Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort

What Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort does

Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort is a Finnish privately held hospitality company operating a portfolio of Arctic wilderness destinations in Finnish Lapland, anchored by its flagship property in Saariselkä (250 km north of the Arctic Circle) and the sister Utsjoki Arctic Resort near the Norway-Finland border, with a reservation office in Tallinn, Estonia. Founded in 1974 and legally incorporated as Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort Oy, the company pioneered thermally-engineered glass-roofed igloos for unobstructed Northern Lights viewing and has expanded into a hybrid Kelo-Glass Igloo format blending traditional log construction with glass-ceiling bedrooms.

The product portfolio spans accommodation tiers (Small and Large Glass Igloos, Kelo-Glass Igloos up to 310 m², Log Cabins, Queen Suites, Traditional Houses, Wedding Chambers), an activity catalog (husky and reindeer safaris, snowmobile tours, horseback riding, ice karting, smoke sauna and ice pool rituals, the Sampo Icebreaker day-trip), seven themed restaurants and bars, and signature venues including Scandinavia's largest planetarium, a 30-metre Igloo Tower observation deck, an on-site brewery & distillery, and a 250-guest event space (Celebration House). Geothermal heating powers the largest buildings; air-source heat pumps serve the rest.

Revenue is generated through direct-to-consumer online booking via the resort website integrated with FareHarbor, complemented by travel agency and tour-operator wholesale, on-site F&B, packaged multi-night stays (€1,870–€4,680), weddings and corporate events, wellness sessions, and retail. The company markets to four primary segments — luxury Arctic travelers, families with children, corporate event and incentive buyers, and romantic/wedding couples — via its own website, social channels (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube), PR/earned media, and travel trade partnerships. Seasonal staffing of approximately 100 employees drawn from roughly 25 nationalities is organized through the in-house Kakslauttanen Academy training portal launched in 2023.

Name

Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort

Legal name

Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort Oy

Website

https://kakslauttanen.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort is a Finnish Lapland hospitality company founded in 1974 that operates glass igloo and log cabin accommodations, Arctic activity experiences, dining venues, and event spaces for luxury travelers, families, corporate groups, and wedding clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Arctic Resort & Hospitality

NAICS

Skiing Facilities (713920)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Ski & Mountain Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Snow & Mountain Unique Stays (Chalets, Ski Cabins) (THAMADAL), Winter Adventure & Mountain Resorts (Ski, Snowboard, Snow Activities) (THAAAAAK), Nordic & Cross-Country Centers (XC Skiing, Biathlon, Snowshoe Trails) (THAAAJAE)

Keywords

• Arctic resort hospitality
• Glass igloo accommodations
• Northern lights tourism
• Winter safari experiences
• Lapland vacation packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Ivalo

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Accommodation: Primary revenue from diverse accommodation options including Glass Igloos (Small and Large), Kelo-Glass Igloos, Luxury Kelo-Glass Igloos, Log Cabins, Queen Suites, Traditional Houses, and Wedding Chambers. Accommodations range from 25m² to 310m² with capacity from 2-12 guests.
2. Activities and Experiences: Wide range of paid activities including Husky Safaris (2-4 hours, overnight options), Reindeer Safaris, Snowmobile Safaris, Horseback Riding, Aurora Hunting excursions, Ice Karting, River Rafting, Fishing Tours, and Ice Fishing. Prices range from €23 to €1,677 per person.
3. Dining: Multiple restaurants generating food and beverage revenue including Aurora Restaurant, East Village Restaurant, Planetarium Restaurant, Igloo Bar, Smoke Sauna Restaurant, Korsu Restaurant, and Celebration House. Offers à la carte menus, buffets, and 3-course dinners featuring Lappish cuisine.
4. Special Packages: Curated multi-night packages combining accommodation, meals, and activities including Full Board options. Examples: Honeymoon package (€3,134/2 nights), Winter Wilderness (€1,870/2 nights), Winter Wonderland (€4,680/3 nights).
5. Event Venues and Weddings: Private event venues including Celebration House (up to 250 guests), Glass Teepee, Planetarium, Igloo Tower, Underground Ballroom, and Lappish Kota for corporate events, weddings, and celebrations.
6. Wellness Services: Traditional Finnish smoke sauna experiences, ice pool, and sauna restaurants offering wellness experiences.
7. Retail: Design Shop offering locally crafted items and souvenirs; art gallery sales from Finnish artists.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort operates a luxury Arctic destination in Finnish Lapland 250 km north of the Arctic Circle, selling accommodations (Glass Igloos, Kelo-Glass Igloos, log cabins, traditional houses, suites) alongside paid activities (husky, reindeer, snowmobile, horseback and aurora-hunting safaris), restaurants and bars, event/wedding venues, and the Kakslauttanen Cosmos complex containing Scandinavia's largest planetarium, an Igloo Tower, brewery and distillery, art gallery and design shop.

Product overview

Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort is an Arctic wilderness destination resort located 250 km north of the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland, founded in 1974. The resort operates a portfolio of accommodations centered around its iconic Glass Igloos and Kelo-Glass Igloos, complemented by traditional log chalets, cabins, and specialty suites. The property spans two villages (East and West) approximately 4 km apart, with the West Village housing signature attractions including Kakslauttanen Cosmos (planetarium, Igloo Tower, brewery, art gallery, design shop) and the East Village featuring Glass Igloos and smoke saunas. The resort offers an extensive activity program including wildlife safaris (husky, reindeer, horseback), snowmobile adventures, Northern Lights hunting excursions, and traditional Finnish sauna experiences. Dining facilities include multiple themed restaurants and bars. The property also serves as a wedding and event venue with capacities up to 250 guests.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kakslauttanen Cosmos: A planetarium, craft, and art centre featuring the largest planetarium in the Nordic countries, including observatory, art gallery, design shop, brewery, distillery, and underground ballroom.
• Kakslauttanen Academy

Products and services

• Glass Igloos Iconic glass-roof thermal-glass igloos designed for unobstructed Northern Lights viewing, with private shower and sauna, interior ~21°C, available from late August through end of April. Sold per night to leisure travellers, couples and families.
• Kelo-Glass Igloos Hybrid accommodations blending traditional Kelo pine log chalets with glass igloo sections, featuring private sauna, fireplace, kitchenette and glass-roof bedroom; the Luxury variant accommodates up to 12 guests in 310 m².
• Log Chalets and Cabins Traditional log chalets built from Kelo pine, each with private sauna, fireplace and kitchenette, ranging from 45 m² two-bed cabins up to 82 m² multi-bedroom layouts and a Queen Suite with outdoor Jacuzzi.
• Traditional House Heritage log house in the East Village offering traditional Lapland living with fireplace and private sauna, accommodating up to 2 guests.
• Wedding Chamber Romantic East Village accommodation for honeymoons and wedding stays, with luxurious bathroom, bathtub and private sauna.
• Husky Safari Guided Arctic safari in which guests drive or ride husky-pulled sledges through Lapland forests; options from 2-hour rides to overnight expeditions and aurora-hunting night tours. Sold per person.
• Reindeer Safari Traditional Lappish experience gliding through Lapland wilderness in reindeer-pulled sleighs, including Aurora Hunting with Reindeer night excursions, with thermal outfits, transfers and hot juice.
• Snowmobile Safari Guided snowmobile adventures through Lapland forests in 2-hour, 4-hour and Aurora Hunting night-tour formats, with thermal clothing and instruction.
• Santa's Home Visit Exclusive meet-and-greet with Santa Claus in his private Lapland home located across a wooden walking bridge in the West Village; available as a 1.5-hour regular visit or private tour.
• Aurora Hunting Tours Curated nighttime excursions to view the Northern Lights via car, horse sleigh, quad bike or snowmobile, including romantic private options for couples.
• Smoke Sauna Experience Traditional Finnish smoke sauna ritual including hours-long heated smoke saunas, ice-pool dipping and Lake Smoke Sauna access, available as a wellness package.
• Horseback Riding Year-round guided horseback tours on the Finnish Finnhorse breed through Arctic landscapes, including aurora-hunting horse sleigh options.
• Planetarium and Northern Lights Show Immersive dome-theatre shows about the science and mythology of the Northern Lights in 15 languages, bundled with entry to the 30-meter Igloo Tower.
• Igloo Tower 30-meter-high glass observation deck with 360-degree year-round panoramic views of the Lapland landscape, operated as both an attraction and event venue with bar service.
• Art Gallery and Design Shop Curated art gallery showcasing Finnish and international artists reflecting Arctic culture, paired with a Design Shop offering locally crafted items and souvenirs.
• Brewery and Distillery On-site craft brewery and distillery producing beverages under the Northern Lights from Arctic flavors and pure local ingredients.
• Restaurant Venues Collection of on-site restaurants and bars — Aurora Restaurant, East Village Restaurant, Planetarium Restaurant, Korsu Restaurant, Smoke Sauna Restaurant, Celebration House, Igloo Bar and Piano Bar — offering à la carte, buffet and 3-course Lappish menus.
• Event and Wedding Venues Rental event and wedding venues on the resort — including the Glass Teepee wedding chapel, the 250-guest Celebration House, Underground Ballroom, Lappish Kota and Lake Smoke Sauna — for corporate conferences, private celebrations and weddings.
• Special Offers Packages Curated multi-night packages combining accommodation, meals and selected activities — Honeymoon Romance, Winter Wilderness, Winter Wonderland / Northern Lights Explorer, and Flexible Summer or Autumn rates — sold as a single bundled stay.
• Summer and Autumn Activities Warm-season activity programme including husky hiking, quad-bike safari, midnight-sun viewing, river rafting, fishing and canoeing tours, berry picking, gold panning, hikes into Urho Kekkonen National Park and lakeside smoke saunas.

Quantifiable outcome

• Northern Lights visible late August through end of April
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

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App detail

Integration8 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Matkahuolto (Finnish Bus Service)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Finland's official bus service providing scheduled public transportation to/from resort from Rovaniemi and Ivalo. Bus schedules and tickets available through www.matkahuolto.fi/en.
• Utsjoki Arctic ResortcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister resort in Utsjoki near Norway-Finland border, part of the same resort group. Offers rooms, suites, and Kelo-Glass Igloos on Europe's greatest salmon rivers.
• Husky Farms (Local)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwo large husky farms located right next to Kakslauttanen providing husky safari experiences. Guests learn to steer huskies and experience wilderness sledding.
• Local Reindeer HerderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal service providers for reindeer safari activities. Employees local people within reindeer, husky and snowmobile activities.
• Visit FinlandsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational tourism organization providing Sustainable Travel Finland certification and promoting Finnish tourism destinations internationally.
• Responsible Tourism Institute (RTI)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational organization providing Biosphere sustainability certification system connected to UN Sustainable Development Goals.
• Finnish Artists & DesignerssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt Gallery showcases Finnish artists' diverse collection reflecting Arctic region's beauty, culture, and spirit. Design Shop features locally crafted items.
• Ivalo AirportsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClosest airport (35km/30-minute drive) with regular flights from Helsinki. Resort offers transfer services to this airport.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lapland Hotels: Finnish Lapland-headquartered hotel chain with multiple properties offering Northern Lights packages, log accommodations, and Arctic activities. Directly competes for the same destination-traveler wallet in Finnish Lapland, with similar ski/winter activity offerings and seasonal pricing dynamics.
• ICEHOTEL (Sweden): Iconic ice hotel in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden, with year-round "ICEHOTEL 365" cold rooms, art suites, and Northern Lights experiences. Operates a similar unique-accommodation + art/experience positioning in the same Arctic destination segment.
• Sorrisniva Arctic Wilderness Lodge: Norwegian wilderness lodge above the Arctic Circle offering riverside accommodation, aurora-focused packages, dog-sledding, snowmobiling, and Sami-inspired dining. Direct peer for the Northern Lights wilderness lodge category with comparable experiential positioning.
• Apukka Resort: Finnish Lapland resort near Rovaniemi offering Aurora Cabins (glass-roof accommodation), lakeside suites, husky and reindeer safaris, and Northern Lights excursions. Direct competitor targeting the same luxury Arctic traveler with similar glass-igloo-style accommodations.
• Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos: Rovaniemi-area resort offering glass igloos, snow hotel suites, and Northern Lights experiences. Operates the same core product (thermally heated glass-roof igloos for aurora viewing) in Finnish Lapland with comparable package pricing and seasonal demand profile.
• Northern Lights Village (Arctic Resort): Glass-roof cabin resort in Finnish Lapland offering aurora-viewing accommodations, husky safaris, snowmobile excursions, and Sami-themed dining. Closest product substitute to Kakslauttanen's glass igloos with overlapping activity menu and pricing.
• Wilderness Hotel Inari / Inari Arctic Resort: Finnish Lapland lakeside resort offering aurora cabins, log chalets, and standard Arctic activity menu (husky, snowmobile, reindeer). Adjacent competitor in the same Sámi-region destination cluster with overlapping facilities and customer base.

Emerging players

• Treehotel: Boutique treehouse lodging in Harads, Swedish Lapland offering unique-design rooms with Northern Lights viewing. Competes for boutique-unique-stay demand in the wider Nordic Arctic; overlaps with Kakslauttanen's "unique accommodation" positioning but with lower scale.

Others

• Visit Finland (DMO): National tourism office that markets Finnish Lapland destinations internationally and grants the Sustainable Travel Finland certification held by Kakslauttanen. Enabling/ecosystem partner rather than competitor, but directly influences inbound demand.

Broad incumbents

• Hotel Rangá: Luxury countryside lodge in southern Iceland with observatory, hot tubs, and aurora-wake-up service; positioned in the high-end Northern Lights viewing segment. Broader-incumbent remote luxury destination competing for the same aurora-tripper customer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCSW3etOnigH1eFas48uHCgg/feed
• Facebookfacebook.com/kakslauttanen
• Instagraminstagram.com/kakslauttanen_arctic_resort
• TikToktiktok.com/@kakslauttanensince1974?lang=en
• Xx.com/kakslauttanen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kakslauttanen-arctic-resort

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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