Saariselän Kuukkeli is a family-owned company that has been operating for 40 years. We have been accommodating travelers visiting Saariselkä for 20 years. Most of our properties are located in and around the center of Saariselkä, but we also have accommodation options elsewhere in Lapland, including Ivalo, Inari, Vuotso, and Sodankylä. We offer accommodation in every price category. What attracts customers to our properties is their uniqueness—each location is one of a kind, regardless of price. Our signature feature is our log cabins made of kelo wood. These kelo houses provide an authentic atmosphere, but without feeling outdated, as they are well-furnished and fully equipped. Kuukkeli is a brand with a vision to fulfill all the wishes and needs of our guests. In addition to accommodation, we also operate "Kuukkeli Shopping Center" in Saariselkä. This shopping center is the gem of Saariselkä. Within our shopping center, you will find our new elegant restaurant, Bistro & Cafe Kuukkeli, a gift shop called Kuukkeli Shop, an outdoor equipment and clothing store named Kesport, our accommodation reception, the rental service Kuukkeli Rental Shop, an activity sales office, luggage storage and transport service Taxi Kuukkeli. Additionally, we house Saariselkä's only grocery store, K-Market Saariselkä. With everything under one roof, you’ll find everything you need for your holiday! We offer a wide range of activities, including northern lights hunting, cycling tours, snowshoeing adventures, and an entirely new concept called the Sauna World. This unique experience, inspired by a beloved Finnish tradition, grants you access to a sauna house featuring two large electric saunas, each with separate dressing rooms and wash facilities, a spacious indoor heated swimming pool, and a cozy lounge area with a fireplace. On the back terrace, you’ll find the legendary smoke sauna, a heated hot tub, and a refreshing cold plunge pool.

Kuukkeli Log Houses Aurora Resort is located in Laanila, about 4 km from the center of Saariselkä. Buildings are on a wonderful 1.8-hectare plot in the heart of Lapland's nature. There are two similar large cottages at the site: Kiilo (A House- lower house) and Rautu (B House-upper house), as well as a smaller cottage Kaarna (C House). House A and B feature large shared lounge areas and a spacious kitchen. The place is ideal for seeing the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) when it's cold and the frosty sky is clear. Outdoor hiking trails and cycling routes, e.g. UK National Park are starting about 100 meters away. Breakfast is served at Bistro & Cafe Kuukkeli from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Saariseläntie 1, Kuukkeli Shopping Center. The price includes one transportation to and from breakfast every day. Smoking indoors is prohibited. Pets are not allowed in this accommodation. The Sauna World is included in the price and available for guests everyday from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Sauna World has two saunas: traditional Smoke sauna and two big electric saunas with a heated swimming pool and hot and cold outdoor tubs! Separate changing rooms for women and men. We also offer our guests Activities and Car rentals for a cheaper price!

Saariselkä is located 250 km north of the Arctic Circle and it is one of oldest tourist centers in Finland. In Saariselkä there is plenty to do, see and experience at all seasons, all year round. The snowy winter season is from November to early May. The sun sets in the darkness of November's Polar Night, but when the sun rises in spring, you can enjoy Nightless Night most of the summer. Kuukkeli Log Houses Aurora Resort is located in Laanila, approximately 4 km from the center of Saariselkä, about a 5-minute drive by car. Kuukkeli Shopping Center is open every day from 9 AM to 9 PM. Saariselkä is one of Finland's oldest travel destinations, offering plenty to see, do, and experience all year round. The outdoor and hiking trails of the UK National Park start right next to most accommodation options. In winter, Saariselkä’s well-maintained cross-country skiing network provides nearly 250 km of trails. For downhill enthusiasts, Saariselkä Ski & Sport Resort features 20 ski slopes and 6 lifts, offering a variety of skiing experiences. And don’t forget to try Finland’s longest toboggan run, which stretches about 1,200 meters. The stunning fells are breathtaking in every season, and while exploring the wilderness, you can also enjoy the true silence of Lapland’s nature. Saariselkä is easily accessible by car, train, or plane. The nearest airport, Ivalo Airport, is only a 20-minute drive away. Saariselkä has something for everyone, so welcome – come and experience the magic of the fells!