WELCOME TO THE NORTHERN WILDERNESS

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1 WELCOME TO THE NORTHERN WILDERNESS

2 KAKSLAUTTANEN ARCTIC RESORT Kakslauttanen is a family hotel in Finnish Lapland, 250 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle. It was the glass igloos and log cabins that put us on the world map. Now, here in the middle of the wilderness, we have a lot more in store, including Santa s entire world. Make yourself comfortable in Lapland s most original destination.

3 WINTER The polar night, or kaamos, is a magical period in Lapland. The blue light of twilight, metres and metres of snow, and extreme frost this is what the heart of winter is made of. In January, when the sun finally rises after its long retreat, the days quickly grow longer. What could soothe the soul more than skiing on densely packed snow or taking a snowmobile out in the crisp, bright winter sunshine? Kakslauttanen offers a very good opportunity to see the Northern Lights. One of the best way to see them is to spend a night in our unique glass igloo. HUSKY SAFARIS REINDEER SAFARIS SNOWMOBILE SAFARIS HORSE SAFARIS AURORA HUNTING ICE FISHING SAFARIS CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING DOWNHILL SKIING & SNOWBOARDING ICE SWIMMING

4 SUMMER Summer in Lapland is intense the sun never sets between mid-may and early August. That s why Lapland is often called the Land of the Midnight Sun. This is not to suggest a scorching heat; the weather will be perfect for hiking up and down the fells day and night if you wish. The summer season ends in September, when the ruska period sets in and nature is ablaze with a magnificent array of changing colours. GOLD PANNING HORSE SAFARIS LEMMENJOKI MIDNIGHT SUN CAR RENTAL HIKING ATV SAFARIS CRUISE SPOTTING MOUNTAIN BIKING MUSHROOM & BERRY PICKING AURORA HUNTING

5 ACCOMMODATION Our love for Lapland s wilderness has guided us in crafting accommodation facilities that showcase the region s nature and the essence of what it means to live in Lapland. Although our cabins and igloos are located in peaceful natural surroundings, they all are walking distance from restaurants and other services. GLASS IGLOOS LOG CABINS SNOW IGLOOS SUITES & WEDDING CHAMBER

6 SANTA S HOME After all these centuries, Santa has finally decided to unlatch the doors of his home to the public. Deep in the heart of the forest is also Santa s Celebration House. One of the largest log buildings in Finland accommodates up to 300 guests, whether they be dining, celebrating a wedding or enjoying a concert.

7 WEDDINGS AND HONEYMOONS Kakslauttanen has been a popular wedding and honeymoon destination for years. Many people also like to come to us to renew their vows. No matter how extraordinary or imaginative your wishes may be, we will tailor our services accordingly.

8 EVENTS & INCENTIVES As an event venue, Kakslauttanen is guaranteed to be something out of the ordinary. It is both intimate and relaxed, and excellently equipped for larger crowds as well. Santa s Celebration House seats 300 people and is fitted with the latest lighting, video and sound equipment. Your entire trip can be tailored just as you want it. When necessary, the whole place can be rented for private use. Please contact us at events@kakslauttanen.fi GROUPS SAUNA ICE SWIMMING RESTAURANTS CELEBRATION HOUSE ACCOMMODATION SAFARIS & ACTIVITIES

9 WEST VILLAGE EAST VILLAGE R o V A N I e M I K M N S K I T r A C K S / H I K I N g T r A I L MeN WOmEn 1 S K I T r A C K S / H I K I N g T r A I L 8 T o S I VA K K A P P K I I L o P Ä Ä 6 K M P 5 P S A A r I s E l K Ä 1 0 K M I V A L o 4 0 K M It takes five minutes by car from West Village to East Village.

10 HERE WE ARE Kakslauttanen is located right at the edge of the wilderness, along the road to the Arctic Sea. Although we are far from it all, our place is easy to reach. The nearest international airport is in Ivalo, just a 30-minute ride away. There are regular flights all year around between Ivalo (IVL) and Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) international airport, which is the leading long-haul airport in Northern Europe. NORTH CAPE (NORDKAPP) KAKSLAUTTANEN KIRKENES (KIRKKONIEMI) IVALO MURMANSK ROVANIEMI NAPAPIIRI ARCTIC CIRCLE BERGEN OSLO STOCKHOLM HELSINKI TALLINN ST PETERSBURG COPENHAGEN

11 NORTHERN LIGHTS CAN BE SEEN BETWEEN LATE AUGUST UNTIL LATE APRIL. Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort Saariselkä Lapland, Finland tel