When you step inside from an amazing day's activities amid the snow, ice and spendour of Europe's last wilderness, warmth is the commodity your body and soul most longs for.

 

And warmth is exactly what you will be met with at the Davvi Arctic Lodge, a simple hotel steeped in local charm and character. An open fire blazes in the hotel's cosy lounge, while the warmth of the welcome provided by the staff will soon have your cheeks glowing with pleasure.

 

It's time to kick off those heavy layers of clothing and relax by the glow of the flickering fireside, perhaps with a glass of wine, a coffee or a warming brandy, while hungrily anticipating dinner.

 

The accommodation is set on a secluded hillside on the edge of Karesuando, allowing you to savour the peace and tranquility of this beautiful, unspoiled region. The centrepiece of the hotel is its distinctive restaurant, which provides spectacular panoramic views across the snow-covered hillside towards the Swedish part of Karesuando.

 

The circular design of the restaurant is inspired by the shape of the Sami reindeer corral. Nearby is the lounge area, where a log fire burns invitingly, again part of a circular structure., with a centre skylight that represents the ventilation hole at the top of a Dami Lavvu, or reindeer-hide tent. The lounge is comfortably furnished with sofas, chairs and occasional tables, and is equipped with a large flat-screen television

The Davvi Arctic Lodge hotel rooms are set on two floors in a wing that extends from the main building. All the rooms are simply furnished but comfortable. The double/twin rooms sleep two, plus one additional person on an extra bed (usually a convertible chair). The family rooms sleep four to five, with one double bed or two single beds, a sofa bed for up to two children (or one adult), and an extra chair bed or put up bed available for a third child. Please note that if these family rooms are utitlised to their maximum occupancy, the rooms can become cramped and storage space will be minimal.

All rooms are en suite, although many of the bathrooms (shower, WC) are very small

The Davvi Arctic Lodge offers accommodation in timber-built cabins conveniently situated within its grounds. The cabins are simple but cosy and all are en suite (shower, WC). Most cabins are semi-detached and sleep three or four, with one double or two single beds plus a sofa bed for up to two children in a open-plan area. Please note that, as with hotel rooms, when the cabins are filled to maximum occupancy levels, the space and storage can be limited. There are two large, detached two-bedroom cabins that can sleep five or six, with one double bedroom and one twin bedroom, as well as a sofa bed in the living area that can take one or two children (or one adult). All cabins are located just metres from the main hotel building where meals are taken. All cabins have private saunas.

All cabins have: Sauna. Shower and WC

The Fell House
The Fell House provides spacious accommodation that is ideal for families. You can choose to stay in a two-bedroom family room which can sleeps 5-7, with one double bedroom and one twin bedroom, as well as a sofa in the sitting room which can convert to accommodate two children (or one adult), and space for an extra chair bed or put up bed. Or alternatively, you can stay in a three-bedroom family room, accommodating 7-9, with one double bedroom, two twin bedrooms, as well as a sofa in the sitting room which can convert to accommodate two children (or one adult), and space for an extra chair bed or put up. The Fell House is located approximately 150m from the main Davvi Arctic lodge building, where meals are taken. It is connected by a purpose built footpath through the forest, which is on an incline with steps and may not be suitable for the elderly, infirm or people with walking difficulties. All Fell house accommodation have private facilities (shower and WC) and are equipped with larger than standard TV screens showing local programmes only.

 

All Fell House rooms have: Shower and WC. TV

Main Davvi Arctic Lodge Building Facilities include:
Bar. Reception. Restaurant. Sauna. Spacious grounds

You can visit the Davvi Hotel and Arctic Lodge official web pages :- www.davvihotel.com