Step into the wild beauty of Finnish Lapland with The Aurora Zone and Wilderness Hotels Inari and Nangu, as featured on BBC’s Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby.
These family-owned hotels offer the perfect blend of comfort, charm, and adventure in some of the most stunning locations on Earth.
Sitting on the peaceful shores of Lake Inari, this hotel is a dream destination for anyone chasing the magic of the Northern Lights. Just 40 minutes from Ivalo Airport and close to the cultural hub of Inari Village, it’s the ideal base for your Arctic adventure.
Choose from cosy cabins, Aurora-viewing glass rooms, or modern hotel rooms—all just steps from the main restaurant. The restaurant, with its large windows overlooking the lake, offers incredible views and delicious meals.
Don’t be surprised if the Aurora makes an appearance during dinner!
For something truly special, enjoy the glass-roofed lakeside sauna, where you can relax under the stars or even the dancing Northern Lights.
Tucked away in a quiet spot near Lake Inari, Wilderness Hotel Nangu is perfect for adults looking for peace, quiet, and a touch of rustic luxury. Picture wooden furniture, soft sheepskins, roaring fires, and a snowy wilderness right outside your window.
This small, boutique hotel offers a truly intimate experience.
The main log building, with its cosy lounge and restaurant, is a warm and inviting space to enjoy delicious meals after a day of exploring. The hotel’s sauna is the perfect place to unwind, just a short walk from your room. With its remote location, Nangu offers incredible opportunities to see the Northern Lights – just step outside!
Wilderness Hotels are set in nature’s most beautiful places: by lakes and rivers, away from light pollution and busy city life, which makes them ideally located for Northern Lights watching.
Wilderness Hotel Juutua: Centrally located in Inari Village, rich in Sámi culture with cosy accommodations (Wilderness Rooms to Riverside Suites) and local fine dining. Offers an intimate, authentic Lapland experience.
Wilderness Hotel Nellim: Remote location ideal for Northern Lights hunting near Lake Inari. Offers diverse accommodations like Aurora Cabins and Bubbles, with onsite activities like snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
Wilderness Hotel Muotka: Secluded forest retreat 40km from Ivalo with renovated charm. Features reindeer sightings, tranquil wilderness, and a convenient layout for easy exploration.
When you stay at Wilderness Hotel Inari or Wilderness Hotel Nangu, you’re not just booking a hotel – you’re experiencing a carefully crafted getaway designed by our team of travel experts.
We’ve selected these two stunning locations for their exceptional comfort, welcoming atmosphere, and unbeatable Northern Lights potential. Both hotels are in prime Aurora territory, far from city lights, and offer activities like husky sledding, reindeer farm visits, Aurora camps, snowshoeing, and Northern Lights hunting, all tailored to make your trip as magical as possible.
