Surrounded by beautiful Lapland scenery, Hotel Kakslauttanen is the perfect winter retreat and base for a fun packed winter activity holiday and a magical visit to see Santa Claus and his elves in the nearby Santa’s Resort. Children and adults alike will love the husky safaris, reindeer pulled sledge trips, cross country skiing or simply playing in the snow. When conditions are right during the winter months, Kakslauttanen is also the perfect spot for viewing the Northern lights as there is virtually no light pollution in this area.
40 comfortably appointed log cabins with open fires are dotted amongst the trees, each with their own sauna. For families there are two bedroom cabins with a double room and a room with bunk beds. For the ultimate experience stay a night in a glass igloo where you can lie back and watch the arctic night sky from the comfort of your bed. The more intrepid adventurers may even like to try a night in a snow igloo where reindeer skins, down sleeping bags, woollen socks and hoods are provided to keep you warm. So you can really enjoy getting back to nature, there are no televisions and no there is not internet connection available in the cabins or igloos, but facilities are available in the main building.
The resort has 1 main restaurant which focus on regional produce including reindeer, salmon, local fish and berries, however international style food and a kids menu is also available. Half board dinner is a set menu and is served at either 18.00 or 20.00. An a la carte menu is available for those wishing to order off the set menu and a supplement will apply. There is a Piano Bar and a lobby bar which serves light snacks from 11.00 to 18.00 daily.
Due to the extreme cold and nature of the activities, we would recommend this type of holiday mostly for families with children aged 6 years and over. Thermal clothing and outerwear can be provided by the hotel for rent but we advise carrying enough warm clothes with you in case of sizing shortages. Internet access is limited in the rooms but wifi is available in the piano bar. It is adviseable to take a small rucksack with you as an overnight bag if you are staying in one of the glass or snow igloos as the rooms are small with little room for a large suitcase. Luggage can be safely stored.
Do try the ski school at Sariselka. The instructors there are amazing and the slopes are better than some we have seen at the more popular European ski resorts. The 1.2km toboggan run is not to be missed and the kids will love it.
The guideline price includes a family of 4 visit to Santa’s Resort for up to two children under the age of 12. We would also recommend pre-booking the reindeer safari and a night in the glass igloo which will be at an additional cost.
At Kakslauttanen, days will be active and after a good meal in the evening, you will be more than ready to sleep. A wide range of exciting activities are available within easy reach of the resort including ice and snow carving for the creative, cross country and downhill skiing, ice sledging, husky and reindeer safaris, snowmobiling and ice fishing. Safaris are available as shorter 2 hour or longer 4 hours trips. 2 hour trips are recommended with children.
10 minutes drive from the hotel lies Santa’s Resort which is open from December through to April. Passing by the elves tower, guests access the resort across Santa’s bridge and visit Santa’s house. Each family meets with Santa individually. Visit the Lappish Pole tent where the Reindeer Elf will serve you with hot drinks and gingerbread around an open fire or drop into the Smith Elf Workshop where millions of gifts are created from gold nuggets.
There are 2 hour trips to the resort on Tuesdays and Fridays, or you can arrange for a private visit by car, snowmobile or husky sledge.
In order to make sure you are able to participate in your chosen activities, we recommend pre-booking.
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