There are few places better suited to a log cabin than Lapland.
Snow-covered forests, frozen lakes and long Arctic nights provide the setting; inside, you’ll find warm timber interiors, private saunas, roaring fires and space to settle in after a day exploring.
Our Lapland log cabin holidays include everything from traditional Finnish cabins hidden amongst the trees to luxurious riverside retreats in Swedish Lapland. Some are made for two, while others offer several bedrooms and plenty of space for families and groups.
Better still, choosing a cabin doesn’t mean giving up the experiences that brought you to Lapland in the first place. Many of our favourite Northern Lights holidays allow you to upgrade from the standard accommodation to a log cabin, while still enjoying the meals, activities and expert local guides included in your trip.
Explore our Northern Lights holidays
For many people, log cabin holidays in Lapland are exactly what they imagine when they first start planning a winter escape.
They give you something very different from a standard hotel room: more space, more privacy and the feeling that you have your own little corner of the Arctic.
Many of the log cabins in Lapland that we feature have private saunas, fireplaces, kitchenettes or separate living areas. Larger cabins can also offer two or three bedrooms, making them particularly appealing for families and groups who want to stay together rather than book several separate rooms.
They’re wonderfully suited to the rhythm of an Arctic holiday too. Spend the morning husky sledding, head out snowmobiling through the forest in the afternoon, then come back to your cabin, warm up in the sauna and relax before dinner.
And when the Northern Lights forecast looks promising, you’re already surrounded by Arctic wilderness.
If the idea of watching the Aurora through the roof from your bed appeals more, take a look at our glass-roofed igloos and Aurora accommodation.
From traditional timber cabins in the Finnish wilderness to luxurious riverside hideaways in Sweden, there’s far more variety than you might expect. These are some of our favourite places for a Lapland log cabin holiday.
For the classic Finnish Lapland experience, Nellim is hard to beat. There’s an exceptional choice of traditional log accommodation here, from cosy cabins for couples to much larger options for families and groups, many with private saunas and fireplaces.
Surrounded by forests and fells, Muotka’s beautiful log cabins combine traditional timber interiors with spectacular wilderness views. Choose from Panorama or larger Riverside Log Cabins, with private saunas and plenty of space to unwind after a day in the snow.
Adults-only Nangu is one of our favourites for couples. Its Panorama Log Cabins overlook the wilderness around Lake Inari and combine the cosy cabin experience with some serious indulgence, including a private sauna and outdoor jacuzzi.
If you’re looking for a Finnish Lapland log cabin with plenty of room, Inari is a brilliant option. The spacious cabins work particularly well for families and groups, while the hotel’s location beside vast Lake Inari puts the Arctic landscape right on your doorstep.
For a more luxurious take on cabin life, Wilderness Hotel Saariselkä’s Arctic Sky Villa combines contemporary Arctic style with classic log construction, a fireplace and private sauna. A great choice for couples or smaller families wanting something special.
Pyhä’s spacious Taiga Forest Cabins are one of our top choices for families. With two bedrooms, living space and a private sauna, they give you room to spread out while keeping you right amongst the snowy forest and close to all the resort’s activities.
Over in Swedish Lapland, Brändön offers a completely different setting. Its detached winter cottages sit beside the frozen Luleå Archipelago, giving you your own cosy base with an extraordinary expanse of snow and ice just outside.
At the luxury end, Arctic Retreat is wonderfully small and secluded. Hidden in the forest beside the Råne River, its traditional log cabins offer a more intimate Swedish Lapland log cabin experience, complete with private outdoor jacuzzis and a real sense of escaping from everything.
For a traditional log cabin experience: Look at Wilderness Hotel Nellim.
For couples and celebrations: The Panorama Log Cabins at adults-only Wilderness Hotel Nangu are hard to beat.
For families who want plenty of space: Look at Nellim’s larger cabins, Wilderness Hotel Inari or the Taiga Forest Cabins at Northern Lights Village Pyhä.
For contemporary Arctic luxury: Consider the Arctic Sky Villa at Wilderness Hotel Saariselkä or Arctic Retreat has just three accommodation cabins hidden beside the Råne River.
For coastal Swedish Lapland: Choose a detached winter cottage at Brändön Lodge.
A log cabin cannot guarantee you’ll see the Northern Lights. Nothing can.
What Northern Lights log cabin holidays can give you is an excellent base in the Arctic, with many of our featured properties surrounded by forests, frozen lakes, rivers or open landscapes away from the bright lights of larger towns.
That also means that when conditions are promising you don’t necessarily have to travel far. At some properties, looking for the Aurora can be as simple as putting on your warm clothes, opening the cabin door and heading outside.
For the best chances, we recommend spending several nights in Lapland and combining your stay with dedicated Northern Lights activities led by experienced local guides.
Find out more about our Northern Lights hunting formula and how we choose the locations and activities used on our holidays.
From a traditional timber cabin with a private sauna in Finnish Lapland to a family hideaway amongst the forests of Pyhä or a luxury riverside retreat in Sweden, our Lapland log cabin holidays come in all shapes and sizes.
The important bit is finding the right one for you.
Our Travel Experts know these destinations, the different cabin types and the holidays they can be added to. Tell us who’s travelling, when you’d like to go and what your dream Lapland cabin looks like, and we’ll help narrow it down.
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Absolutely. We offer log cabin holidays in Lapland across both Finland and Sweden, including cabins at Wilderness Hotels, Northern Lights Village Pyhä, Brändön Lodge and Arctic Retreat.
Some cabins are included as the main accommodation for a holiday, while others are available as upgrades from the standard room.
Many of them do.
Private saunas feature in numerous cabin options at Wilderness Hotel Nellim, Wilderness Hotel Muotka, Wilderness Hotel Nangu and Wilderness Hotel Inari, as well as Wilderness Hotel Saariselkä’s Arctic Sky Villa and the Taiga Forest Cabins at Pyhä.
Facilities vary by individual cabin, so we’ll always confirm exactly what’s included when you book.
Some of the best options include Nellim’s larger cabins, the spacious Log Cabins at Wilderness Hotel Inari and Northern Lights Village Pyhä’s Taiga Forest Cabins.
These offer considerably more space than a standard hotel room and can be particularly useful for families who want bedrooms and living space rather than spending the week in one room.
Yes.
Nangu’s Panorama Log Cabins combine the privacy and atmosphere of a timber cabin with features including a sauna and outdoor jacuzzi, while Wilderness Hotel Saariselkä’s Arctic Sky Villa offers a contemporary private log-villa experience.
In Sweden, Arctic Retreat combines traditional timber cabins, private outdoor jacuzzis and an exceptionally intimate riverside setting.
It depends on what matters most to you.
Glass-roofed accommodation puts the Arctic sky centre stage and gives you the possibility of watching the Northern Lights from bed.
A log cabin will generally appeal more if you value space, privacy and facilities such as a living area, separate bedrooms, sauna or fireplace.
Can’t decide? You don’t necessarily have to. Talk to our Travel Experts about holidays which combine different types of Arctic accommodation.
Often, yes, as long as there is availability.
Cabin numbers can be limited, particularly during popular dates such as Christmas, New Year and school holidays, so we’d always recommend asking as early as possible.
