Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort Review: Glass Igloos, Northern Lights, and the Best Alternatives

Sleeping in a glass igloo under the Arctic sky, watching the Northern Lights dance overhead while you’re tucked up in bed, is one of those experiences that sounds almost too good to be true. It is real. I went, I did it, I paid for it myself. And that last bit is quite important, because when I stayed at Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort back in February 2019, I paid around €500 a night. Today the same small glass igloo in peak season is closer to €800-€1000. That’s a different conversation entirely.

Kakslauttanen is where the glass igloo concept got its start in Finnish Lapland, and it remains the most famous property of its kind in the world. Those Instagram-ready photos of people lying in bed under the aurora? A lot of them were taken here. But the landscape has changed. There are now a lot of glass igloo hotels across Lapland, several of them better-reviewed for service and food, some of them a bit cheaper. So whilst Kakslauttanen might be the original, it may no longer be the best option, depending on what you’re after.

Jess didn’t come with me on this trip, if you’re wondering where she is in all this. Her position on Arctic accommodation is firm: if the room is made of snow and the bed is a block of ice, she’s not coming, even with the promise of me to keep her warm. She’s joined me on plenty of other Finland trips, just not this one.

Quick Verdict: Is Kakslauttanen Right for You?

Let’s cut to it. Kakslauttanen is still a real, unique experience, and for some travellers it remains the right choice. For others, there are now better options at the same price point or lower. Here’s how I’d think about it.

Book Kakslauttanen if you want:

• The original, most-photographed glass igloo experience (the property’s main selling point is that it’s the name)
• A single-night bucket-list stay with dinner included, then you move on elsewhere for the rest of your Finland trip
• A wedding, honeymoon or celebration, where the scale and dedicated infrastructure (Wedding Chamber, Celebration House, glass chapel) actually helps
• Maximum on-site facilities. They have now built out an entire “Kakslauttanen Cosmos” section including a planetarium, igloo tower bar, art gallery, brewery and distillery, design shop and multiple restaurants. If you want a self-contained resort experience with lots going on, this is that
• A family Christmas with Santa, snow activities, and multiple accommodation types in one place

Book something else if you want:

• Consistently good food and service (this is where Kakslauttanen’s recent reviews keep falling down)
• The best value for your money at this price tier (Aurora Village and Apukka both land more reliably)
• A smaller, quieter property with a more intimate feel
• Easy access to Rovaniemi, Santa Claus Village, and the Rovaniemi airport infrastructure

I’ve detailed the alternatives I think are worth considering further down the article. First, the practical stuff on Kakslauttanen itself.

 

Where is Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort?

Kakslauttanen is in northern Finland, 10km (6 miles) south of the resort village of Saariselkä. It’s 241 km (150 miles) north of the Arctic Circle, so you’re well into proper Lapland wilderness.

The address is Kiilopääntie 9, 99830 Saariselkä, Finland.

 

How to Get to Kakslauttanen

Despite being remote, Kakslauttanen is fairly easy to reach if you’re already in Lapland.

Getting There by Car

If you’re self-driving in Finland, the road connections are good. This is how I got there, driving up from Rovaniemi.

The drive from Rovaniemi takes around 3 hours (247km / 147 miles) on well-maintained roads. There’s plenty of free parking on site.

If you’re starting from Helsinki or elsewhere in southern Finland, don’t drive. It’s just too far. Fly up or take the train to Rovaniemi and pick up a car or bus from there.

 

Getting There by Plane

The nearest airport is Ivalo (IVL), which has daily flights from Helsinki on Finnair and Norwegian. There are also some seasonal international connections.

Ivalo is a 30-minute drive from Kakslauttanen, and the resort offers a shuttle transfer for around €29 per person (book in advance). There are also taxis at the airport if you’d rather not wait for the shuttle.

 

Getting There by Public Transport

Buses from Rovaniemi stop at the resort and take around three hours. Finland’s bus network is good. I’ve taken buses across the country on multiple trips and always had a positive experience. You can check schedules at Matkahuolto.

The nearest train station is technically Kemijärvi, but you’re better off taking the train to Rovaniemi and then either busing to Kakslauttanen or renting a car.

 

Accommodation Options at Kakslauttanen

There’s no shortage of choice here. Kakslauttanen has quietly expanded its accommodation lineup over the years, and the current (2026) options are as follows.

• Small Glass Igloo with Shower and Sauna. The classic option, 25m², sleeps up to 3. Available in both East and West villages. Big news: all glass igloos now include an en-suite shower and private sauna. This wasn’t the case when I stayed (I had to trudge to a shower block, more on that below) and is a real upgrade.
• Large Glass Igloo with Shower and Sauna (West Village). 38m², sleeps up to 5. Bigger footprint, more space to spread out, same view.
• Kelo-Glass Igloo. The clever hybrid, 90m², sleeps up to 6. Combines a log chalet with a glass-roofed bedroom area. Private sauna, fireplace, kitchenette, full bathroom. Probably the best all-round option if you’re staying more than one night.
• Luxury Kelo-Glass Igloo. 310m², sleeps up to 12. Three log chalet bedrooms, three glass igloo bedrooms, private sauna, daily cleaning, private airport transfers included. This is the big-group splash-out option.
• Log Cabins. Available in small and large sizes at both East and West villages, sleeping 2 to 6. Made of Lapland Kelo pine with sauna, kitchenette, log fireplace and en-suite bathroom. The most cost-effective option, and cosy as anything after a day in the snow.
• Gold Digger Cabin. More secluded, on the banks of the river about 10 minutes from reception. Sleeps 2.
• Queen Suite. The high-end option. Sleeps 2 plus a child. Includes VIP service: private airport transfers, luggage service, welcome basket, daily fireplace service, daily cleaning. Double bed, deluxe bathroom with indoor bathtub, outdoor jacuzzi.
• Traditional House. New-ish addition, East Village, sleeps 2.
• Wedding Chamber. An earth lodge with a turf roof, double bed, bathroom with bathtub. For weddings and honeymoons, obviously.

Which should you pick? For a single night, the small glass igloo does the job. You’re paying for the view, and now that they include showers and saunas, the practical drawbacks of the old small igloos are gone.

For two or more nights, the Kelo-Glass Igloo is the smart move. You get the glass roof view when you want it and the comfort of a proper cabin the rest of the time. It’s more expensive than booking a log cabin and doing one igloo night, but you don’t have to change rooms, and that’s worth something after dragging your luggage through snow.

For maximum privacy, look at the Gold Digger Cabins. For a celebration, the Queen Suite or Wedding Chamber. If you’re a group of friends or an extended family, the Luxury Kelo-Glass Igloo is purpose-built for that use case.

You can check recent reviews from travellers who’ve stayed in each room type here on Booking.com.

 

 

 

East Village or West Village?

One of the first decisions you’ll need to make is which village to stay in. Kakslauttanen is split across two sites around 4 km apart, connected by a free shuttle bus that runs on request and takes 10 to 15 minutes.

The East Village is the original. It’s smaller, with 20 of the classic small glass igloos plus log cabins of various sizes, the Queen Suites, the Wedding Chamber and the Traditional House. There’s a sauna, the East Village Restaurant, and a reception area.

The West Village is the newer, larger site. This is where you’ll find the Kelo-Glass Igloos, the Luxury Kelo-Glass Igloo, both small and large glass igloos, more cabins, and the Gold Digger cabins. The West Village is also home to the Kakslauttanen Cosmos complex: planetarium, observation tower (with a glass-roofed bar), art gallery, design shop, brewery and distillery, multiple restaurants, Santa’s home, and most of the resort’s activities.

The igloos themselves are the same design in both villages. The only functional difference is that the West Village also has the larger glass igloo variant, which isn’t available in the East. West Village igloos are also closer together and more out in the open, which gives better sky views but feels a bit less cosy than the East.

When I went, I picked the East Village. The smaller scale appealed to me. It felt more like an actual village, less like a resort. The igloos are tucked into the forest, easy to walk to everything, and there were fewer people around. If I wanted activities or the planetarium, I could jump on the shuttle.

The West Village is better if you want easy access to the facilities, you’re doing lots of activities, you’re travelling as a family (the shuttle logistics are a hassle with kids and gear), or you like a more social, busier feel with more people around.

Your accommodation choice partly decides this for you. Small glass igloos are available at both villages. Large glass igloos and Kelo-Glass Igloos are West Village only. Queen Suites, Traditional House and the Wedding Chamber are East Village only.

You can split your stay across both villages, but I wouldn’t bother. You’ll lose time moving between them that could be spent on activities or sleeping.

 

Worth flagging that there’s some inevitable light pollution in either village, so whilst you can absolutely see the night sky and any Northern Lights, it won’t be as perfect as if you were properly out in the middle of nowhere. The West Village also has an aurora hunting tour that takes you away from the resort lights, which helps.

 

 

 

 

What Does It Cost?

Pricing varies by season and accommodation type. Kakslauttanen operates three broad pricing tiers.

The summer season (June to the end of October) is cheapest. Prices start at around €150 for a double-occupancy cabin. Note that the resort is closed for the entire month of May each year.

The winter shoulder season (early November, then March through April) is the sweet spot for value. Prices start at around €450 for a double-occupancy cabin, or €750 for a double-occupancy small glass igloo.

The peak winter season runs from 28 November through to the end of February. This is when the snow is deepest, the Northern Lights chances are best, and the resort is busiest. It’s also when prices hit their ceiling. Starting prices are around €750 for a double-occupancy cabin and €850 for a small glass igloo, but real-world booking prices in January and February are often pushing €900-€1200 depending on availability and dates.

Prices include taxes and half-board (buffet breakfast plus three-course dinner). They don’t include lunch, daily cleaning, firewood, airport transfers, luggage transfers or activities. These all add up surprisingly quickly if you’re not paying attention, and the nickel-and-diming of extras is a recurring complaint in recent reviews.

For context, when I stayed in February 2019, I paid around €500 a night for a small glass igloo. The real-terms cost has roughly doubled in the seven years since. Some of that is inflation, some is the expanded on-site facilities, some is the market bearing it. Whether you think the experience is worth twice what it used to be is a personal call.

You can check current prices for your specific dates on Booking.com.

 

Dining at Kakslauttanen

Your stay includes a three-course à la carte dinner and a buffet breakfast. Drinks aren’t included beyond coffee, tea and juice with breakfast.

Meals are normally taken at the main restaurant in your village (Aurora Restaurant in the West, East Village Restaurant in the East, each of which has also grown to include smaller cabinets and bars). You can arrange to dine in the other village’s restaurant one night if you want a change of scene.

The food is traditional Lappish. Expect hearty soups, reindeer in various forms, potatoes, lingonberry sauce, Arctic char, and bread. Breakfast is buffet-style with cold meats, cheeses, breads, cereals, pickled vegetables and fish, plus hot items like scrambled eggs or porridge on some days.

On the food quality, I should flag something. When I went, I thought it was fine. Not spectacular, but hearty, reasonable, and in the context of the remote location, perfectly acceptable. Food consistency, though, is one of the most common issues in recent reviews. Some guests have had lovely meals. Others have described raw or overcooked main courses, limited choice, and kitchen issues that you don’t expect at the price point. The pattern is inconsistency rather than blanket bad food, which makes it hard to predict what you’ll get.

Lunch is available but isn’t included. It’s not a big issue if you’re doing activities, as most activities include a packed lunch or food. If you’re not, you can eat at the restaurants for an extra charge. There’s also the option of a special Lappish dinner experience that costs extra.

 

 

 

 

 

Activities at Kakslauttanen

Kakslauttanen offers a lot of activities, some on-site and some in the local area. A few (planetarium, Sami museum visits, smoke saunas, Lappish dinner experiences) run year-round. Most are seasonal and weather-dependent.

Many of the popular summer activities in Finland and winter activities in Finland can be booked on site.

In summer, the usual options are hiking, Midnight Sun tours, horseback riding, canoeing and rafting, Sami museum visits, fishing, saunas, farm visits, and gold panning.

In winter, expect Nordic skiing and snowshoeing (equipment rental and instruction available), husky safaris, reindeer safaris, horse sleigh rides, snowmobile safaris (including overnight and aurora-hunting variants), snow tank rides, ice fishing, saunas, Santa Claus visits, aurora hunting tours, and downhill skiing at a nearby ski area.

Details are on the Kakslauttanen activities page. Book anything you definitely want to do before you arrive, as popular activities fill up. Pricing is in line with booking equivalent activities elsewhere in Finland, which is to say expensive, but not dramatically more than the market rate.

One real concern from recent reviews: the activities pricing is also subject to the nickel-and-diming complaint. Charges that feel surprising or that aren’t clearly communicated up front come up often. Read the fine print on each activity before you commit.

 

 

Your Chances of Seeing the Northern Lights

Finnish Lapland is one of the best places on earth to see the Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, during the winter months. That said, aurora activity is famously unpredictable, and your chances during any specific stay at Kakslauttanen depend on month, season, weather, and solar activity.

The ingredients you need are strong solar wind, clear skies, darkness, and a bit of luck. You can influence some of these:

• Visit during the winter months. The Northern Lights are technically visible in Finland from late August to late April, but December to March gives you the most hours of darkness, better odds, and better landscape for your Northern Lights photography.
• Stay more than one night. The longer you stay, the better your odds. One night is a gamble.
• Use the aurora alarm. Kakslauttanen, like most Finnish glass igloo hotels, has an in-room aurora alert service that wakes you up if the lights appear overnight. Which, given they often appear after midnight, is quite useful.
• Check the Finnish Meteorological Institute aurora page or download one of the many aurora apps for your phone.
• Consider a dedicated aurora hunting tour. These take you away from the resort’s light pollution to darker spots, which really does improve your viewing odds.

If you’re serious about photographing them, have a read of my Northern Lights photography guide before you go.

 

Best Time to Visit Kakslauttanen

Winter, if you’re after the Northern Lights and snowy landscapes. That’s when Kakslauttanen looks most like the photos, when the activities lineup is at its fullest, and when most guests visit. It’s also the most expensive time.

For the best balance of reasonable weather, decent aurora chances, and lower prices, late February through March is a sweet spot. You’ll still have snow and cold, you’ll have longer days for activities, and you’ll miss the December-January peak.

November and early April are the shoulder seasons. Prices are lower, you still have a chance of snow and aurora, but conditions are less guaranteed.

Summer is entirely different. It’s quieter, cheaper, and you get the Midnight Sun instead of snow. No glass igloo Northern Lights experience though (the igloos are still open but there’s nothing to see in the permanently bright sky). If you’re drawn to Lapland in summer, hiking and canoeing are the main draws, and Kakslauttanen is as good a base as any.

As mentioned, the resort closes for the entire month of May each year.

 

Is Kakslauttanen Worth It in 2026?

This is the question that matters most, so here is where I’ve landed.

In 2019, at around €500 a night, I thought Kakslauttanen was worth it. The experience itself was a one-off (not only because of the price), the setting was beautiful, the facilities were novel, and the price felt steep but defensible for what was still one of the most distinctive hotel stays I’d had. I’d happily have recommended it to a friend.

In 2026, at €800 to €1000+ a night for the same small glass igloo, my position is more mixed. The experience itself hasn’t changed that much. The igloos are still igloos, the forest is still there, the aurora (if it shows up) is still magical. The resort has added a lot of on-site facilities, which is a real addition if you’re going to use them. But the core experience is broadly what it was seven years ago, and the price has roughly doubled.

At the same time, a lot of competing glass igloo properties have opened or matured across Finnish Lapland, several of them offering comparable or better stays for similar money. A few consistently score better on food, service and value. The “there’s nowhere else like this” argument that once made Kakslauttanen the obvious choice is no longer true.

So my current answer is: Kakslauttanen is worth it if you specifically want Kakslauttanen. If you want the original, the biggest, the name everyone recognises, the one with the most stuff on site, the one with the wedding infrastructure, the one that’s in all the social media videos, then yes, go. It does that better than anyone else, and the experience is real.

If what you actually want is “a glass igloo in Finnish Lapland under the Northern Lights with dinner included,” then at 2026 prices you should be looking at the alternatives. Aurora Village Ivalo, Apukka Resort and Levin Iglut are all delivering that experience with better recent reviews, sometimes at lower prices.

The photos I took still show what I loved about my stay: pushing my luggage to the igloo on a wooden toboggan, lying under the stars in a glass dome in a forest in the middle of winter, watching the aurora from bed. That’s all real. I just don’t think it’s twice as real at twice the price.

 

One thing worth knowing in terms of what you’re paying for: the price is luxury-hotel-level, but the experience isn’t. You’re paying for the setting, the novelty and the story. When I stayed, the shower was in a separate building a few minutes’ walk away through the snow (now, thankfully, all glass igloos have en-suite showers). Privacy is limited. The service is not a 5-star experience. If you book expecting the standards of, say, a Mandarin Oriental at Mandarin Oriental prices, you’ll be disappointed. If you book for the experience of sleeping under the aurora in a remote Arctic forest, you’ll probably love it, as long as you go in with eyes open.

 

 

 

 

The Alternatives Worth Considering

If you’re not sold on Kakslauttanen at current prices, or if availability is tight, here are the three glass igloo properties in Finnish Lapland I’d look at first. I haven’t personally stayed at any of these, so I’m not going to pretend I have. What I can tell you is what they’re known for, based on recent reviews, what they offer, and who they’d suit.

Aurora Village Ivalo

Location: Ivalo, 15 minutes from Ivalo airport.

This is the closest alternative to Kakslauttanen geographically, about 45 minutes away by car. The Aurora Cabins are single-level glass-roofed cabins with en-suite bathrooms, heated floors, panoramic views and motorised twin beds. The property was renovated in late 2025 with a new restaurant and facilities.

It’s smaller and quieter than Kakslauttanen, family-owned, and consistently well-reviewed for service and food. Restaurant Loimu is regularly praised, and the couples rating on Booking.com sits at 9.4/10. Pricing in peak winter is similar to Kakslauttanen (around €750-900/night for an Aurora Cabin) but real-world experience tends to be more reliably good.

Best for: couples and small groups who want the glass igloo experience with better food and service, in a smaller and more intimate setting. Check Aurora Village Ivalo on Booking.com.

Apukka Resort (Rovaniemi)

Location: 15 minutes from Rovaniemi city centre and airport, 10 minutes from Santa Claus Village.

Apukka is the big-name glass igloo resort near Rovaniemi, and it has the Tripadvisor “Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best” ranking (top 1% of properties globally). Multiple glass igloo options including the single-level Aurora Cabins and the two-storey Kammi and Komsio Glass Igloo Suites. Restaurant Aitta has a strong reputation.

The resort is on Lake Olkkajärvi, with a private wilderness area, aurora alarm system, heated glass roofs, on-site reindeer, and the full range of winter activities. Importantly for families, it’s 15 minutes from Santa Claus Village, which makes logistics a lot easier if you’re combining a glass igloo stay with a Santa visit.

Peak winter pricing is similar to Kakslauttanen (€600-€1100+ depending on dates and igloo type). December prices jump significantly. Apukka normally closes from early April through July each year as the season ends, so factor that into your planning.

Best for: families wanting easier logistics, couples prioritising food and service, anyone combining a glass igloo stay with Rovaniemi or Santa Claus Village. Check Apukka Resort on Booking.com.

Levin Iglut Golden Crown (Levi)

Location: Levi, in a different part of Lapland. 10 km from Levi village, on the slope of a fell.

If you’d rather experience Lapland from the Levi side (which is the main ski resort area in western Finnish Lapland), Levin Iglut is the glass igloo hotel to look at. The location on the fell slope at 340m gives unobstructed northern sky views and excellent aurora viewing away from town light pollution. It has topped Big 7 Travel’s “Best Hotels Around the World for the Northern Lights” list.

Restaurant Utsu is well-regarded and has glass walls and ceiling on the upper floor, so you can potentially watch the aurora during dinner. Glass igloos start from around €500 in shoulder season, peak at €800+ in January-February.

Best for: travellers doing Lapland via Kittilä airport rather than Ivalo, skiers combining igloo stays with slopes, anyone who wants fell views rather than forest. Check Levin Iglut on Booking.com.

 

Other Glass Igloo Options in Finland

Beyond those three, there are plenty more glass igloo and similar-style properties across Finnish Lapland. Here are the main ones to know about, ordered by proximity to Kakslauttanen.

• Northern Lights Village in Saariselkä
• Wilderness Hotel Muotka in Saariselkä
• Reindeer Manor Levi (formerly Northern Lights Huts)
• Santa’s Hotel Aurora & Igloos in Luosto
• Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos in Sinettä
• Glass Resort in Rovaniemi
• Santa’s Igloos Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi
• Ranua Resort Arctic Igloos in Ranua

 

Snow Hotels as an Alternative

If you fancy something more extreme than a glass igloo, Finland has a few snow and ice hotels. These are built fresh from snow and ice each winter, typically opening in late December and closing in early April as the temperatures rise.

I’ve stayed at a couple of these, solo, because, as established, Jess has firm views on sleeping in rooms made of ice.

• Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos in Sinettä outside Rovaniemi. Individually decorated snow and ice rooms, snow sauna, ice bar, three lakeside restaurants. Also has glass igloos if you want to mix.
• SnowHotel, part of the larger Snow Castle complex in Kemi. Unique sculpted ice rooms, heated lounge area for relaxing before sleeping, plus the Snow Castle itself, a restaurant, snow chapel and ice art exhibition. I’ve stayed here. The thermal sleeping bags do keep you warm, even though the room sits at around -5°C, but don’t expect much in the way of sleep.
• Lapland Hotels SnowVillage in Kittilä near Levi. Annual theme changes each year, two restaurants and two bars including an ice bar. Normally reopens in late December each year.
• The Lucky Ranch in Pyhä-Luosto National Park, where a small number of snow igloos are built each year at a horse ranch. I stayed here on my own (Jess, again, was not tempted). They have a heated backup room with beds in case you give up partway through the night, which I appreciated as a sensible plan.

Because these properties are made of snow, they appear and disappear with the seasons. If you try to book in June and see everything as unavailable, it’s because it’s summer and the hotel has literally melted. Check the booking sites in autumn once the next winter season is confirmed.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort worth it?

It depends on what you’re looking for and how much you’re prepared to pay. The glass igloo experience itself is real and special, and if you specifically want to stay at the original, most famous property of its kind, Kakslauttanen delivers that.

At 2026 peak-winter prices (€800-€1000+ per night), there are alternative properties offering comparable or better glass igloo experiences with stronger recent reviews for food and service. If you’re not attached to the Kakslauttanen name specifically, Aurora Village Ivalo, Apukka Resort near Rovaniemi, and Levin Iglut in Levi are all worth looking at. If you’re on a tighter budget, consider visiting in the winter shoulder season (November, March, April) for lower rates.

How much does Kakslauttanen cost?

Prices vary significantly by season and accommodation type. Peak winter season (28 November through February) is the most expensive period.

In peak season, a small glass igloo for two typically starts at €750-€850 per night, with real-world booking prices often in the €900-€1200 range depending on dates and availability. Prices include half board (breakfast and three-course dinner) but not lunch, activities, airport transfers, firewood, or daily cleaning.

Summer prices start at around €150 for a double-occupancy cabin. Winter shoulder-season prices are in between. Check current prices on Booking.com for your dates.

What’s the best time to visit Kakslauttanen for the Northern Lights?

The Northern Lights are visible in Finnish Lapland from late August through late April, whenever the nights are dark enough. Peak winter (December to February) has the longest dark nights and the best snow conditions, and is also the most expensive and busiest time.

November and March tend to be good compromise options, with reasonable aurora chances, decent snow, and slightly lower prices. Note that the resort closes for the entire month of May each year.

Which accommodation type is best at Kakslauttanen?

For a one or two night stay, the Small Glass Igloo (with shower and sauna, now standard as of 2026) gives you the most immersive view of the night sky. It’s small and privacy is limited, but for a short stay, that’s fine.

For three nights or more, the Kelo-Glass Igloo is the smarter pick. It combines a log cabin with a glass-roofed bedroom, giving you the aurora viewing plus a proper fireplace, kitchenette and full bathroom. For groups of 4+ or a multi-family stay, the Luxury Kelo-Glass Igloo accommodates up to 12 and includes private airport transfers.

Are the chances of seeing the Northern Lights at Kakslauttanen good?

Reasonable, but never guaranteed. The resort is well north of the Arctic Circle in the auroral zone. Clear dark nights with solar activity are what you need, and all three are unpredictable.

Staying three or more nights during the dark season significantly improves your odds. One night is more of a gamble. The glass igloos are designed so you can watch from bed, and there’s an aurora alarm service that will alert you if the lights appear overnight, so you won’t sleep through them.

 

Further Reading

And that’s my take on Kakslauttanen and the wider Finnish glass igloo scene. Before you go, here are some more of our Finland resources to help with trip planning.

• Our detailed one-week Finland winter itinerary
• A guide to things to do in Rovaniemi
• Jess’s comprehensive guide to winter activities in Finland
• A thorough guide to what to pack for Finland in winter, because Lapland in January is not the time to improvise
• For more destinations in Finland: visiting Porvoo, visiting Oulu and visiting Rauma
• For Helsinki, see things to do in Helsinki, a suggested 1-day Helsinki itinerary, and our Helsinki Card review
• Another of my favourite winter locations in Finland: the Iso Syote guide
• Finland is also an excellent summer destination. See our visiting Finland in summer guide
• For a guidebook, the current Lonely Planet guide to Finland or the Insight Guide to Finland are both solid

As always, if you have questions, drop them in the comments below and I’ll get back to you.