Imagine watching the Northern Lights across the Arctic sky while tucked up in the warmth. Aurora accommodation combines comfort, design and unforgettable views, giving you the chance to experience one of nature’s best shows without even stepping outside.
Across Finnish Lapland, glass-roofed igloos, Aurora Cabins and traditional-inspired Aurora Kotas have changed the way travellers experience the Arctic night. Whether you choose a single magical night under the stars or spend your entire holiday in specialist Northern Lights accommodation, these unique stays can give you the best chance of seeing the Aurora.
From panoramic glass roofs and heated skylights to luxury interiors, every room has been designed with one purpose in mind: maximising your chances of seeing the Aurora Borealis in complete comfort.
Many of these impressive accommodations take inspiration from Sámi heritage. The Aurora Kota for example, reflects the traditional tented dwellings once used by the indigenous Sámi people as they travelled through Lapland with their reindeer herds.
Modern Aurora Cabins blend this heritage with contemporary Scandinavian design. Warm timber interiors, minimalist styling and large glass panels create cosy rooms where nature remains the main point.
For some travellers, one night simply isn’t enough.
Northern Lights Village have three dedicated Aurora accommodation resorts in Saariselkä, Levi and Pyhä. These specially designed villages are entirely dedicated to glass-roofed Aurora Cabins. Every cabin faces north, ensuring your bed is perfectly positioned for Aurora viewing.
Clever heated roof systems melt away snow in minutes, so your view remains clear throughout the night. Hidden within the Finnish wilderness, Saariselkä and Pyhä both sit close to small ski resorts, while Levi offers a peaceful location away from the busier town centre.
Northern Lights Village Saariselkä also has Polar Sky Suites situated at the top of Kaunispää Hill with expansive views of frozen lakes and forests stretching to the horizon for those looking for a different style of Aurora accommodation.
A truly unforgettable experience awaits at Nivunki Village in their beautifully designed Aurora Kotas. Inspired by traditional Sámi dwellings, the huts feature sweeping glass ceilings, allowing you to watch the Arctic sky in complete comfort.
Each Kota includes a double bed, ensuite bathroom, bathrobes, minibar and tea and coffee facilities. During your stay, you’ll also enjoy locally inspired cuisine celebrating traditional Nordic cooking methods in a cosy wilderness setting.
Many of our Arctic destinations offer Aurora accommodation as a special upgrade to enhance your holiday. You can choose to stay in Aurora accommodation for just one night of your trip or upgrade your entire stay for the full experience.
Aurora Cabins at Wilderness Hotel Nellim provide warmth, comfort and dark sky views deep within the Arctic wilderness, an ideal setting for Northern Lights hunting.
Nellim’s sister hotel, Wilderness Hotel Muotka, also offers an exceptional night in an Aurora Cabin after a day exploring snowy forests and frozen fells, allowing you to gaze at the night sky in real style.
Set next to the peaceful shores of Lake Inari, you’ll find the stylish Aurora Cabins at Wilderness Hotel Inari. The hotel provides modern accommodation with décor which combines both comfort and charm.
All resorts above have other standard accommodation available.
ICEHOTEL is the world’s first ice hotel, built in 1989 and recreated each winter using ice from the Torne River. Designed by artists and architects, the hotel melts away each summer.
Guests can enjoy restaurants, saunas, guided tours, and warm facilities alongside the unique experience of sleeping in rooms made entirely of ice.
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For a special trip Wilderness Hotel Nangu is an adults only resort offering Aurora Log Cabins and Panorama Log Cabins. Think handmade wooden furniture, sheepskins, stunning log architecture, comfy chairs and roaring fires.
For those looking for a high end luxury escape, Wilderness Hotel Saariselkä (brand new for 2025) has Arctic Sky Suites and Arctic Sky Villas.
Aurora accommodation isn’t simply about where you stay, it becomes part of the experience itself. Spend your days doing the best Arctic activities, then, as night falls, head back to your glass-roofed cabin and continue your search for the Northern Lights from the comfort of your bed. It’s one of the most magical ways to experience the Arctic.
We’re the UK’s first and only holiday company dedicated entirely to Northern Lights travel. While the Aurora can never be guaranteed, our Aurora Experts will help you choose the destinations, accommodation and timings that give you the very best chance of witnessing this unforgettable natural phenomenon.
Call us on 01670 785 012 or enquire online today to start planning your Arctic adventure.
Image credits: Wilderness Hotel, Northern Lights Village, Petros Dermatas, Ellie Souti, Asaf Kilger & ICEHOTEL, Nivunki Village
