Tunturi Hotel

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. 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.

Here you are deep in Sámi country, the colourful native people of Lapland, many of whom work in the resort and have their own reindeer herds in forests nearby. Saariselkä is renowned for its excellent cross-country ski trails in the adjoining National Park. With cosy cafes and the charming Panimo Bar for a hot chocolate to live music. For a really memorable experience sleep under the magical night sky in a cosy thermal glass igloo.

There is now the opportunity to visit magical Lapland for a short break! Have a weekend away in the arctic circle and experience some of the best activities, from aurora hunts to reindeer and husky sleigh rides. With a choice of two amazing hotels, the Star Arctic Hotel and Muotka Wilderness Lodge, to help create the perfect four days in Saariselkä. 

Northern Lights Adventure: Experience a '7 Night Adventure' at the Muotka Wilderness Lodge or combine with a visit to Saariselkä with our 'Muotka 2-Centre Adventure'. You can also enjoy a Lapland Short Break at either Muotka Wilderness Lodge or Star Arctic Hotel.

Did you know that if you book a 7 night holiday to Lapland in December you can also visit Santa in his home?

• Simply pick up and purchase the 'Visit Santa's Home' excursion at the time of booking and the whole family can enjoy a group meeting with Santa, feed and pet Santa's reindeer and see how Elf Smith sends presents around the world! Warm up inside with hot drinks and ginger biscuits.
• Every 7 night holiday to Lapland in December includes a festive feast - there's even a small gift and certificate for every child! For even more festive fun, why not indulge in a reindeer sleigh ride or dash through enchanting snow-laden forests on a snowmobile or husky safari!

Pre-bookable Lift Passes, Ski Hire & Tuition Winter 2019/20

All Learn to Ski/Board/Cross-country and Ski Inclusive Plus bundles must be pre-booked in UK and are not bookable locally.

*Learn To Ski, Board & Cross-country is for complete beginners only (guests who have never skied). Any guests booking this package who have skied before will be charged an upgrade cost locally.

**Ski/Board Saver Packs are for all other levels and includes 'Red' equipment hire for adults and child skis & boots are 'Blue'. 

†Child Ski & Cross-country 6-11yrs/Child Snowboard 7-11yrs.

Children 5yrs old should only book tuition as lift pass & equipment are FREE.

L = Inghams special offer 1-14 Dec & 5 Jan-15 Feb / H = Normal public price 15 Dec - 4 Jan & 16 Feb - 30 Apr

All ski boots are of the same good standard. 'Blue' or 'Red' skis & boots may be exchanged for snowboard equipment once during rental period at no extra cost. Please see here for description of hire categories.

†Child snowboard tuition = 7-16yrs & Child cross-country tuition = 7-11yrs.

Prices and supplements are correct at time of publishing but may vary up or down. Correct prices will be advised at the time of booking.

• 3 Restaurants
• Fireside bar
• Pub
• Lappish Kota
• Music and dancing most nights in the main building
• massage (pay locally)
• Ski waxing room
• Saunas
• Guest PC and Free WI-FI in Lobby lounge and Free WI-FI in all hotel rooms and suites

• Bar
• Restaurant
• Entertainment
• Sauna
• WiFi

• Extensive hot and cold buffet breakfast
• Good 3 course buffet dinner with choice of 3 main courses (including vegetarian option), choice of 2 desserts, soup, and a salad buffet.
• All meals are served in the hotel's main reception building, approx. 100m from the guests room buildings.
• Gielas Hotel guests have breakfast in their own hotel but take dinner in the main reception building
• New Year gala dinner and dance included
• Apartment guests (see separate description for Tunturi Suites) have breakfast included and have the option to book dinner at a supplement.
• Any specific dietary requirements should be notified at time of booking.

• No of restaurants: 3
• Nearest restaurants serving dinner: 100
• Distance to nearest restaurant serving dinner outside of property:

  100m

• Dress code for restaurants:

  Casual

• Breakfast service:

  Buffet

• Dinner service:

  Buffet

Board basis options available

• Half Board

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

• Vegetarians