{"id":37478,"date":"2025-12-24T14:00:15","date_gmt":"2025-12-24T13:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/?p=37478"},"modified":"2025-12-23T12:52:33","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T11:52:33","slug":"the-arctic-within-sight-at-the-apukka-resort-in-rovaniemi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/en\/the-arctic-within-sight-at-the-apukka-resort-in-rovaniemi\/","title":{"rendered":"The Arctic within sight at the Apukka Resort in Rovaniemi"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"initial-letter\"><p>A northern paradise where the magic of the boreal forest becomes a spectacle from your hotel&#8230; Welcome to Apukka Resort, one of the most enchanting hotel getaways in Finnish Lapland.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Just fifteen minutes from the city of Rovaniemi and the famous Santa Claus Village, the <strong>Apukka Resort<\/strong> hotel stretches along pristine lakes and deep forests and offers a privileged vantage point for admiring the <strong>Northern Lights<\/strong> in all their splendor.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>More than just a place to stay, the resort is designed as <strong>a base for Arctic experiences<\/strong> : from the warm heart of the restaurants to starry evenings under a glass roof, every detail is a nod to the atmosphere of Lapland.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>A range of experiences<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Where other resorts are content with panoramic views, Apukka Resort invites guests to experience Lapland with unmissable winter excursions worthy of a Christmas movie, such as the <strong>Apukka Husky Adventure<\/strong>, where visitors take their place behind a team of sled dogs to glide through the woods, for a price of between \u20ac189 and \u20ac209 per adult.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_37469\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37469\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-37469 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/appuka-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/appuka-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/appuka-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/appuka-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/appuka-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/appuka-1-60x40.jpg 60w, https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/appuka-1-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/appuka-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-37469\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9\u00a0Apukka Resort<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Thrill seekers can enjoy <strong>a snowmobile excursion<\/strong> in the heart of nature for \u20ac122, while those who prefer a more contemplative experience can board the <strong>Snowtrain<\/strong> to a boreal camp where they can watch the celestial lights, generally costing around \u20ac112 per adult in the evening.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For those who dream of authentic Nordic experiences, <strong>reindeer sleigh rides<\/strong>, a Lappish tradition, are available for around \u20ac179 per adult. Families are not forgotten, of course, with gentler options such as <strong>Snow and Fun<\/strong>, a fun winter adventure suitable for all ages.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Finally, beyond the excursions, Apukka Resort promotes typical Nordic experiences: ice fishing or <strong>snowshoeing<\/strong> to explore the deep forest, for a full day of exploring the frozen lakes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>But the cold season isn&#8217;t the only time to enjoy the trip. In autumn, the resort offers a number of suitable activities: kayaking, fishing, horseback riding with Finnhorses, or electric mountain biking.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Nordic flavors<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>After exertion comes comfort : Apukka Resort hasn&#8217;t forgotten the Finnish art of living. Several saunas, some of which float on the lake or can be transported directly to your cabin, offer a typically Nordic wellness break. Plunging into the icy water after the heat of the sauna is almost a sacred tradition here, an experience not to be missed.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_37470\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37470\" style=\"width: 663px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-37470 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/appuka-2-663x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"663\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/appuka-2-663x1024.jpg 663w, https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/appuka-2-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/appuka-2-768x1186.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/appuka-2-994x1536.jpg 994w, https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/appuka-2-60x93.jpg 60w, https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/appuka-2.jpg 1243w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-37470\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9\u00a0Apukka Resort<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Gastronomy is not to be outdone. Two on-site restaurants showcase <strong>modern Nordic cuisine<\/strong>, often featuring local products such as delicate Arctic fish and tender game meats. All this can be enjoyed by the light of the fireplace.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>But Apukka&#8217;s main attraction is its unique accommodations. The Aurora cabins, with their fully glazed panoramic roofs, allow you to observe the northern lights from the comfort of your bed. And for those who dream of even more space, glass suites such as the <strong>Komsio<\/strong> and <strong>Kammi Glass Igloo Suites<\/strong> offer the ultimate experience with a 360-degree view of the stars.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_37471\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37471\" style=\"width: 743px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-37471 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/appuka-3-743x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"743\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/appuka-3-743x1024.jpg 743w, https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/appuka-3-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/appuka-3-768x1058.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/appuka-3-1115x1536.jpg 1115w, https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/appuka-3-60x83.jpg 60w, https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/appuka-3.jpg 1394w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 743px) 100vw, 743px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-37471\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9\u00a0Apukka Resort<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>During the winter season, the hotel offers packages available for booking, including the first package, \u201cIn Search of the Christmas Spirit,\u201d which includes many activities such as the snow train and reindeer sleigh ride, for a price ranging from \u20ac3,500 to \u20ac6,000 for two people for four days, depending on the accommodation chosen.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The second package, designed for families, costs around \u20ac7,000 for four nights and includes snowmobiling, reindeer rides, and ice fishing. Finally, the third package, designed for couples, includes at least one nighttime snowmobile safari, a husky adventure, and a sauna. For three days, the price ranges from \u20ac4,400 to \u20ac5,200.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Read also &gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/en\/kakslauttanen-arctic-resort-admire-the-northern-lights-from-an-igloo\/\">Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort: admire the northern lights from an igloo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Featured photo : \u00a9 Apukka Resort<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A northern paradise where the magic of the boreal forest becomes a spectacle from your hotel&#8230; Welcome to Apukka Resort, one of the most enchanting hotel getaways in Finnish Lapland.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":256,"featured_media":37477,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_titles_title":"%%post_title%% %%sep%% %%sitetitle%%","_seopress_titles_desc":"Welcome to Apukka Resort, one of the most enchanting hotel getaways in Finnish Lapland.","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_robots_follow":"","_seopress_robots_imageindex":"","_seopress_robots_snippet":"","_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_robots_breadcrumbs":"","_seopress_robots_freeze_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_custom_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_canonical":"","_seopress_social_fb_title":"","_seopress_social_fb_desc":"","_seopress_social_fb_img":"","_seopress_social_fb_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_height":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_title":"","_seopress_social_twitter_desc":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_height":0,"_seopress_redirections_value":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled_regex":"","_seopress_redirections_logged_status":"both","_seopress_redirections_param":"","_seopress_redirections_type":301,"_seopress_analysis_target_kw":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[791,5858,792,809,762],"class_list":["post-37478","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-address-book","tag-finland","tag-hotel","tag-lapland","tag-travel-en","tag-voyage-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37478","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/256"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=37478"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37478\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/37477"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37478"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=37478"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=37478"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}