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Ivalo, Finnish Lapland
Wilderness Hotel Muotka
Wilderness Hotel Muotka is located deep in the taiga forest, next to Urho Kekkonen National Park, away from any light pollution make it the perfect place to escape from the crowds and experience the rugged wilderness of Finnish Lapland.
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Enjoy a night under the stars in an Aurora Cabin
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Step out into the snowy wilderness and explore with snowshoes, by snowmobile or even a heated sleigh!
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Visit a local reindeer farm and get up close to Santa's trusty companions!
Wilderness Hotel Muotka is a fantastic choice for couples with cozy romantic rooms and traditional log cabins. With plenty of stunning landscape to explore Wilderness Hotel Muotka is the perfect place to try out some adventurous winter activities such as a safari by snowmobile or husky, ice fishing and snowshoeing. We can also organize for you to visit a reindeer farm, where you will meet a herder and even have chance to feed these adorable deer who are so synonymous with Lapland. As Northern Finland is one of the best places to spot the Northern Lights there are a number of activities on offer with different ways to set out to find these elusive lights. You can choose to set out by car, with snowshoes or on a snowmobile.
There are a few different accommodation options at the Wilderness Hotel Muotka either staying a room or suite in the main hotel or in an Aurora or Panorama log cabin. Wilderness rooms are comfortable and cozy and some even have their own fireplace, should you wish to select a superior room you will also have your own sauna. The Panorama log cabins feature large panoramic windows overlooking the surrounding forest, so you can observe the nature from the warmth of your cabin. For a very special stay, choose an Aurora Cabin where the transparent roof offers ample opportunity to spot the Northern Lights from your bed. You also have a private sauna and bathroom.
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Take a visit to a local reindeer farm where, if you're lucky you'll have the chance to hand-feed the reindeer!
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Location
Ivalo, Finnish Lapland
Muotka is located deep in taiga forest, next to Urho Kekkonen National Park, away from any light pollution. Saariselka ski resort is only fifteen minutes drive from Muotka
Our Top Tours Featuring This Hotel
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View TourA magical trip to visit Santa Claus
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, Santa Claus.
Top Things to Do Nearby
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View ExperienceReindeer safari at Beana Laponia
Visit a reindeer farm and learn about the traditions of reindeer herding in Lapland. Climb into the cozy sleigh for a wonderful journey pulled by reindeer through the wilderness, across pristine white snow and through Lapland's magical forests.
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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 Snowmobiling
Take a snowmobile across the snowy landscape in search of the Northern Lights. Once darkness has fallen, you will drive away from artificial lights and towards the Lappish wilderness. If the weather is clear, you will hopefully see the Lights dancing!
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View ExperienceTobogganing in Finnish Lapland
Head to the nearby slopes and whizz your way down at breakneck speed- luckily you have soft snow to cushion you if you fall!
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View ExperienceSnowmobile Try-out
A highlight of any Arctic adventure, a snowmobile is a magical and exhilarating way to discover the incredible snowy landscape of Finnish Lapland.
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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 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 ExperienceNorthern Lights tour by snowmobile
Take a snowmobile across the snowy landscape in search of the Northern Lights. Once darkness has fallen, you will drive away from artificial lights and towards the Lappish wilderness. If the weather is clear, you will hopefully see the Lights dancing!
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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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