Wilderness Hotel Nellim & Igloos

4-star beachfront wilderness resort on Lake Inari in Finnish Lapland

Amenities & Services

Wilderness Hotel Nellim offers a shared lounge, terrace, and restaurant facing the beachfront on Lake Inari. The hotel provides a paid airport shuttle service from Ivalo Airport (51 km) and free WiFi. Guests have access to an outdoor fireplace, sun terrace, and a tour desk for arranging excursions.

Accommodations

Accommodations include log cabins with private saunas, aurora cabins with glass roofs for Northern Lights viewing, and wilderness rooms in the main building. The aurora cabins feature heated glass panels to clear snow and provide unobstructed sky views. Some rooms come with kitchenettes and log burners, while all have underfloor heating and private bathrooms with showers.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves a buffet-style breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a variety of local specialties including reindeer, salmon, and soups. Themed dinner nights highlight Sámi cuisine, and the bar remains open until 1 a.m. with cocktails and hot drinks. The hotel accommodates special diets with labeled options for gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian meals.

Activities & Experiences

Nellim Wilderness Hotel organizes guided winter activities such as husky safaris with 120 dogs, snowmobiling on frozen Lake Inari, and reindeer farm visits with Sámi guides. The aurora camp offers a campfire experience with hot chocolate and pancakes under the Northern Lights. Guests can also try snowshoeing, ice fishing, and cross-country skiing with equipment rentals available in-house.

Location & Cultural Immersion

The hotel sits in the remote village of Nellim, 34 km from the tripoint of Finland, Norway, and Russia. Nearby attractions include the Sámi village of Inari and the Siida Museum showcasing Sámi culture. Lake Inari provides opportunities for fishing, boating, and aurora viewing from the frozen surface.

• Location: Remote wilderness 34 km from three-country tripoint
• Rooms: Log cabins with private saunas and aurora cabins with glass roofs
• Dining: On-site buffet restaurant with Sámi themed dinners
• Activities: Guided husky safaris, snowmobiling, reindeer farm visits
• Awards: Lappish and Finnish Entrepreneur of the Year
• Cultural: Proximity to Sámi village of Inari and Siida Museum