Immerse yourself in the beauty of Lapland. Enjoy the elevated comfort and luxury feel at the redesigned Vaattunki Wilderness Resort. Nestled in one of Rovaniemi’s most stunning landscapes, our resort offers a perfect blend of tranquillity, adventure, and modern amenities.
Undergoing an exciting transformation in Summer 2025, Vaattunki is elevating its boutique experience with thoughtfully upgraded accommodations and refined spaces. Seamlessly blending Lapland’s raw beauty with cosy elegance, our reimagined resort offers an inviting escape where every detail is carefully curated for your comfort. Whether you’re chasing the Northern Lights, exploring nature trails, or embarking on outdoor adventures, Vaattunki Wilderness Resort is your exclusive gateway to the magic of the Arctic.
Where comfort meets nature
Discover boutique charm and refined comfort at Vaattunki. Select from four distinctive room types, each with its own unique character. Relax in a welcoming panorama hut made from local pine wood, stay cozy in reimagined log-cabin charm in Arctic Deluxe Rooms or check-in to your private Arctic escape at Riverside Suite. With a modern Lapland feel, every room promises a memorable and cosy Arctic retreat in Rovaniemi.
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A great resort. The room lacked a seating area.
We had a wonderful stay and a stunning room from which we could even see the Northern Lights.
This vacation will stay in my heart forever. Thank you so much for this amazing experience.
Beautiful scenery, especially when there is snow on the ground.
Vaatunki is a great place, even for a day trip.
Beautiful location and very nice rooms in the forest. There is a vety nice forest trail nearby which is perfect for hikes. The restaurant had great food and the staff was very polite. Also, the breakfast was very nice with lots of variety and the smoked salmon was amazing. The only negative thing to say for which l gave 4/5 stars is that the room (at least the one we stayed at) was a bit small.
Vaattunki Wilderness Resort – Absolutely worth it
What a great place. The resort is beautifully situated along a river and you have several lovely hiking trails accessible directly from the resort. The accommodation is fine, but what really stood out was the staff. Such a positive, enthusiastic and friendly team — they made us feel genuinely welcome every single day. Just a really lovely group of people to have around you.
And then the food. We had half board and that was an excellent choice. The breakfast buffet was incredibly extensive: from fresh pancakes and various types of bread to yoghurt, fresh fruit, salmon and different kinds of cheese. Dinner was just as good — plenty of choice and regularly changing daily specials, which kept things interesting even after several evenings.
Through Safartica — connected to the resort — we also did three excursions: a husky sledding tour, a snowshoe walk and a snowmobile safari. All three were brilliantly organised, with guides who knew exactly what they were doing and made it fun on top of that. Friendly, knowledgeable, just really good at what they do.
Rovaniemi and the surrounding nature are already worth the trip on their own. But Vaattunki makes it truly complete. Highly recommended!
Staying at this hotel in the Arctic Circle was an unforgettable experience. Surrounded by pristine nature, it offers a true sense of peace and tranquility that is hard to find elsewhere. The atmosphere is incredibly calm, making it the perfect place to disconnect and relax.
The hotel itself is exceptionally comfortable, with everything feeling brand new and thoughtfully designed. The decor is simply stunning—every detail has been carefully considered, creating a warm and elegant environment that makes you feel at home from the moment you arrive.
One of the highlights of the stay is the wellness area, featuring a jacuzzi and a sauna that elevate the experience even further. Relaxing in the warm jacuzzi while surrounded by the silence of nature is simply magical, and the sauna provides the perfect way to unwind after a day outdoors, adding an authentic Nordic touch to the stay.
Another standout is Niva’s restaurant. The food is absolutely exquisite, with high-quality ingredients and beautifully presented dishes that make every meal special. The staff throughout the hotel, and especially in the restaurant, are wonderful—friendly, attentive, and genuinely dedicated to making your stay perfect.
Overall, this hotel is a hidden gem in the Arctic Circle, ideal for anyone seeking comfort, beauty, and serenity in a breathtaking natural setting
+ nice resort, near a natural park. There are a few long trails through the forest starting right nearby
+ they have other activities nearby
+ the igloo is very nice, warm and spacious. Some of them have a view to the trees, but only a few
+ igloo windows have a mechanism to clean themselfs, which was amazing. Just push a button
+ breakfast was good. Evening restaurant was ok, but not cheap
- quite crowded for restaurant reservations
- very crowded for the sauna. We were not able to to a reservation just a day before. It's a small sauna for how many people could be in the resort
- we were very unlucky with the bathroom floor. The shower drain was mounted wrong and it was higher than the rest of the floor. This meant that the bathroom was getting completly flooded when having a shower, with water going near the sink and the WC. Had to push the water for 10minutes after every shower, very anoying. I could not believe this was something happening in a 4 star resort. Room number was 507
Don’t miss out on the perfect resort!
Absolutely incredible experience at the Vaattunki lodge! Our stay at the Aurora
Igloo cabin was perfect! We got to enjoy a first row show of the northern lights directly above our bed. The cabin was really cozy and offered all the amenities one could need. Even the toiletries were first class, my hair has never been this soft. The
breakfast buffet was beyond delicious and the dinner options were gourmet class. The hotel staff was very nice and helpful, they always made sure we were taken care of. The hotel is about 20 – 30 minutes away from the city center by car so I would recommend getting a rental car, but the hotel offers shuttle buses twice a day to the city center and Santa's village too. Being away from the city turned out to be a great advantage as you avoid all the light pollution, and it is also conveniently located next to the artic circle hiking trail. Don't miss out on the private sauna and jacuzzi experience, a great way to relax after a long day. If you're lucky , you might even get to see the northern lights from the outdoor jacuzzi. Overall a perfect Rovaniemi stay with ZERO complaints. Would 100% book here again. Special thanks to Henna from Reception for making my birthday feel so magical, you were truly awesome!!
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Based on 388 reviews