Vaattunki Wilderness Resort
Vaattunkikönkääntie 219, 96939 Rovaniemi, Finland – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.0/10! (score from 287 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Great location, the facilities were very well mantained, and clean. The cottages are great and simple for a weekend visit.
Finland
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Surrounded by nature and hiking trails, Vaattunki Wilderness Resort is located 24 km from Rovaniemi city centre. Set in the Arctic Circle hiking region, it is also possible to watch The Northern Lights from this property. Guests can choose from chalets, huts and guest rooms. The two-bedroom chalet provides a private sauna, bathroom and small kitchenette. Panorama Huts provide fridge and private bathroom and in guest rooms bathrooms are either shared or private. At Vaattunki Wilderness Resort you will find communal sauna and outdoor hot tub which are bookable when the resort is open during the winter season. Meals can be pre-ordered from the property while shuttle service is also bookable. Santa Claus Village - Main Post Office is located 16 km away and Arktikum Science Centre is 24 km from the property. Rovaniemi Airport is 18 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
Vaattunki Wilderness Resort has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 19 Dec 2014.- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Good breakfast
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Ernesto
Finland“Great location, the facilities were very well mantained, and clean. The cottages are great and simple for a weekend visit.”- Christine
Belgium“This was the best place ever. Hidden in pure nature. Safartica is on-site and breakfast and dinners were great. I would return without any hesitation back here!! We had a blast!” 
Dimple
India“The place was away from the city and it was so perfect it was breathtakingly beautiful and loved my stay i was alone and yet felt so safe everyone was helpful and so kind i would love to go back again and the cherry on the cake was the...”
Martina
Italy“Peaceful and beautiful place. The room was clean and you can find inside everything you need. Kind and friendly staff, we loved the breakfast. This place is amazing”
Koral
Turkey“maybe the best location in rovaniemi, we felt so lucky that we didnt prefer santa village!!! room was hot but hot water is limited in cabins so be careful about that... nature is awesome, you'll have a loooong tracking pathways, just enjoy it...”- SSarahFinland“The location was not too far from Rovaniemi, but a car was necessary to arrive at the hotel. The cabins were equipped with everything necessary: a little bathroom including soap & body wash, a mini kitchen consisting of a microwave, a kettle, a...”
- CarolineBelgium“small size (25 cabins) - exclusive cabins with window-wall on the woods no commercial pressure to do activities with Safartica ( a very big safari organisation that owns the resort) very clean free cross-country skis for use very quiet friendly...”
- Korawit
United Kingdom“Worth the price. Saw the Northern lights from the hotel, amazing experiences. Love the campfire and that one husky sitting around. The breakfast is good as well.” - TanyathornUnited Kingdom“Nice panorama view. Expensive but worth to try once.”
Sumit
Netherlands“reception was badly coordinated. could be my affinity for English. forced to pay taxi fare even when there is a shuttle. badly communicated. receptionist was good, but tough to communicate. not ideal for an international crowd. she did her best...”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
How long does it take from the airport? Is that okey to go and back to the Santa village by taxi? Easy to take a taxi?
Transfer is ca. 20 minutes from RVN airport to Arctic Circle Wilderness resort. During the winter we have shuttle bus service between Wilderness resor..Answered on 9 December 2019Hi! Do you have free shuttle bus to Santa’s Village?
Hi, Yes, we do. Everyday leaving at 10:30am and returning from Santa Village 4:45pm. Thank youAnswered on 21 February 2023Hi, we are 2 adults and a 2 year old baby. It suggests to book 2 rooms ? Can you please clarify? Can we book 1 room and add a Cot? Also, what are the..
Hello! Family of 4 can fit in one Riverside Apartment, in two Panorama Huts, in two Stella rooms or in two Aurora rooms. Stella rooms are not recommen..Answered on 2 December 2022What activities do you have in February? And is it possible to see northern lights from the property? Are shuttles to Santa-village /snow mobile free?
All of our activities are operating normally during February. It is a good month to see auroras and our property is well located for that. We offer sn..Answered on 22 January 2022Hi There, I’d like to do a booking in January. However, is it possible to observe northern light from your location? Do you have often at the moment ?
Our resort is perfect for observing the northern lights as we are located pretty far from the city center's light pollution! For example the past two ..Answered on 5 January 2023do you arrange train station pick up if so please advise how much is cost?
Hello, yes we do offer the transfers from the Rovaniemi train station as well. If you would like to book this service please approach our Wild Nordic ..Answered on 1 February 2022- Still looking?
Property surroundings *
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Ravintola #1
- CuisineLocal • European
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Facilities of Vaattunki Wilderness ResortGreat facilities! Review score, 8.2
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Good breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Beachfront
- Garden
- Socket near the bed
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Beach
- Hiking
- FishingAdditional charge
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Private check-in/check-out
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Packed lunches
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Invoice provided
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- SaunaAdditional charge
- English
- Finnish
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay you can pay for any extras using Maestro, Mastercard, Visa and American Express .
The fine print
Please note that the property cannot be reached by public transportation.
Please inform Vaattunki Wilderness Resort in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Ravintola #1 is closed from Fri 30 Jun 2023 until Wed 15 Nov 2023
FAQs about Vaattunki Wilderness Resort
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Room options at Vaattunki Wilderness Resort include:
- Chalet
- Triple
- Twin
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Vaattunki Wilderness Resort offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Sauna
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Beachfront
- Beach
- Walking tours
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Vaattunki Wilderness Resort is 8.1 miles from the centre of Rovaniemi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Vaattunki Wilderness Resort has 1 restaurant:
- Ravintola #1
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Check-in at Vaattunki Wilderness Resort is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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The prices at Vaattunki Wilderness Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Guests staying at Vaattunki Wilderness Resort can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.1).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
