Route length: 1.4km linearDifficulty: EasyLinear routeYhdyslatu
Yhdyslatu is a lit footway with a bad smoothness rating, designated for foot and bicycle use. It is a Nordic skiing piste groomed for classic and skating styles with novice difficulty.
Aurora Village
Ivalo, Finland
Aurora Village's glass-roofed cabins in Finnish Lapland put the northern lights directly overhead, then send you out onto frozen lakes by snowmobile to chase them.
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Uniqueness
Aurora Village sits under the vast Finnish sky, where glass-roofed cabins frame the stars and northern lights above your bed. The panoramic ceiling opens the room to the night, letting the aurora borealis drift across your field of vision without leaving the warmth of your covers. Snow blankets the surrounding landscape in winter, amplifying the silence.Aurora Village exists to place guests directly beneath Finland's most dramatic natural phenomenon. The glass cabin design removes the barrier between indoors and sky, making the northern lights an intimate, unhurried experience rather than a fleeting chase into the cold.
activities at aurora village
Aurora Village invites guests onto frozen Finnish lakes for snowmobile safaris under the northern lights. Winter nights here reveal the aurora borealis dancing across Lapland skies. Guests can warm up in avanto ice swimming holes cut into the frozen landscape, combining cold plunges with the glow of the aurora overhead.
Snowmobile Safaris
Northern Lights
Avanto Ice Swimming
Winter Activities
Activities Nearby
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Route length: 1.4km linearDifficulty: EasyLinear route.jpg?width=1000)
Straight-line distance from hotel: 50 m directSeason: Year-roundPanorama Sauna
Aurora Village lists a Panorama Sauna among its sauna experiences. The hotel’s activity pages also mention it alongside other wellness options such as jacuzzi, massage, floating sauna, and ice swimming.
Area sceneryRoute length: 0.1km loopEstimated time: 1minLoop routeMetsämiehenpolku
Metsämiehenpolku is a high-grade asphalt track, designed to accommodate both cyclists and hikers. The smooth surface facilitates easy navigation and outdoor enjoyment.
Route length: 1.5km linearEstimated time: 7minLinear routeMukanperän kävelyreitti
A 3-meter-wide footway with a compacted surface, designated for foot traffic and accessible to bicycles. The path is lit, improving user safety.
Route length: 1.5km loopDifficulty: EasyLoop route4,3km
The 4,3km path is an unpaved route designated as a nordic ski trail. It features classic grooming and is rated as easy in difficulty. The path is also lit, making it accessible during darker hours.
Route length: 4.6km loopEstimated time: 1hLoop route9km
The 9km track is a one-way path specifically designated for skiing, with classic grooming to maintain the trail surface. It is a ground surface piste that is not lit, so visibility depends on natural light conditions. The path is marked as oneway, ensuring a smooth flow for skiers.
Route length: 2.7km loopDifficulty: MediumLoop routeLisälenkki
Lisälenkki is a Nordic skiing trail classified as intermediate difficulty. The trail is maintained with classic grooming, making it suitable for classic style skiing. The trail is not lit, so visibility depends on daylight conditions.
Route length: 2.2km linearEstimated time: 10minLinear routeYlä-Mulkujärventie
Ylä-Mulkujärventie is an unpaved track classified as grade 1, indicating a well-maintained path suitable for various outdoor activities. It offers a natural surface ideal for cycling and hiking enthusiasts seeking a rustic route.
Route length: 1.2km linearEstimated time: 6minLinear routeTorpparintie
Torpparintie is an unpaved track classified as grade1, indicating a high-quality track suitable for various outdoor activities., it offers a natural surface ideal for hiking and cycling enthusiasts.
Route length: 1.5km linearEstimated time: 7minLinear routeNanguvuonontie
Nanguvuonontie is an unpaved highway track with a high-quality surface classified as grade1. This track’s condition supports hiking and cycling activities.
Gastronomy
The restaurant serves daily changing 3-course menus included in room rates, featuring Nordic cuisine with local ingredients like perch, reindeer, Arctic char, and Finnish berries. Vegetarian and vegan options are available at all meals. Breakfast is served 8:00-10:30 in winter and 8:00-10:00 in summer. Lunch is available 12:00-15:00 during winter season.
Wellness
Panorama Sauna with modern glass roof and outdoor jacuzzi on scenery terrace available year-round for private bookings (max 8 people, 1.5 hours, 50€ per adult). Wood Barrel Sauna by the river with ice bath amenities, available year-round with ice swimming in winter (1.5 hours, 40€ per adult). Both facilities include towels and full amenities.
Sustainability at Aurora Village
Aurora Village in Finnish Lapland integrates its buildings into the natural landscape with minimal disruption to the surrounding forest. Specific details about sourcing, waste management, and community partnerships are best confirmed directly with the property.Aurora Village visitors can contact the hotel for current information on energy sources, certifications, and environmental initiatives in place across the property.
Finnish Lapland
Nature-Integrated Design
Rooms
aurora-village offers 5 accommodation types.
Aurora Cabin
A compact glass-roof cabin designed for two guests, with a strong focus on aurora viewing and year-round comfort. It features a bedroom with twin or queen-bed setup, heated floors, air conditioning, free Wi‑Fi, and a private bathroom. The cabin combines…
Summer Glass Cabin
This cabin is a family-friendly glass accommodation option with space for up to four guests. It keeps the signature Aurora Village experience of sleeping beneath a glass roof while offering a private bathroom and the same comfort-focused basics found across…
Aurora Suite
The Aurora Suite is the property’s larger family suite, designed for groups that want more space without losing the signature glass-roof experience. It has two separate bedrooms, sleeping arrangements for up to six guests, a fireplace, and a full kitchen,…
Aurora Tower
Aurora Tower is a mid-sized, elevated accommodation option that balances a more premium feel with practical sleeping space for up to four guests. It is described as a one-bedroom unit with a king bed and sofa bed, making it suitable…
Aurora Tower Suite
The Aurora Tower Suite is the most spacious tower-style option, offering two bedrooms and sleeping space for up to six guests. It is geared toward larger families or groups that want a more upscale stay with extra room to spread…
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Aurora Village sits in Ivalo, Finnish Lapland. Book directly to experience Nordic design shaped by northern light and landscape.
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