About Nangu
Nangu sits on the southern shores of Lake Inari in a setting that feels increasingly remote as you leave Ivalo behind. There is no resort centre waiting at the end of the road. The lake, forest and hotel are the destination.
That seclusion is exactly why Nangu works so well for adults and couples. Wilderness Hotel Nangu offers a quieter style of Lapland stay, where the days can still be filled with Arctic activities but there is no pressure to rush from one thing to the next.
Most importantly for Aurora hunters, the broad dark skies above Lake Inari are immediately accessible from the hotel and surrounding wilderness.
A Quieter Side of Finnish Lapland
Winter days can include snowmobiling across the frozen lake, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and ice fishing, while selected excursions take guests further afield for huskies, reindeer and cultural experiences.
After dark, dedicated Aurora activities make use of wilderness camps and open lake views. Fires and hot drinks make the waiting more civilised, but the real appeal is the feeling of space around you.
Nangu is not the place we would choose for somebody who wants shops, nightlife or a busy resort. That is precisely the point.
Where to Stay at Nangu
Wilderness Hotel Nangu
Wilderness Hotel Nangu is an adults-focused lakeside hotel with an intimate atmosphere, good food and immediate access to the surrounding wilderness. Its position on Lake Inari is the defining feature, particularly once the lake freezes and the landscape opens up.
Our current Nangu range includes short Northern Lights breaks, longer activity programmes, tailor-made stays and combinations with Inari.
Best for: adults, couples, honeymoons, quieter holidays and travellers whose idea of luxury is space, silence and a frozen lake outside.
