Nova Galaxy Village

Name: Nova Galaxy Village
Address: Rovaniemi, Finland

Rovaniemi, Finland

Twelve glass Aurora Huts in an isolated Lapland forest, some floating on the Ounasjoki river, each with its own wood-burning sauna and panoramic views of the northern lights.

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Uniqueness

Twelve Aurora Huts sit in quiet forest between the Ounasjoki river and Nuuksvaara hill, 15 kilometres from Rovaniemi. Land-based huts stand among the trees. River-side huts float on the water in summer and rest on frozen ice in winter. Panoramic glass walls bring the sky into every room. Aurora Alert notifications ping your phone the moment the lights appear overhead.

Nova Galaxy Village is adults-only and deliberately small. All activities run from the resort, so guests never need to leave. Husky experiences operate in partnership with Arctic Woods Huskies, a local kennel run by local mushers. The open-fire restaurant Stella Nova Flame anchors the evening. Everything here is built around small groups and slow, intimate contact with Arctic nature.

activities at nova galaxy village

Every activity starts at the resort. No transfers, no bus rides. The Husky Experience runs December through March with Arctic Woods Huskies, a small local kennel. Sessions last one hour and begin at 11:00. Adventure Snowmobile Tours cross the surrounding forest and frozen river. Night Sky Snowmobile Tours follow the same terrain after dark, chasing the aurora across Nuuksvaara hill.

Aurora Alert notifications come with every stay. When the northern lights fire up, your phone buzzes in real time. Step outside your glass hut and look up. Summer and autumn bring a different pace along the Ounasjoki river, with the floating huts surrounded by open water and long light.

Dog Sledding

Snowmobiling

Northern Lights

Wildlife Watching

Walking

Route length: 7.2km linearEstimated time: 1.5hLinear route

Snowmobile

The Snowmobile track is a designated snowmobile route operated by Rovaniemen kaupunki. It is a highway track specifically marked for snowmobile use.

Route length: 2.9km loopEstimated time: 39minLoop route

Ounasvaaran laskettelukeskus

Ounasvaaran laskettelukeskus is a winter sports area that functions as a sports centre. The site requires an entrance fee and is specifically dedicated to skiing activities. It is recognized as a ski resort known as Ounasvaara Ski Resort in English.

Area sceneryRoute length: 1.2km linearEstimated time: 15minLinear route

Koivusaaren luontopolku

Koivusaaren luontopolku is a footpath constructed with a wooden boardwalk surface. It provides a natural trail experience and is intended for pedestrian use, suitable for hiking and nature watching.

Route length: 0.5km linearDifficulty: MediumLinear route

Routala

Routala is a downhill skiing piste classified as intermediate in difficulty. The piste is lit, making it suitable for skiing during low-light conditions. It is identified with the reference number 9 in the area.

Route length: 1.7km loopEstimated time: 22minLoop route

Ounasvaaran laskettelukeskus (Totto)

Ounasvaaran laskettelukeskus (Totto), also known as Ounasvaara Ski Resort (Totto), is a winter sports area and sports centre dedicated to skiing activities. The facility is marked as a leisure sports centre and supports skiing on-site.

Area sceneryRoute length: 4.1km loopDifficulty: EasyLoop route

Koivusaaren koiralatu

Koivusaaren koiralatu is a low-difficulty nordic piste groomed for classic and skating skiing styles. The trail is dog-friendly but unlit, situated on a separate layer and operated by the city.

Area sceneryRoute length: 1.3km linearEstimated time: 17minLinear route

Riihitie

Riihitie is an unpaved hiking track classified as grade 1, indicating a high-quality surface suitable for walking. This track offers a natural outdoor experience on an unpaved surface, perfect for enjoying nature and gentle hiking activities.

Area sceneryRoute length: 1.1km linearDifficulty: MediumLinear route

Isorakka-Sierijärvi

This Isorakka-Sierijärvi trail is a lit gravel cycleway and footpath with a width of 3 meters. It serves as a Nordic skiing trail with intermediate difficulty, groomed for classic and skating styles across two classic lanes.

Area sceneryRoute length: 1.3km loopEstimated time: 17minLoop route

Arboretum

The Arboretum is a designated leisure park. It offers visitors opportunities to enjoy a variety of plant life and natural surroundings.

Area sceneryRoute length: 0.6km loopEstimated time: 8minLoop route

Jätkänpuisto

Jätkänpuisto is a leisure park that is open 24/7. It provides a natural outdoor space accessible at any time for relaxation and nature enjoyment.

Gastronomy

Stella Nova Flame is the resort's open-fire restaurant. Flames crackle at the centre of the room. The kitchen serves a la carte dishes in an intimate setting built for cold Lapland evenings. The space is small, matching the resort's twelve-hut scale. Details on the menu and sourcing remain close to the chest, but the format fits the resort's philosophy: quiet, considered, designed for small groups rather than crowds.

Atmosphere & Setting

Rustic

Wellness

Each land-based Aurora Hut has its own separate wood-burning sauna building. Heat the stove yourself, step outside, and cool down in Lapland air. River Side hut guests share a riverside sauna that sits right on the Ounasjoki. Private time slots keep it intimate. The crack of birch logs and the smell of wood smoke set the tone. No spa menu, no treatment rooms. Just fire, steam, and silence between the river and the forest.

Finnish Sauna

Privacy

Nature Immersion

Stillness

Sustainability at Nova Galaxy Village

Nova Galaxy Village holds a Biosphere Sustainable accreditation. The resort's two stated priorities are husky welfare and respect for local nature. These are not slogans. They shape daily decisions, from how activities run to how the forest around the huts is maintained.

The husky experiences operate through Arctic Woods Huskies, a small local kennel run by local mushers focused on responsible mushing. Activity groups stay deliberately small to reduce pressure on the surrounding environment. The resort sits lightly on the land between Nuuksvaara hill and the Ounasjoki river, keeping its footprint to twelve huts in a large forest.

Sustainability

Rooms

Nova Galaxy Village offers 2 accommodation types.

Aurora Hut

Scandinavian-style glass igloo located on land among the trees, offering privacy and a strong connection to the natural surroundings with panoramic windows. Accommodates two adults and includes its own separate wood-burning sauna building.

1-2 persons

12 m²

Aurora Hut - River Side

Glass igloo with a distinctive riverside setting — floating on the Ounasjoki river in summer and autumn, resting on the frozen river in winter. Accommodates two adults and shares a riverside sauna building, privately reservable at scheduled times.