Santa'S Hotel Rakka - Kilpisjarvi

Hotel Rakka: 2023-built design hotel with panoramic Saana Fell views and private saunas

Accommodations

Hotel Rakka offers 22 accommodations, including superior hotel rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and chalets with private saunas and full kitchens. The wood-built main building, completed in 2023, has rooms with panoramic views of Saana Fell and the Käsivarsi Wilderness Area. Each chalet includes a private sauna, and select chalets have a fireplace for warmth.

Dining

The scenic restaurant Rakka serves a rich Nordic breakfast buffet and a dinner buffet with local specialties like reindeer shank and smoked salmon. The restaurant has floor-to-ceiling windows on three sides, offering views of Lake Kilpisjärvi and Saana Fell. Guests on full-board packages receive three meals daily, with fresh options.

Location

Santa's Hotel Rakka is located 500 meters from Lake Kilpisjärvi, with direct access to hiking trails on Saana Fell and the Käsivarsi Wilderness Area. The hotel sits next to the E8 road, 12 km from the Finland-Norway border, making it a base for cross-border exploration. The Kilpisjärvi village center, with a supermarket and cafe-bar, is within walking distance.

Activities

Guests can start hiking trails from the hotel corner, exploring Saana Fell and the surrounding wilderness. Kilpisjärvi is one of the best locations in Europe for viewing the Aurora Borealis, visible from the hotel's panoramic windows. Winter activities include snowmobile safaris and reindeer rides, bookable through local operators.

Family & Pets

Santa's Hotel Rakka welcomes families with spacious chalets that sleep up to 6 people and provide fully equipped kitchens for self-catering. Pet bowls are provided, and dogs are allowed in designated accommodations. The property offers a terrace and a peaceful setting away from traffic, suitable for children.

• Accommodations: 22 units with private saunas, floor-to-ceiling windows
• Dining: On-site restaurant Rakka with Nordic breakfast buffet and dinner
• Location: 500m from Lake Kilpisjärvi, 12km from Norway border
• Activities: Direct access to Saana Fell hiking trails and Aurora viewing
• Family: Chalets for up to 6 with full kitchens and pet-friendly policies