Flying to Lapland: Direct flights to Rovaniemi (RVN)

From Rovaniemi Airport you can catch a bus or a taxi either to Santa Claus Village or Rovaniemi downtown.

Travel by ground

Trains from Helsinki to Rovaniemi depart multiple times a day. The Northernmost train station can be found in Kemijärvi, but for the easiest connections around Lapland Rovaniemi offers you a great layover place. In Rovaniemi you can stay at Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus, Santa’s Hotel Rudolf or Santa’s Igloos Arctic Circle.

Domestic buses take you to Lapland from all over Finland. You can also reach Finnish Lapland by bus from Norway and Sweden. You can reach all of our destinations by bus.

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For experienced drivers a rental car can also be an option. If you feel wary of driving in dark, snowy and icy conditions, we recommend weighing your options carefully.

Welcome to Lapland!

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Summer in Kilpisjärvi is unique: the nightless night illuminates hiking days, the fells invite you to adventure, and the silence soothes the mind. Santa’s Hotel Rakka offers the perfect base in the middle of northern nature – and now you can get your summer accommodation at an even cheaper price!

Book now and save:
• Stay for two nights – save -10%*
• Stay for at least three nights – save -15%*

The offer is valid throughout the summer of 2025, and there are limited amount of discounted rooms available – so it’s worth acting early!

*Non refundable rate: payment at the time of booking, non-refundable.

There is plenty to do in Kilpisjärvi for the Lapland summer traveler:

• Hike to the legendary Saana fell and admire the views of the borders of the surrounding three countries from the top.
• Take a day trip to Malla national park or hop on a boat cruise and visit the Three-Country Cairn.
• Try fishing, canoeing or cycling in the unique landscapes of Kilpisjärvi.
•Enjoy the silence, the peace of nature and the clean fell climate.

Read more about summer activities in the Kilpisjärvi and Enontekiö region here: Enontekiolapland.com

At Santa’s Hotel Rakka, you can relax in a comfortable room after an active day, enjoy the restaurant’s delicacies and recharge your batteries with the power of the surrounding nature.

Book your summer vacation now and secure your place in the peace of Kilpisjärvi!

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During times of high demand, there are many people in Kilpisjärvi village at once, which is why water pressure may occasionally drop and temporary water outages may occur. High demand periods include e.g. Easter time and the Vain 2 Kalaa ice fishing competition at the beginning of May each year.

The drop in water pressure is due to Kilpisjärvi village’s location near the Käsivarsi Wilderness Area and higher than usual water use in the area, which means that the Enontekiö Municipality water distribution is currently unable to ensure sufficient water pressure during peak times.

In the event of water outages, we kindly ask you to use water thoughtfully. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Santa’s Hotels.

Great Place To Work® Certification™ is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience – specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace.

Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place To Work-Certified.

Santa’s Hotels is a Lappish, family-owned hotel chain operating in six destinations in Lapland and at the Arctic Seaside. We provide high-quality hotel accommodation and restaurant services in Rovaniemi, Luosto, Levi, Saariselkä, Kilpisjärvi and Kalajoki. The Santa’s Hotels chain employs approximately 150 people year-round and approximately 300 people during the high season.

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Santa’s Hotel Rakka in Kilpisjärvi has been awarded the Green Key sustainability certificate. Santa’s Hotel Rakka is therefore the northernmost Green Key-certified hotel in Finland.

“We are very happy about this recognition. There is only one Kilpisjärvi, and we are proud to be able to concretely demonstrate our sustainability. This is a good way to continue our daily work for a more sustainable future,” says Santa’s Hotel Rakka’s Hotel Director Jaana Nykänen.

Green Key is an internationally well known tourism sustainability certificate whose criteria are based on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. The certificate contains requirements related to:

• reducing the environmental load 
• increasing social benefits 
• supporting the local economy

Green Key is also a sustainability programme in which the participating companies commit to the continuous development of their operations.  The quality of operations is verified through regular, on-site audits. The certificate is awarded by an external, independent Green Key jury. 

Santa’s Hotel Rakka is part of the Santa’s Hotels chain. Five other hotels in the chain have also been awarded Green Key certificates in 2024.

Read more about the Green Key sustainability certificate: What is Green Key?

Sustainability at Santa’s Hotels: Read more here.

For more information

Hotel Director Jaana Nykänen, Santa’s Hotel Rakka: jaana.nykanen(at)santashotels.fi

Santa’s Hotels is one of the most significant operators in Northern Finland tourism. Our international and stylish chain offers experiential accommodation and restaurant services in Rovaniemi, Luosto, Levi, Saariselkä, Kilpisjärvi and Kalajoki.

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Combining trains and planes with bus transportation is the easiest and often the only way to reach rural destinations such as Kilpisjärvi.

How to get to Kilpisjärvi: By bus or car

Booking a private transfer can also be an option. It is relatively easy to rent a car for your own use. Keep in mind when considering a rental car that the conditions of the far North are unexpected and require a lot of experience in Arctic driving, therefore we recommend sticking with public transport and professional drivers used to the ever-changing environment.

How to get to Kilpisjärvi: Rent a car from Tromso Airport

Santa’s Hotels has teamed up with Europcar for a discount from rental cars. Book accomodation from Santa’s Hotels and get a discount code of -10 %.

How to get to Kilpisjärvi: By plane

Fly to Tromso, Rovaniemi or Kittilä

The nearest airport to Kilpisjärvi and our Santa’s Hotel Rakka is in Tromso, Norway. With direct international connections and only a 2-hour bus ride away. KilpisTaxi also provides private airport transfers from Tromso to Kilpisjärvi, but they need to be booked in advance.  

From Kittilä airport you can get to Rakka by bus or book a KilpisTaxi transfer service. The trip takes about 4 hours by bus, and if possible, it is good to book bus tickets in advance from Matkahuolto website. You can also check the timetables from Matkahuolto website, put “Kittilä Airport” as from and “Kilpisjärvi” as to. The Kilpistaxi transfer service need to be booked in advance, so please contact KilpisTaxi as soon as your flight plans are ready.

From Rovaniemi you can reach Kilpisjärvi by bus, so check the Matkahuolto website for timetables and tickets.

How to get to Kilpisjärvi: By train

The nearest train stations to Kilpisjärvi are located in Kolari (Finland), Kiruna (Sweden) and Rovaniemi (Finland). There is no direct train connection to Kilpisjärvi, however you can reach the northern trainstations and connect to Kilpisjärvi by bus.

Welcome to Santa’s Hotel Rakka!

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Santa’s Hotel Rakka had amazing success in this year’s World Luxury Hotel Awards.

In 2023 The World Luxury Awards celebrated its 17th year of awarding the top hotels, spas, restaurants and travel establishments.

We were voted as:

• Best Luxury New Hotel in Finland (Country Win)
• Best Scenic Environment – Worldwide (Global Win)
• Best Luxury Destination Hotel in Finland (Country Win)

We are greatful for everyone who voted us. We wouldn’t be here without you!

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Santa’s Hotel Rakka offers premium accommodation near wilderness areas and fells. The hotel has 42 hotel rooms and a landscape restaurant. The high-quality, Nordic design of the rooms and the majestic views of the Saana fell from the large windows of the rooms create a spectacular contrast.

Superior Room

Our superior room comfortably accommodates two people. The room has the option of an extra bed for one person. All Superior rooms are located on the first floor of the hotel building. The glass walls point towards the northeastern and northern sky.

Superior Extra Room

Superior Extra rooms are located on the second floor of the hotel building. The high ceiling of the room creates a open space, which is complemented by the landscapes from the glass wall. The room has two separate beds and the possibility of one extra bed.

Deluxe room with Sauna

Deluxe rooms with saunas are located on the first floor of the hotel. The landscapes opening up from the glass walls to the varying shapes of the fells create a natural atmosphere in the room. There’s a seating area and a double bed for two in the room. A possibility for one extra bed. The bathroom has a spacious shower, natural stone basins and a sauna.

Junior Suite with Sauna

The junior suite with a sauna on the second floor of the hotel has its own sauna, seating area and a double bed for two. Possibility of one extra bed. The room has high room height and a glass wall to the views of Saana’s fells.

Suite with Sauna and Outdoor Jacuzzi

Raka’s suite is located at the end of the hotel building on the second floor. The suite has its own terrace, outdoor jacuzzi and sauna, with a window directly facing Saana fjell. The room’s two glass walls also point directly towards the fells. The room has a double bed for two and a sofa group. Possibility of one extra bed. High room height in the room.

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The World Luxury Hotel Awards is an international competition that recognizes and rewards the world’s most luxurious hotels in different categories. The competition evaluates hotel services, design and other important factors.

Winners are chosen based on voting. The voters consist of tourism professionals and ordinary tourists. The voting period begins in August 2023.

The competition awards prizes in different categories, such as “Best luxury hotel”, “Best beach hotel”, “Best family hotel” and “Best romantic hotel”.

Vote for Santa’s Hotel Rakkaa in the Luxury Destination Hotel, Luxury New Hotel and Best Scenic Environment categories!

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Kilpisjärvi

Kilpishalli K-Market, Käsivarrentie 14205

Lapland Hotels Kilpis, Käsivarrentie 14206

Karesuvanto

Neste Rajabaari, Käsivarrentie 3767

Norway

Skibotn, Johan Beck-veien 23

Oteren, Nordlysvegen 1354

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