Hot Tub by the River
Our wood-heated hot tub, the palju, sits on the bank of the Peltojoki. We are the only ones to offer a hot tub by the river.
- 2 hours
- Easy, for everyone
- On request
From €120 / 2 hours for 2
Traditional Finnish Sauna
Hot stones and gentle heat in our traditional Finnish sauna, private for your group, all year round.
From €25 / hour for 2
Highlights
- All year · Every day, 10:00–23:00
- 1 hour
- On request
- Easy, for everyone
- Group 2–6
- Private, one group at a time
- Wood-heated, the traditional Finnish way
- All year, after a day in the snow or on the river
Feel the gentle heat of our traditional Finnish sauna, then dare to jump into the fresh Arctic snow!
Part of your experience
Where we meet
At the sauna by the river, a short walk from the reception. Check in first at the reception in the restaurant building.
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From €25 / hour for 2
Questions
Can I book the sauna and the hot tub, and how?
Yes. The Big Lodge has its own sauna. For all other guests there is a village sauna and a wood-heated outdoor hot tub by the river. Book them on request. Write to us or ask at reception. The sauna is open every day from 10:00 to 23:00 in 1-hour slots, private for your group, €25 an hour for two, €5 for each extra person, up to 6 per sauna (we have two). The hot tub (the palju) is open on Thursdays in winter from 17:00 to midnight in 2-hour slots, sauna included, €120 for two, €20 for each extra person, up to 6. Everyone can book them, also if you are not staying with us.
What our guests say
The guide was fantastic, we learned so much about Sami history and nature, and the 2-hour tour was amazing while respecting the environment. We crossed a frozen lake and hiked through forests. The mountains, like giants, surrounded us—it was breathtaking! We highly recommend it.
KiemFrance
On GetYourGuide in March 2026
The place is ideal for the activity, the duration is adequate, and the equipment is unbeatable.
Íñigo IbáñezSpain
On GetYourGuide in April 2026
Great and fun guide and a super experience riding a snowmobile through this beautiful landscape.
AnjaSwitzerland
On GetYourGuide in March 2026
Beautiful setting and top guide. We were a very small group, very pleasant (4 snowmobiles). We recommend it.
LoubatFrance
On GetYourGuide in February 2026
One of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights.
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
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- Warm overalls
- Winter boots
- Gloves and hats
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Stay and eat with us
Make it a few days in the wilderness: sleep a few steps from the start and end the day at our restaurant.
Where to stay
Where to eat
Dinner at the restaurant
Lappish recipes, local ingredients and the Muotkan Hanssi reindeer stew, in our log restaurant or by the fire in the kota.
- Lunch 12:00–15:00 · Dinner 18:00–21:00Open from 1 December to 31 October, closed in November. Opening hours may vary outside the summer and winter seasons: please call us to confirm.
Responsible travel
Small groups, local guides and respect for the wilderness and Sami culture, recognised by three sustainability labels.
How we protect the place
Questions before you book?
Call or write to us on WhatsApp: we are happy to help you choose. We answer 9:00–22:00 (Finnish time)
- Feel at homeStay in authentic Lapland accommodation where every guest is welcomed like a friend. Genuine hospitality, homemade local food and a warm family atmosphere.
- Legendary Sami heritageDiscover the rich Sami heritage and reindeer herding traditions through the history and people of Muotkan Ruoktu.
- Northern Lights & wildernessIn the heart of the Muotkatunturi Wilderness, one of the best places to see the Northern Lights and experience untouched Arctic nature.
- Authentic adventures, no crowdsSmall-group Arctic adventures with passionate local guides, from snowmobiling and snowshoeing to fishing and Northern Lights experiences, far from mass tourism.