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Cosy log cabins near Inari, Lapland, with private kitchens, bathrooms and some with saunas. Enjoy riverside views and Northern Lights right outside your door.
Cabins: Riekko, Kiiruna
Authentic 50 m² log cabin near Inari, Finnish Lapland, with a private sauna, spacious living room and beautiful wilderness views, just steps from the river.
Cabins: Ailigas, Ruohtir, Kuivi, Akuuvaara
Cosy 30 m² wooden cottage near Inari with a private terrace, a bright living area perfect for relaxing, dining or watching the Northern Lights, a separate bedroom, and a bathroom with underfloor heating and a warm shower.
Cabins: Jeageloaivi, Toanganoaivi
Traditional 30 m² Muotka A-frame log cabin near Inari with bright Scandinavian colours, a spacious bedroom and a cosy living area with an open-plan kitchen.
Food & fire
Check in here, then come back for lunch and dinner: Lappish dishes cooked from local ingredients.
Sauna & wellness
Toilets, showers and a dishwashing room for the huts and the camping, with sauna 1 and the sport room.
Practical
Toilets and a laundry room next to the hotel rooms.
Food & fire
A closed Lappish hut with the fire in the middle: grill your dinner, warm and out of the wind.
Sauna & wellness
A wood-heated outdoor hot tub, the palju, and a sauna by the river. Book an evening when you book your stay, or ask at reception.
Food & fire
An open fire shelter on the riverbank, with a grill and the sound of the Peltojoki.
Food & fire
The old kota of the village, kept as it was: sit by the fire and hear the stories of Muotka.
Sauna & wellness
A yurt for wellbeing and quiet moments, at the edge of the forest.
Outdoors
A big wooden swing on the riverbank, facing the fells.
Outdoors
A fire shelter by the lake, where the fell trails start. A favourite spot to wait for the Northern Lights.
Practical
Snowshoes, skis, packrafts and warm overalls for your adventures.
Double Rooms
Four renovated rooms, each with its own door to the terrace.
Adventure Cottages
Simple huts for adventurers, close to the wellness house and the kota.
Authentic Cottage
Named after the fell above the village, in the typical Muotka style.
Authentic Cottage
An authentic cottage in the typical Muotka style, by the main way.
Cosy Cottage
With its own terrace, in the row that faces the river.
Cosy Cottage
With its own terrace, in the row that faces the river.
Cosy Cottage
With its own terrace, in the row that faces the river.
Cosy Cottage
With its own terrace, the last of the row, closest to the forest.
Big Lodge
Riekko is the willow grouse, the white bird of the fells: a log lodge with its own sauna and a loft under the roof.
Big Lodge
Kiiruna is the rock ptarmigan, cousin of the willow grouse on the high tundra: a log lodge with its own sauna and a loft under the roof.
Campervans and caravans
Pitches for caravans and motorhomes, with electricity and a view of the lake.
Campervans and caravans
Tent pitches by the forest, with a campfire place and the river a few steps away.
Practical
Chemical toilet and grey water disposal for caravans and motorhomes.
Practical
Turn off road 92 here and follow the main way to reception.
Practical
Free for our guests and always open, with spaces beside every cottage. Other visitors pay €5 a day.
Practical
The bus on road 92 stops at the village entrance.
Practical
A charging point for electric cars, next to the main building.
Practical
The first aid point, next to reception.
Practical
Fill your bottles with fresh water here.
Outdoors
A natural pool in the Peltojoki, with stones to step in from. In summer.
Outdoors
Trout and grayling swim past the village. Fish from the bank, or come with us on a fishing trip.
Fishing tripsOutdoors
An old wilderness hut from 1949, a short walk up the river.
Outdoors
The fell above the village. A trail leads to the top and its view over the Muotkatunturi wilderness.
Hiking
No midnight transfers, no city lights. At 69° north, on the edge of the Muotkatunturi wilderness and far from any town, the dark Arctic sky begins right at your cabin door. When the Northern Lights appear, simply step outside and look up. Here, your chances of seeing them are excellent!
A wilderness of dark sky
Every other clear night
We watch the sky for you
After a day in the cold, warm up and unwind in a private sauna or riverside Hot Tub, reserved just for you beneath the starry sky.
Sauna and hot tub
A unique hot tub under the Northern Lights.
Our hot tub sits on the bank of the Peltojoki. We are the only ones to offer a hot tub by the river: on a clear night, you watch the Northern Lights from the warm water.
Adventures, sauna and delicious dinners await in our village. Book ahead with your stay—spaces are limited!
Start your day with local flavours and a French touch: eggs, sausages, fresh vegetables, Karelian pastries, croissants, homemade jams, and unlimited tea and coffee.
Small groups and local guides, for a few hours or a whole holiday. Reserve in advance: places are limited.
Our best-selling ride: three hours further into Muotkatunturi, across vast frozen lakes and up to panoramic fells.
Travel by traditional wooden sledge to the foot of the Arctic fells, far from light pollution, for a peaceful Northern Lights experience.
Your first taste of snowmobiling in Lapland! Explore frozen lakes and Arctic fells on a heated snowmobile with a local guide. Perfect for beginners.
Glide across frozen lakes and through snowy forests on easy-to-use Altai skis. No skiing experience needed – a fun alternative to snowshoeing!
A longer Altai skiing adventure deep into Lapland’s wilderness, ideal for guests with moderate fitness level.
Explore remote frozen lakes and snowy forests on Altai skis, enjoy lunch in the wilderness and experience a full Arctic adventure tailored to your group.
An easy, guided snowshoe walk through peaceful Arctic forests and across frozen lakes, in a small, often private group.
Venture beyond tourist trails on snowshoes, exploring silent forests, frozen lakes and untouched Arctic tundra.
Meet a Sámi reindeer herder and spend time with the herd in Lapland's wilderness.
Drive your own husky sled with a local musher and help care for the dogs afterwards.
Travel by wooden sledge to a remote frozen lake and discover traditional ice fishing, just like the locals.
Hot-smoke Arctic salmon over an open fire in a riverside kota, then unwind in a traditional Finnish sauna and watch for the Northern Lights.
Paddle peaceful lakes in a light, stable packraft under the Midnight Sun. No experience needed.
Five hours down clear rivers and across quiet lakes, with a break by the fire. No experience needed.
An easy, relaxing way to explore the Arctic waterways by SUP, for beginners and experienced paddlers.
Fish the Peltojoki river and the wilderness lakes with a local guide, under the Midnight Sun.
Open tundra, quiet lakes and old paths: the Muotkatunturi wilderness starts at the door.
The award-winning Siida museum, the Sami Parliament and the Juutua river: Inari with a local guide.
Eight unforgettable days package in Finnish Lapland, combining Arctic wilderness adventures, Sámi culture, local gastronomy and authentic traditions.
An all-inclusive Lapland holiday package with cosy cottage accommodation, authentic Arctic activities, local food and Northern Lights experiences, far from the crowds.
A unique package, perfect for a short Arctic break or a complete winter getaway, with authentic experiences in the heart of the wilderness.
Christmas far from the crowds: a festive dinner, huskies, reindeer and a sky that brings its own lights.
Eight days of light: paddle the river, hike the fells, fish in the Midnight Sun and live in the village.
Open all year
Lappish recipes and local ingredients, with the Muotkan Hanssi reindeer stew, in our log restaurant or by the fire in the kota.
Restaurant & menu
Enjoy an authentic Lappish experience: grill local reindeer sausages over the fire
Small groups, local guides and respect for the wilderness and Sami culture, recognised by three sustainability labels.
How we protect the place
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