Updated May 2026

Northern Lights Village Saariselkä — Aurora Hotel in Saariselkä, Finland

Sixty glass-roof aurora cabins in a forest clearing, the volume play in Saariselkä.

★★★★★4.4· Editor's pick

Aurora HotelLuxuryDark sky 5/5Glass roof

Northern Lights Village is the higher-volume alternative to Kakslauttanen in Saariselkä — the same essential product (glass-roof cabin, 360° sky view from bed) at a slightly lower price point with more rooms. The cabins are slightly newer than Kakslauttanen's older glass igloos and have a sloped 'panorama' front rather than a full dome. The activity desk is large; the dining room is functional rather than destination-grade.

Aurora season

Aug → Apr

Peak months

Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Latitude

68.42° N (65-70)

Dark-sky rating

5 / 5

Glass roof

Yes

Aurora alarm

Not provided

What to expect

Two-night minimum is standard. Pair with the resort's snowmobile-led Aurora Hunt for redundancy on cloudy nights. Activity packages bundle huskies, reindeer, and ice fishing.

Dark-sky notes

Bortle 2 across the property. Adjacent Urho Kekkonen NP is Bortle 1.

Amenities & features

glass roofpanorama cabinstour deskrestaurantsaunas

Book or research

For current rates, dates, and reservations, visit the property's own site:

Visit northernlightsvillage.com ↗

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to see the northern lights at Northern Lights Village Saariselkä?

Northern Lights Village Saariselkä has a viewing season of Aug → Apr, with peak months in Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. Dark sky is reliable here, so any moonless clear night during these months is a viable viewing window.

Can you watch the aurora from your room?

Yes — Northern Lights Village Saariselkä has glass-roof rooms designed for aurora viewing from bed. There's no wake-up alarm here, so most guests check the sky periodically through the night.

How do I get to Northern Lights Village Saariselkä?

Saariselkä, Finland. Kelotie 2, 99830 Saariselkä, Finland. See northernlightsvillage.com for current access details and bookings. As a aurora hotel, plan ahead — winter dates fill 6+ months in advance.