Wilderness Hotel Nangu & Igloos
About this property
Wilderness Hotel Nangu & Igloos is located right by Lake Inari, offering lake views and accommodations in beautiful log buildings. In the winter, guests may experience the Northern Lights, and enjoy the midnight sun in the summer time. The rooms feature traditional log walls and Lappish décor. Each room has a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. The on-site restaurant serves breakfast and lunch in buffet style. Dinner options include Lappish delicacies. A range of winter activities are arranged at Wilderness Hotel Nangu & Igloos, such as Northern Lights hunting trips with snowshoes or snowmobiling. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and ice fishing can also be arranged. Guests can enjoy a ride by husky sledges and visit a nearby reindeer farm. Ivalo is a 20-minute car ride away. Ivalo Airport is 19 mi away from Wilderness Hotel Nangu.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
Sustainability
- Green Key (FEE)
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Jose
Spain
“The staff was amazing, professional and very knowledgeable.” - Nastasia
Germany
“We loved our little glass hut with an amazing view of trees and the frozen lake Inari. It was amazing to see the Northern lights through our roof and to use the daytime for cross-country skiing over the lake.” - Fernando
Switzerland
“Great hotel, delicious food, comfy rooms and easy access to the (frozen) lake. Good place to see the auroras.” - Melike
Netherlands
“Highly recommend this hotel. The breakfast and dinner was amazing. The staff is super friendly. Give a try to cross country skiing!” - Rika
United Kingdom
“Beautiful location and staff where all very lovely! Special shoutout to Alexi who we had on two of our excursions. Made it super fun and has a wealth of knowledge. Food was not wow as we were the last guests to leave the resort prior to the end of...” - Luca
Switzerland
“The staff was awesome and even had a special gift for all the people on valentines day. Dinner was always great with vegetarian options available. The location was awesome to see aurora lights” - Arletta
Germany
“+ Small, but cozy with beautiful equipment. + Perfect organized activities with very friendly and motivated tour guides. In addition, the beautiful surroundings with their magical forests and the huge lake with its numerous islands are just great...” - Maxime
France
“The staff is amazing! Everyone is nice and ready to help you having a good stay! The place near the lake is perfect for northern lights.” - Abbie
United Kingdom
“We had a couple of issues with our first night and day of activities, however when we addressed this with the hotel manager (Sanna), she went out of her way to ensure the next 24 hours were such a positive experience. The way we were dealt with...” - Grace
Ecuador
“The place feels magical in the winter. Amazing views and northern lights every single night of our stay right next to our room.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
No additional info available
House rules
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.


The fine print
Please note that this property does not accommodate children. Please contact the property for more information.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Wilderness Hotel Nangu & Igloos of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.