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Rakka

Name: Santa's Hotels
Telephone: +358 400 102 220

Kilpisjärvi

Santa's Hotel Rakka is a beautiful, wood-built design hotel in Kilpisjärvi. Large windows open up to the rugged, magical landscapes of Lapland, where fells and lakes stretch endlessly around you.
You can stay in peaceful hotel rooms or spacious, fully equipped apartments. The experience is completed by our scenic restaurant Rakka, where the surroundings are always part of the moment.

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Hotel room with winter views and hare tracks on the snow visible from the window

Hotel room bed and summer scenery through a glass wall

Summer landscape from a hotel room window

Aerial photo of Rakka and Saana fell during sunset in early winter

A reindeer in front of the hotel in summer

Hotel room seating area and winter landscape in the window

Aerial photo of the hotel, lake covered in ice and snowy fells

Saana fell in winter, northern lights and stars in the sky

Who is Rakka perfect for?

Rakka is for you if you want to experience Lapland’s nature in every season, without compromise.

Floor-to-ceiling windows bring the landscape close in our hotel rooms, while the apartments offer extra space and the comfort of your own sauna. Trails begin nearby, inviting you out at your own pace.

From autumn to spring, Kilpisjärvi is one of the very best places in Finland to witness the northern lights. When the skies are clear, they do not just appear quietly. They can fill the entire sky in powerful, wide-reaching displays you will not forget.

Nature lovers and hikers
Couples and families
Winter sports enthusiasts
Active vacationers

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Hotel Services

At Hotel Rakka, we want everything to feel effortless for our guests. You can relax, knowing we take care of the details so you can focus on enjoying the moment.

Restaurants & Dining

Breakfast served daily
À la carte restaurant
Room service
Lobby bar
Well-equipped kitchens in the apartments

Wellness & Leisure

Rooms and apartments with private saunas
Private yard sauna available for hire
Hiking and ski tracks within easy reach

Sights & Activities

Our hotel is ideally located near the best attractions and activities in Lapland. All year round you can enjoy the beautiful nature and diverse experiences right next to the hotel.

Nature & Scenery

National park (5 km)
Hiking trails directly from the hotel
Northern lights viewing spots
Lakes and rivers for fishing

Activities

Reindeer farm visits and husky safaris
Snowmobile safaris
Cross-country skiing
Hiking
Fishing
Guided tours to the wilderness

Arrival instructions

Santa's Hotel Rakka is located in the village of Kilpisjärvi in Enontekiö, Lapland. We are almost 500 meters above sea level, right next to legendary Saana fell and the Swedish and Norwegian borders. Hotel Rakka is on the route to Norway and the Arctic Ocean. You can also reach us by year-round bus service, which runs from Rovaniemi to Kilpisjärvi and during the winter season continues to Tromsø, Norway. The bus service is a true scenic route, and you can experience the beauty of the fells.

By plane

The closest airports are: Tromso (160 km), Kittilä (270 km) and Enontekiö (161 km)
A bus connection from Rovaniemi daily, access to rental car or taxi services

By train

The closest railway stations are: Kolari (267 km) and Rovaniemi (422 km)
Bus connections available, access to rental car or taxi services

By car

Free parking at the hotel
Electric car charging point
Engine heaters available during winter (limited amount)

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Read our customers' reviews

"Really loved Santa’s Hotel Rakka. The rooms are spacious, and the wide windows and private sauna offer a great stay!"

Sokratis

"We just had the best 4 day's on a fabulous tour, Kilpisjärvi is amazing place and the Rakka hotel is a lovely, cozy and beautiful hotel with fantastic staff. The rooms and food were excellent, so you won't be disappointed. Many thanks to the hotel staff."

Raymond

"Excellent hotel. Very nice room, very nice location and a huge window that almost gave us the impression that we were sleeping outside. Breakfast was good and staff was fine. I'd gladly stay here again!"

Sven

Way to a merry stay

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Contact information

Address

Urpiaisentie 4
99490 Kilpisjärvi

Reception

+358 400 102 161

Sales

+358 400 102 200

Certificates

World Luxury Hotel Awards

Winner 2023

Green Key

Sustainability Certificate

Sustainable Travel Finland

Certified hotel

Great Place to Work

Certified Workplace