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Lapland has a great deal to offer The 11 personal hotels of the Lapland Hotels chain are located in close proximity to city culture, ski resorts, large wilderness areas or on the edge of rugged landscapes.
Hetta A GENUINE SAMI VILLAGE
Kilpisjärvi A GATEWAY TO THE ARCTIC SEA
Come and explore the real Lapland, Finland’s last untouched wilderness area, on the border of three countries. Large fells, such as Kilpisjärvi’s unforgettable Saana or Malla that guards over Finland ’s oldest nature reserve, are part of the Finnish national landscape. The region of Kilpisjärvi is the location of all 40 of Finland’s mountains that are more than one kilometre in height. When skiing, you can get to the Three country cairn, from which there are wonderful views of the high fells of Sweden and Norway’s Pältsa and the Paras - high fells. Whilst at Kilpisjärvi, you can also make a day trip to the coast of the Arctic Ocean, 50 km away, to the Skibotn fishing village or the ”Paris of the North”, in other words, the city of Tromsø. LAPLAND HOTEL KILPIS is a base for adventurers, winter and summertime fishermen, as well as trekkers, surrounded by Finland’s highest peaks, very close to wonderful “alpine scenery”. Our hotel is located in wonderful scenery, by the side of Kilpisjärvi, close to Saana.
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The Enontekiö parish village of Hetta, is located on the shoreline of Ounasjärvi, leading to the Norway Kautokeino junction. From Hetta, towards the south, the Pallas-Yllästunturi national park opens up. When in Hetta, you can experience a day trip to Kautokeino, Norway, or visit the Nature and Culture centre Skierri in the village, providing the opportunity to explore the nature of Lapland and the history of tourism. In March, during Annunciation day, Hetta is filled with a colourful Sami celebration, along with organised programmes.
LAPLAND HOTEL HETTA, favoured for peaceful, conference organizers and outdoor activity enthusiasts, is located in the parish village of Enontekiö, on the coast of the beautiful Ounasjärvi, amidst vast wilderness areas, with excellent opportunities for outdoor recreational pursuits.
Muonio BY THE SIDE OF TORNIONJOKI
Muonio is located on E8, or alongside the Kilpisjärventie road, by the beautiful Tornionjoki river passing between Finland and Sweden. Pallas and Olos are a personal cluster of fells and the nature has been proven to be the cleanest in Europe. LAPLAND HOTEL OLOS, suitable for active holidaymaking and high quality conferences, is located at the foot of Olostunturi. Olos has everything you need for your stay; privacy, company, well- groomed slopes, the best crosscountry ski trails and routes, as well as world-class accommodation in holiday apartments and suites. The hotel has
magnificent views over the Pallas fells. Pallas is the truest and most traditional downhill ski mountain and a real paradise for enthusiasts. LAPLAND HOTEL PALLAS is a classic tourist hotel, an authentic wilderness hotel on the mountain slopes. In particular, Telemark enthusiasts have taken the place as their own. A holiday in Pallas is encapsulated in an unhurried and relaxed time together, outdoors in the fresh mountain air.