Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort in Saariselkä, Finnish Lapland, offers heated glass igloos with glass roofs for watching the Northern Lights, available from late August to late April. Small glass igloos hold up to three guests, and the largest luxury option sleeps up to twelve.
| Type | Size | Guests |
|---|---|---|
| Small Glass Igloo with Shower and Sauna | 25 m² | Up to 3 |
| Large Glass Igloo with Shower and Sauna (West Village) | 38 m² | Up to 5 |
| Kelo-Glass Igloo | 90 m² | Up to 6 |
| Luxury Kelo-Glass Igloo | 310 m² | Up to 12 |
What is Kakslauttanen’s glass igloo village?
The resort sits next to Urho Kekkonen National Park, with the park starting right behind its chalets. The sparse trees and lack of light pollution reveal the stars, and in winter the Northern Lights can show above the glass roof.
What are the glass igloos like?
The small and large glass igloos have a glass roof for viewing the sky from bed, a toilet, a shower and a private sauna. The Kelo-Glass Igloo adds a fireplace and kitchenette, and the Luxury Kelo-Glass Igloo combines three log chalet bedrooms with three glass igloos and a large living area.
The glass is thermal, so the interior stays warm, and it is designed to resist frost so the view stays clear. The resort’s earlier marketing cited temperatures down to -22 degrees Fahrenheit, but we could not re-verify that figure.
The older description of 20 glass igloos no longer matches the current range, which now includes several types across East and West Villages.
What can you do at Kakslauttanen?
In winter, the resort lists husky and reindeer safaris, snowmobile safaris, horseback riding, aurora hunts by sleigh, car or snowmobile, ice karting, an ice pool and cross-country skiing. Summer and autumn activities include quad bike safaris, gold panning, river rafting, guided fishing, canoeing and hiking.
The East Village has what the resort calls the world’s largest smoke sauna, beside a restaurant. We could not confirm the snow restaurant, ice bar and snow chapel from the earlier article on the current website, so check before planning around them. Learn more about the traditional igloo if you are curious about the original.
How much does it cost?
The resort page shows no fixed per-igloo rate. It lists general offers such as winter accommodation with breakfast and dinner from €501 a night and a flexible autumn rate from €278 a night. Those are starting points for general stays, not glass igloo prices, so ask for a quote for your dates.
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FAQ
Where is Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort?
In Saariselkä, Lapland, Finland, next to Urho Kekkonen National Park.
When can you see the Northern Lights from the glass igloos?
The glass igloos are available through the aurora season, from about the third week of August to about the end of April.
How big are the glass igloos?
Small ones are 25 m² for up to 3 guests and large ones 38 m² for up to 5. The Kelo-Glass Igloo is 90 m² and the Luxury Kelo-Glass Igloo is 310 m².
Do the glass igloos have bathrooms?
Yes, the small and large glass igloos have a toilet, a shower and a private sauna.
How much does a glass igloo cost?
The resort does not list a fixed igloo rate on the page we opened. General offers start from €278 a night in autumn and €501 a night in winter with meals.
Last updated: October 2026.
