search
Let's Plan
YOUR JOURNEY or call 0203 816 0985
img
img
Top Holidays
LOAD MORE HOLIDAYS
img
Experience the
Experience the
  1. Home
  2. Destinations
  3. Europe
  4. Finland
  5. Javri Lodge

Javri Lodge

    Step into the warming borders of this lodge, and you'll soon understand why it was once a winter retreat for Finland's president. Located on the outskirts of Saariselka in Lapland, this log cabin turned boutique hotel is a contemporary Nordic hideaway.

    Javri Lodge may be used to hosting heads of state, but you'll be feeling right at home in this adult-only haven of 'Finnish peace' that accommodates 26 guests. Enjoy amenities included in your stay, such as an indoor swimming pool, saunas, daily activities, winter gear and a full-board restaurant.
      Step into the warming borders of this lodge, and you'll soon understand why it was once a winter retreat for Finland's president. Located on the outskirts of Saariselka in Lapland, this log cabin turned boutique hotel is a contemporary Nordic hideaway.

      Javri Lodge may be used to hosting heads of state, but you'll be feeling right at home in this adult-only haven of 'Finnish peace' that accommodates 26 guests. Enjoy amenities included in your stay, such as an indoor swimming pool, saunas, daily activities, winter gear and a full-board restaurant.
        Step into the warming borders of this lodge, and you'll soon understand why it was once a winter retreat for Finland's president. Located on the outskirts of Saariselka in Lapland, this log cabin turned boutique hotel is a contemporary Nordic hideaway.

        Javri Lodge may be used to hosting heads of state, but you'll be feeling right at home in this adult-only haven of 'Finnish peace' that accommodates 26 guests. Enjoy amenities included in your stay, such as an indoor swimming pool, saunas, daily activities, winter gear and a full-board restaurant.
        img
        img
        img
        img
        img
        img
        img
        img
        img
        img
        img
        img
        img
        img
        img
        img
        img
        img
        img img
        Historic
        Lodges

        Once the mid-century holiday home for Finland's President, Javri Lodge is a Lappish-style hotel 250 km north of the Arctic Circle. Surrounded by untouched nature, it's a true wilderness escape.

        Historic Lodges

        Once the mid-century holiday home for Finland's President, Javri Lodge is a Lappish-style hotel 250 km north of the Arctic Circle. Surrounded by untouched nature, it's a true wilderness escape.

        luxury
        Inclusions

        A stay here includes a lot. You'll have complimentary activities, winter gear, full board dining at the private restaurant and access to facilities, including an indoor pool, saunas and gym.

        luxury Inclusions

        A stay here includes a lot. You'll have complimentary activities, winter gear, full board dining at the private restaurant and access to facilities, including an indoor pool, saunas and gym.

        bedroom-villa bedroom-villa
        duster duster
        Nordic
        Retreat

        This family-run hotel is adults-only and has just 13 rooms to accommodate 26 guests. Offering the utmost privacy and discretion, you can really escape from it all here.

        Nordic Retreat

        This family-run hotel is adults-only and has just 13 rooms to accommodate 26 guests. Offering the utmost privacy and discretion, you can really escape from it all here.

        Inspired?
        Start planning your
        next trip today

        Our expert team of personal travel managers are ready to craft your perfect journey. From business trips to luxury leisure holidays, simply put your pin in the map, and we’ll make it happen.

        imgSTART A WHATSAPP CHAT
        Let's plan your trip Call 0203 816 0985

        Exceptional accommodation

        The 13 rooms here include two suites and two singles, and with every room designed in the hotel's signature minimalist styling, there's something for every traveler. Rooms look out onto towering pine trees, injecting bright light into these cozy sanctuaries.

        Exceptional accommodation

        The 13 rooms here include two suites and two singles, and with every room designed in the hotel's signature minimalist styling, there's something for every traveler. Rooms look out onto towering pine trees, injecting bright light into these cozy sanctuaries.

        Cosy Doubles

        The perfect retreat for a couple, the Cosy Double's original log walls encase a king-size bed, finished with crisp white sheets. A cosy sheepskin chair joins sophisticated Scandi furniture and there is a private bathroom. There is free Wi-Fi.
         

        Spacy Doubles

        Located on the ground floor, the Spacy Doubles feature original log walls, a king-sized bed and Scandi furniture. The cosy seating area is furnished with a comfy sheepskin armchair and a sofa to curl up on with a good book.
         

        SkyView Doubles

        Situated on the second floor with floor-to-ceiling glass windows, the suite’s whitewashed walls are illuminated by light flooding in from the snowy scene outside. Lounge on the sheepskin armchairs perched by the window, or wrap up in the king-sized bed.

        Delicious dining

        Expect a hearty breakfast of local favorites to kickstart your day. Lunch can be at the lodge or cooked over an open fire. For dinner, a five- to seven-course fine dining experience with seasonal ingredients is sure to steal the show.

        Delicious dining

        Expect a hearty breakfast of local favorites to kickstart your day. Lunch can be at the lodge or cooked over an open fire. For dinner, a five- to seven-course fine dining experience with seasonal ingredients is sure to steal the show.

        Javri Restaurant

        Exclusive to guests, Javri Restaurant has a daily changing menu focused on seasonality and organic local ingredients. Managed by the hotel's talented culinary team, you can expect to feast on extravagant fine dining. It's a treat that not many get.

        A world of experiences

        Experience the true spirit of Lapland, with various snow activities from reindeer safaris to husky sledding to get your thrill-seeker excited. This is also an ideal place to see the Northern Lights or witness the Midnight Sun in summer.

        A world of experiences

        Experience the true spirit of Lapland, with various snow activities from reindeer safaris to husky sledding to get your thrill-seeker excited. This is also an ideal place to see the Northern Lights or witness the Midnight Sun in summer.

        Sled through a winter wonderland

        Explore the Arctic wilderness of Finnish Lapland while you channel your inner musher on a dogsled. You'll have the chance to be in control of your own team of enthusiastic huskies that will be pulling your sled through the snow. 

        Do some snowsports

        Javri Lodge is the perfect base to try some snow-fuelled fun. Take some snowmobiles out for the day or go cross-country and downhill skiing. Explore the wilderness on snowshoes, go ice fishing or hang out with the local reindeer.

        See the Northern Lights

        With the Northern Lights appearing more than 200 nights of the year, Javri Lodge is an ideal place to see them. Time your trip between mid-August and early April, and your guide will take you out when the conditions are right.

        Located in the wonderful Arctic Circle, Javri Lodge is for those who want to get away from it all. Sitting in one of the furthest northern destinations in Finland, it's one of the world's wildest hotels, with the extraordinary natural ecosystem of the second largest national park in Finland right on its doorstep. This is also an ideal place to absorb the unforgettable sight of the northern lights, best seen on a clear night in the autumn and the spring.

        How To Get There

        30-minute taxi from Ivalo airport

        Time Difference

        UTC +2

        img
        Europe Uncovered

        From its vibrant capitals to secret beaches, the continent is calling

        See more Europe content, city-break hotels, beachside retreats, curated dining guides and more
        See more Europe content, city-break hotels, beachside retreats, curated dining guides and more
        Read More
        img

        Europe's most magical Christmas Markets

        Discover some of the continent's best festive offerings, and where to stay to make the most of them

        Read More
        img

        Glorious Greece: Which Greek holiday destination is right for me?

        Whether it is a romantic couples' escape or an action-packed adventure holiday in Greece you're after, we break down the best luxury resorts in Greece to suit your needs.

        Read More

        frequently asked questions

        Javri Lodge was once owned by Urho Kekkonen, Finland’s longest-serving president. It’s now a family-owned property run by Tarja and Juha who will give you a warm welcome when you arrive.
        Javri Lodge bears the Sustainable Travel Finland label and Green Key Certificate. Sustainability is a core part of the property’s values and it has geothermal heating, flooring made from recycled plastic and a restaurant serving local, seasonal menus.
        The lodge has two finish saunas, an indoor swimming pool, a gym and massage treatments on offer.
        img
        Inspired?
        Start planning your
        next trip today

        Our expert team of personal travel managers are ready to craft your perfect journey. From business trips to luxury leisure holidays, simply put your pin in the map, and we’ll make it happen.