Experience world-class service at Vaattunki Wilderness Resort
Surrounded by nature and hiking trails, Vaattunki Wilderness Resort is located 24 km from Rovaniemi city centre. Set in the Arctic Circle hiking region, it is also possible to watch The Northern Lights from this property.
Guests can choose from chalets, huts and guest rooms. The two-bedroom chalet provides a private sauna, bathroom and small kitchenette. Panorama Huts provide fridge and private bathroom and in guest rooms bathrooms are either shared or private.
At Vaattunki Wilderness Resort you will find sauna and outdoor jacuzzi for private use which are bookable when the resort is open during the winter season. Meals can be pre-ordered from the property while shuttle service is also bookable.
Santa Claus Village - Main Post Office is located 16 km away and Arktikum Science Centre is 24 km from the property. Rovaniemi Airport is 18 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Biosphere Certification
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
6.3
Low score for Rovaniemi
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Chloe
United Kingdom
“Loved the igloo, was so nice looking out at the sky. Loved the fires in the igloo. The food in half board was really good - 3 course dinner. Good location with the arctic hike right outside and husky/reindeer rides on site. Staff really friendly...”
Jagota
United Kingdom
“Clean, friendly. Activities on site. Food was superb”
Alexis
France
“of the best experiences and hotels I’ve had!!
The location is amazing.. we stayed in a Panorama Hut and it was incredible!
Niva Restaurant is definitely one of the best in Rovaniemi!
• Super easy access to activities like huskies, reindeer, or...”
Dragos
Romania
“Beautiful resort and beautiful igloo where we stayed. The personnel was great, especially Alberto from Venezuela and Edi from Romania (Restaurant). They assisted us on every request and gaved us some ideas about our stay in Vaatunki. I Fully...”
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Karly
United Kingdom
“The property was beautiful. The room was warm enough, the food was exceptional, and the surroundings were magical. We were lucky enough to see the Northern Lights at the resort too. We absolutely loved it and 100% would recommend anybody stay here.”
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Sarah
United Kingdom
“Absolutely beautiful, gorgeous scenery. Staff very helpful and will go the extra mile. Would definitely recommend.”
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Wendy
Australia
“I liked the isolation, lots of space and location! Very private and quiet. Beautiful scenery, reminded me of Narnia, going through the wardrobe into magical enchanting land. I liked that we could go for long or short walks”
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Jamie
United Kingdom
“Good location to spot the northern lights, comfortable and spaceious aurora huts. Nice meals included in the half board”
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Glen
United Kingdom
“We stayed in an Aurora Igloo and overall our stay was amazing. The Igloo accommodation was unique, modern and perfect position to see the Northern Lights. There were fantastic wilderness trails and amazing scenery, and the location was not too far...”
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Abi
United Kingdom
“Lovely private cabin. Had all the facilities we needed. Really enjoyed the large window with lovely forrest view.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Niva Restaurant
Cuisine
Local • European
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Traditional
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Vaattunki Wilderness Resort takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
€ 35 per stay
4 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 100 per child, per night
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that the reception is closed during the summer season. After booking, you will receive check-in instructions from Vaattunki Wilderness Resort via email.
Please note that the property cannot be reached by public transportation.
There is an additional charge to use the sauna and jacuzzi for the Winter season until 31.03.2025:
EUR 45, per 45 minutes for only sauna or EUR 90, per 90 minutes for sauna and jacuzzi
Please inform Vaattunki Wilderness Resort in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
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