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Unique Sauna Experience
Experience the ultimate relaxation at Apukka Resort with our variety of saunas, including an ice sauna and igloo sauna.
Exciting Activities All Year Round
From thrilling winter adventures like snowmobiling and Northern Lights safaris to summer activities such as horseback riding and fishing, there's always something fun to do at Apukka Resort.
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Check-in from
04:00 PM
Check-out by
12:00 PM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 6 guests
6 adults · 5 children
Beds
Sofa bed (Variable Size), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
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41 sqm
Lake View
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Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
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Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
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27 sqm
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Up to 14 guests
14 adults · 13 children
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3 Sofa bed (Variable Size), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), 2 Sofa bed (Variable Size), 2 Sofa bed (Variable Size), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
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230 sqm
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3 Double Beds and 8 Twin Sofa Beds
2476-sq-foot individually decorated room with a patio
Layout - 3 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, and sitting area
Relax - Fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, shower, a hair dryer, and a bidet
Practical - Laptop workspace and yard
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 14 guests
14 adults · 13 children
Beds
3 Double bed (131-150 cm wide), 8 Sofa bed (90-99 cm wide)
Room details
230 m2
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2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
312 sq feet
Relax - Fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, electric kettle, and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and a bidet
Practical - Yard
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-99 cm wide), Sofa bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
29 m2
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
Sofa bed (Variable Size), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
24 sqm
In-room amenities
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Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), 2 Sofa bed (Variable Size)
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24 sqm
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Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
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Futon Mat (Variable Size), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
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32 sqm
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Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Sofa bed (Variable Size), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
33 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 6 guests
6 adults · 5 children
Beds
2 Sofa bed (Variable Size), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
42 sqm
Lake View
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Tutto perfetto! ....ottimo il servizio di ristorazione/bar, gentilissimi alla reception, eccellente il soggiorno nell aurora cabin, sempre pulitissima,...il resort è incantevole...soggiorno eccezionale!!!grazie🧡🍂🍃🌲🍁
Beautiful stay. Friendly front office.
The Aurora Cabin was clean and had everything you needed. The entire staff was so nice and service went above and beyond. Dinner at Steakhouse by Aitta was so fantastic, we went back a second night. We shared food with old and new friends in one of the kotas. We saw the northern lights! We experienced the on-site Husky Farm and also the Lakeside Sauna & Arctic Bath. Both were fun. Proximity to Santa Claus village, downtown Rovaniemi, and the airport were close.
Very clean, staff are amazing, breakfast is good. Got to see the aurora borealis which was incredible. Really enjoyed the sauna and lake dip. They gave us a free upgrade as it was quiet and let us check in a lot earlier!
We had a beautiful room with a glass ceiling that allowed us to enjoy the sky. Breakfast was very good, and the staff were excellent.
Amazing location very picturesque, got multiple chances to see northern lights. The activities while expensive, were worth it. The room was excellent with many facilities. The breakfast and dinner were very delicious! It also was fantastic to star gaze when weather permitted. Lots of places to create a bonfire and relax.
Sometimes due to weather the glass outside our igloo would fog up. Nothing the staff can do about it, but we didn't mind as it prompted us to go outside.
Tutto, dall'ingresso in struttura al check-out. Ordine architettonico e cura per il dettaglio rendono questo resort un autentico sogno lappone. La cabina King è stupenda, ampia e sistemata in una posizione che permette di avere un contatto visivo con il nuovo recinto per le renne ed anche sul bellissimo lago che fa da cornice a questa stupenda struttura. La colazione, semplicemente perfetta in quanto a disposizione dei cibi e alla cura con cui gli stessi vengono presentati, avviene in un ambiente caldo e rustico davvero accogliente. Il personale, gentile e preparato, è sempre disponibile con il sorriso sulla bocca. Dopo essere entrati nella propria stanza, bastano pochi minuti per essere catapulati in un altro mondo. Se il periodo è giusto, le luci del nord sono praticamente garantite e, dopo una sessione di foto in esterno senza bisogno di affannarsi, ci si può addormentare ammirandole dal proprio letto. Un sogno ad occhi aperti.
L'Apukka è perfetto sotto ogni punto di vista. Gli ospiti invece, dovrebbero imparare che quando si va in giro la notte, le torce dei telefoni e varie, andrebbero tenute puntate per illuminare la strada e non negli occhi delle persone che si incontrano o che cercano un angolo di pace per scattare foto notturne nel buio totale che rende l'atmosfera così magica.
I servizi che vengono offerti, la posizione e la colazione eccellente
Un posto da sogno! Tutto perfetto, pulizia top, paesaggio straordinario! Un po' caro ma li vale tutti!
Mi è piaciuto tutto!!
Excellent location, room, breakfast, and dinner. Staff were friendly and efficient, located the watch I left behind and it was back in Australia before I was.
L'hôtel offre beaucoup de possibilité de divertissement, le personnel d'accueil est très chaleureux a l'image de la Finlande. La chambre est parfaite avec une verrière panoramique pour observer les aurores Boréal.
La période ne nous a pas permis de voir les aurores, mais cela n'est pas sous contrôle de l'Hôtel :)
Alles
Sitio espectacular , muy cuidado , un entorno precioso
Absolutamente nada
L’atmosfera accogliente
Un costo per qualsiasi attività
Apukka nos encanto en todos los sentidos. Las cabañas, su ubicacion al lado del lago y la naturaleza, el desayuno y la cena, con productos de gran calidad de la zona. Y una especial mencion al personal de recepcion, especialmente Patty. que te hacen sentir como en casa. y Timo del equipo de excursiones que hizo que un tarde de excursión se convirtiera en algo especial. Gracias a su recomendacion tambien pudimos ver auroras esa noche. Una experiencia increible. Muy recomendable. Con ganas de volver.
Tot en general
Location
Breakfast was hearty. The onsite restaurant was excellent if a little pricey. The glass igloos were great and whilst we could not benefit much as it was summer, must be awesome when the Northern Lights are visible. On site trail bordering the Lake was lovely being around 4.5 kms in and out. They provide camp fires and the lounge area is also very cosy. Overall, a great stay - I would definitely return.
They do not allow us to park our cars at the cottages or even just to unload our bags before returning our cars to the main parking lot . They provide their own transport which, in peak check-in and check-out times, can cause delays. However, this is a minor irritant and does not detract significantly from the overall positive experience.
La ubicación es inmejorable, cerca de Rovaniemi, el aeropuerto, un lago idílico; el personal muy amable, nos hicieron upgrade de la habitación; las instalaciones y actividades que se pueden hacer, merece la pena estar más de un día de paso como nosotros; el desayuno y las instalaciones fantásticas.
Nada
Situació molt tranquil·la. Esmorzar correcte.
Assolutamente tutto perfetto. Lo staff incredibilmente di aiuto e supporto con una disponibilità e sempre col sorriso Camera bellissima e colazione super top Tutta l'area è meravigliosa.
Tutto perfetto
One of the most perfect places to stay worldwide! A secret hidden diamond! Top service, views, places, landscape, activities, infinitely gentle staff, great hearted people in the reception and restaurant, hospitality without end, top top top! We will always dream of coming back! Thanks for everything! This is further than dreams would have ever imagined perfection to be!
Die Events, das freundliche und zuvorkommende Personal und die wundervolle Unterkunft in einer der Aurora-Hütten.
Bel endroit, original et très confortable . Nous avons pu voir une aurore boréale.
Rien. Tout était parfait . Nb: peut être diminuer la lumière du restaurant étant restée allumée toute la nuit
O Staff as acomodações , o restaurante tudo maravilhoso
Não teve nada que não gostei .
Tot , les vistes , decoracio, calma , distribucio l entorn
La cuina i equipament cuina es millorable
Superb resort! Very helpful staffs and fun self-paddle rides. Do not miss the nature trail.
l'endroit est superbe . la chambre est bien. un grand bravo a l'équipe de réception et de service du petit dejeuner en soulignage particulièrement la gentillesse d'Angelique et Patty a la réception et de Hope au service . Elles sont juste adorables. l'offre des activités (husky et rennes ) etaient sympathiques
il est dommage que le lit n'ait pas de tete de lit ..... tarification du bar haute !..........................................................
Struttura incredibilmente attrezzata. È fornita di ogni comodità. Bellissima
Tutto meraviglioso
Tutto meraviglioso
Peaceful and everything here you could want
If staying for a few days may need some extra food
Igloos am See
Great location. Near to the Lake. Quite and peaceful environment. Able to see Reindeers near by. Breakfast is great. Really 5 star quality.
The resort location is wonderful, it is at a lakeshore, all the accomodation is exceptional, the breakfast is super and the staff is very communicative and kind. I would absolutely return to this accomodation in the future, and I recommennd it wholeheartedly.
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Colazione migliorabile la parte dolce
cabañas con techo de cristal, barbacoas para uso de los huéspedes, amabilidad del personal, calida ddel desayuno, confort de las cabañas
La limpieza diaria era algo limitada,,
El complejo es maravilloso. Las vistas y el entorno son idílicas. Hemos disfrutado muchísimo.
Lo único es el precio de las actividades. Creo que es un poco elevado.
- Mooie Aurora Cabins! - Zuiver - Goede bedden - Vriendelijk personeel - Sfeer
- Niks!
Location da sogno, curata nei minimi particolari. Molto carina l’idea dei bbq da usare liberamente. Ristorante e colazione davvero di livello!
Nulla
Struttura bellissima, curata e pulita. Il personale cordiale e disponibile. Colazione molto buona.
Forse aggiungerei qualcosa in più all’offerta della colazione per renderla ancora più varia.
Lokalita bola dobrá a tichá, dostupnosť autom aj autobusom vynikajúca, personál bol vždy usmiaty a milý, ubytovanie bolo čisté a útulné.
Nenašiel som nič čo by sa dalo vytknúť.
Das Frühstück war sehr sehr gut. Schmackhaft und sehr gut angerichtet, mit eigenem Koch. Perfekt.
Resort curato in ogni dettaglio sia negli spazi comuni che nelle camere. Colazione strepitosa e con tanta scelta anche senza glutine e lattosio
An exceptional resort, an ideal location for viewing the Northern Lights, bordering a forest and a lake. Lot of activities to do :)
3rd year visiting really impressed with the new lake side lodges and improvements to the cafe with the additional second level. Booked the hot tub again and spa was really good, and the husky ride again, loved those little puppies. Explored the city more this visit really impressed with the museums. Will be back for our 4th visit 2027! Can't want to see the improvements to the dinning area.
Our stay at Apukka Resort was amazing. The glass igloo was very cozy, every moment felt like a dream. Perfect blend of comfort, nature, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences—truly a place you’ll never forget.
The design of the igloos is fantastic and the location is stunning. The food was exceptional and staff were incredible friendly and helpful. The activities were some of the best we did on our entire trip and the Santa experience was so well done. We did the sauna lake side and the sauna and skis and both were amazing. You could honestly not leave the resort and feel completely fulfilled.
Enjoyed it with my family alot. All activities were great for family and for the kids a memorable experience that we will cherish forever.
I loved the Ice lake, view from my room, the fire place around the hotel outdoors.
Food qualiry could have been better. Didn't like the idea that we had to pay the hotel bus to go to Santa's village hotel bus should have been free. The fire place in room was not real. Activities were very expensive in the hotel, comparing to Santa village.
Many activities for kids! My kids especially like the open space with the sleds.
Car parking could be more accessible for petrol cars.
This is a very long review, basically a complete honest recap of my stay. If you’re seriously considering staying at Apukka, continue reading. Otherwise, my TD;LR is at the bottom. We stayed for 4 nights/5 days with the “It's All About Aurora Package” in an Aurora Twin Cabin. I had to book via email because I had a gift voucher, but they weren't quick to reply to my email (I had to call them to ask for an email update). The King Cabin I originally wanted ended up selling out, and we had to get the twin beds, which wasn't too bad because we were all the way at the edge of the forest and away from the noise/crowds. The King, Queen, and Twin glass igloo cabins are separated into sections on the property. Our “It's All About Aurora Package” came with several activities (Snow Train to the Northern Lights Camp & Reindeer Sleigh Ride in the Night), and we also added activities during our stay for extra fees (Route to the Arctic Circle Dining Experience, Husky Adventure, and Sauna and Lake Bath). Booking the extra activities via email was very easy. I told them what I wanted, and they sent over a payment link and scheduled it for us. With our package, an airport transfer was arranged for us the moment we exited baggage claim. We didn't have to figure out how to get to the resort late in the evening. It was a taxi company that partners with Apukka, and they had a sign with my name already waiting at the exit. Upon arrival, the staff member was very kind during our check-in process. They offered to drive us and our bags to our room, or we could push them ourselves with a sled. Given how late and cold it was, we opted for the van. Our room was very cozy and warm; the glass ceiling looking into the sky was stunning. I loved that our room was right next to the forest, which was away from the common area. I didn't mind the walk by all the other glass igloos; it made it very magical since every igloo was snow-capped. The walk did get a little slippery when the snow started to melt and refreeze, so be careful! The property is very large and you’re able to tube down a snow hill, build a snow man, go for a walk on the frozen lake, etc. It’s honestly a stunning location! It’s absolutely a winter wonderland dream. Although our package was called the “It's All About Aurora Package”, I didn’t feel like the resort made a strong effort to make aurora-viewing possible, especially if you had poor weather. Upon check-in, I asked the front desk if there were any possibilities of seeing auroras at the resort during our stay because the clouds were moving in. The staff member basically danced around the answer and said to download the app, keep checking, and “maybe if you’re lucky”. I realized the app didn’t actually belong to Apukka and it also didn’t work for me or my partner. The app was stuck on a loading screen. We ended up downloading different apps to track the weather and auroras. The igloo did not have an alarm or anything to notify you if auroras were in the sky; you’d have to turn on notifications on your phone for the app to alert you. The Snow Train to the Northern Lights Camp (more about this activity below) also felt like a waste, especially if you had cloud coverage. I wish the resort did more to ensure guests staying with this package had the chance to see the auroras. Possibly even offering a refund on the activities (if you paid extra) or provide a Plan B if the clouds were covering the skies. For the amount you’re paying, you would assume that the resort would do more than making you hope that you’re lucky. Sadly, we had complete cloud cover over Rovaniemi during our trip, so we couldn’t make the best use of the glass ceilings at night. However, we booked a third-party Aurora Hunting Tour on TripAdvisor that made my dreams of seeing auroras possible. It would’ve been amazing if Apukka offered aurora hunting tours for their guests. Unfortunately, it was not an option. Breakfast was amazing and included in our package. I've been to dozens of hotels and resorts around the world, and I think Apukka has one of my favorite breakfasts. They had a large selection of hot and cold options; continental and local flavors were available, too. I thoroughly enjoyed the egg/omelet station. They didn't change their selections during our four days, but I didn't mind it at all since they had a lot of yummy foods. Their pancakes were so good, and I loved putting a bit of reindeer cheese on them. On our first day after breakfast, we went to get our complimentary thermal wear. I loved that they provided outer wear. While it was only 32F/0C for us, I can imagine it being much colder in the middle of the winter and most people would not have packed warm enough clothing. Not being warm would make the experience miserable. They provide one-piece thermal wears for all sizes, snow boots, and gloves if you needed them. It was comfortable and easy to put on. It definitely kept me warm. Ladies: it’s hard to take off if you need to use the restroom though. In the afternoon, we did the Lakeside Sauna and Arctic Bath. This was an add-on to our stay and was €179.10/pp (10% discount for prebooking the activity). There were 4 small sauna cabins, and we had our own for 1.5 hours. The staff on duty was very kind and did a quick demonstration before we got started. It was really cool to feed the fire with wood and pour water over the stove for the steam. There was a little window in the cabin for you to open to allow fresh air in while you were in the sauna room. From the cabin to the lake, it was a short but extremely slippery walk. I slipped a few times. They blocked off the lake from the rest of the trails and guests, and they cut a hole into the lake. The lake water was 32F/0C!! It was freezing, but also really refreshing. They also provided bathrobes, towels, slippers, and cold water to drink. They had shampoo and body wash in the sauna, but we chose to shower back at our igloo. We originally had the Route to the Arctic Circle Dining Experience for dinner that evening, but we had a sudden change of plans and had to postpone it for a different date. The Apukka staff replied quickly on WhatsApp and was very accommodating of our change. On our second day, we also added on the Apukka Husky Adventure, and it was €170.10/pp (10% discount for prebooking the activity). We met at the Meeting Point and took a short 5-minute walk across the road to the kennels. The staff did a quick demonstration on how to safely get on, off, slow down, and stop the sled before we all got into our own sleds. It was two people per group of 5-6 huskies. Midway through our ride, we were given the option to swap positions so the other person can get the chance to mush. The huskies were SUPER excited to start mushing. They were howling and barking and basically tugging before they got the green light. Once we were off, the huskies were having so much fun. They actually got frustrated when we had to slow down or stop. Once we were done with our ride, we had some warm blueberry tea and cookies then moved on to the puppies. They were 4 months old and hung out with their mom, grandma, and a few other breeds of hunting dogs to learn how to socialize. You can tell these dogs are well taken care of. They love their trainers and enjoy what they do. For dinner, we had our Route to the Arctic Circle Dining Experience at Restaurant Aitta onsite for €79/pp. They had the option of regular menu or the vegan menu for this dining experience; my partner and I chose the regular menu. The meal started off with “Beetroots Roasted in a Charcoal Oven with Soft MÖ Chavre cheese, Lappish Balsamic, Dill Powder, and Crispy Buckwheat”. I enjoyed the balance of flavors this first dish started with. Next was the “King Crab Soup with Prawn Remoulade and Dill Flavored Oil”. This soup was probably one of my favorite things I’ve eaten at this restaurant. It was creamy and decadent, and full of flavor. I’m still thinking of this soup weeks after my trip! Following the soup was “Overnight Cooked Lappish Baby Lamb with Creamy Celery, Pickled Blackcurrants, and Smoky Rosemary Sauce”. The lamb was very tender and had good flavor, but it was on the gamey side. I don’t mind it, but some might not enjoy it. I thought the smokey rosemary sauce was a bit too salty and took away from the rest of the dish. A side of “Roasted Jerusalem Artichokes with Black Garlic Mayonnaise” came with the lamb. I really enjoyed the artichokes, but the portion was very big, so I wasn’t able to finish it. The meal wrapped up with a “Cloudberry-Cinnamon Sorbet with Marinated Berries and Caramel Sauce”. I’ve never had Cloudberry before this, so I didn’t know what to expect. It was very sweet and syrup-y. My partner said it tasted like ‘tree sap’, and I don’t disagree. It took a few bites for me to start enjoying it, but in small quantities. The staff at Restaurant Aitta were very kind and attentive. After dinner, we had the Snow Train to the Northern Lights Camp activity, which was included in our booking package. We met at the Meeting Point then walked across the road to where the “snow train” was. It wasn’t really a train, but more of a wooden box on sleds with benches inside. A big tractor towed us through the forest; it was about a 20-25 minute ride. The ride was bumpy and uncomfortable, but at least it kept us warm. Unfortunately, during our entire trip, Rovaniemi had thick cloud cover. It was impossible to see any northern lights, so it was really surprising that the resort continued to have this activity rather than cancel or give you to option to swap activities. Knowing that you can book and pay for this activity as a resort guest or as an outside guest, it would make more sense to offer refunds, or alternative activities in case of poor weather. When we arrived at the Northern Lights Camp, it was actually raining. We sat in a large Lavvo, the Sami version of a teepee, with a warm fire. They gave us warm blueberry tea and some cookies. Our guide was somewhat knowledgable about auroras, but it was very obvious that he was trying to stall. He even pretended to check the skies to see if it cleared up in the 10 mins time after we arrived to the Lavvo. I started to feel a little unwell, so I asked to return to the resort. A few other couples also overheard that we were leaving, so they also opted to leave the activity as well. We got back on a smaller version of the snow train and left. Right before we left the activity, the rest of the group was asked to stand outside to “learn how to start a fire”, which, again, didn’t make any sense as the activity was about auroras. The entire activity was 3 hours long and I have no idea what the rest of the group did for all that time without clear skies. On our third day after breakfast, we went to the Santa Claus Village. The resort has a shuttle that takes you there. It costs €8/pp per ride. The lobby has a time schedule, and it takes about 10 minutes to get to the village and back. You can also take the same shuttle into Rovaniemi City Center and it costs the same. We highly recommend that you checkout the Santa Claus Village and Snowman World and you can probably spend your afternoon there if you don’t have day plans at Apukka. For dinner, we returned to Restaurant Aitta. We had to make a reservation in advance. For starters, we got the “Caramelized Root Celery Soup with Kale, Tarragon Oil, and Pickled Sea Buckthorn” and “Pine Seasoned Bear Consummé with Over Cooked Bear Meat, Mushrooms, Spruce Sprout Aioli, and Chives”. I’ve never had bear meat before, so I didn’t know what to expect. The way this was cooked reminded me of the stringiness of meat in a pot roast. Bear tasted like a mix of pork and venison. The consummé broth was quite nice, sweet, deeply flavored, and it added moisture to the bear meat. I’d imagine if the cut was larger and thicker, it would be rather tough to eat. I didn’t expect to ear bear on this trip, so I was a pleasant surprise that I had the privilege to do so. The celery root soup was interesting; it was a bit earthy and herby. Next was the “Pike Perch fried in a Horseradish Butter, Honey Roasted Leek, Sautéed Spinach and King Crab Sauce”. I really enjoyed this fish as it was cooked really well, though I couldn’t really taste the horseradish butter. The king crab sauce was the same as the king crab soup from the Dining Experience the other night, which I was very excited about. My partner ordered the “Traditional Sautéed Reindeer with Lappish Mashed Potatoes and Pickled Cucumbers & Lingonberry Jam”. This dish was hearty and very much like comfort food. The sautéed reindeer was in a ground meat format placed over a bed of mashed potatoes. The lingonberry jam helped cut through the heaviness of the dish. It was honestly very delicious. We also ordered a side of “French Fries with Nettle Salt”. The meal was €110. After dinner, we had the Reindeer Sleigh Ride in the Night activity, which was the second activity included in our booking package. We met at the Meeting Point again then took a 5-7 minute walk into the forest where the reindeers were kept. We had a quick demonstration before being seated in the sleigh. It was two people per sled and there were a few reindeer pelts that you could sit on. The wooden sled was very hard and unconformable; I wish they provided some pillows or better cushions and additional reindeer pelts because it got quite cold on our ride. The whole ride took about 30 minutes. We slowly moved through the forest. It was a slow peaceful ride and a bit magical, but, again, I wish we had more blankets for warmth and comfort. I can imagine if you were lucky enough to have clear skies, you’d be able to see the aurora overhead. After the ride, we went back to where we started and went into a large Lavvo. The guides provided some warm blueberry teas and cookies and shared the backstory of reindeers in Finland. I was pleased to hear that they were very respectful of the reindeers and took really good care of them. The entire activity is 3 hours long, but several couples expressed interest in returning to the resort. So we also took that opportunity to leave the activity early as well. From what I understood, the rest of the guests got to enjoy reindeer sausages after we left. On the last morning, we had breakfast one more time before heading out to the airport. We asked the front desk to arrange for a van to pick up our baggage to bring to the front, as we had several heavy bags, but they kept forgetting. We even messaged them on WhatsApp. In the end, we were running late and they sent the taxi directly to our cabin to pick us up to go to the airport. …TL;DR… All in all, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Apukka. The property is beautiful and the buildings were very on theme. I thought the swing, snow hill for tubing, and open fire pit to keep warm were a cute touch. I’m glad we got the opportunity to experience so many different activities (huskies, arctic lake dip and sauna, reindeer rides) and to enjoy different Lappish foods (reindeer and bear meat, cloudberry). The staff were friendly, helpful, and accommodating. The location of the resort is convenient and close to the Santa Claus Village, Rovaniemi City Center, the airport, and to the Sweden border in case you need to drive into another country to chase auroras. If your main goal is to see the auroras, be sure to have a back-up plan in case clouds cover your skies while you’re at the resort because they will not make additional efforts for you to see it even if your package is “All About Auroras”. I’m SO glad that my partner and I booked a separate aurora excursion with a different company, or we would’ve missed out on that bucket list experience. Apukka is a great choice for couples and families, although the price of your vacation will be quite high with more people. For our glass igloo, activities, and meals at Apukka alone (not including flights or activities we did outside of the resort), it was over €4,200/$4,900 for two people in March 2026. It was a privilege to stay at a resort like Apukka and it was a splurge for sure. While I would recommend this resort to others, I’d say be mindful of the activities you book. Alternatively, you can book a different hotel or Airbnb in the city center and then book the Apukka activities as an outside guest. If you’re able to splurge for a winter wonderland vacation, I would highly recommend this. Kiitos to the staff at Apukka for helping make this trip to Finland an amazing experience and memory!
Limited hot water availability in the cabins considering the cabins hosts up to 6 pax and has 20min continuous hot water. The reindeer experience is overly overpriced and not worth the money.
Il resort offre servizi al top. L'ambientazione è spettacolare, ogni dettaglio è curato. Lo staff è gentile e disponibile. Dalla struttura abbiamo visto delle bellissime aurore.
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I was offered a last minute discounted upgrade to a Kammi Igloo, and I'm so glad I paid extra - these two level igloos are the coolest design! It was so much fun taking a luggage sled to my igloo on the first day and opening it up to the spiral staircase, the windows all around and the gorgeous lofted bed. The grounds of the resort were also more beautiful than I expected, and I did a number of nighttime activities in hopes of seeing the Northern Lights - it was great that all the activites are run from the resort, rather than having to bus in and out.
We had a wonderful stay and can’t wait to come back! The food was absolutely delicious—every meal exceeded our expectations with fresh, flavorful dishes. The activities were exciting and well-organized, keeping us entertained throughout our trip. The staff was friendly and attentive, making our experience even better. Highly recommend this place for a perfect getaway!
We had an unforgettable experience at Apukka last week! We stayed in the aurora king cabin and it was a dream. So comfortable, quiet and special. The lights did not show up for us 💔 but we had the best time anyway! Make sure to take advantage of the sauna experiences!! And the huskies!! Also the food and service were excellent. So many vegetarian/vegan options (still dreaming of that celery soup) 🌱 😋 . Just a 10/10 experience- we recommend Apukka unreservedly 🇫🇮😍
Apukka was the perfect choice for our trip to Lapland. The staff were wonderful. The activities, plentiful and fun. We chose day and night snowmobiling, and sauna/cold plunge. The sauna experience was the best! It's such a beautiful resort. We ate at Aiita and Kota. Each section at Aiita is warm and inviting.The food was absolutely amazing. There were many small dished I wanted to try, so I ordered tapas style and each dish was just so perfect. Restaurant Kota is a must as well. It's a beautiful building set up like the shelters found throughout Finland. Its food and experience with the fire in the center of the building are Finnish delights. We stayed in an Aurora Cabin Family. This is the most beautiful room I have experienced and I travel frequently. The design is perfectly arranged and the view is spectacular. The entry has plenty of space for suitcases, clothes, coats, boots. So you can hide your stuff and enjoy the serenity of the room. Enjoy a hot beverage by the fire or just stare out the ceiling windows into Lapland's beauty.
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Cleanliness
8.7/10The window situation was disappointing and there was no good place to hang bathroom towels or snow gear.
Service
9.7/10The staff was amazing, with special mention to Carren who was patient and helpful during check-in.
Location
9.7/10Well located in the heart of Lapland, providing picturesque views and great access to activities.
Room Quality
9.2/10The glass igloo experience was unique; however, some aspects were disappointing.
Amenities
9.7/10Almost everything we were looking for; in-house activities were easy to book.
Value for Money
8.7/10For the price paid, there were mixed feelings about the delivered value, especially regarding food and service.
Food and Beverage
8.2/10The buffet in Aitta was very disappointing, but Restaurant Kota was great.
Overall Experience
9.7/10A blend of positive and negative experiences, but overall a memorable stay.