Introduction to Finnish Glass Dome House

How can you not see the Aurora even once in winter? Here, Finland provides you with the most comfortable way to watch the aurora, which is to watch the aurora while lying on the bed, that is, in the glass dome cabin in Finland. Specific accommodation information will be sorted out for you!

Kakslauttanen Igloo Village in Salisel

Among all the glass huts in Finland, the earliest and most famous is undoubtedly the Kakslauttanen Igloo Village in Salisel. In the year of "Twelve Flavors", Nicholas Tse and Jam Hsiao played the piano, chatted and waited for the aurora here.

Kakslauttanen (hereinafter referred to as Kaks) is the originator of Finnish glass houses. The founder, Jussi, could not read the gas meter when driving more than 40 years ago. After running out of gas, he had to sleep here. Maybe it was the moon that night that caused the disaster. He fell in love with the forest unreservedly and eventually built the world's first glass cabin here in 2010.

The process of building a glass house is a process of solving a difficult problem: in order to see the aurora, all the glass must not be frosted or fogged at a low temperature of minus 30 degrees; in order to live comfortably, in the wilderness The glass cabin must ensure water and power supply like a normal hotel.

Because these problems were solved during the construction of Kaks, Finland was able to summarize a set of construction, maintenance and operation specifications for glass cabins, and glass cabins are popping up all over Finland.

Strategy

Aurora index: When Kp2, the aurora belt covers Salitour.

Note: Kp is the intensity value of the aurora, which is divided into 10 levels, increasing step by step from 0 to 9. The larger the Kp, the larger the area covered by the auroral belt. The picture above is an aurora observation map in Northern Europe. Salisser is located in the area covered by the Kp2 Aurora package and has an excellent location.

Transportation: It is about a 10-minute drive from the center of Salisel. There is free parking and paid shuttle service.

Room types: The resort has two types of rooms: wooden houses and glass houses. Glass houses are divided into three types:

Double-layer glass house: the earliest type of glass house in Finland and even the world. , the area is about 18, and the health level is only 1. You need to use the hotel's public bathroom and sauna, the facilities are slightly outdated.

Four-person glass house: an enlarged version of the double room, with an area of ??about 35. There are separate bathrooms but you still need to use the public sauna.

Glass dome wooden house: a newly opened house type at the end of 2015. It consists of a wooden house and a glass cabin, with an area of ??about 57 square meters and can accommodate 1 to 4 people. There is a private sauna and kitchen, which combines the advantages of wooden cabins and glass cabins.

Among all the glass cabin hotels, Kaks is the most difficult to book because of its reputation. It is best to book at least six months in advance.

Extra points:

(1) The first glass house in Finland and even the world, with the highest recognition, high style and good looks.

(2) The hotel also provides various entertainment projects, such as skiing, horse riding, fishing, etc.

Rovaniemi ArcticGlassIgloos

After solving a major technical problem in Kaks and global fires, Finnish glass cabins are popping up all over the country. The North Pole Glass Igloo located in Santa Claus’ hometown is one of the outstanding representatives.

Arctic Glass Igloos opened in 2014 and its facilities are much newer than Kaks’ old room. Drawing on Kaks' experience, both room types in the hotel have private bathrooms. The outer walls of the room are also relatively high, which can better protect the privacy of customers. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with floor heating systems, so you can walk barefoot on the floor.

Strategy

Aurora index: When Kp3, the aurora belt covers Rovaniemi.

Transportation: It is about a 30-minute drive from Santa Claus Village. There is free parking and paid bus service.

Room type: There are two room types: double room and family room:

Double room: area of ??about 20m2, equipped with independent toilet and bathroom.

Family room: approximately 33 square meters, can accommodate four beds, and has a separate toilet and bathroom.

The difficulty of booking is slightly lower than that of Kaks, but it still needs to be booked about six months in advance.

Extra points:

(1) Aurora wake-up service is provided free of charge. The hotel has a dedicated aurora waker, and when there is an aurora, guests will be woken up by the alarm.

(2) There are unique ice and snow saunas and open-air massage bathtubs.

(3) Very close to Santa Claus Village. You can visit Santa Claus Village during the day and return to the hotel at night to wait for the Aurora.

LeviGoldenCrownLevinIglut

Although there are many glass cabins in Finland, there are only three that truly have a 360-degree viewing angle. In addition to the two mentioned above, Levi's golden crown LevinIglut is also a member of the 360 ??Glass House Club.

Levi is Finland's top ski resort, and the Golden Crown Hotel built on the top of Usuvara Mountain has an excellent view. When the aurora appears, the view from the top of the mountain is unobstructed, and you will feel that you are a little closer to the aurora. Opened in 2015, Golden Crown has the latest facilities with three 360 ??glass cabins.

Strategy

Aurora index: When Kp2, the aurora belt covers Levi.

Transportation: About 10 kilometers away from Levi Town, there is free parking and paid bus service.

Room types: There are two types of apartments and glass cabins, of which there are 12 glass cabins, divided into two types:

Top glass cabin: ***4 sets, can accommodate 1~ 2 people. Located in the outermost row of glass huts, the view is very good. There is a separate kitchen and bathroom that can be opened for cooking.

High-end glass room: ***8 units, can accommodate 1 to 3 people. There are two double beds and a sofa bed, which can accommodate up to 2 adults and 2 children.

Levi is a ski resort in Finland. And Levi is the only glass cabin hotel, so be sure to book as early as possible.

Extra points:

(1) Among the three 360-degree glass cabins, Golden Crown is built on the top of the mountain and has the best view.

Levi is a ski resort in Finland. If you are a skier, Golden Crown has great bonuses.

Salisel StarArctic Hotel

In addition to the above three glass cabins with 360-degree aurora viewing, there are many hotels in Finland suitable for aurora viewing. These hotels may be old or new, luxurious or simple, but they can also give you a unique experience of appreciating the Aurora.

The Star Arctic Hotel in Salisel is an aurora hotel built in 1960. This year’s aurora season is its first. No real photos have been leaked so far, so it's very mysterious.

Strategy

Aurora index: When Kp2, the aurora belt covers Salitour.

Location: Only 6 minutes’ drive from Salisel. Free parking is provided, and a paid shuttle service is available.

Room types and prices: There are two room types: Aurora Villa and Aurora Cottage:

Aurora Villa: divided into upper and lower floors, with an area of ??about 3 square meters, and a single-layer glass curtain wall.

Aurora House: There is a north-facing glass dome, but the house is smaller, covering an area of ??about 20 square meters.

Extra points:

The Aurora Hotel was newly opened in 1995 and has a very new environment.

(2) Located on the top of the mountain of Konisp, it has a wide view.

Rovaniemi Snowman World Glass Resort

Snowman World Glass Resort, located in Rovaniemi, is also a glass cabin, opened in. The hotel has only 14 rooms, each of which is a two-story villa with a glass roof. Because it is located in Santa Claus Village, the uncertainty index of this hotel is almost the same as that of Kaks, not to mention that there is basically nothing to do in the first half of the year.

Strategy

Aurora index: When Kp3, the aurora belt covers Rovaniemi.

Transportation: Located in Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, you can reach Santa Claus’ office within a few minutes’ walk. Provides paid bus service.

Room type: There is only one room type, which can accommodate up to 4 people. Each room is a separate building with two floors, with single-sided floor-to-ceiling windows on the first and second floors. The bedroom on the second floor has a 180-degree aurora angle.

Although it is a newly opened hotel, it is very popular in Santa Claus Village. The number of rooms is small and it is very popular. Of all the glass cabins, it is the most difficult to book.

Extra points:

(1) The hotel is located in Santa Claus Village, making it convenient to experience various rides in Santa Claus Village.

(2) The area of ??each room is about 40, which is a large area in a glass cabin.

(3) Each room is equipped with an outdoor jacuzzi. It's so quick to take a shower in the ice and snow.

Rovaniemi Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle

Although it is not as new as the above two hotels, Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle, which opened at the end of 2016, is still a new one in the world of glass huts. young people. This hotel is only 600 meters from Santa Claus Village and only 8 kilometers from Rovaniemi city. It has an excellent location.

Strategy

Aurora index: When Kp3, the aurora belt covers Rovaniemi.

Transportation: It is only 600 meters away from Santa Claus Village, which is very convenient.

Room type: The hotel's room type is similar to Kaks' glass dome, half wooden house and half glass cabin, with a 270 degree aurora viewing angle. The room area is about 30m2 and has an independent bathroom.

There is no way, as long as you are close to Santa Claus Village, the uncertainty index will reach the top.

Extra points:

(1) It is very close to Santa Claus Village, where you can easily experience various rides.

(2) Provide meal delivery service. You can have breakfast in bed.

(3) Aurora wake-up service is provided, but it is only a text message wake-up call. Not as practical as a wake-up call in an Arctic glass igloo.

Santa's Hotel Aurora

Puha-Losto National Park (Puha-Losto National Park), located in the center of Finnish Lapland, is the most beautiful national park in Finland. Santa's Hotel Group Never missed it either. Santa's Hotel Aurora is exactly like its brother in Rovaniemi. The same layout, half wooden house and half glass house.

They are also scarce and a room is hard to find.

Strategy

Aurora Index: When Kp3, the aurora belt covers Losto.

Transportation: Located in the center of Luostow Village, about 80.6 kilometers away from Rovaniemi Airport, transportation is inconvenient. The hotel offers free parking and paid shuttle service.

Room type: The hotel room type is similar to Rovaniemi, Aurora Point 270. The room area is about 30m2 and has an independent bathroom.

The hotel has only 10 glass cabins, and booking is only as difficult as its brothers in Rovaniemi.

Extra points:

(1) Although the hotel is located in a slightly remote location, the surrounding landscape is rich. There are mountains, water and lakes next to the hotel, and there is also a cable car leading directly to the ski resort.

(2) Provide Aurora wake-up service.

Wilderness Hotel Nellim

Compared with many of the above luxuriously decorated glass cabins, the Wilderness Hotel Nellim in Nellim is much simpler. Due to its cute shape, the locals affectionately call the Nellim igloo "Glassbubble".

Although the "glass bubble" is not obvious in many glass cabins, its location is the best. It is located in the Inari Lake District in northern Finland and is one of the best places in Finland to observe the aurora. There are 16 Nelim igloos in the hotel. Although it is not difficult to decide, it is still necessary to start early.

Strategy

Aurora Index: When Kp2, the aurora belt covers Nelim.

Transportation: It is about a 40-minute drive from Avaro, with free parking and paid shuttle services.

Room types and prices: The hotel has two room types: wooden houses and glass bubbles. The area of ??the bubble is very small, only 10m2. Guests with a lot of luggage need to store their luggage at the front desk. Bubble is a double room with private bathroom.

Extra points:

(1) Affordable price and convenient booking, suitable for tourists who pursue cost-effectiveness and decide to travel temporarily.

(2) The hotel is located in a real wilderness and is located in the best aurora observation area in Finland, so it has a very good aurora viewing experience.

Salisel Northern Light Village

Although we are all in Salisbury, the lights of the Northern Lights Village are always blocked by two other glass cabins. Compared with Kaks and Star North Hotel, although the glass roof area of ??Northern Lights Village is not large enough, its location and price advantages make it more accessible to the people.

Strategy

Aurora index: When Kp2, the aurora belt covers Salitour.

Transportation: There is only one road from the center of Salisel and can be reached on foot. The transportation is extremely convenient.

Room type and price: The hotel adopts a semi-glass roof design, with the glass roof facing north and an aurora viewing angle of 180 degrees. The room is about 29 square meters in size, with a separate toilet and bathroom, and can accommodate up to 4 people.

Extra points:

(1) The hotel has its own reindeer farm, where guests can have close contact with reindeer.

(2) The hotel operates various snow sports. Dog sledding, snowmobiles, cross-country skiing, and snowshoes can all be registered at the hotel.

Rovaniemi ArcticTreeHouse

This year, there is another glass house hidden in Santa Claus Park in Rovaniemi. The Arctic treehouse does not have a 360-degree view of the aurora, but it can win back a city with its artistic style, comfort and privacy. There is nothing better than a hotel room with huge glass walls, nestling in soft animal hides, holding a cup of warm coffee, and waiting for the aurora to illuminate the snow.

Strategy

Aurora index: When Kp3, the aurora belt covers Rovaniemi.

Transportation: The hotel is located in Santa Claus Park, 2 kilometers from Santa Claus Village and 3.7 kilometers from Rovaniemi Airport. The hotel offers free parking and paid shuttle service.

Room type and price: There are two room types, one is a double suite with an area of ??about 27 square meters and a separate toilet and bathroom. The other is a 50-meter glass room with two double beds, which can accommodate up to 4 people and has an independent sauna.

Extra points:

(1) The hotel opened in 2016 and the setting is relatively new.

(2) The design style of the hotel is very literary and you can stay here all year round.

Kemi SeasideGlassVillas

The central Finnish coastal city of Kemi attracts a large number of tourists every winter for ice castle and icebreaker tours. In fact, Kemi is also a suitable place to watch the aurora. Although the Glasvilla Hotel by the Sea is square in shape, it also has a 270-meter view of the Aurora.

Strategy

Aurora index: When Kp3, the aurora belt covers Kemi.

Transportation: It is about 1.5 kilometers away from the center of Kemi Town and has convenient transportation. The hotel offers free parking and paid shuttle service.

Room type and price: The hotel's sea-view glass cabin faces the Gulf of Bothnia, and you can stay there when the water is not freezing. It has very beautiful sea view. The room size is about 21cm and has a private bathroom.

When the hotel opened in February 2008, it had only 12 rooms, so it was difficult to book. Many new rooms have been built this year, making reservations much less difficult than last year.

Extra points:

(1) Finland’s rare sea view aurora glass cabin, you may see the beautiful view of the aurora at sea.

(2) It is close to the famous attractions of Kermi and Ice Castle, and has many recreational activities.

The above is the accommodation information about Finland’s glass dome cabins.

Do you think watching the aurora this way is more dreamy? If you come to Finland, don’t miss this experience!