01 About Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle
Premium glass igloos in Santa Claus Village, just 5 km from Rovaniemi Airport, with Aurora Alarm, Restaurant Arctic Eye and selected igloos with private sauna or outdoor hot tub.
Glass-roofed igloos with the comfort of a hotel room: wifi, heating, shower, TV. Some igloos have sauna or an extra sleeping place (alcove). Sleeping masks, bathrobes and slippers are included. Each igloo is equipped with a tablet to contact the reception and receive Northern Lights alerts.
Breakfast is served in the on site restaurant Arctic Eye, located in the middle of the igloo area.
Igloo can be booked with activity package: Airport transfer; Complimentary welcome gifts; Dinner in the restaurant Arctic Eye; Guided evening walk.
Best for: couples, families, Christmas trips, first-time Lapland visitors and guests who want a glass igloo stay without long transfers from Rovaniemi Airport.
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03 Accommodation
1. Premium Igloo
- capacity: 2
- features: glass roof, Aurora Alarm, private bathroom, rain shower, Wi-Fi, tea/coffee
2. Premium Igloo with Sauna
- capacity: 2
- features: private sauna, glass roof, Aurora Alarm, private bathroom
3. Premium Igloo with Alcove
- capacity: 2+2 / family
- features: additional alcove sleeping space, glass roof, Aurora Alarm
4. Igloo with Outdoor Hot Tub
- capacity: check current room type
- features: outdoor hot tub; availability varies
All igloos include a private bathroom with rain shower, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and a tablet for guest communication and Aurora Alarm notifications.
04 Price Guide
Usually includes
- Breakfast; Aurora Alarm; Wi-Fi; linen; towels; bathrobes; slippers; daily cleaning; parking
Prices vary strongly by date, igloo category and availability. Check current rates before publishing a fixed price.
Check Live Prices →05 Review Highlights
Guests love
The location next to Santa Claus Village, warm and well-designed igloos, friendly staff, breakfast and the possibility to watch the Arctic sky from bed.
Good to know
This is a premium-priced experience. Some guests mention that the walk between igloos, reception and village services can feel long in winter, especially with luggage or small children.
Best use
A strong choice for 1-2 nights in Rovaniemi when the igloo experience and Santa Claus Village location are more important than wilderness isolation.
06 Glass Igloo Score™
The closest glass igloo hotel to Rovaniemi city centre, yet still genuinely isolated enough for aurora watching. The combination of Santa Claus Village access, a proper on-site restaurant, and in-room aurora alerts makes it the easiest entry point into the Finnish igloo experience, no rental car required.
Located right on the Arctic Circle (66.5N), igloos face north for maximum aurora exposure. In-room tablet with Aurora Alarm alerts you when lights appear. However, proximity to Santa Claus Village means some ambient light, not a dark-sky reserve. Verdicts from guests: roughly 40% catch the lights during a 2-night stay.
Unbeatable for Rovaniemi visitors: 5 km from the airport (10-min transfer), 10-min walk to Santa Claus Village, and Bearhill Husky is 300m away. No car needed if you stay on-site for dining.
71 igloos total. Heated glass roof with in-room defrost button, heated floors, soundproofed walls (though connected sauna units share a thin wall between two igloos). Beds consistently praised. Rooms are compact, roughly cruise-ship cabin sized. Selected units have private sauna or outdoor hot tub.
Arctic Eye restaurant serves Lapland-inspired cuisine (reindeer, whitefish, beef tenderloin) and is open Oct to mid-April only. Breakfast buffet with DIY waffles, smoked salmon, and hot dishes. Many packages include a complimentary dinner main course, confirm at check-in so you don't miss it.
Children of all ages welcome. Sleds available for guests. Walking distance to husky park and Santa Claus Village activities makes it ideal for families with young children. Extra beds available; rooms get tight with luggage for 3+.
Consistently ranked among Rovaniemi's top honeymoon stays. Premium sauna igloos and outdoor hot tub units are purpose-built for couples. Staff have been known to assist with special moments, managers have come out at 2am to photograph guests under the northern lights.
The sauna igloos are connected in pairs, you share a wall with the adjacent unit and soundproofing between connected igloos is poor. For maximum privacy, book a premium igloo without sauna, or request an end-of-row unit. Privacy curtains inside the glass roof are provided.
Starts from EUR 356 in September, EUR 481 in October, EUR 739+ Nov-Feb, peaking at EUR 2,000+ at Christmas. For the location, inclusions (dinner, breakfast in many packages), and the igloo experience itself, most guests find it justified. Shoulder season (Sept-Oct) offers the best aurora-to-price ratio.
07 Good to Know
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in: from 16:00
Check-out: by 11:00
Open Season
Year round
Getting There
Rovaniemi Airport 5 km · Rovaniemi city centre and railway station 10 km
Transfer: Taxi, rental car or winter-season bus connections from Rovaniemi
Practical Info
The hotel has 71 glass igloos and is open year-round. Santa Claus Village is within easy walking distance. Rovaniemi Airport is about 5 km away and Rovaniemi city centre and railway station are about 10 km away. Free Wi-Fi and parking are available. Reception hours vary by season, with 24-hour reception typically in winter.
08 Location
Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle is located in Santa Claus Village on the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi, Finland. Address: Joulumaankuja 8 96930.
The location is especially convenient for short Rovaniemi stays: the airport is close, the main village attractions are walkable, and city centre services are around 10 km away.
09 Nearby Attractions
10 FAQ
Can you see northern lights from Santa’s Igloos?
Yes, the igloos have glass roofs and are positioned for sky views. Northern lights are never guaranteed, but every igloo has an Aurora Alarm to help guests react when conditions are good.
Is Santa Claus Village within walking distance?
Yes. The igloos are located in the Santa Claus Village area, only a short walk from the main village attractions and services.
Are there igloos with private sauna or hot tub?
Yes. Selected categories include a private sauna or outdoor hot tub. These categories are limited and should be checked carefully when booking.
Is the hotel suitable for families?
Yes, especially because of the location next to Santa Claus Village. Families should choose a suitable room category, such as an igloo with alcove or extra sleeping space.
How far is it from Rovaniemi Airport?
The hotel is about 5 km from Rovaniemi Airport and about 10 km from Rovaniemi city centre and railway station.
Is Santa’s Igloos open in summer?
Yes, the igloos are designed for year-round use. In summer the experience is about the midnight sun, Arctic nature and Santa Claus Village rather than northern lights.