Kakslauttanen Glass Igloo Aurora Season
Kakslauttanen Glass Igloo Aurora Season takes place Late Aug 2026 - late Apr 2027 (aurora season; darkest and best Dec - Mar) in Saariselka, Finland. The dress code is Warm winter thermals, insulated boots and outerwear. The resort lends snowsuits and boots for activities, so pack layers rather than bulk. Typical cost ranges from 900 to 2800 EUR per person.
The Finnish Lapland resort that made the glass igloo famous: thermal glass domes and kelo log suites designed so you can watch the aurora from bed without leaving the duvet. The season runs from roughly the third week of August to the end of April, with the deepest dark from December to March. Days are filled with reindeer safaris, husky rides, ice fishing and a smoke sauna on the lake.
- When
- Late Aug 2026 - late Apr 2027 (aurora season; darkest and best Dec - Mar)
- Where
- Saariselka, Finland
- Dress code
- Warm winter thermals, insulated boots and outerwear. The resort lends snowsuits and boots for activities, so pack layers rather than bulk.
- Cost
- Typical cost ranges from 900 to 2800 EUR per person.
- Weather
- -10 to -25C, deep snow, long polar nights ideal for aurora viewing
- When to book
- Glass igloos for the December to March peak sell out 9 - 12 months ahead. Book direct, and reserve activities at the same time as the room.
- Getting there
- IVL (Ivalo), about 30 min transfer arranged by the resort
- Where to stay
- Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort (glass igloos and kelo log suites, East and West villages), Star Arctic Hotel Saariselka (panoramic hilltop rooms, about 20 min away), Wilderness Hotel Muotka (quieter, more design-led aurora cabins nearby)
- Official site
- https://www.kakslauttanen.fi
How to attend
Book directly at kakslauttanen.fi; there is no ticket or membership, only availability. Winter rates start around EUR 500 a night for a glass igloo and climb steeply for kelo-glass suites, with activities priced separately at roughly EUR 100 - 250 each. Peak aurora months sell out close to a year ahead. Fly to Ivalo and take the resort transfer. Three nights is the realistic minimum for a fair shot at clear sky.
Insider tip
The glass roofs are unheated glass with a defrosting system, so light pollution from your own room ruins the view - turn everything off, including the bathroom light, before you get into bed.
Get inside Kakslauttanen Glass Igloo Aurora Season
Booking matters here: glass igloos for the December to March peak sell out 9 - 12 months ahead. Book direct, and reserve activities at the same time as the room. Members track that window, what it really costs, and 573 more events across the season.
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