Glass igloo is a comfortable warm accommodation, with glass ceiling and panorama sky view. It is specially designed to see the Northern Lights. Some igloo style cabins are simple with basic facilities, while others are luxury with style and comfort. Some are hidden in the Lapland wilderness, while others are next to popular destinations and attractions.
GLASS IGLOO PRICE
The cheapest glass igloo type accommodation - Lake Inari Mobile Cabins. Price from 150€/night. It is located 50 km from Ivalo airport. Adapted mobile cabins with glass bedroom can be moved by snowmobile to the lake on the best spots to enjoy night sky (from December till April).
Mid price glass igloos are 300-450€/night. Each of them has something special to offer: some has professional Aurora photographer staff, tailored Northern Lights guided tours, some has reindeer or husky dogs on site to provide safaris and snow activities.
Perhaps the most luxurious glass igloo accommodation for the moment in Finland - Snowman World Glass Resort in Rovaniemi, next to Santa Claus Village. Price from 496€/night. It offers 2 level apartments with floor-to-ceiling windows and sky view. Each apartment equipped with private sauna and outdoor heated jacuzzi. 360° VIEW GLASS IGLOOS
Nowadays glass igloo hotels are incredibly popular in Finland. New igloo resorts appear every year with glass cabins in many sizes, shapes and design. Originally it came from classical igloo with a round-shape glass dome completely built from insulated thermal glass.
There are only few resorts in Finland who offers this type of 360° view glass igloos - Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort in Saariselka, Golden Crown Levin Iglut in Levi and Arctic Glass Igloos Sinettä near Rovaniemi.
LOCATION
The main 3 areas where the majority of igloos are located:
- Rovaniemi airport with 12 igloo resorts at the area;
- Ivalo airport and area near Saariselka-Ivalo-Inari villages with 9 resorts;
- Kittila airport with 4 glass igloo resorts.
Compare and choose suitable glass igloo based on location, rates, facilities or style from the list below or choose suitable property the map. There are shown only available options for selected dates.
1. Snowman World Glass Resort
Glass Resort Rovaniemi offers luxury accommodation next to Santa Claus Village. Scandinavian design glass apartments. Floor-to-ceiling window and sky view from a bed. Sauna and outdoor heated jacuzzi.
Glass resort is located 300 m from Santa Claus office on the Arctic Circle. There are restaurant on-site. Activities like reindeer sled ride, husky safari, snowmobile safari, Aurora huntiog guided tours, visiting Moomin snow park and many other Lapland experiencies can by done next doors.
Each glass apartment has 2+2 sleeps. There is living room with sofa-bed, mini-kitchen, bedroom upstairs with glass ceiling, wc and shower, sauna and private outdoor hot spa.
3 km from Rovaniemi airport. Suits for a short Lapland gateway or romantic holidays.
2. Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
Arctic TreeHouse Hotel is a design hotel on the Arctic Circle, Rovaniemi, Finland. It offers nest-like accommodation with panoramic views of the forest and the sky. The Northern Lights and Midnight Sun can be admired from the comfort of the hotel bed.
There are 32 Arctic Treehouse suites - cubic chalets in the middle of the nature. The northern-facing wall of the suite is made of glass. Panoramic window offers a view of the surrounding forest and the sky.
For those who need more space and luxury there are 5 Arctic Glass Houses. 2 bedrooms chalet with double beds and a kitchenette. The house has a fireplace and own sauna.
SantaPark is 200 m from the hotel. Santa Claus village - 2 km. Exclusive meeting with Santa and Elf Guided visit to SantaPark can be booked from hotel staff. Husky safaris, reindeer farm visit, sauna experience, snowmobile rides, Aurora guided tours programms available nearby.
3. Apukka Resort - Rovaniemi
Apukka resort is a holiday village 15 min drive from Rovaniemi and Santa Claus village. It offers accommodation in Aurora Cabins, Lappish Komsio Suites with glass roof, Aurora Wagons, Ice Log Cabins as an experience. Traditional accommodation in apartments and holiday homes also available.
Apukka resort perfectly suits for Lapland active holidays and Northern Lights chasing. It is located lakeside with open panorama view and far away from Rovaniemi city lights. Activities like reindeer and husky safaris, snowmobile safaris available on-site. Snowtrain programs, special Apukka Sauna Experience can be tried there.
Apukka experience accommodation includes Aurora Cabins with glass roof and view of the sky and Aurora Wagons - luxury mobile wagons specially designed for wilderness trips.
Ice village on-site, free sledges, reindeer, 6 saunas, including an ice sauna, igloo sauna and movable saunas. A lot of Northern Light dedicated tours and safaris organized by resort staff.
4. Northern Lights Village
Northern Lights Village is a glass igloo resort in Finland. Located in Lapland, near Ivalo airport, next to Saariselka and Kakslauttanen area.
Northern Lights Village offers accommodation in Aurora cabins with heated glass roof and Arctic Experiences as Aurora hunting tours, snowmobile safaris, husky rides, reindeer farm visits, Santa Claus experience.
Each Aurora cabin is for 2-4 persons. It has glass roof and sky view with possibility to see the Northern lights. Each cabin has own bathroom, electric kettle and minibar.
Northern Lights Village is a perfect destination for photography tour. Village staff are exerts in Northern Lights hunting. High quality photography equipment can be provided and a guide helping to do photos of the Northern Lights. Workshop for photographers can be organized.
Resort has own reindeer paddock, offers reindeer and husky safaris, snowmobile guided tours, sledding hill for kids, children snowmobile track, Ice Bar & Restaurant, restaurant Kota with fireplace and local food from Lapland.
5. Wilderness Hotel & Igloos Muotka
Wilderness Hotel Muotka is the place for active nature holidays in Northern Finland. Hotel is surrounded with wilderness areas. It offers many kinds of outdoor activities and authentic accommodation to feel and enjoy the nature
Wilderness Hotel Muotka provides variety of accommodation: wilderness rooms and suites with sauna, log cabins, Aurora cabins with glass roof.
Hotel is located next to Urho Kekkonen National Park with skiing and hiking tracks, close to popular Kakslauttanen area. This place is suitable to try the luck to see the Northern Lights.
Activities available on-site: reindeer farm visit, snowmobile safari, ice-fishing, snowshoeing, husky safari, Aurora guided tours and camps.
6. Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort - Igloos and Chalets
Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort is a family holiday resort in Finnish Lapland. It offers accommodation in glass igloos, snow igloos, traditional log chalets. Kakslauttanen also a place for all kind of Lapland outdoor and nature activities, the Northern Lights hunting and Santa Claus experience.
Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort is located 250km north of the Arctic Circle, 30 km from Ivalo airport. Due to its location in Lapland wilderness this place is ideal for the Northern Lights holidays.
Activities available: smoke sauna and ice swimming, meeting Santa Claus, husky safari, visiting reindeer farm, snowmobile rides, snow tank safari, skiing, downhill skiing.
Glass igloo accommodation includes thermal glass igloos with private toilet, shower and sauna facilities are shared. Kelo-glass igloos for up to 6 persons with private sauna and bathroom, fireplace, cooking facilities, bed-room with glass dome.
7. Star Arctic Hotel
Star Arctic Hotel in Saariselkä, Finland is a small boutique style hotel located top hill. Hotel offers wide panorama view for Saariselkä village, Lapland scenery and wilderness. Place is ideal for winter sports and activities.
Each room has a large glass window and Aurora Cabin has glass roof. On a clear night, it is possible to see the Northern Lights from the window. Ski-in and out is possible from the hotel. Husky, reindeer, snowmobile safaris, Aurora hunting trip can be booked at the hotel.
Star Arctic Hotel offers accommodation in Scenic view suites for 2-4 persons. Some rooms has private sauna and little kitchen. Also there are Aurora Cabins with glass roof for up to 4 persons.
8. Revontulikota
Glass Igloo shaped self-catering cabin for 2 persons. 1 bed-room, kitchen-living room, sauna and shower room/toilet. Glass roof with view to the sky. Wi-fi, Tv, Fireplace. Telescope available on request (camera can be attached for photographing the Northern Lights).
Located 3,2 km south of the Saariselkä ski resort. Saariselkä is the northernmost Ski Resort in Finland. Good possibilities to see the Northern Lights.
Activities can be booked from Saariselkä booking center: husky, reindeer, snowmobile safaris, Aurora guided tours, skiing tours, gold mining tours.
Places to visit: Angry Birds Acivity Park, Igloo Village Kakslauttanen with snow igloos, Ice Gallery, Ice Bar, Ice Chapel and Snow Restaurant, Sámi Cultural Centre Sajos.
9. Aurora Village Ivalo
Aurora Village Ivalo offers accommodation in Aurora Cabins with glass roof and Lapland activities in the wilderness. This is a place for Lapland experience just 10 km from Ivalo airport.
There are 25 Aurora Cabins, restaurant with local food, activity center. Own reindeer lives in Aurora Village. Staff can do feeding & photographing the reindeer tour. Northern Lights guided tours with snowmobile, husky sled or on snowshoe ca be booked on spot.
The place suits for a short Lapland gateway or active weekend. Ivalo village is just about 3 km away from the resort with shops and restaurants.
10. Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle
Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle is a stylish and premium glass igloo resort next to Santa Claus Village, 8 km from Rovaniemi. Glass igloo hotel is located only a short walk to Santa Village where you can meet Santa all year round. Also hotel is in a walking distance to the husky farm and other Lapland activities
Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle offers accommodation in glass roofed cabins. Some igloos have sauna or an extra sleeping place (alcove). Sleeping masks, bathrobes and slippers are included. Northern Lights alerts available.
Resort is open year-round. During summer you can enjoy the Midnight sun in Lapland and make Arctic nature activities, or admire autumn colors during August - September.
11. Arctic Glass Igloos
Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos resort is located 35 km from Rovaniemi, airport and Santa claus village. It is a resort to experience Finnish Lapland in its best, do all kids of winter activities and enjoy the Northern Lights during a night if lucky.
Accommodation options include: 360º glass roof igloos, snow hotel rooms, ice restaurant and ice bar, Lapland Kota restaurant, Finnish sauna and snow sauna, outdoor heated jacuzzi.
Activities: Aurora experience with dinner in an ice restaurant and sauna, visiting snow hotel, snowshoe hiking, snow sculpting for groups, ice fishing, electric snowmobile safaris, feeding the reindeer.
12. Golden Crown - Levin Iglut
Golden Crown Levin Iglut - exclusive glass igloo hotel in Finland. One of the best location in Finland to see the Northern Lights. Glass igloos are located top of the fell at a height of 340 metres. 360° panoramic view of the sky, valley and wilderness.
Glass igloo hotel offers accommodation in luxury Suite Igloos with a private outdoor jacuzzi and illuminated Northern lights in the ceiling of lounge area. Suite Igloos have the best unobstructed view of the valley and the northern sky.
There are also 9 Prime Superior Igloos for 2 persons. These high-standard igloos are situated either in the front row or right behind it, facing the valley or the forest.
15 Superior igloos for 2-4 persons (2 adults and 2 children under the age of 12). Situated on the side of the fell with a view of the sky.
Hotel services: shared BBQ facilities with an open fireplace. Seasonal restaurant open from September until April.
Activities available in Levi ski resort 10 km from igloos: snowshoeing, kick sled safaris, reindeer farm visits and reindeer safaris, snowmobiles, husky safaris.
13. Levi Northern Lights Huts
Northern Lights huts is Lapland activity resort under the Norhern lights and the Arctic sky. It offers glass roofed cabins, lappish food, reindeer safaris. Holiday village is located next to Levi ski resort in Finland - the biggest winter sports resort in Finland.
Glass roof huts are located in traditional Lapland reindeer farm (over 170 years old). There are plenty of reindeer safaris and activities available on-site: feeding a reindeer, try out reindeer sled rides, reindeer forest tours. Reasonable activities prices.
Home-made breakfast is served at the restaurant. On-site restaurant with Lappish food is open during high season October-April.
14. Northern Lights Ranch
Northern Lights Ranch is a Lapland holiday resort with glass accommodation, restaurant and activities. Located 15 km from Levi Ski Resort and 30 km from Kittilä airport.
Northern Lights Ranch has 16 Sky View Cabins. Each cabin has huge glass windows and glass roof. Sleeps for 2 persons + some cabins have a sofa-bed as an extra sleeping place for 1 adult or 1-2 kids (3-12 yrs).
There are 4 types of Sky View Cabins: Sky View Cabin Standard, Superior Cabin, Superior Cabin with Sauna, Deluxe Cabin with Outdoor Jacuzzi.
Lappish design restaurant is on-site with a big fireplace and the reindeer enclosure outside. During the winter the guests can observe the reindeer while dining and they are also welcome to feed the reindeer by themselves before or after dinner.
15. Seaside Glass Villas
Glass Villas are not a glass igloo as it is, but a cabin with 2 huge glass windows and glass roof, location on the shore of Bay of Bothnia makes it suitable for watching the Northern Lights.
Each Glass Villa has small kitchen and bathroom. Some villas have sea view. 5 villas with sauna and sky view loft. Some units include a dining area and/or terrace.
Location is perfect for Lapland gateway. Villas are located next to the SnowCastle (from mid January till mid April) and various winter activities with a special twist like Ice Driving. All-year-round Snow Restaurant will be opened in December 2018. Icebreaker Sampo cruise available from end of December till mid April.
16. Lapland Igloo
Main advantage of the place is Ranua Wildlife Park in 2 km and reasonable price for glass igloo accommodation.
Igloo facilities: sauna, wood furniture, stone fireplace, WiFi, TV, tea/coffee facilities and a mosaic-tiled shower.
Igloo is located backyard of the Hotel Ilveslinna. Activities in the surroundings: fishing, hiking and snowmobiling. Restaurant at the hotel (closed on Sundays).
17. Lake Inari Mobile Cabins
Low-cost alternative to luxury glass igloos in Finland.
Adapted mobile cabins with glass bedroom. 8 sq.m, windows on the front, sides and roof. 2 sleeps. Little toilet, heating, kettle. Electricity available while cabin is parked at base camp.
Showers, toilets, lounge, kitchen, wifi are available at base camp (shared). In December-April evenings, if weather permits, the cabins can be moved to be on the ice of Lake Inari.
Mobile hot tub and sauna available (extra fee).
18. Iisakki Glass Village
Iisakki Glass Village is a small holiday resort 6 km from Ruka ski resort. Location by lake Rukajärvi, in beautiful nature surroundings. Northern lights can be seen.
2 persons villas with 2 glass walls and glass roof. Kitchenette, coffee machine, shower and toilet. WiFi.
For a fee, sauna experience and outdoor hot tub.
There is a ski shuttle bus to Ruka centre during the winter season. Activities: snowmobile safaris, reindeer and husky farm visits, Norhern Lights evening tours, Arctic river floating, Lappish wild food experience.
19. Aurora Dome & Glamping
Offering lake views, Aurora Dome & Glamping in Muonio provides accommodation and a bar. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at the luxury tent. Guests can enjoy a meal at the in-house restaurant, which serves a variety of local dishes and also offers vegan options. At Aurora Dome & Glamping guests are welcome to take advantage of a sauna. A ski equipment rental service is available at this property, while skiing and cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Levi is 40 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Kittilä Airport, 48 km from Aurora Dome & Glamping.
20. Kalle's Inn Glass Houses
Luxury glass houses with twin or double beds. Full bathroom. Sea, sky and rocky islands 180° degree view. In winter - chance to spot the Northern lights; In summer - mid-night sun.
Activities: fishing, boat trips, hiking, Finnish smoke sauna & hot tub experience, bird watching, kick sled safari, visiting the lighthouse.
Exclusive place for nature lovers as location is at UNESCO nature world heritage area of Kvarken.
21. Pyhä Igloos
Pyhä Igloos is a small hotel in Finnish Lapland offering rooms with glass roof. Hotel is located in Pyhä ski resort in a peaceful area surrounded by nature .
Hotel has 7 glass igloo suites. Each room is for 2-4 persons. Rooma are equipped with glass ceiling, motorized double bed, toilet, shower, TV and a kitchenette. Northern lights alarm service available.
Hotel features sauna and outdoor hot tub (extra fee). 300 meters from ski lifts. Cross country skiing track 70 m. Ice karting, snowmobile and husky safaris, reindeer farm visit, evening Aurora guided tours in 500 m from the hotel.
22. Arctic Fox Igloos
Arctic Fox Igloos is a holiday village on the lake Ranuanjärvi, Ranua, 90 rv from Rovaniemi. It offers luxury glass igloo accommodation facing the lake and nature activities.
Glass igloo accommodation perfectly suits for scenic overnight and chasing for the Northern Lights. There is open panorama view, peaceful surrounding, no light pollution at night. Glass igloos have a view to the far-reaching open lake and skies.
There is on-site restaurant with a bar. Breakfast included. For an additional charge half-board can be booked.
Activities can be booked on-site: husky, reindeer, horses rides, snowmobile safaris, Aurora hunting, visiting the Ranua Wildlife Park.
23. Northern Lights Village Levi
Located in Sirkka, Northern Lights Village Levi offers a garden. Among the various facilities are a terrace and a bar. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk. The glass-roofed cabins offer the possibility to see the Northern Lights from your own cabin. A minibar, electric kettle and private bathroom with shower are standard in each cabin. A continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Guests can engage in a variety of activities at Northern Lights Village, such as snowmobile and husky safaris, as well as Northern Light hunting trips. Cross-country skiing and snowshoe hiking are also possible.
24. Wilderness Hotel Nangu
Wilderness Hotel Nangu offers extraordinary accommodation in the wilderness in Lake Inari Aurora Hut. It is small huts for 2 persons with glass roof and panorama scenic and sky view. You can see the Northern Lights from a bed during winter, or Midnight sun during summer.
Each Aurora Hut has a double bed, kitchenet and toilet. Huts are heated with bio fuel. Dayly sauna and showers available in the main building. Meals and other services are located in the main building too, 200 m from the Huts.
Winter activities are arranged at Wilderness Hotel Nangu: Northern Lights hunting trips with snowshoes or snowmobiling. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and ice fishing. Husky sledges and reindeer farm visit.
Ivalo Airport is 31 km away from Wilderness Hotel Nangu. Hotel is far away from any public transportation. Can be reached by hotels transfer or by taxi.
25. Magical Pond Nature Igloos
Magical Pond is a luxury glass igloo village in Finland. It is located in Finnish Lapland, 8 km from Ruka Ski Resort and 30 km from Kuusamo Airport.
There are 20 nature panorama view igloos in Magical Pond.
Each room is 15m2.
Sleeps: 2 adults + 1-2 child under 12 yo.
Igloos are equipped with small kitchen with kitchenware, capsule coffee machine, kettle and minibar. Microwave can be delivered on demand.
Private bathroom with wc, shower, hairdryer. Small wardrobe, curtains.
Magical Pond Nature Igloos are located 500 m from Lammintupa Winter Village where activities can be booked: husky and reindeer safari, ice-carting, mini snowmobile for children.
It is a little cabin built from insulated thermal glass / or log cabin with glass celling and panoramic view. Igloos are electrically heated and keep warmth inside. Do not be afraid of Lapland extremely low temperatures during winter inside an igloo.
Glass Igloos also designed with privacy keeping in mind. Some of them equipped with curtains, other with “frozen glass” and all facing some open space to provide amazing views.
Usually Igloo has a small wc, some also have shower. Luxury Igloos might have bathroom, kitchenette, and even private sauna.
Classical igloos fitted for 2 (max 4) persons. But it is possible also to stay in more comfortable and spacious glass lodge with up to 6 sleeps (Kelo-Glass igloos Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort, for example).
Nowadays Glass Igloos are incredibly popular in Finland. New Igloo appear every year with glass cabins in many sizes, shapes and design. Some new glass lodge has fully equipped kitchen, sauna, and even hot tubes outside to have truly great experience. It is also possible to find Northern lights lodge for limited budget, like Lake Inari Mobile Cabins.
Some of igloos destinations are located on Finnish ski resorts: Levi, Luosto, Pyhä. Few can be found near Santa Claus village. Sometime igloos are located in the middle of nowhere (Muotka Igloos, Lake Inari Mobile Cabins). Or igloo resort might be a holiday destination itself (like Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort Igloos) with range of activities provided.
All igloo resorts have their specialities. You can choose the place according the activities or views you would like to experience.
Easiest way to visit Lapland all year round: take a flight to Helsinki airport in Finland and then connection flight to few of the Lapland airports:
# Rovaniemi airport - the central hub of Lapland. Igloos located near: Arctic Tree House Hotel, Arctic Glass Igloos Sinettä, Snowman World Glass Resort apartment, Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle, Olokolo mobile sleeping nest, Kemi snow hotel, Seaside Glass Villa, Kemi.
# Kittilä airport.. Igloos located near: Golden Crown Levin Iglut (Igloo).
# Ivalo airport. Igloos located near: Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort Igloos, Northern Lights Village Saariselka, Muotka Igloos, Wilderness Aurora lodge, Aurora Village Ivalo, Lake Inari Mobile Cabins.
Another way to get to Lapland from Helsinki is to take comfortable night train (Santa Claus train it called) to Rovaniemi, Kemijärvi or Kolari.
To increase your chances to see the Northern lights, there are a lot of Aurora forecast mobile apps and services available.
Glass Igloos locations in Finland provides best opportunities for observing Northern lights.
Price for 2 night igloo stay might be as high as 1 week log cottage holiday in Finland just in few km from the igloo place.
Keep in mind that you are paying for an experience! Some igloos may be quite modest with limited facilities and lower price, but great views and unforgeable memories.
How to get best deals for Igloos?
Glass Igloo stay can be just 1 of many possible activities and experiences in Lapland worth to try during your holidays in Finland. It can be added as an extra night or 2 to your Lapland holidays.
1-2 nights at Glass Igloo.
2-3 nights at classical Finnish log cabin/holiday cottage.
This time should be enough to see and do main Lapland attractions and activities and feel the Arctic.
Total – 5-6 days as an recommendation.
ROVANIEMI EVENTS
Sat-Sun 2.-3.11. Snowmobile Fair 2019. Lappi Areena.
Sun 10.11. at 16 The Grand Opening of the Christmas Season 2019. Santa Claus Village, Arctic Circle.
The Grand Opening of the Christmas Season is an annual and traditional, merry event that starts the Christmas season in Rovaniemi. The event begins at 4 pm at the central square of Santa Claus Village. In Rovaniemi, Christmas is every day, but the opening ceremony reminds us of the Christmas’ message of goodwill, sharing and caring – all of the three main characters that Santa Claus stands for. To cherish the event’s message, the elves and local artists put on a festive concert that culminates in Santa Claus’ speech – what he got in store for us this year?
Grand Opening brings together Rovaniemi citizens and tourists to celebrate all things Christmas. It’s known for being a warm-hearted and welcoming event, that’s also a reason to visiting Rovaniemi for many. The evening is rounded off with dancing to Christmassy disco tunes.
The event is free of charge. The celebration is organized by Visit Rovaniemi.
Mon 23.12.2019 at 19.00 Santa is on his way, Santa Claus Village.
Santa starts his annual mission from Santa Claus Village, where the elves put on a festive show to send him off and wish him the best of luck on his adventure. Right before hopping in his reindeer-pulled sleigh, Santa Claus gives a speech and sends Christmas cheer to the people of the world.
Tue 31.12. at 22 New Year Party in Arctic SnowHotel by Safartica
The evening includes many fun activities and surprises for all ages, such as snow disco, ice bar, mini snowmobiles for children, elf school, the Shaman telling your fortune and of course visiting the spectacular hotel made of snow and decorated with beautiful ice sculptures. The highlight of the evening are naturally the spectacular fireworks!
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