Saariselka is home to Santa's tribe of Saari Elves, a hardy outdoor bunch, renowned for their lively energetic personalities, and whose ears and noses don't grow so long as their cousins in Rovaniemi, due to the time they spend outdoors, playing in the snow, rather than toy-making in one of Santa's busy workshops further south.

You can ski, snowboard or toboggan on the snow-covered hills, enjoy husky-sled safaris out into the wild, over lake and river, through forest and tundra, and for the ultimate thrill, try out the roaring snowmobiles and speed along endless tracks out into the heart of the wilderness.

And nature doesn't sleep! Gaze skyward at night for a glimpse of the Aurora Borealis - the unforgettable Northern Lights. This spectacular phenomenon fascinates young and old alike, and being this far north gives you a great chance of seeing them!

Holiday Club Hotel

This superb hotel has everything a family could wish for on a perfect Lapland break and is an established favourite with Esprit guests. The exciting indoor pool with its waves and chutes will keep the children amused for hours, and parents can watch from the comfort of the pool bar.

The evening meal can be enjoyed from 5-8pm in the atmospheric dining-room and is generally buffet style, with flexible timings allowing you to choose whether to eat together as a family, or get tired children earlier to bed, before enjoying an adult-only dinner later on.

The hotel's main bar area has open log fires and comfy lounge seating, making this the perfect spot to relax over a pre or post-dinner drink.

Combined with the convenient choice of family rooms, suites and apartments, and the superb pool area, the Holiday Club makes an excellent choice for your Lapland break.

Location:
Located in the far north of Finnish Lapland, 250km above the Arctic Circle, Saariselka is a small resort, with a handful of hotels and private cabins, literally in the middle of nature.

Accommodation:
Family Rooms
Family Suites
Family Apartments
Log Cabin Apartments

Facilities:
Central village location
Superb swimming-pool with 2 Jacuzzis, water-slide, waves, water chutes, an upstream river, children's pool & pool bar
Sauna and steam-bath
Spa centre for massages, health and beauty treatments (local charge apply)
Lobby bar/lounge with two open fireplaces
Small children's play area
Boutique offering souvenirs, beauty treatments & clothing
FREE use of toboggans
Hot and cold buffet breakfast
Lunches included with activities
Full-board option includes excellent 3-course buffet-style evening meals, with choices, with a special Gala Buffet Dinner on your last night* and a packed lunch on departure day Family rooms, suites and apartments are available to suit all family sizes

Hotel Kieppi

Hotel Kieppi has been serving tourists for three decades. The hotel was earlier known as Riekonkieppi, and that was popularly termed Kieppi by its regular clientele until it became the official name of the hotel in autumn 2004.

The Kieppi is a charming small hotel built in traditional Finnish style and located in the village centre, just opposite the Hotel Holiday Club and is known for its friendly informal atmosphere. The main building houses its cosy lounge, bar, restaurant and saunas, with the bedrooms located in four smaller cabins just 10m away.

Location:
Hotel Kieppi is a charming small hotel built in traditional Finnish style and located in the village centre. The main building houses its cosy lounge, bar, restaurant and saunas with the bedrooms located in four smaller cabins just 10m away.

Accommodation:
Standard Rooms
Family Suites

Facilities:
Central village location, opposite Hotel Holiday Club's leisure centre complex
Friendly hotel atmosphere
Male and female saunas
Family rooms and suites all with cable TV and tea & coffee-making facilities
Lobby bar and lounge with open fireplace
Small children's play area
FREE use of toboggans
FREE internet corner
Hot and cold buffet breakfast
Lunches included with activities
Full-board option includes excellent 3-course buffet-style evening meals, with a special Gala Buffet Dinner* on your last night in one of our hotels and a packed lunch on departure day

Hotel Riekonlinna

The Riekonlinna is a well appointed hotel with an excellent range of facilities and a reputation for wonderful food. Unsurprisingly therefore, it has proved extremely popular with Esprit guests over recent years.

A favourite feature is the Northern Lights Lounge, which offers big squishy sofas looking out to the northern skies through huge, wall-to-wall panoramic windows, so you can watch for the Aurora Borealis in warmth and comfort!

Children meanwhile will probably be more interested in the play area and the hotel's toboggans, provided free of charge for use by guests.

The Riekonlinna offers a range of family rooms, suites and stylish, well appointed new family apartments set in woods behind the main hotel building, approx. one minute's walk away.

Location:
Located in the far north of Finnish Lapland, 250km above the Arctic Circle, Saariselka is a small resort, with a handful of hotels and private cabins, literally in the middle of nature.

Accommodation:
Standard Rooms
Family Suites
Family Apartments

Facilities:
Elegant and comfortable hotel
Convenient location close to village centre
NEW for 2010 - optional overnight stay in an Igloo snow-cabin
Cosy lobby bar/lounge with open fireplace
Special Northern Lights viewing room!
Choice of family rooms, suites and apartments available, most with private sauna
Massage and solarium available (local charge)
FREE use of toboggans
Children's play area with ball-pond
Four separate saunas
Boutique offering traditional souvenirs
Hot and cold buffet breakfast
Lunches included with activities
Full board option includes excellent 3-course buffet-style evening meals with choices, with a special Gala buffet dinner on your last night* and a packed lunch on departure day

Hotel Tunturi

The Tunturi is a unique, well-designed hotel with a main central building as its focal point, including the reception, restaurant and bar, where musical entertainment is on offer every evening. The hotel is popular among returning guests and prides itself on its friendly service and excellent food.

The well established, comfortable accommodation buildings are set in a charming wooded area near the cross-country ski trails, within an easy 2-3 minute walk of the main Tunturi building. Most room types have a private sauna, and whilst all the bedrooms are comfortable, the Family Suites do offer that extra bit of space in which to spread out.

All meals for all 5 room-types are served in the main central building. There is a super range of family rooms and suites available in different shapes and sizes, as follows.

Location:
Just a distance of 250 metres from the Village centre whilst being surrounded by snow capped trees, this is the perfect location for the perfect holiday. With cosy wood-panelled public areas and good cuisine.

Accommodation:
Standard Rooms
Family Suites
Family Apartments
Gielas Wing - Family Bedrooms

Facilities:
Attractive and comfortable hotel
Holiday Club leisure centre approx. 3 minutes' walk (300m)
NEW for 2010 - luxury Gielas wing offering superb family bedrooms, all with private bath/wc, sauna & balcony
Reception lounge area and cosy lounge bar
Family suites have private saunas
Small children's play area
FREE use of toboggans
Hot and cold buffet breakfast
Lunches included with activities
Full-board option includes excellent 3-course evening meals with choices (sometimes buffet-style), with a special Gala Buffet Dinner on your last night* and a packed lunch on departure day