Wilderness Hotel Muotka & Igloos - Saariselka

4-star wilderness resort in Finnish Lapland with aurora cabins and guided winter activities

Accommodations

Wilderness Hotel Muotka offers panorama cabins, wilderness hotel rooms, superior sauna rooms, and aurora cabins with glass ceilings. Each aurora cabin includes a private sauna and underfloor heating. Guests in aurora cabins can watch the Northern Lights directly from their bedroom.

Activities & Excursions

Muotka Wilderness Hotel provides guided winter activities such as snowmobiling, husky safaris, reindeer farm visits, and snowshoeing. Complimentary thermal gear including snowsuits, boots, and mittens is provided for the stay. Aurora alerts are available for rent at the reception to notify guests of Northern Lights activity.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves buffet-style breakfast and dinner with locally sourced ingredients, including reindeer stew, Lake Inari whitefish, and Arctic char. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are clearly labeled. The bar offers Finnish gin and cocktails by the fireplace.

Family-Friendly Features

Wilderness Hotel Muotka & Igloos offers family-sized accommodations in panorama cabins and wilderness rooms. Children aged 12 and over can mush their own husky sled during the safari. Guided activities like snowmobiling (children ride in a sled behind guides) and reindeer farm visits are suitable for families.

Location & Surroundings

The hotel is located in Saariselkä, 25 miles from Ivalo Airport, near Lake Inari and the Sámi village of Inari. Surrounding national park trails offer cross-country skiing and snowshoeing directly from the hotel. Guests can walk or ski onto marked trails without needing transportation.

• Location: 25 miles from Ivalo Airport, near Lake Inari
• Rooms: Aurora cabins with glass ceilings and private sauna
• Dining: Buffet with local Lappish cuisine
• Activities: Snowmobiling, husky safari, reindeer farm
• Family: Activities for children, husky sled from age 12
• Gear: Complimentary thermal suit, boots, mittens
• Aurora: Northern Lights viewing from bed in aurora cabins