Wilderness Hotel Muotka & Igloos - Saariselka

4-star wilderness hotel in Saariselkä with glass-roofed cabins for Northern Lights viewing

Accommodations & Cabins

Wilderness Hotel Muotka & Igloos offers Aurora Cabins with glass ceilings for watching the Northern Lights directly from the bed, Panoramic Log Cabins with wood stoves and full-wall windows, and Wilderness Hotel rooms in the main building. The Superior Sauna Rooms and Aurora Cabins include a private sauna, while the Panoramic Log Cabins have a kitchenette and private sauna. All rooms provide underfloor heating, and guests in the main building have easy access to the restaurant and bar without needing to go outside.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffet style, with four main dishes nightly, a salad bar, and a dessert table. Each meal includes a soup option, and dishes are labeled for gluten-free, lactose-free, and vegetarian needs, with gluten-free bread available on request. A kid-friendly buffet offers children's staples like fries and chicken tenders, and the dinner menu features local specialties such as reindeer stew and Lake Inari whitefish.

Guided Activities

Muotka Wilderness Hotel provides a range of guided winter activities, including snowmobiling to a reindeer farm, a husky safari with 186 huskies, and an Aurora Camp by snowmobile sleigh with campfire and marshmallows. Guests can also join cross-country skiing lessons, snowshoeing in the nearby national park, and fat-bike rides through powdery snow. All activities include thermal gear rental (snowsuit, boots, mittens), and guides share knowledge of Sami culture and the science behind the Northern Lights.

Family Features

The property is family-friendly, offering board games to borrow from reception, a dedicated sledding hill near the log cabins, and complimentary sleds for moving luggage or tobogganing. Children can participate in most guided activities, including reindeer sleigh rides and the Santa Experience, where a sleigh takes guests to a forest cabin with Santa in traditional Finnish dress. The kid-friendly buffet at dinner and the option of a private family Aurora Camp make stays convenient for families with children of all ages.

Location & Services

Wilderness Hotel Muotka & Igloos is located in Saariselkä, 41 km from Ivalo Airport, with airport shuttle service available. The hotel offers free parking, a tour desk for booking activities and taxis, and rental of aurora alerts (a buzzer for Northern Lights notifications) for €10 per day. Nearby attractions include Lake Inari, the Siida Museum, and the Sámi village of Inari, and the hotel provides complimentary thermal gear (snowsuit, boots, mittens) for all guests during their stay.

• Accommodations: Aurora Cabins with glass ceilings & Panoramic Log Cabins with private sauna
• Dining: Award-winning buffet with local reindeer stew, whitefish & kid-friendly options
• Activities: Snowmobiling, husky safari with 186 huskies, reindeer farm & Aurora Camp
• Family: Board games, sledding hill, Santa Experience & dedicated children's buffet
• Services: Airport shuttle, free parking, aurora alert buzzer & thermal gear rental