Your second home. Jávri Lodge is a boutique hotel in the small village of Saariselkä, located in the far north of Finland, 250 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle. This charming Lappish-style hotel is a peaceful, aesthetically pleasing home away from home.
The location of Jávri is ideal! The lodge is on the doorstep of the national park, ideal for hiking trails and outdoor adventures in the national park. In the midst of unspoilt nature, you can marvel at the Northern Lights, hibernate in the cold and darkness of winter and wake up to the never-setting sun as summer replaces winter.
Jávri Lodge welcomes adults aged 18 and over, guaranteeing that you will experience the tranquillity and serenity of Lapland. There are only 13 rooms, all with en-suite bathrooms - six Cosy Doubles, three Spacy Doubles and four Skyview Doubles. All rooms can accommodate two people.
The rooms have been carefully designed using a mix of natural, locally sourced and recycled materials, complemented by minimalist furnishings in neutral tones. The rooms and suites vary in size, style and location, but offer all the tranquillity of the Finnish wilderness experience. There are no TVs or phones in the rooms, but there is a tablet in case you need to log in, and free WiFi.
Overnight stays include breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, soft drinks, outdoor clothing, use of the pool, saunas and gym as well as guided activities (except on the day of arrival and departure).
Room:
COSY DOUBLE: The stylishly charming Cosy Doubles are located on the ground floor of the lodge. The rooms feature original log walls, neutral colours and chic Scandi furniture. There is a comfortable king-size bed, an eye-catching armchair with sheepskin, side tables and a private bathroom.
21 m² │ max. 2 persons
SPACY DOUBLE: With a nod to the lodge's history, the Spacy Doubles on the ground floor feature original log walls, king-size beds and sophisticated Scandi furnishings. The Spacy Doubles are larger than other double rooms at Jávri Lodge. There is a sitting area with a comfortable sofa and an eye-catching armchair with sheepskin, as well as an en-suite bathroom. Natural materials such as oak, wool and reindeer hides adorn the rooms and represent Scandinavian design aesthetics.
36-53 m² │ max. 2 persons
SKYVIEW DOUBLES: Located on the upper floor, the Skyview Doubles with their 3.2 metre high floor-to-ceiling windows offer a magnificent view of the endless wilderness. Next to the window is an inviting seating area, a perfect place for a cosy morning coffee. The leather and blackened wood of the interior, combined with neutral and grey tones, create a modern, almost minimalist style. The SkyView Suites have a king-size bed and a private bathroom.
28-32 m² │ max. 2 persons
Culinary delights: The Dining Room
When you spend your days exploring nature 250 km north of the Arctic Circle, it's only fitting that your meals are as hearty and sustainable as possible. And while the culinary team at Jávri Lodge will make sure you're satiated, they also promise an exceptional, creative and sustainable menu.
It changes daily, reflecting both seasonality and availability, and is determined by the organic ingredients supplied by trusted and reliable local hunters, fishermen and reindeer herders.
The origin of the products is indeed crucial: the fisherman supplies king crab from northern Norway, fresh wild fish is fished from nearby lakes, reindeer and game products come from a small family business in the neighbourhood.
Dinner is a five- to seven-course menu featuring wild fish, matsutake and other local mushrooms, berries and other local organic delicacies, paired with exquisite wines from small European vineyards. How about matsutake gnocchi and king crab tortellini on one night; reindeer tartare, lamb fillet and cloudberry sorbet on another. The food is always a creative and flavourful surprise, depending on the season and availability, and otherwise limited only by the chef's imagination.
Here you can share a passion for our environment and a love of good food - and, most importantly, enjoy it all without haste and in peace.
Spa & Relax:
When the temperature drops, there is nothing better at the end of an arctic day than to return to the warmth of the lodge and enjoy a wellness experience, swim a few lengths in the pool and let the heat of the sauna warm your body and soul.
Activities:
Many of the activities on offer are already included in the room rate. Guests leave the lodge in small groups of up to 10 people - ensuring a sociable and intimate ambience - for a variety of organised tours, excursions and activities. With Finland's second largest national park on its doorstep, it's the perfect winter playground for anyone wanting to explore this picturesque region, whether it's an unforgettable dog sledding experience or exploring the white snow-covered landscapes on snowshoes or snowmobiles. Every evening there are tours in search of the Northern Lights.
When the temperature drops and you spend a whole day outside in the snow, there's nothing better than returning to the warmth of the lodge's authentic Finnish sauna, swimming in the indoor pool or treating yourself to a relaxing massage.
In the summer months, there are 24 hours of daylight and endless possibilities for activities. Go hiking in Finland's second largest national park or explore the cycle paths around the national park on a bike.