Find yourself in the heart of Finnish Lapland in the Sami village of Inari for the start of your winter adventure. Away from light pollution, Wilderness Hotel Juutua is in a perfect position to search the Northern Lights by night and enjoy winter adventures by day next to the frozen Lake Inari. Cosy lodging and hearty Lappish cuisine provide all the comfort you need for a relaxing break.
On arrival you'll be kitted out in Arctic gear - a warm winter overall, boots and mitts. You'll need to bring additional thermal garments and gear to layer up! Our team will provide you with a kit list ahead of your travels.
Please be aware that the order of the itinerary on this proposal is indicative and the final order of your activities and excursions will be confirmed on arrival to the lodge based on local weather and snow conditions and Aurora activity.
Dining at Wilderness Hotel Juutua
Enjoy full board meals in the hotel's Restaurant Aanaar. The restaurant's philosophy is to "eat from the forest - drink from the nature". The menu tells the story of the northern wilderness through award-winning cuisine with an astounding view to the rapids of River Juutua. Ingredients that feature on the menu include lichen and the traditional Sami herbal plant Angelica, to reindeer and Lake Inari’s fish. Diets can be accommodated with advance warning. There's also a well-stocked bar serving a variety of wines, craft beers, soft drinks and Arctic-inspired cocktails. Your stay includes three course dinners daily, and one special Arctic culinary five course dinner.
Wilderness Hotel Juutua stands alongside the mighty River Juutua, and is also centrally located in Inari village – the home of Sami culture in Finland. A stay here gives you the chance to gain a deeper understanding of Europe’s only surviving indigenous culture and the possibility to experience the spirit of their Arctic area through activities on offer. The cosy interiors are full of traditional spirit and the 29 rooms offer en-suite bathrooms, radio, tv and telephone. The hotel has a lounge with fireplace. The hotel’s Restaurant Aanaar is famed for quality dishes made from pure ingredients that come directly from local reindeer herders, fishermen of the nearby harbour and other local producers. The dining room has a fine view to the lowest rapids of River Juutua.
Wilderness Hotel Juutua stands alongside the mighty River Juutua, and is also centrally located in Inari village – the home of Sami culture in Finland. A stay here gives you the chance to gain a deeper understanding of Europe’s only surviving indigenous culture and the possibility to experience the spirit of their Arctic area through activities on offer. The cosy interiors are full of traditional spirit and the 29 rooms offer en-suite bathrooms, radio, tv and telephone. The hotel has a lounge with fireplace. The hotel’s Restaurant Aanaar is famed for quality dishes made from pure ingredients that come directly from local reindeer herders, fishermen of the nearby harbour and other local producers. The dining room has a fine view to the lowest rapids of River Juutua.
Wilderness Hotel Juutua stands alongside the mighty River Juutua, and is also centrally located in Inari village – the home of Sami culture in Finland. A stay here gives you the chance to gain a deeper understanding of Europe’s only surviving indigenous culture and the possibility to experience the spirit of their Arctic area through activities on offer. The cosy interiors are full of traditional spirit and the 29 rooms offer en-suite bathrooms, radio, tv and telephone. The hotel has a lounge with fireplace. The hotel’s Restaurant Aanaar is famed for quality dishes made from pure ingredients that come directly from local reindeer herders, fishermen of the nearby harbour and other local producers. The dining room has a fine view to the lowest rapids of River Juutua.