Wilderness Hotel Kieppi - Saariselka

3-star Lapland retreat on the border of Urho Kekkonen National Park with direct access to hiking trails and an aurora viewing cabin

Location & Setting

Wilderness Hotel Kieppi sits on the border of Urho Kekkonen National Park in Saariselka. A walking trail from the hotel grounds leads up to an aurora viewing cabin with fire-pits. Ivalo Airport is 32 km away, and the hotel offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Accommodations & Rooms

The hotel provides Wilderness Rooms and Kieppi Suites, all with private bathrooms, sofa beds, electric kettles, and wardrobes. Each room has a blackout curtain, but a light curtain is not present - guests may want to use the existing window covering for privacy. Rooms are non-smoking, and the property enforces a no-pets policy.

Dining & Food

The on-site restaurant serves a buffet breakfast daily, with separate labels for garlic and non-garlic options. Dinner is also available, featuring dishes like slow-cooked reindeer shank and beef sirloin. Guest reviews highlight that the hotel also offers Valentine's and Friends' Day set dinners on special occasions.

Activities & Experiences

Hiking trails start directly from the property, and the hotel provides sledges for guests to use freely. The hotel offers bike tours, walking tours, and tour or class about local culture. Board games are available for leisure, and a children-sized sledging slope is located on the grounds.

Amenities & Services

The hotel's sauna is open daily from 5pm to 9pm for guest use. Free private parking is available on-site, and a paid airport shuttle service is offered. The tour desk and front desk staff help arrange excursions such as husky rides and snowshoeing.

• Location: On border of Urho Kekkonen National Park, 32 km from Ivalo Airport
• Rooms: Wilderness Rooms and Kieppi Suites with private bathroom, sofa beds, electric kettle
• Dining: On-site restaurant with buffet breakfast and dinner daily
• Wellness: Sauna available 5pm-9pm daily
• Activities: Guided hiking trails, husky rides, snowshoeing, board games, sledging slopes
• Family: Family rooms, children-sized sledging slope, board games, aurora viewing cabin with fire-pits
• Services: Free private parking, paid airport shuttle, tour desk, front desk staff arrange excursions