Relaxing in winter wonderland at Arctic TreeHouse Hotel

Arctic Winter in Lapland

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Arctic Winter

Lapland’s extreme winter continues to fascinate people from around the world. In Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland, glimmering white snow, dancing Northern Lights, mystique of the polar night, and crisp, pure air create the surroundings of a real-life fairytale. After an adventurous day outdoors, retreat to your luxurious, nest-like suite at Arctic TreeHouse Hotel and unwind under warm blankets, surrounded by calm Arctic nature.

Winter wonderland from the panoramic windows of Arctic TreeHouse Suite.

Seasonal wonders

Northern lights

The Northern Lights season in Rovaniemi lasts from late August until early April, with the most optimal time for catching them between 21:00 and 02:00. Arctic TreeHouse Hotel’s suites are thoughtfully designed so guests can admire the dancing auroras from the comfort of their own bed. While the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and can never be guaranteed, their rarity makes every sighting truly special. And even on quiet nights, the beauty of the Arctic sky offers its own unforgettable magic.

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Polar nights

Polar night – kaamos – is the time period when the sun does not rise above the horizon and soft and gentle darkness covers the Arctic areas. In Rovaniemi, the actual kaamos will last two days on 21.-22. December. The long lasting darkness covers the day time for several months at winter time and the stars in the sky can be admired even at the daytime with a clear sky.

Increasing sun light

After the extraordinary polar nights, the darkness starts to retreat for the increasing sun light. After the 22 of December, the sunlight starts slowly increase every day and during mid February guests can enjoy winter activities in daylight and the starry sky at night. Take the snowshes on your feet and get into the forest around the hotel, you might even need sunglasses since the snow makes the day feel even brighter.

Snow

In average, the permanent snow covers the ground by the end of November, but naturally there are some variety between the years. April is considered still as a snowy month, but then the shining sun starts to warm and melt the snow during the day time and the amount of snow decreases the closer the May get. Many times there might still be some snow in beginning of May as well.

A man admiring the northern lights at Syväsenvaara behind the Arctic TreeHouse Hotel

Cold temperatures

Within a year temperatures in Lapland might vary over 60 Celsius degrees. The average winter temperatures are in December – 11 °C, January -13 °C, February -12 °C and in March -8 °C. During January the daily temperatures might stay between -30 ° C — -15 °C. Remember to dress in layers, natural materials against the skin – like merino wool – are warmly recommended. Woollen socks and shirts under the overalls keep you warm when outside during the frosties frost.