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Arctic Light Hotel

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Award-winning boutique hotel in the heart of Rovaniemi

The hotel is in the centre of Rovaniemi, the provincial capital and entry point to Finnish Lapland, directly on the Arctic Circle and served by an international airport (20 minutes by taxi), a railhead with overnight trains from Helsinki and bus station (both five to 10 minutes by cab). Shops, bars and restaurants are a three-minute walk from the door, and the Arktikum museum and Arctic Science Centre is 15 minutes away on foot, overlooking the confluence of the Ounasjoki and Kemijoki rivers. Operators of Northern Lights excursions, snowmobile, husky and reindeer safaris, are located in the central area and the Santa Claus Village and Santa Park are a 15-minute drive away.

The style is luxury with an Arctic design theme, apparent from the giant polar bear sculpture outside. The lobby lounge and bar area is full of mock furs and plush cushions, bathed in cool lighting. The 54-room, privately-owned hotel, occupying a former City Hall building, has a cosy boutique feel that will delight guests seeking an authentic Arctic and Christmassy atmosphere.

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