Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sleeping
Prices in Saariselkä's hotels are highest during the ski season and
ruska
(late August to
mid-September). Here, as in other parts of Finland, there are many rural cabins and cot-
tages for rent. Ask at the Kiehinen nature centre, or browse the
Lomarengas
website.
commodation service that can organise a wide range of cabins, cottages and apartments in
and around the village.
Saariselän Panimo
INN
( 016-675-6500;
www.saariselanpanimo.fi
;
Saariseläntie 10;s/d €53/63; )
A friendly village pub offers good accommodation in a variety of buildings around it, in
the heart of Saariselkä. Rooms are spacious and warm, with bathroom and comfortable
beds; they're an absolute steal in summer. There are also log cabins and apartments with
sauna. A simple breakfast is served in winter only.
Santa's Hotel Tunturi
HOTEL
( 016-681-501;
www.tunturihotelli.fi
;
Lutontie 3;s/d standard €128/152, superior €193/229, 2-/
4-person apt €204/260; Jun-Apr; )
Lapland's largest hotel, this complex sprawls across several buildings, including the very
appealing Gielas, but hasn't lost sight of its roots as a solid old place with excellent ser-
vice. There are numerous grades of rooms and apartments (all but the standards come with
their own sauna); the most modern are the enticing superiors and junior suites. Prices drop
in summer.
It's right by the trailhead for the national park.
Holiday Club Saariselkä
SPA HOTEL
( 030-686-6304;
www.holidayclubresorts.com
;
Saariseläntie 7;d winter €150-190, summer
€88-108; )
In the centre of the village, this spa hotel is most family-friendly and a good choice in
winter or summer. The rooms are gradually being renovated, so grab one of the new ones
(same price), which have comfy chairs, trendy greys and magentas, and a backlit photo of
old Lapland.
