main Hotel Tunturi building)
  • Fireside bar
  • Pub in main Hotel Tunturi building
  • Lappish Kota (pay locally, on request)
  • Music and dancing most nights in the main building
  • Ski waxing room
  • Guest PC
  • Free Wi-Fi in the Lobby Lounge
  • Free Wi-Fi in all hotel rooms and suites
  • Central location
  • Close to the cross-country ski tracks and tobogganing tracks 
  • 1.5 kilometres to the ski centre 

Gielas Hotel guests have breakfast and dinner in the main building of the Tunturi Hotel (approx. 100 metre walk).

Breakfast includes an extensive hot and cold buffet breakfast and evening meals include a three-course buffet dinner with a choice of main courses, including a vegetarian option, two desserts, soup, and a salad buffet.

For guests staying over Christmas and New Year, you can enjoy a buffet style meal with a seasonal menu, often featuring traditional Finnish dishes

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements:

  • Diabetics - Insulin can be stored
  • Gluten-free
  • Vegetarians
  • Dairy-free

The Tunturi can cater for special dietary requirements. Please note that all meals will be served from the buffet, including special dietary meals (vegetarian, dairy, and gluten-free) 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.

Board basis available: Half Board

Superior twin room sleeps two to four people, recommended for two adults and two children or three adults, and are around 30m².  These rooms have twin beds and an additional sofa bed for one adult or two children.

Single superior room offers sole occupancy of the twin room.

Kontio suites sleep two to four people and are around 30-49m². They have twin beds and a sofa bed (suitable for one adult or two children) in the lounge area. These modern suites have a sleek Scandinavian style and all have a private sauna. They're located in the Kontio building opposite the main restaurant.  

Please note that rooms are cleaned every day, apart from Sundays.

Annexes

Superior rooms are located in the Gielas wing of the Hotel Tunturi, approximately 100 metres from the main building. Kontio suites are located in the modern Kontio building opposite the main Hotel Tunturi building, where breakfast and evening meals are taken. The Gielas building with a bar and lounge area with a fireplace, is about 100 metres away.

Bedroom facilities

  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • TV 
  • Sauna
  • Drying closet
  • Tea and coffee-making facilities
  • Bath and shower
  • Sauna
  • WC
  • Fridge
  • Safe
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron

General information

  • Check-in: 3pm
  • Check-out: 11am

Additional information

  • No. of rooms: 96
  • No. of buildings: 1
  • No. of floors: 5
  • Lift accessible: Yes
  • Lift serves all floors: No
  • Access ramp: No

The Gielas Hotel rooms are not adaptable, and not all rooms are accessible by lift. Please give our Reservations Team a call to discuss whether this property suits your needs. 

Travel to Saariselka

Depart on: Sundays & Wednesdays

Fly into: Kittilä or Ivalo 

Transfer time: approx. 3 hours from Kittilä or 30 minutes - 1 hour from Ivalo by coach

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Travel by Air

Direct exclusive charter flights to Kittilä airport departing on Sundays for 7 or 14 nights from:

  • London Gatwick 
  • Bristol
  • Manchester 

Airport Transfer Time - approx. 3 hours by coach

Direct flights to Ivalo airport departing Wednesdays for 4 or 7 nights from:

  • London Gatwick

Airport Transfer Time - approx. 30 mins - 1 hour by coach or minivan 

Please note that there may be a few minutes' walk to your accommodation due to access/regulations on where coaches can stop.

Inghams Rating: 4.0/5

We rate all of our accommodation based on their facilities, service level, character and customer feedback. Our ratings may vary from the official rating.

Ski & Snowboard in Saariselka

Best for

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Cross-country

Snowboard

Saariselkä offers Arctic skiing, fanatstic snow conditions, Northern Lights, Sámi culture, unforgettable activities, cross-country skiing, and stunning wilderness experiences.

Runs

Blue: 10km
Red: 6km

Additional Ski Details

Ski area:
19km
Snow park:
Yes
Resort altitude:
265m
Ski Altitude:
265m - 440m
Ski Lifts:
6
Lift Ski Lockers:
No
  • As it falls

    We know our snow. Here's how the fluffy stuff is looking at this resort.
  • Snow depth:
    Mountain: 35 cm | Resort: 30 cm
    On piste snow conditions:
    Gripping
    Ski operations:
    Ski resort open
    Lift / cable cars:
    6 of 6 open
    Run / slopes:
    16 of 18 km slopes open
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Discover Saariselka

Located in the wild, mystical north of Lapland, Saariselkä is home to the northernmost ski resort in Europe - one centre, two mountains. With magnificent Arctic wilderness scenery just on the doorstep, it makes an ideal resort for an all-round winter wonderland adventure. The skies are often a deep hue of pink and purple, the pine trees heavily covered with snow, and being so far north, there is a good possibility of skiing under the Northern Lights, too.

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.

While you're here in Europe's northernmost 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. 

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