Wilderness Hotel Nellim & Igloos

Award-winning Arctic wilderness resort with glass igloos and log cabins on Lake Inari

Accommodations

Wilderness Hotel Nellim & Igloos offers log cabins with private sauna and glass-roofed aurora cabins for Northern Lights viewing. The log cabins include underfloor heating and a kitchenette, while the aurora cabins have a glass roof that defrosts at the push of a button. Wilderness rooms near the main building provide convenient access to the restaurant and bar.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves buffet breakfast and dinner with daily-changing menus that include local salmon and reindeer dishes. Special diet options are labeled, and a child-friendly buffet is available at every meal. The bar offers a range of drinks including cocktails, wine, and hot chocolate, open until 1 a.m.

Activities

Guests can book husky safaris and snowmobiling excursions that include outdoor lunches cooked over an open fire. Aurora hunting by car takes visitors away from light pollution for optimal viewing, with knowledgeable guides. The hotel provides winter gear such as padded suits, boots, gloves, and balaclavas at no extra cost.

Family Offerings

Families have access to a sledging hill and toboggans for outdoor play between activities. The hotel offers a children's buffet at every meal plus a separate kids' menu for picky eaters. Board games and puzzles are available in the lounge, with the tour desk helping to plan age-appropriate excursions.

Location & Awards

The property sits on the shores of Lake Inari, 45 minutes by shuttle from Ivalo Airport, a position that offers clear skies for aurora viewing. Nellim Wilderness Hotel has received the Lappish Entrepreneur of the Year Award and the Finnish Entrepreneur of the Year Award for its operations. Nearby attractions include the Sámi village of Inari and the Siida Museum, accessible via the hotel's tour desk.

• Accommodation: Log cabins with private sauna and glass-roofed aurora cabins
• Dining: On-site restaurant with local cuisine and special diet menus
• Activities: Husky safaris, snowmobiling, reindeer visits, and guided tours
• Family: Sledging hill, children's buffet, and board games
• Awards: Lappish Entrepreneur of the Year and Finnish Entrepreneur of the Year
• Location: Remote Arctic village on Lake Inari with airport shuttle