The 31-room building is a masterclass in Scandinavian minimalism, furnished with cozy bouclé sofas and sleek pendant lighting, but it is the landscape that commands all the attention.
Travel + Leisure, April 2026It List 2026
The T&L experts name the 100 stays in new or renovated hotels that impressed them most.
Travel + Leisure
Hotel Collection/Reward Program
More info
Hotels Own Introduction
Arctic tranquility on the edge of the wilderness
Hidden among the forests of Laanila, just outside Saariselkä and bordering Urho Kekkonen National Park, this intimate boutique retreat offers a peaceful escape immersed in the stillness of the Arctic landscape. With 31 thoughtfully designed rooms, a destination restaurant, and a serene forest spa, the hotel blends refined comfort with the raw beauty of northern Finland.
A boutique retreat shaped by nature
Designed for rest and reconnection, the hotel invites guests to slow down and embrace the quiet rhythm of the surrounding wilderness. Interiors balance contemporary Nordic elegance with warm natural materials, creating a calm and welcoming atmosphere that feels deeply connected to the landscape beyond.
The serenity of Gáldu Spa
Named after the Sámi word for an ice plunge or cold spring, Gáldu Spa offers a restorative wellness experience surrounded by untouched forest. The outdoor spa, believed to be among the northernmost in the world, combines Arctic air, soothing warmth, and moments of stillness to create a deep sense of calm and renewal. Here, nature itself becomes part of the ritual.
Lappish flavours with a global perspective
The restaurant celebrates the purity of Lapland’s local ingredients while introducing modern techniques and international influences. Rooted in regional traditions yet creatively reimagined, the cuisine reflects both place and season through carefully crafted flavours, warm hospitality, and a genuine respect for northern culinary heritage.
Hotel website