Activity Holidays in Saariselkä

Overview

Situated high in the Arctic Circle in northern Finland, Saariselkä is the perfect destination for anyone on the hunt for a taste of true wilderness on a holiday in Lapland. It’s a popular base for travellers to explore the snow-covered forests, frozen lakes and rivers and vast, rolling fells in Lapland, by snowmobile, husky safari, reindeer ride or on foot using snowshoes.

It’s location, 250km north of the Arctic Circle with very little human development around it, makes Saariselkä absolutely ideal for those looking for a Northern Lights holiday in Lapland, and with resorts dedicated to optimising your aurora viewing experience, with firelit viewing sessions by a frozen lake and cosy, glass-roofed cabins, there are few places on earth you can see the lights this well with such ease and in such comfort.

And what with Lapland being the official home of Santa Claus, Saariselkä is also a wonderful place to take the kids for a Christmas holiday in Lapland, as the thick snow provides a magical winter wonderland and endless fun on your family Lapland holiday.

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  • 3 Night Family Lapland Winter Adventure in Saariselkä

    3 Nights /4 days Finland

    Experience the greatest natural show on earth, nestled in the wilderness of the Finnish backcountry, in a unique, first-..

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    £3398 for a family of four
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  • 3 Night Romantic Aurora Adventure in Saariselkä

    3 Nights *flights not included Finland

    The ultimate escapist getaway for two, this adventurous, romantic destination is breathtaking in its isolation and beaut..

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    £2592 per couple
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  • Searching For The Northern Lights in Saariselkä

    3 Nights *flights not included Finland

    Get lost on a one-of-a-kind, 3-night getaway to a stunning corner of the winter wonderland that is Lapland, and experien..

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    £3174 per couple in a twin room
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  • 4 Night Family Lapland Winter Adventure in Saariselkä

    4 Nights *flights not included Finland

    Your luxury family adventure in Lapland is a unique way to may lasting memories. Spend your days immersing yourself in t..

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    £4539 for a family of four
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  • Searching For The Northern Lights in Saariselkä 4 Nights

    4 Nights *flights not included Finland

    Get lost on a one-of-a-kind, 4-night getaway to a stunning corner of the winter wonderland that is Lapland, and experien..

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    £3775 per couple in a twin room
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  • A Family Lapland Adventure in Saariselkä

    5 Nights *flights not included Finland

    Get lost on a one-of-a-kind, 5-night getaway to the stunning corner of the winter wonderland that is Lapland, and experi..

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    £4949 for a family of four
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  • The Best of Lapland in Saariselkä

    5 Nights *flights not included Finland

    See the very best of Lapland in the magical, snowy wonderland that is Saariselkä, and immerse yourself in local culture..

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    £7703 for a family of four
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  • The Northern Lights Above Saariselkä

    2 Nights *flights not included Finland

    Experience the greatest natural show on earth, nestled in the wilderness of the Finnish backcountry, in a unique, first-..

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    £1576 for a couple in a twin room
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  • 5 Day Romantic Aurora Adventure in Saariselkä

    4 Nights *flights not included Finland

    The ultimate escapist getaway for two, this adventurous, romantic destination is breathtaking in its isolation and beaut..

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    £2845 per couple
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    • 3 Night Family Lapland Winter Adventure in Saariselkä

      3 Nights /4 days Saariselkä

      Experience the greatest natural show on earth, nestled in the wilderness of the Finnish backcountry, in a unique, first-..

      Price from

      £3398 for a family of four
      Take me there
    • 3 Night Romantic Aurora Adventure in Saariselkä

      3 Nights *flights not included Saariselkä

      The ultimate escapist getaway for two, this adventurous, romantic destination is breathtaking in its isolation and beaut..

      Price from

      £2592 per couple
      Take me there
    • Searching For The Northern Lights in Saariselkä

      3 Nights *flights not included Saariselkä

      Get lost on a one-of-a-kind, 3-night getaway to a stunning corner of the winter wonderland that is Lapland, and experien..

      Price from

      £3174 per couple in a twin room
      Take me there
    • 4 Night Family Lapland Winter Adventure in Saariselkä

      4 Nights *flights not included Saariselkä

      Your luxury family adventure in Lapland is a unique way to may lasting memories. Spend your days immersing yourself in t..

      Price from

      £4539 for a family of four
      Take me there
    • Searching For The Northern Lights in Saariselkä 4 Nights

      4 Nights *flights not included Saariselkä

      Get lost on a one-of-a-kind, 4-night getaway to a stunning corner of the winter wonderland that is Lapland, and experien..

      Price from

      £3775 per couple in a twin room
      Take me there
    • A Family Lapland Adventure in Saariselkä

      5 Nights *flights not included Saariselkä

      Get lost on a one-of-a-kind, 5-night getaway to the stunning corner of the winter wonderland that is Lapland, and experi..

      Price from

      £4949 for a family of four
      Take me there
    • The Best of Lapland in Saariselkä

      5 Nights *flights not included Saariselkä

      See the very best of Lapland in the magical, snowy wonderland that is Saariselkä, and immerse yourself in local culture..

      Price from

      £7703 for a family of four
      Take me there
    • The Northern Lights Above Saariselkä

      2 Nights *flights not included Saariselkä

      Experience the greatest natural show on earth, nestled in the wilderness of the Finnish backcountry, in a unique, first-..

      Price from

      £1576 for a couple in a twin room
      Take me there
    • 5 Day Romantic Aurora Adventure in Saariselkä

      4 Nights *flights not included Saariselkä

      The ultimate escapist getaway for two, this adventurous, romantic destination is breathtaking in its isolation and beaut..

      Price from

      £2845 per couple
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    We booked the 3 night, four day romantic package with an added activity to visit a Husky farm and it was truly spectacular. The temperatures were low but the cabins and restaurant are warm and they provide you with ski suits, gloves and boots for the activities. 10 minutes hot water in the shower is more than sufficient and the food was good with lots of home made soups, stews and vegetables which are perfect for the weather. All the staff were f

    Liz

    We stayed for four days and three nights and had booked the "Searching for the Northern Lights" package, which I highly recommend. Everything was just perfect. The activities included in the package are really a must-do to be able to discover fabulous landscapes and hear the stories from the very friendly guides. The cabins are very comfy. The window looking at the North gives a great view on the sky while keeping the room very private (com

    Florence

    I stayed from 31 Jan - 3 Feb, 3 nights and took the 'Searching for the Northern Lights' 3 nights package and had travelled solo. Came with no expectations of seeing the lights and I was blown away to see them on my first night (from my cabin 29) and 2nd night (aurora hunt on heated sleigh). Seeing lights are not guaranteed but if you come with no expectations, it is always a bonus to be pleasantly surprised. I did snowmobiling, ice fishing, rei

    Jacinda

    We had an amazing time at this place. We had "Searching for the Northern Lights" package so breakfast and dinner included also 4 different activities. We enjoyed all the excursions and guides were excellent. We were also fortunate to see "The Lights" on 2 occasions, so that is ticked off the bucket list.

    Lynette

    We stayed in the Northern Lights village in Saarisselka which was a lovely place. The accommodation was great, the glass roof looked amazing, just a shame we didn't get to see the northern lights! The food in the hotel was great 90% of the time. I was disappointed paying 16 euros for chicken nuggets only for them to be served an hour later on the buffet. The excursions were good although we did end up in a heated sleigh only for it to be blowin

    Daniel Stanley

    We have just returned from our amazing adventure to Lapland. We had a brilliant time and packed so much in to our 4 days but without feeling we were rushing around. The food and accommodation were fantastic and the activities were excellent too, so many firsts and ‘bucket-list’ things. We also managed to fit in a husky sledge tour and a day at the local ski slope. Thank you to the excellent team of guides (Tamara and Hamma specifically), expe

    Karl & Kathryn Gray

    I came to Finland for the Aurora, but I stayed for the people. They are the ones that took my stay from just plain awesome to completely amazeballs! Forget about going anywhere else and book your experience of a lifetime with this small team. Treat my new friends in a faraway land with kindness and respect and they will go above and beyond for you, guaranteed.

    Pushnik

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