Apukka Resort
Guest FavouriteAbout Apukka Resort
Apukka Resort is worth visiting if you want a Lapland trip that feels close to nature but still easy to reach from Rovaniemi. The resort is known for glass igloos, Aurora cabins, winter activities, sauna experiences, and snowy surroundings near Lake Olkkajärvi. It suits couples, families, and anyone who wants a comfortable Arctic stay with a strong Northern Lights focus, without feeling too isolated from the city.
Rooms
What this place offers
- Air Conditioning
- Bar
- Housekeeping
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Soundproof Rooms
Dining
Apukka Resort has three food and drink venues: Restaurant Aitta, Restaurant Kota, and Lobby Bar Riihi. The dining leans Nordic and Lappish, with local flavours, hearty cold-weather dishes, fireside dinners, snacks, drinks, and easy meals between Arctic activities. Restaurant Aitta - The main restaurant at Apukka Resort, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with Nordic cuisine, local ingredients, bistro dishes, salmon soup, sautéed reindeer, pasta, and burgers. Restaurant Kota - A traditional wooden teepee-style restaurant serving a three-course Lappish dinner by the open fire, with a relaxed setting shaped around smoke, warmth, and northern flavours. Lobby Bar Riihi - A casual lobby bar for drinks and snacks between tours, sauna time, and outdoor adventures around the resort.
Location
Getting There
From Rovaniemi city center, Apukka Resort is about 18 km away and usually takes around 15-20 minutes by car. It is also around 10 minutes from Rovaniemi Airport or Santa Claus Village, making taxis and resort transfers the easiest options.



