My son has told me several times that he’d like to visit the
North Pole (partly in order to verify Santa’s existence, but also just because
it sounds exotic…). Now that the
heat of summer is bearing down upon us, this idea is becoming increasingly
appealing. I think we’d stay here:
These are glass-roofed igloos, part of the Hotel Kakslauttanen. The hotel is located 250 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle in Finland. Log cabins are also available, but why would you do that? Among the on-site restaurants is a Kota (a traditional Lapp teepee) and a Snow igloo; there are also more conventional options.
The remote resort offers all sorts of activities all year-round, including berry-picking, hiking, reindeer or husky "safaris," various sports, and much more.
Reindeer Safari!
Ice Karting
While I would assume that Santa Claus was, er, busy at the moment (he is just so, so busy), I would desperately hope to catch a glimpse of Aurora Borealis.
You may also take cultural excursions among the Sami people, who are indigenous to the region, Excursions include visits to a reindeer farm and other significant sites, as well as a special Lappish dinner in the Kota, featuring - what else - reindeer. And ice cream. Count me in.
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