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Ivalo, Finnish Lapland
Aurora Village
Aurora village offers cosy Aurora Cabins where you can relax in your bed and watch the sky above through a glass ceiling. With just 25 cabins there is plenty of privacy for you to enjoy excellent service and the surrounding Lapland winter wonderland.
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Gaze up at the stars from the comfort of your bed, hoping with luck that the Northern Lights appear
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Take some food to the friendly reindeer herd who reside at the hotel for a close encounter with these majestic animals
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Venture out onto the frozen lake to try curling or ice skating
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Relax in the outdoor hot tub as you marvel at the surrounding winter wonderland
The Aurora cabins are centred around a small enclosure where, during the winter season, a small herd of reindeer roam. Each morning, guests are invited along with staff members to feed the reindeer, offering you a wonderfully close encounter with these enchanting animals. The cabins are well spaced and not overlooked, offering you plenty of privacy as you move around inside.
The setting around the hotel is postcard-perfect as you are surrounded by woodland, overlooking a lake, which freezes over in winter creating the perfect spot for winter activities. Here, the hotel create an ice-skating rink and you can even have a go at curling! There is also plenty of other equipment on offer for you to try out as you can borrow snowshoes, cross-country ski's and fat bikes, which have thicker wheels to allow you to cycle on the snow.
The small cabins feature an en-suite bathroom with shower and a king size or twin beds. For families there is also a sofa bed and space for an additional roll away. The slanted glass ceiling is heated to allow for any falling snow to melt away, so that your view of the twinkling night sky is not obstructed. All meals are served in the elegant Loimu restaurant, serving up Lappish delicacies sourced from the purest nature in the world. Featuring a high, pointed ceiling the restaurant building is designed to emulate a traditional kota, a hut or tent used by the Sami people of Lapland. The central fireplace offers cosy arm chairs, making it the perfect spot to relax for a while post-dinner before adjourning to your cabin to watch the night sky.
The sauna is a real highlight here, designed on the same style as the cabins the windows instead open out to panoramic views over the frozen lake, so you can gaze upon the endless snowy wilderness whilst enjoying the warmth inside. The sauna can be booked privately alongside the outdoor hot tub where you can gaze dreamily at the setting sun or starry night sky.
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Feeling brave? Why not take an exillerating dip in the frozen lake before retreating to the warmth of the sauna!
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Location
Ivalo, Finnish Lapland
Aurora Village is located in the far North of Finland, above the Arctic Circle.
Ivalo airport is just 15 minutes by car.
Our Top Tours Featuring This Hotel
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View TourA magical trip to visit Father Christmas
A trip to Finnish Lapland is an unforgettable experience full of treasured memories you will keep for a lifetime. Here, we bring the fairy-tale stories of Lapland to life with enchanting encounters with elves, reindeer, huskies and of course, Father Christmas.
Top Things to Do Nearby
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![Northern Lights reindeer safari]()
View ExperiencePrivate reindeer sleigh ride to see the Northern Lights
Set out in search of the Northern Lights in an extra-special way as you take a seat in a snug reindeer sleigh to a remote forest location, keeping your eyes peeled on the sky above in the hope of seeing the Northern Lights.
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![Visit to Reindeer Farm - Finnish Lapland, Finland]()
View ExperienceVisit a reindeer farm
Enjoy an unforgettable visit to see where Santa's loyal companions, his reindeer, live. Learn about the ways of reindeer husbandry and the special relationship between the herder and their animals.
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View ExperienceAurora night at Beana Laponia
Spend an evening under the stars, huddled around the campfire at Beana Laponia. Stay warm with hot drinks and listen to tales of the Aurora Borealis as you keep your eyes peeled for the Northern Lights dancing in the sky overhead.
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View ExperienceIce Kart Racing at Aurora Village
Experience the thrill of racing on Ice and snow as you whizz around the specialist track close to the forest surrounding Aurora Village.
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View ExperienceSnowshoeing
Take part in a snowshoeing expedition exploring the woodland around your hotel. You will be glad to have these specially-adapted shoes as you make your way down less-trodden paths in the deep snow.
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![Snowshoes - Snowshoeing at Beana Laponia]()
View ExperienceSnowshoeing at Beana Laponia
Explore the wilderness of Finnish Lapland by snowshoe, one of the Lapland's traditional methods of transport. Your expert guide will teach you how to walk before leading you through forests, keeping your eyes peeled for glimpses of the region's wildlife.
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View ExperienceAurora Camp
Spend an evening under the stars, huddled around the campfire in the middle of the winter wilderness. Stay warm with hot drinks as you keep your eyes peeled for the Northern Lights dancing in the sky overhead.
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View ExperienceHusky Safari
Husky sledding is a unique and thrilling Finnish experience and an opportunity for a close encounter with the excitable Lappish husky dogs. You'll travel through the snowy wilderness on a comfortable sled pulled by a group of huskies.
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View ExperienceReindeer farm with reindeer safari
Enjoy an unforgettable private visit to see where Santa's loyal companions, his reindeer, live, followed by a magical reindeer sleigh ride through the snow-clad forest.
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