Looking for an unforgettable northern lights experience? Then our glass igloo holidays in Finland are hard to beat.
On a northern lights igloo holiday, you’ll stay in a luxurious, glass-roofed cabin, with its own private sauna. You can drift off to sleep under a starry night sky — or stay awake to see the northern lights from the comfort of your bed.
Beyond your cosy igloo, the Arctic wilderness awaits. We can plan a personalised itinerary of winter activities and aurora excursions. We can also tailor your Finland igloo holiday to include other destinations, in Finnish Lapland and beyond.
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Finnish Highlights of Lapland at Muotka
This 4-night package in Finnish Lapland combines a real log cabin experience with snowmobiling, husky sledding, snowshoeing - and aurora hunting of course!
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Glass igloo holidays in Finland: FAQs
When is the best time of year to book a northern lights igloo in Finland?
The northern lights are visible in Finnish Lapland from September to March. But if you like the idea of winter activities, it’s best to visit from December to March.
During winter, the nights are long. So you have an excellent chance of seeing the aurora borealis. You also get to see Finland transformed into a snowy wonderland.
If you’re unsure when to book your northern lights igloo holiday in Finland, just get in touch with the Aurora Nights team. We can recommend the best month to visit.
Read more: When can I see the northern lights?
Is it cold inside a glass igloo?
No, it’s not. No matter how cold it gets outside, your glass igloo accommodation will be warm and cosy.
A thermal glass roof keeps your cabin warm and melts any snow, so you get crystal clear views of the night sky. The glass igloos on our northern lights holidays also come with a sauna or log fire.
Will there be a bathroom in my Finnish glass igloo?
Yes. Apart from the glass roof, your northern lights igloo is exactly like a normal hotel room. There’s a bathroom with a shower, a comfortable bed, tea and coffee-making facilities and solid walls to ensure your total privacy.
How much do igloo holidays in Finland cost?
The price of a northern lights igloo holiday depends on how many nights you’ll be staying and the time of year you choose to visit.
Glass igloo cabins tend to be more expensive than a Finnish log cabin or a hotel room. So if you want to maximise your budget, you can stay a night or two in a glass igloo before experiencing another style of accommodation.
Share your budget with the Aurora Nights team and we’ll recommend the best igloo options for your trip.
What’s included in a Finland glass igloo package?
Our Finland glass igloo packages include the following as standard:
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers (private transfers can be arranged)
- Half-board or full-board dining
- Arctic clothing for the duration of your trip
- Your choice of guided Arctic activities
Please note that flights are not included in our northern lights holiday packages. But if you’d like advice on the best airports and airlines to use when travelling to Finnish Lapland from the UK or the US, just let us know. We’ll be happy to help.
What can you see and do on glass igloo holidays in Finland?
During your stay at the igloo village, you can enjoy a host of incredible Arctic experiences. Here’s a taste of what you can see and do:
- Embark on a snowmobile adventure through pristine taiga forests. Or travel the old-fashioned way, mushing a team of huskies.
- Revitalise your body and mind. Plunge into an icy river before warming up in your own riverside sauna.
- Escape into nature. Go on a snowshoeing or cross-country skiing excursion, with only the sound of crunching snow underfoot.
- Venture into the Arctic wilderness with your northern lights guide, warming yourself with hot drinks by the fire as you wait for the aurora to appear.
- Make like a local. Try your hand at ice fishing before cooking your catch on an open fire.
- Head to a local reindeer farm to meet the animals and learn about Sámi culture. Then, take a magical sleigh ride through snowy scenery.
- Relax back at the igloo village. Sample traditional Finnish cuisine and warm up after winter activities by the roaring log fire.
Can I customise my Finland igloo holiday?
Absolutely. Every Aurora Nights holiday can be tailored to suit your requirements.
You can stay in a combination of aurora igloo, log cabin and hotel accommodation. You can also extend your northern lights holiday to include other destinations, within Finnish Lapland and beyond.
Take a look at our other northern lights holidays to Finland for inspiration. Or — if you’d like to book a longer trip across multiple Nordic nations — view our other destinations:
What should I wear on a northern lights igloo holiday?
During winter, temperatures in Finnish Lapland don’t rise above freezing. So people dress for warmth and comfort.
We provide warm Arctic outerwear for the duration of your trip. This includes a snow jacket, thermal overalls, snow boots and Arctic gloves.
We recommend that you bring thermals, lots of layers, a warm hat, gloves and thick socks. You’ll also need a winter coat for travel to and from the airport.
Read more: What to wear on a northern lights trip
Why book an igloo holiday with Aurora Nights?
A Finland igloo holiday is something extra special. With a glass roof directly over your bed, you can see the northern lights in style and comfort.
Book with Aurora Nights and you get so much more than unique accommodation. When you book a northern lights igloo holiday with us, you can count on:
- Tailor-made trips — we craft bespoke northern lights adventures, customising a trip to match your budget and interests
- Exceptional experiences — with in-depth knowledge of Finnish Lapland and attention to the little details (like aurora wake-up calls), we promise a trip like no other
- Expert local guides — our experienced guides take you on exclusive outdoor adventures — and they’re great at tracking down the aurora, too
- A hassle-free holiday — we take care of accommodation, transfers, snowsuits and more — so you can sit back, relax and look forward to your northern lights adventure
Whether you book a glass igloo holiday, a log cabin holiday, a long weekend in Finland or a luxury holiday to Finland, the Aurora Nights team will make it a trip to remember.
How do I book?
Choose from the tours above and make an enquiry. We’ll then chat with you and customise your trip, ensuring it ticks all your boxes.
Can’t see a tour you like? Then just get in touch with the Aurora Nights team and we can build your ideal Finland igloo holiday from scratch.
Reviews
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We did the aurora nights break and had a great time overall. Everything related to flights, hire car, and hotels ran smoothly. There were a few issues largely relating to the weather and driving conditions (we travelled in mid March), but what we did manage to do was amazing.
The blue lagoon was easy to access from the airport and was a brilliant experience. We booked the standard package and it came with a free drink and face mask. Facilities were clean and organised with free toiletries in the shower rooms, which helps if you’ve gone there straight from the airport.
The drive to Hotel Ranga afterwards was long but fine (check out the road on google streetview to know what to expect). The hotel and staff were great. We were limited to one option as vegetarians on the bar and a la carte menus, but the food was lovely and if you are a meat eater you will see options of unusual dishes like puffin and reindeer.
Our northern lights super jeep trip was cancelled on both nights due to a poor forecast, but we were lucky enough to get an aurora wake up call from Hotel Ranga the first night. We couldn’t use the hottubs as there are only a few and they were always taken in the limited time we spent at the hotel, so don’t go expecting to get lots of time in one and you won’t be disappointed. View them as an add on if you can time it right. We were travelling with an 11 year old, so we didn’t stay up really late. If you are a couple you probably have a better chance of getting one later on.
The glacier/volcano super jeep trip was outstanding. Our driver, Íbí was excellent. She went above and beyond and gave us such an awesome experience. We were also super lucky with the weather the first two days and had great views across Iceland.
The ice cave tour was also incredible and the guides running it were excellent. The group size was much bigger than expected (especially after the more exclusive volcano super jeep tour), but it was broken down into smaller groups that were managed well, with plenty of time factored in for photographs. There were several unexplained delays getting to the cave during the tour that meant we weren’t able to ‘mini tour’ the rest of the South Coast afterwards, so if you plan to do the ice cave don’t overplan for the afternoon as you may not have much time. Not a huge disappointment for us as we got to experience the cave, but I imagine someone who planned a full itinerary afterwards might be frustrated by the estamiated timings not always being right and subject to change with the weather (which was wicked that day).
Driving around Reykjavik was a horrible experience as we arrived around rush hour and weren’t prepared for all the traffic, having only experienced quiet roads along the south coast. It was difficult finding a parking space, so be prepared to drive around a little when you arrive. If you haven’t driven on the right before and are not a confident driver this could leave you feeling stressed. Again, check out the roads into Reykjavik on Google maps to get a sense of what awaits if you aren’t used to self-driving.
We didn’t get to tour the golden circle because of road conditions/ice/road closures, so we spent the day in Reykjavik instead. This turned out okay for us as we did some of the attractions (Lava Centre and Fly Over Iceland – both hughly recommended), but it ended up being an extra expense and we missed out on the golden attractions. Again, not a big issue if you are aware this could happen. The weather is so changeable that having a plan B is a good approach.
Weekend a la Carte sent us a text warning us about the bad weather conditions, which we’d already seen on the Safe Iceland app, but we were grateful for anyway. It was good to know they were looking out for us!
All in all, a remarkable trip, with some unique experiences. If you book this in the knowledge that nature will have her own way, and you may not see everything you want (especially in winter), you will have a great time. Ranga is definitely the best place to maximise your chances of seeing the lights.
Sarah Brooks
My wife and I had an awesome and memorable trip to Iceland thanks to Alex at Aurora Nights. Alex tailored the itinerary to exactly what we wanted to see and chose excellent hotels to stay at. We totally enjoyed the city of Reykjavik and the many beautiful waterfalls. He went above and beyond to not only recommend sights to see around the Golden Circle and Ring Road, but also mapped it out so we were prepared to drive through the country during unpredictable weather and road conditions. And we were especially pleased to see the Northern Lights on our visit. Alex was very flexible to make changes to our plans and choosing the wonderful Sky Lagoon to replace our tickets for the Blue Lagoon due to the closure from the volcanic activity. We highly recommend Alex and Aurora Nights.
Lisa Kovens-Harris
Thank you for arranging a fabulous holiday, we had a really enjoyable time and would love to return in the future. Hotel Ranga is a lovely place to stay and the owner greeted guests in the restaurant, which was an unexpected welcoming touch. We didn’t see the Northern Lights due to the weather and the trip to the Eyjafjallajokull glacier and volcano was substituted by an excursion to Thorsmork, also due to the weather, which we thoroughly enjoyed; the brochure description doesn’t do it justice. We found Iceland and the people there really charismatic. Although the wind and snow cut short the amount of travelling we could do, we still covered a reasonable amount of what we wanted to see and our appetites are whetted for a return, perhaps in Spring or Summer. We found a couple of great places to eat near the Hotel in Reykjavik. Messin does tasty fish dishes and the Icelandic Street Food restaurant was excellent, offering simple but hearty soups with refills included in the price – great value.
Nigel Goadsby
I appreciate the fast response to my inquiries regarding my trip. It would take decision making faster on my part, and plan my itinerary and activities being offered by the company accordingly.
Joey Emmanuel Serrina
I found Aurora nights just through a google search. Alex, my Aurora expert was so helpful in helping us have the perfect trip to the Arctic. He had personal experience of the activities and places to visit there that would make our trip really special. This followed through to a particularly unforgettable and wonderful holiday. Everything was sent to us with care and attention before hand and we were supported by the team throughout our holiday. All of the recomendations were wonderful especially the Ice Hotel, dog sledding and of course the beautiful Northern Lights. The transportation arrived on time every time. I would highly recomend this company for their experience in the field and their due care and attention to you as a customer. It was faultless and we had the most awesome time.
Heatherbelle Bates
Dear Abigail, We have safely returned from Iceland and we wanted to say a huge and sincere thank you for all the plans that you put into place to make this one of the most memorable holidays we have ever had. It was simply beautiful each and every day. The cabin was idyllic and so cosy and warm. The tour guides were so knowledgeable and friendly and the scenery was breathtaking. All the arrangements worked so well and we will remember the trip for a long time to come.
Thank you once again.
Gillian Griffiths
We had five fantastic days in beautiful Iceland, as we had never been before Aurora Nights helped with everything and made the holiday so easy and stress free. We stayed at Hotel Ranga which was amazing, we very much enjoyed the tours and the guides were brilliant, very knowledgable and friendly. We will certainly be returning to Iceland and wouldn’t hesitate to book through Aurora Nights again, special thanks to Abigail as her experience and reccommendations made the trip even better.
Lauren Mitten
Overall very good. Staff excellent and helpful. Accomodation basic but was what we expected. Tour guides very good (nature walks, snow mobiles, dog sleighs). Sky station disappointing as we never got to go up due to the weather and this seem to be a recurring feature.The alternative walk at night and meal was a let down as a result.Overall would recommend to others.
John Kirby
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