Arctic Treehouse Hotel
Nordic minimalist luxury meets Arctic forest retreat. Warm natural materials, pale tones, shearling throws, and an almost reverent quiet. Feels designed rather than decorated.
Request a TreeHouse Suite close to the main building if you want a shorter walk after dinner — the hill path is steeper in icy conditions
Why It Matters
One of the most architecturally distinctive hotels in Scandinavia. The raised cabin design lets you watch the Northern Lights from bed without leaving your duvet. Multiple World Luxury Hotel Awards winner, Green Key certified, and consistently rated among Finland's top hotels.
Arctic TreeHouse Hotel sits right on the Arctic Circle outside Rovaniemi, about 8 km from the city center. Designed in 2016 by Helsinki-based Studio Puisto, the individual wooden cabin suites are elevated on stilts among the pine trees, each built around a floor-to-ceiling panoramic window wall you face from bed. That window is the whole point — Northern Lights September through March, Midnight Sun in June and July, and snow-dusted pines year-round. Rakas Restaurant in the snowflake-shaped main building serves modern Nordic cuisine using local and foraged Arctic ingredients. This is Lapland done seriously well.
Where You'll Stay
3 room types available
Arctic GlassHouse
The two-bedroom cabin option. A genuinely generous space with a lounge area anchored by a real log-burning fireplace, two separate bedrooms each with a high-standard double bed, and your own private sauna. The 22 m² deck is a serious selling point — spectacular open views of the northern sky, good for aurora watching on clear nights. The sofa in the lounge converts to a sofa bed for two. No pets allowed in this category.
Two double beds (plus sofa bed for two) · 50 sqmArctic TreeHouse Suite
The entry-level suite and the one that launched the hotel's reputation. Each cabin stands on stilts among the trees, and the entire focus of the room is the panoramic window wall you face from bed. High-quality double bed or two separate beds; 32 of the suites also have a charming nest-like extra bed tucked into a cosy alcove. Seven suites have a kitchenette. Bathroom has underfloor heating and a rain shower. The TV is discreetly hidden behind a curtain — the window is the screen that matters.
Double or twin (nest-like extra bed available in 32 units) · 27 sqm
ArcticScene Executive Suite
The most expansive category and the one to book if you want the full spa-in-your-room experience. Separate bedroom and living room, with the living area's furniture movable so it doubles as a private dining space. The bedroom has a custom-made 180cm king-size bed. But the real draw is the dedicated wellness area: a scenery sauna and soaking bath with floor-to-ceiling windows looking straight into the forest, using privacy-smart glass technology. Step from the wellness area directly onto a private terrace with its own fireplace. Comes with yoga equipment and a wellness basket per stay.
King (180cm), plus nest-like bed and sofa bed for additional guests · 55 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Access to SantaPark, the underground Christmas theme park next door to the hotel, and Santa Claus Secret Forest Joulukka. Magic trains, Ice Queen, elf diploma and more.
Hotel-provided fat bikes and kickbikes for self-guided forest and trail exploration year-round. Maps and suggested routes included.
Seasonal ice skating track on the hotel grounds, exclusively for hotel guests. Skates provided. Winter season.
Snowshoes, skishoes, toboggans, and kicksleds available complimentary in winter. The toboggan hill is on the hotel grounds.
Dog sledding with Alaskan Huskies through snow-covered trails. Multiple formats available from short kennel visits to full safaris.
Traditional reindeer herder experiences including farm visits, feeding, and sleigh rides. Rooted in authentic Lappish culture.
Guided snowmobile adventures across frozen Lappish landscapes around the Rovaniemi area. Multiple tour lengths available.
Self-guided mindfulness nature walks on the hotel's wooded Syväsenvaara Hill, with a hike to the hilltop viewpoint over Rovaniemi. DIY yoga packet provided by guest services.
An authentic Finnish sauna ritual with traditional smoke or wood-burning sauna. Can include ice swimming. Rooted in Finnish cultural heritage.
Guided aurora hunting excursions into the Lappish wilderness, with flotation suits and experienced guides. Departures are weather-dependent and typically available September through March.
Fireside dinners in the snow with private chef. Can include outdoor settings in the forest. Fully bespoke.
In-house photographer or videographer service to capture Northern Lights, portraits, or outdoor adventure moments. Book in advance through guest services.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
High-speed WiFi throughout hotel and all suites, 25+ Mbps.
Babysitting available at €35/hour, must be booked one week in advance, minimum two hours. Parents cover the sitter's taxi after 10pm.
Rich daily breakfast buffet included in all room rates. Continental, full options with smoked fish, muesli, eggs, pancakes, and French toast.
Nespresso machine in every suite.
Minibar stocked with local Finnish goodies including the hotel's own pale ale brewed with Lapin Panimo.
All suites have underfloor-heated bathroom floors.
Bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries in all suites.
Air conditioning in TreeHouse Suites and ArcticScene Suites.
Secluded outdoor fire pits for marshmallow roasting and evening drinks.
Pets allowed in Arctic TreeHouse Suites on prior request. Not permitted in GlassHouse or ArcticScene categories. Charges may apply.
On-site shop in the main building.
Full daily housekeeping included in all room types.
Dry cleaning and laundry services available for an additional fee.
Round-the-clock reception with a dedicated personal WhatsApp connection to guest services throughout the stay.
Dedicated concierge to arrange bespoke activities, private dining, transfers, and tailor the stay.
Holds Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) certification and the Sustainable Travel Finland label. Green roofs on treehouses, solar energy for main building, natural gas heating for cabins, eco showers, locally sourced food, and a teaching kitchen for local trainee chefs.
Signature arrival and departure transfer in a heated sledge. Fee applies; must be arranged 48 hours in advance.
Scheduled heated sledge shuttle connecting the hotel to the nearby Santa Claus Village.
Free private parking on site, no reservation needed.
Complimentary electric vehicle transfers between individual suites and the main building — handy given the hillside layout and winter conditions.
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