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Snow Chapel & Igloo's

overview the big day accommodation activities

Kakslauttanen Hotel & Igloo Village is located in the Saariselka fell amidst beautiful Finnish Lapland scenery. It is in the vicinity of Urho Kekkonen National Park along the road leading to Nordkap and the Arctic Ocean.

The village is a family run business providing a full range of accommodation choices which is truly unique to Kakslauttanen.

The ceremony
There are two very different venues you can choose from when getting married at Kakslauttanen. Most people choose to get married at the Ice Chapel which is re-built every year with a completely new design. Temperatures in the Ice Chapel can be between -2 and -5 Celsius, so remember to dress up appropriately.

The traditional wooden chapel is located amongst the trees and provides a rustic, intimate and cosy atmosphere.

Transport to and from the ceremony

The bride and groom can both arrive and leave either the snow or wooden chapel in reindeer pulled sleigh.

The celebration

Reception drinks can be held at the glass teepee which can be decorated to your own tastes. A buffet style meal or set menu can be arranged at the hotel where there are four different rooms to choose from.

For something a little more different reception drinks can be held in the ice bar and food served in the ice restaurant. Fireworks can also be arranged on request.

Wedding night

There is also the option to stay at the newly built hotel Geilas located in Saariselka only a 10 minute drive from Kakslauttenan. The rooms are very modern and come with their own sauna.

For your wedding night we would not recommend a snow or glass igloo. Both provide a truly unique experience however we believe a log cabin, honeymoon chamber or queen suite would be best suited for a wedding night (our favourite is the queen suite).There is also the option to stay at the newly built hotel Geilas located in Saariselka only a 10 minute drive from Kakslauttenan. The rooms are very modern and come with their own sauna.

Log Cabins and Queen Suite Log Cabin

The standard log cabins are spacious with a cosy feel. They each have a log fire and private sauna. The queen suite log cabins are luxuriously furnished with their own private sauna and heated jacuzzi on the terrace.

Honeymoon Suite

The Honeymoon Turf Chamber has been built in the customary way using stripped birch covered with a half-metre layer of turf. It includes a bedroom with fireplace and a Las Vegas-style bathroom with sparkling stars in the ceiling. The North Star is located right over the bathtub. There's also a Finnish sauna, of course. The decoration is stylish Finnish and Italian work. The bathroom bears the mark of Versace, while the bedroom is by Fagun of Finland. The Honeymoon Chamber provides a very warm and cosy atmosphere…..perfect for a wedding night.

Snow Igloo

Imagine yourself sleeping in an Igloo made of Snow. It is totally quiet and the lights inside the ice illuminate the Igloo. The temperature inside Snow Igloo stays always between -3c and -6c so that you will never feel too cold. That's a promise! The snow Igloos are for 1-5 people.

After the night in an Igloo it is time for a Sauna. The saunas and showers next to the Igloo Village are open every morning. From the sauna it is also possible to take a dip in the hole in the ice. What a way to start your day.

Glass Igloo

The attraction of the glass igloo’s is that it allows you to marvel at the amazing northern lights and millions of stars in the sky. The experience is also unforgettable when there is a snowstorm. Kakslauttanen is a very good place for seeing the Northern Lights.

The Glass Igloos have been built from a very special thermo glass. Because of that, the temperature inside the Igloo stays at a normal room temperature. It also prevents the glass frosting over, hence keeping the view clear even when the temperature drops under -30 C. The Igloos are fitted with toilets and there is also a sauna and ice hole nearby.

2 hour Reindeer Safari
A reindeer safari ought not be missed. You will travel to a local farm from where you will depart on a safari lasting approximately 2 hours (includes transportation and changing clothes). The pace is leisurely, the reindeer are delightful and the scenery breathtaking (coffee break included).

Duration: 2 hours.

4 hour Reindeer Safari
A reindeer safari ought not be missed. You will travel to a local farm from where you will depart on a safari lasting approximately 4 hours (includes transfer time and changing clothes). The pace is leisurely, the reindeer are delightful and the scenery breathtaking (includes lunch).

Duration: 4 hours.

Aurora hunting by Reindeer Sleigh
Go in search of the Northern Lights on a reindeer pulled sleigh - hopefully you'll be luck enough to witness one of natures most amazing phenomenas (coffee break included).

Duration: 2 hours.

2 hour Husky Safari
Kakslauttanen’s location allows you access to some spectacular winter scenery and there is no better way of exploring than by dog sled. This 2 hour safari offers a truly memorable experience (includes coffee break).

Duration: 2 hours.

4 hour Husky Safari
Kakslauttanen’s location allows you access to some spectacular winter scenery and there is no better way of exploring than by dog sled. This 4 hour safari offers a truly memorable experience (includes lunch).

Duration: 4 hours.

2 hour Snowmobile Safari
One of the most popular nordic activities is snowmobiling - it’s truly exhilarating speeding through the landscape (you actually don’t go that fast it just feels like it). (Includes coffee break).

Duration: 2 hours.

4 hour Snowmobile Safari
One of the most popular nordic activities here is snowmobiling - it’s truly exhilarating speeding through the landscape at night (you actually don’t go that fast it just feels like it). (Includes lunch).

Duration: 4 hours.

Aurora hunting by Snowmobile
One of the most popular snowmobile trips here is the evening search for the Northern Lights, it’s truly exhilarating speeding through the landscape at night (you actually don’t go that fast it just feels like it). If you are more of a daytime person then there are 2 and 4 hour safaris available, if you’re more adventurous then you can do a wild overnight safari. (Includes coffee break).

Duration: 3 hours.

Snowmobile Safari to Reindeer Farm
Snowmobile across the vast winter wilderness to a traditional Lappish reindeer farm. Learn about the reindeer and the Lappish way of life while taking in those breathtaking views (includes coffee break).

Duration: 3 hours.

Inari Ish Fishing and Sami Culture
Ice fishing is a truly Scandinavian experience and when combined with a visit to the Sami museum in Inari, it will give you a day of exceptional experiences. On arrival in Inari you will be taken out onto the magnificent lake and your guide will show you to an ideal fishing spot. Any catch may be kept and the hotel’s chef will be happy to cook it for you if you wish so.
When the fishing is over you continue to the wilderness church at Pielpajärvi. After a visit to the church you continue to the Sami Siida museum in Inari, a place which gives you a wonderful insight into the lives of the Sami people (includes coffee and lunch break).

Duration: 8 hours.

Inari Ish Fishing and Sami Culture by Snowmobile
Ice fishing is a truly Scandinavian experience and when combined with a visit to the Sami museum in Inari, it will give you a day of exceptional experiences. On arrival in Inari you will be taken out onto the magnificent lake and your guide will show you to an ideal fishing spot. Any catch may be kept and the hotel’s chef will be happy to cook it for you if you wish so.
When the fishing is over you continue to the wilderness church at Pielpajärvi. After a visit to the church you continue to the Sami Siida museum in Inari, a place which gives you a wonderful insight into the lives of the Sami people (includes coffee and lunch break).

Duration: 8 hours.

Overnight Husky Safari
Kakslauttanen’s location allows you access to some spectacular winter scenery and there is no better way of exploring than by dog sled. This overnight safari offers a truly memorable experience (includes all food and beverages).

Duration: 30 hours.

Overnight Snowmobile Safari
One of the most popular snowmobile trips for the real adventurous is the overnight safari, it’s truly exhilarating speeding through the landscape (includes all food and beverages).

Duration: 30 hours.

Ice Karting
Ice karting is the great fun and you don’t need to have Schumacher style aspirations to have a great time. You will drive round the snow track in full driving gear and your guaranteed to have a smile on your face as you whizz round in your snow tyred go karts. In fact, with the challenging track and the feisty go-karts you are more likely to be hot. There are no age limits but the driver must be tall enough (approx. 150 cm) to reach the pedals. Duration includes transportation and clothing change - carting lasts approx 10 mins.

Duration: 1 hour.

Snow shoe or Cross Country Ski Rental
There are some great ski trails at Kakslauttanen and exploring the trails on skis or on snowshoes is an excellent way . Cross country skis and snowshoes are available to rent at Kakslauttanen.

Duration: 24 hours.

in our opinion...

On my visit to Kakslauttanen I spent one night in a log cabin and another in a glass tepee. The log cabins were rustic and cosy and were very comfortable with their own sauna. However, spending my second night in a glass tepee was a truly unique and exhilarating experience, I unfortunately did not get to witness the northern lights but it really is a perfect way to enhance your chances.

All of the cabins, saunas, snow restaurant, chapel, bar and warm restaurant are within a comfortable walking distance of each other. Kakslauttanen is also only a 10 minute drive from Saariselka ski slopes which is great for a days skiing.

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