Escape into a fairy tale landscape. Nestled among snow-covered forests, with the northern lights dancing above, a traditional log cabin is a magical place to stay.
On our log cabin holidays in Finland, you can savour the beauty of the Finnish wilderness, embarking on your choice of winter activities. Then, return to your cosy log cabin each evening, spending time in the sauna or warming your toes by the roaring fire.
The Aurora Nights team create tailored log cabin holidays with personalised itineraries. So just tell us what you’d like to do on your Finnish Lapland adventure — and we’ll make your Arctic dreams into a reality.
Explore our snowy log cabin holidays
Aurora Log Cabin Adventure at Nangu
Experience the wonders of Finnish Lapland in Nangu, where you will spend 3 nights in an Aurora Log Cabin with views of the night sky to maximise your chances of seeing the Northern Lights.
Price per person (excl. flights)
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from £2,000
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 Northern Lights hunting of course!
Price per person (excl. flights)
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from £2,250
Northern Lights Nellim Adventure
Maximise your chances of seeing the Northern Lights with this 3-night stay at Nellim resort, including a night in an Aurora Cabin, Aurora alerts and two evenings with Northern Lights hunting activities.
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from £2,000
The Aurora King Cabin Break at Apukka Resort
Experience the wonders of Finland with Aurora Nights and Apukka Resort, where you can stay in the popular igloo-style heated glass roofed cabins surrounded by the snowy wilderness.
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from £2,050
Finland log cabin holidays: FAQS
When is the best time of year to book a log cabin holiday in Finland?
The northern lights are visible in Finnish Lapland from September to March. But you have the best chance of seeing the aurora borealis if you plan a log cabin holiday in winter.
Travel to Finland between December and March and the nights are long. This makes aurora sightings more likely. You also get to see Finland blanketed in snow, which means you can enjoy lots of exciting winter activities.
Still unsure when to book your log cabin holiday in Finland? Just get in touch with the Aurora Nights team and we’ll recommend the best month to visit.
Read more: When can I see the northern lights?
Can I book a Finnish log cabin for Christmas?
Yes, you can. There’s something truly magical about staying in a snowy log cabin during the festive season. Glittering snow, outdoor adventures and a roaring fire to greet you back at your cabin.
It’s also a great time to plan a family log cabin holiday. Because when you book a log cabin for Christmas (or in the months running up to it), you can take a trip to see Santa.
You’ll take a reindeer sleigh ride through a snowy forest. Meet Santa’s playful elves, who’ll entertain you along the way. Then, enjoy a private meeting with Santa Claus and receive a special gift for every child.
How many people does a Lapland log cabin sleep?
We have lots of log cabins available, ranging from two to seven beds.
We have spacious log cabins for couples, compact cabins in the style of shepherds’ huts and self-catering log cabins with space for up to two families.
If you’re travelling as a larger group and would like to stay together, just contact the Aurora Nights team to talk through your options.
What amenities do log cabins in Lapland have?
All our log cabins in Finnish Lapland feature a private sauna, a bathroom, and tea and coffee-making facilities. They have a cosy, wood-walled interior, with charming, rustic details.
Some log cabins and lodges feature a lounge and kitchen. Some have a wood-burning stove. Others have their own hot tub on the terrace, with panoramic views over the frozen landscape.
What’s included in a Finland log cabin package?
Our log cabin holidays in Finland include the following:
- 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 winter log cabin breaks?
On a winter log cabin break, you can enjoy a host of incredible Arctic experiences. Here’s a sample of what you can see and do:
- Meet Arctic wildlife and learn about Sámi culture. Then go husky mushing or take a reindeer sleigh ride through the snowy taiga forest.
- Take the plunge. Dip into an icy river before warming up in your own riverside sauna.
- Experience the hush of the Arctic. Embark on a peaceful snowshoeing or cross-country skiing excursion, learning about the landscape from your local guide.
- Feel the thrill. Explore snowy scenery on a snowmobile adventure. Or make special memories on a family tobogganing trip.
- Travel by sleigh to see Santa and his elves. Children get to meet Santa and each receives a special gift.
- Journey to the Aurora Camp, out in the Arctic wilderness. Warm yourself by the fire as you stargaze and wait for the northern lights to appear.
- Relax back at your cabin, sampling hearty Finnish cuisine and experiencing traditional Finnish sauna culture.
Can I customise my snowy log cabin holiday?
Absolutely. We can tailor every Aurora Nights holiday to suit your requirements.
You can switch between log cabin, glass igloo and hotel accommodation — and choose your own selection of activities.
If you’d like to book a longer trip, you can also extend your northern lights holiday to include other destinations, including Helsinki, Finland’s capital city.
Take a look at our other northern lights holidays to Finland for inspiration. Or view our other Nordic destinations:
What should I wear in Finnish Lapland?
In winter, Finnish Lapland is cold. Temperatures rarely rise above freezing. So people dress for warmth and comfort — during the day and in the evening, too.
As part of our Finland holiday packages, we provide warm Arctic outerwear for 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 should also bring a winter coat for travel to and from the airport.
Read more: What to wear on a northern lights trip
Why book a northern lights log cabin holiday with Aurora Nights?
A winter log cabin holiday is an experience you’ll never forget. You’ll stay in a traditional wooden lodge, with snowy scenery and the northern lights right outside your door.
Book with Aurora Nights and unique accommodation is just the start. When you book a northern lights 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 relax and look forward to your northern lights adventure
Whether you book a log cabin holiday, a glass igloo 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?
Select your favourite tour from the list above and make an enquiry. We’ll then work with you to customise your trip so it fits your preferences and budget.
Can’t see a tour you like? Then just get in touch with the Aurora Nights team and we can build your ideal Finland log cabin holiday from scratch.
Reviews
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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
We had a fantastic 4 nights that included glaciers, waterfalls, geysers, the aurora borealis and more! Lovely hotels, especially Hotel Ranga. We filled every moment and felt thoroughly invigorated on our return.
Frances Harrington
We had the most fabulous time and everything worked like clockwork. The guides were extremely knowledgeable and extremely competent. The food was excellent and the experiences, especially Husky Homes, were brilliant. We saw the aurora lights at the mountain top in Abisko where the photography tour will be an enduring memory of a wonderful time. I would very much recommend Weekend a la Carte as a proficient tour operator.
Mark Nicholson
Fantastic trip with great hosts & made even more special by seeing the Northern Lights twice!!
Wendy Naphine
An excellent holiday which was enjoyed by all. The super jeep ride on the second day to the Eyjafjallajokull volcano was memorable and thanks to our driver Margaret who proved to be a really good guide. We thoroughly enjoyed the facilities in the hotel Ranga. The staff were very helpful and we managed to see the Northern Lights. The Hotel Reykjavik Centrum was very nice with amazingly helpful staff. All in all, the whole holiday was brilliant.
Brian Coombs
This was a bucket list trip. The company are specialists and I’ve valued their advice. Everything from the when to go for the best opportunity to see the lights and equipment needed and provided.Our activities included, the Ice Hotel, night photo shoot, snowmobiling, guided walk and the sky station meal. All excellent and well run by knowledgeable experts and guides. The Abisko Lodge is warm comfortable and relaxing the food is excellent and the staff welcoming, friendly and very helpful. I would highly recommend if you’re looking for a different and exciting experience.
Jean Lavender
What a fantastic trip! I booked this for myself and my husband to celebrate my 40th birthday and it didn’t disappoint! Booking was simple and we were kept up to date with all the details from the office team in the UK.
From the moment we arrived at Kiruna airport all the staff we encountered were so friendly and couldn’t do enough for us. We opted for the upgraded room at the Abisko Mountain Lodge which I would highly recommend. The cold weather clothing which was supplied was fantastic and kept us really warm in the sub-zero temperatures. The dog sledging, snowmobiling and the Northern Lights photography were all superb and the staff leading the trips were really friendly and so knowledgeable. Even though we weren’t able to do the sky station trip because of the weather, there was a lovely alternative evening organised for us which included a traditional dinner and a walk to the lake where we were able to see the lights. The food at the lodge was also exceptional and showcased some lovely traditional dishes using Moose and Reindeer which were wonderful to try.
I would like to send a massive thank you to all the staff at The Abisko Mountain Lodge as well as the guides we used for our guided walks, dog sledging and snowmobiling. I’d highly recommend the trip, it was our first visit to Sweden and we would definitely return. Thanks again to everyone (including the huskies) who made it so memorable!
Carly Webster
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
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