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WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation
Half Board
Flights Included
Transfers
No Lift Pass
No Ski Rental
No Boot Rental
No Ski School

Santa's Wilderness Hotel Kieppi Summary

Arctic charm, cosy rooms, and modern Lappish design. Recently refurbished and full of Nordic warmth, this hotel offers comfortable family rooms and a welcoming restaurant to enjoy after your magical snowy adventures. Exclusive to Santa's Magic.

Brand new and refurbished hotel

Buffet breakfast & 3-course buffet-style evening meal

Modern and cosy Lappish style rooms

Family-friendly with rooms for up to 4 guests

On-site restaurant & bar

What's included

Everything included in your Santa's Magic package at Santa's Wilderness Hotel Kieppi.

Get to Lapland

Flights, transfers and half-board accommodation in your choice of two accommodations.

Activities

A full day of activities including a husky and reindeer ride and a private meeting with Santa - all included as part of your holiday.

Snowsuits

We'll provide you with a thermal suit, thermal outdoor boots, woollen socks and thermal mittens to keep warm in snowy Saariselkä.

Low Deposit

Reserve your holiday for just £150 each. Take care of the rest 10 weeks before departure.

Snow Guarantee

Seeing Lapland in the snow is all part of the experience, so if we decide that there’s not enough snow, you can change your travel dates, within the same season, or get a full refund.

FEATURES & FACILITIES

Beautifully refurbished and ideally located in the town centre, with the magical Lappish forest close by.

The main building houses the reception, bar, and restaurant, with all bedrooms in nearby buildings. Breakfasts and dinners are served in the hotel’s inviting restaurant, which offers a warm, cosy atmosphere.

Please note: Guests at Wilderness Hotel Kieppi will enjoy an extra evening dining in the hotel’s cosy new restaurant in place of the Festive Dinner.

MEALS AT Santa's Wilderness Hotel Kieppi, Saariselka

BEDROOMS & Santa's Wilderness Hotel Kieppi ROOM TYPES

Each room features an en-suite with shower, complimentary toiletries, and a hairdryer, plus a kettle for warming drinks and free Wi-Fi to keep you connected.

Wilderness Rooms (Type A) SLEEPS 2-3

These rooms are 25m² and have either a double bed or twin beds, and then there's space for a single put up bed for a child (under 12 years). There's an en-suite with a shower and toiletries.

Superior Rooms (Type B) SLEEPS 2-4

These bedrooms have a double bed and then a double sofa bed, which is suitable for children. The double sofa bed is in a separate lounge area. There's an en-suite with a shower and toiletries.

AVAILABILITY & PRICE - Santa's Wilderness Hotel Kieppi DATES & DEPARTURE AIRPORTS

Price per person with: Prices shown are per person based on: Prices shown are per person based on: The prices shown here are per person and based on the following criteria:
Fri 28 Nov 202528/11/25
available Leeds/bradford, Edinburgh
Sat 29 Nov 202529/11/25
available Birmingham, Manchester
Tue 02 Dec 202502/12/25
£1529
Wed 03 Dec 202503/12/25
available 3 sharing, 4 sharing
Thu 04 Dec 202504/12/25
available Stansted, Birmingham
Fri 05 Dec 202505/12/25
available Leeds/bradford, Glasgow
Wed 10 Dec 202510/12/25
£1619
Thu 11 Dec 202511/12/25
available Birmingham, Manchester, Bournemouth
Fri 12 Dec 202512/12/25
available East Midlands, Manchester
Sat 13 Dec 202513/12/25
available Birmingham, Manchester, Belfast Int
Tue 16 Dec 202516/12/25
available Stansted, Birmingham, Leeds/bradford
Thu 18 Dec 202518/12/25
available Stansted, Birmingham, Newcastle
Fri 19 Dec 202519/12/25
available 3 sharing, 4 sharing
Sat 20 Dec 202520/12/25
available Stansted, Birmingham, Edinburgh
Sun 21 Dec 202521/12/25
£2189
Mon 22 Dec 202522/12/25
available Stansted, Birmingham, Leeds/bradford
Tue 23 Dec 202523/12/25
available Manchester, Bristol
Wed 24 Dec 202524/12/25
available Stansted, Birmingham, Leeds/bradford
This package holiday to Santa's Wilderness Hotel Kieppi in Saariselka, Finland / Lapland departs Tuesday 2nd December 2025, for a 2 night stay on a "half board" board basis. A local tourist tax (Taxe de Sejour or Kurtaxe) is levied by many councils in European ski resorts. It varies by standard and type of accommodation and is age dependent, so not everyone is charged. It's not included in the basic price of your holiday and is usually paid locally. For reference, the average charged in winter 2025 was between €1 and €3 per person, per night.
Santa's Wilderness Hotel Kieppi's details, features and catering can change. Facilities in the description may not allow unlimited use without charge and may not always be available. If any specific feature, facility or meal option is important to your holiday, you must confirm those details with us before booking.

ABOUT THE RESORT & SKI HOLIDAYS IN Saariselka Finland / Lapland

Urho Kekkonen National Park Easy skiing Local cuisine

As well as being a popular place for panning, Saariselkä is a goldmine of winter wonderland activities. With a stunning national park on your doorstep, you can explore the snowy surroundings on foot, skis, snowmobile or even reindeer before coming home to your cosy cabin or hotel.

Beginner Intermediate Advanced Snowboard

Great for Meet Santa Northern Lights Off-slope activities

Saariselka webcam

Snow Report: Top cm, Bottom cm

Snow Forecast: cm expected this week

Snow History: December average depth 27cm

Saariselka trail map

Approx. airport transfer times depend on conditions:

Ivalo32 km, 30 mins
Region:Northern Lapland, Finland
First opened:1970s

Saariselka lift pass price last reported as £197 (adult 6 day). Ask for a quote when booking Santa's Wilderness Hotel Kieppi.
Night skiing: Yes
Saariselka has N, E, W facing slopes.
Usually open for skiing November - May.

Town altitude: 265m
Top of slopes: 438m
Bottom of piste: 260m
Vertical drop: 180m
Total length of trails:19km
Longest piste:2km
Europe’s northernmost ski resort, Saariselkä is 250km up from the Arctic Circle, not far from the Russian border. One of the main resorts in Lapland – the legendary home of Father Christmas – it has snow-sure skiing, a Christmas-card-esque village and heaps of festive activities all in one place. The village itself is surrounded by forest and full of winter wonderland charm, with its own little chapel, some shops and restaurants and accommodation ranging from spa hotels to traditional log cabins. Everythin...
Spread across the Iisakkipää and Kaunispää fells, the ski area is modestly-sized, with 6 ski lifts taking you up to 15 slopes. The bus is quite regular and does drop-offs at the top of the slopes and the base. From the base, one chairlift takes you to the top of Kaunispää (the rest of the lifts are T bars). All pistes take you back to the same part of the valley, where you’ll find campfires and cafés to warm up and rebuild your energy stores. This isn’t a challenging ski area and the slopes would best...
With only 15 slopes, this isn’t meant to be a resort where the sole focus is skiing and there are tonnes of other activities to fill up the week. Snowmobiling, reindeer and husky safaris really are as fun as they look and all are a great way to enjoy the surroundings. For something a bit different, try your hand at ice fishing or follow one of the more well-trodden snowshoe route. Even better, 15 minutes away by road is Santa’s resort, Kakslauttanen for a once in a lifetime meeting with the man himself. Fro...

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