Photo courtesy of © Skyview Igloo Resort

Best for : Close proximity to the city of Rovaniemi

Located on a quite hill in the Ollerovaara forest just 10 minutes from Rovaniemi city centre and about 15 minutes from Rovaniemi Airport. Sky View Igloo is among the best Igloo hotels in Finland, offering a truly immersive Arctic experience. Each igloo is carefully placed to face north towards the open sky, where northern lights and stars appear in their full beauty.

The ground floor of the Sky View Igloos feature large panoramic windows bring the outdoors right into the living room. The upper floor is dedicated to the exclusive Sky View Spa Area. Next to the bedroom, you will find a private sauna, here you have direct access to an outdoor hot tub, where you can soak in the warmth while enjoying the surrounding Arctic landscape.

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Best for : Family friendly, Wide variety of glass igloo styles and activities

Apukka Resort in Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland goes beyond just sleeping under the Northern Lights. It offers the full Arctic wilderness whilst only being 15 minutes from Rovaniemi Airport and Santa Claus Village.

Offering a wide range of glass igloos, from classic Aurora Cabins to two‑storey Komsio and Kammi Suites with panoramic 360° sky views and spacious living areas, as well as family‑sized glass igloos. Apukka Resort stands out as one of the Best Igloo Hotels In Finland, especially for aurora seekers.

There are plenty of activities on site to fully immerse you into the Arctic life, from husky and reindeer tours, snowmobiling and ice fishing to Aurora hunts and even unique stays like mobile Aurora wagons that can be placed in remote spots.

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Best for : Families

Glass resort is the perfect glass igloo for families because it’s located right in Santa Claus Village, just minutes from Rovaniemi Airport and close to shops, restaurants, and winter activities. Known as one of the best Igloo hotels in Finland, Glass resort offers a memorable Lapland stay especially for families.

Featuring 24 Premium Glass Apartments each apartment features a private outdoor Hot Spring Spa and sauna. Its signature glass-fronted apartments frame the ever-changing sky from starry nights to shimmering Northern Lights. With plenty of activities on offer including husky safaris, snowmobiling, and Northern lights photography tours.

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Best For: Lakeside location

Sitting on the shores of Lake Lehtojärvi, about 30 minutes’ drive from Rovaniemi city centre, Arctic Snow Hotel & Glass Igloos allows you to experience life in an igloo under northern lights. Along with their stunning glass igloos, they are famous for their snow hotel.

The glass igloos boast 360° sky views with heated roof, underfloor heating and cosy decor, giving you the chance to catch the Northern Lights straight from your bed. Each glass igloo is equipped with a complimentary Northern Lights alarm system – the Aurora Alarm. Simply switch it on in your igloo, and you’ll be gently alerted with a buzzing sound whenever the Northern Lights appear in the sky.

The extraordinary Snow Hotel is only available during winter months, rebuilt entirely of snow and ice every year and is one of the largest of its kind in the Nordic region. Immerse yourself completely into the experience with ice-sculpted rooms, ice restaurant, ice chapel and ice bar.

Photo courtesy of © Torassieppi Eco Reindeer Resort

Located an hour from Kittilä Airport on the shores of Lake Toras-Sieppi, right beside Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, one of Finland’s largest and most pristine wilderness areas is Torassieppi Eco Reindeer Resort.

Blending traditional Lapland culture with modern comfort, along with its proximity to the Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, Torassieppi Eco Reindeer Resort gives a front-row view from an igloo under northern lights in the Arctic wilderness.

Choose between an glass igloos “AuroraHut” or the charming wooden cabins (some even with their own sauna), both offering perfect front-row viewing spots for the aurora. A five-minute walk away from the hotel room, there’s a nearly 200-year-old reindeer farm called Lapinkartano (“Lapland Manor”),  along with a sled dog farm, providing an extra cultural touch to your stay while learning more about the local Sámi traditions.

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Best for: Learning about the Samu culture

Situated on the shores of Lake Inari, Wilderness Hotel Inari is one of the best places to see the Northern Lights, thanks to its prime location with minimal light pollution and wide unobstructed views that often reflect the aurora across the frozen water. Conveniently located about 45 km (40–50 minutes) from Ivalo Airport, it perfectly blends remote wilderness with easy access.

Featuring a range of accommodation options from log cabins, wilderness rooms, and cosy chalets and the unique Aurora Cabin boasting laser-heated glass roof that open up to the northern sky, directly above the bed.

Nestled in this scenic location, you get to experience the serenity of the quiet nature, savour the delicious, heart-warming Finnish dishes, and enjoy both adventurous moments on the snowmobiling trails, husky safaris, dive deep into relaxation in the hot, by-the-lake sauna.

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Best for: Reindeer encounters, designed specially for Northern Lights

Aurora Village, located in the charming small town of Ivalo above the Arctic Circle, is widely regarded as one of the best hotels to watch the Northern Lights due to its exceptional combination of location and unique accommodations on offer.

Just a convenient 15-minute drive from Ivalo Airport, Aurora Village offers easy access to some of Finland’s darkest skies, ensuring optimal aurora viewing conditions away from city light pollution. The cabins and suites are specifically designed for watching the Northern lights. Choose from Cozy glass-roof cabin, Aurora Suite or more spacious Two-floor glass-roof cabin Aurora Tower or Aurora Tower Suite.

Beyond the breathtaking views, Aurora Village enhances your stay with activities like husky safaris, snowmobiling, and take some food to the friendly reindeer herd that resides at the hotel for a close encounter with these majestic animals or venture out onto the frozen lake to try curling or ice skating, panoramic saunas, hot tubs.

Photo courtesy of © Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort

Best for: Iconic Igloos in Finland

Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort is one of Finland’s most iconic glass igloo hotels to watch Northern lights and the glittering Arctic skies from the warmth of bed. Located around 30 minutes from Ivalo Airport and deep within the Arctic Circle, it perfectly balances remote natural beauty with convenient access.

There are a few different accommodation options, small and large igloos with sauna, log chalets, suites, traditional houses and the the Kelo glass igloo which is made from Lapland’s unique Kelo pinewood, this luxurious igloo offers the perfect balance of a comfy warm cabin and magnificent views from the attached glass igloo.

Something even more unique awaits for the kids, at the end of a beautiful narrow bridge across a narrow river – Santa’s Home. Fill up your days with an endless amount of fun with sledging, skiing and many more activities. 

Photo courtesy of © Golden Crown Levin Iglut

Best for : Luxury Glass Igloo

Perched on the slopes of Utsuvaara Fell near Levi, elevated about 340 metres above sea level gives the igloos spectacular, unobstructed views of the valley and northern sky. Just 15 minutes from Kittilä Airport, Levin Iglut Glass Igloos (also known as Golden Crown Levin Iglut) combines modern comfort with nature in a Finnish glass igloo setting.

Suitable for both families and couples, on offer are 3 different types of igloos and a Northern lights house. While all features heated, insulated glass igloos with panoramic roofs and walls that let you watch the Northern Lights and night sky from the warmth and comfort of your bed, with unobstructed views, The Igloo suite features its own private terraces and outdoor jacuzzis.

Photo courtesy of © Aito Igloo & Spa Resort

Best for: Mobile Igloss, authentic rustic experience

Nestled in the heart of the Rovaniemi forest, on the banks of Lake Palojärvi, Aito Hotel & Spa Resort offers an authenticity and a real connection to Lapland nature. Aito Igloo & Spa Resort offer 4 different types of accommodations, Junior Suite, Deluxe Rooms, the unique Aurora Nest which is a mobile igloo that offers a year-round scenic experience.

For many staying in a Finnish glass igloo is a bucket-list experience so why not take it a step further and opt for a rustic mobile igloo on a frozen lake. The igloo is designed to float on the lake in warmer months and can be placed on the frozen lake during winter. It offers a more rustic and authentic experience experience with features like ice fishing hole, the panoramic glass walls and ceilings give you some of the best uninterrupted views of the Finnish Lapland.

Also on offer at the Aito Igloo & Spa Resort are the Aurora Treehouses, which are perched on a 3-metre pillar among Arctic evergreens. The panoramic window commands a magnificent view of the lake and gives you a front row seat to the spectacular winter display of Northern Lights. Split your stay between the Aurora Nest and Aurora Treehouse for the best of both worlds.

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Best for : Adults Only

Set in a peaceful forest location by the Ounasjoki River near Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland, Nova Galaxy Village is a small adults only glamping resort. Best known for its Scandinavian-style Aurora Hut glass igloos, Nova Galaxy Village provides the unforgettable experience of sleeping in a Finnish glass igloo in Lapland

Consisting of just 12 Scandinavian style Aurora Hut glass igloos, all with panoramic windows designed to put you close to the natural surroundings and sky. Each hut is paired with its own wood-burning sauna, giving you a chance to experience a traditional Finnish sauna right next to the igloo.

Away from the light and pollution of the city Nova Galaxy Village offers excellent opportunities to see the Northern Lights. Nova Galaxy Village is the perfect choice if you are after adults only igloo under Northern Lights.

Best For: Combining Finnish glass Igloo and skiing experience

Northern Lights Village Pyhä is set in a peaceful forest location just a short distance from Pyhä’s ski centre. You can combine a stay at one of the best igloo hotels in Finland with skiing. The nearest alpine ski resort, Pyhä Ski Resort is located approximately about a 10–15-minute drive from Northern Lights Village Pyhä, ideal for a day trips to the slopes.

At Northern Lights Village Pyhä, there are several different glass-roofed igloos on offer, from modern Aurora Cabins, Aurora Suites, and Sky View Suites with laser-heated glass roofs above the beds so you can watch the stars and auroras from the warmth of your room.

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