APUKKA RESORT, Rovaniemi
About the Hotel
Rooms and cabins
Apukka Resort offers a range of accommodations, including Kammi Glass Igloo Suites, Komsio Glass Igloo Suites, and Aurora Cabin Kings, all designed for viewing the Northern Lights. Some cabins feature heated panorama glass roofs that remain clear of frost and snow. Accommodations range from glass-roofed cabins to premium glass-roof suites and luxurious two-bedroom lake view suites. Select accommodations have kitchenettes with a refrigerator, induction hob, microwave, and hot beverage appliances. Some suites feature a fireplace, a private entrance, air conditioning, a living room, separate bedrooms, a bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bidet, a well-equipped kitchenette with a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware, and a microwave, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, and a dining area. The 200 m² Villa, constructed in 1948, houses up to 14 people and includes three large bedrooms, two bathrooms, a lounge area, a well-equipped kitchen and dining room, and high-quality, Scandinavian-style furnishing. Aitta, a historical Lappish house, provides an unforgettable setting for events.
Onsite dining
Restaurant Aitta serves traditional Finnish cuisine with modern touches, offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The menu emphasizes local ingredients, including fish, berries, and meat. Aitta offers a buffet and an à la carte menu for dinner. The Lobby Bar Riihi also has a bar with spirits, wines, local specialties, coffees, and snacks.
Leisure and activities
Apukka Resort is 5 km from Rovaniemi. Guests can explore interactive 3D virtual tours to preview the resort. Winter activities include husky sledding, reindeer rides, and snowmobiling. Guests can control the team of huskies towing the sled. Reindeer rides cover approximately a 2-kilometer route through Lappish nature. Apukka Resort is a winter wonderland with a tube slide and a frozen lake for walks. Bonfires are lit nightly. A free Aurora Alert app is available. Summer activities include fishing and exploring the surrounding nature, including blueberries. In September, the dark nights allow for Northern Lights spotting and bonfire lighting. The resort provides winter clothing, including boots, thermal overalls, mittens, and woolen socks. Guests can visit Ranua Wildlife Park, about an hour's drive from Rovaniemi, to view polar bears and other arctic animals. The resort provides access to Aurora hunting tours to view them.
Location and transport
Apukka Resort is 18 km (20-minute drive) from Rovaniemi, 12 km (15-minute drive) from Rovaniemi Airport, and 8 km (10-minute drive) from Santa Claus Village. It is located between two lakes and is accessible via the Apukka Shuttle Bus from Rovaniemi city center. Rovaniemi's city center is less than five minutes away and includes supermarkets, coffee shops, restaurants, taxi ranks, and a railway station.
Services and Packages
Apukka Resort provides Aurora hunting tours, guiding guests to prime viewing spots. The resort has roughly 90 huskies, 20 reindeer, and ten horses. They offer Lapland Holiday Packages which includes essential winter tours, clothing, airport transfers, and breakfasts. Packages are available for Christmas, New Year, and early winter. The private villa can be transformed into a meeting or private dinner venue. The bathroom includes premium fixtures with a shower. A complimentary Northern Lights Alert app is available.
Select your room type
Price and Room Availability Calendar
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Private beach
- Coffee shop
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Canoeing
- Ski school
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Ski equipment hire
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's buffet
- Board games
- Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
- Beach access
- Entertainment
- Garden area
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Room decor
- Parquet floor


