When Is the Best Time to Visit Ranua? Where to stay and what to do?
From the mystical darkness of early winter to the bright snowy days of spring, Ranua transforms throughout the seasons. Here’s how to choose the perfect time and accommodation type for your trip.
Travel periods
Early Winter (Early December)
- Magical polar light and “kaamos”, when the sun does not rise
- Peaceful and uncrowded
- Great Northern Lights potential
- 👉 Best for: tranquility and atmosphere
Festive Season (Christmas and New Year)
- Festive atmosphere
- Christmas magic and celebrations
- High demand period
👉 Best for: families and holiday experiences
Mid-Winter – Early Spring (January-March)
- Best snow conditions
- Active outdoor experiences
- Great Northern Lights visibility
👉 Best for: activities and adventure
Available Packages
Select your holiday retreat: accommodation and activities
Duration: 5 days (4 nights)
Includes:
- Accommodation + breakfast
- Meet reindeer at a traditional farm + safari (1h 30 mins activity)
- Meet husky and safari (1,5 h.)
- Ice-fishing experience on a lake (2-3h depending also on weather condition)
- Transfers to/from listed activities
Not included: flights, travel/health insurance (highly recommended all risk), car hire, food and drinks, all what is not explicitly mentioned, all what is defined optional.
✨ Limited availability – book now and discover the magic of Lapland
✨ Possible to arrange transfer from and to Rovaniemi
✨ Other activities are available on spot or we can arrange them for you
✨ Possibility to arrange Half and/or Full Board treatment
Price starting from 750€/person
Select Your Package Type
Luxury Aurora Cabin by the Lake
Early Winter 1-19 December 2026
Ranua at Luxury Aurora Cabin for 2 People
Price per person 2650€ for 5 nights in the dreamlike Lapland village of Ranua. A few minutes away from the Northernmost zoo in the world, these luxury lodges sit on a lake shore with a perfect view for Aurora spotting. Please, contact before payment to confirm availability.
Ranua at Luxury Aurora Cabin for 3 People
Price per person 2027€ for 5 nights in the dreamlike Lapland village of Ranua. A few minutes away from the Northernmost zoo in the world, these luxury lodges sit on a lake shore with a perfect view for Aurora spotting. Please, contact before payment to confirm availability.
Ranua at Luxury Aurora Cabin for 4 People
Price per person 1716€ for 5 nights in the dreamlike Lapland village of Ranua. A few minutes away from the Northernmost zoo in the world, these luxury lodges sit on a lake shore with a perfect view for Aurora spotting. Please, contact before payment to confirm availability.
Ranua at Luxury Aurora Cabin for 5 People
Price per person 1530€ for 5 nights in the dreamlike Lapland village of Ranua. A few minutes away from the Northernmost zoo in the world, these luxury lodges sit on a lake shore with a perfect view for Aurora spotting. Please, contact before payment to confirm availability
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- Accommodation in Aurora Luxury Cabin by the lake,
- Breakfast included,
- initial cleaning, sheets, blankets, towels,
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- Meet reindeer at a traditional farm + sleigh ride (1 h experience)
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- Husky safari (1,5 h experience)
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- Ice-fishing + fish tasting (2 h experience)
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- Transfer to/from activities
Ranua at Luxury Aurora Cabin for 6 People
Price per person 1406€ for 5 nights in the dreamlike Lapland village of Ranua. A few minutes away from the Northernmost zoo in the world, these luxury lodges sit on a lake shore with a perfect view for Aurora spotting. Please, contact before payment to confirm availability.
Festive Season 20 DEC 2026 – 03 JAN 2027
Ranua for Christmas and New Year Holidays Luxury Aurora Retreat. 2 People
Price per person 3010€ for 5 nights in the dreamlike Lapland village of Ranua. A few minutes away from the Northernmost zoo in the world, these luxury lodges sit on a lake shore with a perfect view for Aurora spotting. Please, contact before payment to confirm availability.
Ranua for Christmas and New Year Holidays Luxury Aurora Retreat. 3 People
Price per person 2267€ for 5 nights in the dreamlike Lapland village of Ranua. A few minutes away from the Northernmost zoo in the world, these luxury lodges sit on a lake shore with a perfect view for Aurora spotting. Please, contact before payment to confirm availability.
Ranua for Christmas and New Year Holidays Luxury Aurora Retreat. 4 People
Price per person 1896€ for 5 nights in the dreamlike Lapland village of Ranua. A few minutes away from the Northernmost zoo in the world, these luxury lodges sit on a lake shore with a perfect view for Aurora spotting. Please, contact before payment to confirm availability.
Ranua for Christmas and New Year Holidays Luxury Aurora Retreat. 5 People
Price per person 1674€ for 5 nights in the dreamlike Lapland village of Ranua. A few minutes away from the Northernmost zoo in the world, these luxury lodges sit on a lake shore with a perfect view for Aurora spotting. Please, contact before payment to confirm availability.
Ranua for Christmas and New Year Holidays Luxury Aurora Retreat. 6 People
Price per person 1526€ for 5 nights in the dreamlike Lapland village of Ranua. A few minutes away from the Northernmost zoo in the world, these luxury lodges sit on a lake shore with a perfect view for Aurora spotting.
Mid-Winter – Early Spring 04 Gen – 31 Mar 2027
Mid-Winter: Best Aurora Time Luxury Retreat. 2 People
Price per person 2490€ for 5 nights in the dreamlike Lapland village of Ranua. A few minutes away from the Northernmost zoo in the world, these luxury lodges sit on a lake shore with a perfect view for Aurora spotting. Please, contact before payment to confirm availability.
Mid-Winter: Best Aurora Time Luxury Retreat. 3 People
Price per person 1918€ for 5 nights in the dreamlike Lapland village of Ranua. A few minutes away from the Northernmost zoo in the world, these luxury lodges sit on a lake shore with a perfect view for Aurora spotting. Please, contact before payment to confirm availability
Mid-Winter: Best Aurora Time Luxury Retreat. 4 People
Price per person 1635€ for 5 nights in the dreamlike Lapland village of Ranua. A few minutes away from the Northernmost zoo in the world, these luxury lodges sit on a lake shore with a perfect view for Aurora spotting. Please, contact before payment to confirm availability.
Mid-Winter: Best Aurora Time Luxury Retreat. 5 People
Price per person 1465€ for 5 nights in the dreamlike Lapland village of Ranua. A few minutes away from the Northernmost zoo in the world, these luxury lodges sit on a lake shore with a perfect view for Aurora spotting. Please, contact before payment to confirm availability.
Mid-Winter: Best Aurora Time Luxury Retreat. 6 People
Price per person 1351€ for 5 nights in the dreamlike Lapland village of Ranua. A few minutes away from the Northernmost zoo in the world, these luxury lodges sit on a lake shore with a perfect view for Aurora spotting. Please, contact before payment to confirm availability.
Igloo + Guest House Experience (x2 persons*)
Early Winter 1-19 December 2026
Early Winter Igloo Experience. 2 People
Price per person 1160€ for 5 nights in the magical Lapland village of Ranua at the very beginning of the winter season. A few minutes away from the Northernmost zoo in the world, you will enjoy a 5 nights stay, including 1 night in a floating igloo positioned on the lake (frozen in winter) + 4 nights in a double room in a guesthouse + activity package included.
Festive Season 20 DEC 2026 – 03 JAN 2027
Christmas and New Year Holiday Igloo Experience. 2 People
Price per person 1215€ for 5 nights in the magical Lapland village of Ranua at Christmas and New Year! It’s the most magical time of the year. A few minutes away from the Northernmost zoo in the world, you will enjoy a 5 nights stay, including 1 night in a floating igloo positioned on the lake (frozen in winter) + 4 nights in a double room in a guesthouse + activity package included.
Mid-Winter – Early Spring 04 Gen – 31 Mar 2027
Mid-Winter: Igloo Experience. 2 People
Price per person 1095€ for 5 nights in the magical Lapland village of Ranua. A few minutes away from the Northernmost zoo in the world, you will enjoy a 5 nights stay, including 1 night in a floating igloo positioned on the lake (frozen in winter) + 4 nights in a double room in a guesthouse + activity package included.
*Third person can be added in igloo and an extra mattress can be positioned ON DEMAND.
Guest House
Early Winter 1-19 December 2026
Early Winter Guest House Room for 2 People
Price per person 960€ for 5 nights in the magical Lapland village of Ranua at the very beginning of the winter season. A few minutes away from the Northernmost zoo in the world, you will enjoy a 5 nights stay in a double room in a guesthouse + activity package included.
Early Winter Guest House Room for 3 People
Price per person 850€ for 5 nights in the magical Lapland village of Ranua at the very beginning of the winter season. A few minutes away from the Northernmost zoo in the world, you will enjoy a 5 nights stay in a triple room in a guesthouse + activity package included.
Early Winter Guest House Room for 4 People
Price per person 810€ for 5 nights in the magical Lapland village of Ranua at the very beginning of the winter season. A few minutes away from the Northernmost zoo in the world, you will enjoy a 5 nights stay in a quadruple room in a guesthouse + activity package included.
Early Winter Guest House 2 Rooms Apartment (4+2) for 5 People
Price per person 815€ for 5 nights in the magical Lapland village of Ranua at the very beginning of the winter season. A few minutes away from the Northernmost zoo in the world, you will enjoy a 5 nights stay in a two rooms apartment in a guesthouse + activity package included.
Early Winter Guest House 2 Rooms Apartment (4+2) for 6 People
Price per person 770€ for 5 nights in the magical Lapland village of Ranua at the very beginning of the winter season. A few minutes away from the Northernmost zoo in the world, you will enjoy a 5 nights stay in a 2 rooms apartment in a guesthouse + activity package included.
Festive Season 20 DEC 2026 – 03 JAN 2027
Christmas and New Year Guest House Room for 2 People
Price per person 990€ for 5 nights in the magical Lapland village of Ranua at the most important and magical festivities of the year to spend in Lapland! Christmas and New Year in the Arctic nature. Only one hour away from Rovaniemi and Santa Claus Village, a few minutes away from the Northernmost zoo in the world, you will enjoy a 5 nights stay in a double room in a guesthouse + activity package included.
Christmas and New Year Guest House Room for 3 People
Price per person 870€ for 5 nights in the magical Lapland village of Ranua at the most important and magical festivities of the year to spend in Lapland! Christmas and New Year in the Arctic nature. Only one hour away from Rovaniemi and Santa Claus Village, a few minutes away from the Northernmost zoo in the world, you will enjoy a 5 nights stay in a triple room in a guesthouse + activity package included.
Christmas and New Year Guest House Room for 4 People
Price per person 830€ for 5 nights in the magical Lapland village of Ranua at the most important and magical festivities of the year to spend in Lapland! Christmas and New Year in the Arctic nature. Only one hour away from Rovaniemi and Santa Claus Village, a few minutes away from the Northernmost zoo in the world, you will enjoy a 5 nights stay in a quadruple room in a guesthouse + activity package included.
Christmas and New Year Guest House 2 Rooms Apartment (4+2) for 5 People
Price per person 835€ for 5 nights in the magical Lapland village of Ranua at the most important and magical festivities of the year to spend in Lapland! Christmas and New Year in the Arctic nature. Only one hour away from Rovaniemi and Santa Claus Village, a few minutes away from the Northernmost zoo in the world, you will enjoy a 5 nights stay in a two rooms apartment in a guesthouse + activity package included.
Christmas and New Year Guest House 2 Rooms Apartment (4+2) for 6 People
Price per person 785€ for 5 nights in the magical Lapland village of Ranua at the most important and magical festivities of the year to spend in Lapland! Christmas and New Year in the Arctic nature. Only one hour away from Rovaniemi and Santa Claus Village, a few minutes away from the Northernmost zoo in the world, you will enjoy a 5 nights stay in a two rooms apartment in a guesthouse + activity package included.
Mid-Winter – Early Spring 04 Gen – 31 Mar 2027
Mid-Winter – Early Spring Guest House Room for 2 People
Price per person 925€ for 5 nights in the magical Lapland village of Ranua in the deep of the Arctic nature. Only one hour away from Rovaniemi and Santa Claus Village, a few minutes away from the Northernmost zoo in the world, you will enjoy a 5 nights stay in a double room in a guesthouse + activity package included.
Mid-Winter – Early Spring Guest House Room for 3 People
Price per person 825€ for 5 nights in the magical Lapland village of Ranua in the deep of the Arctic nature. Only one hour away from Rovaniemi and Santa Claus Village, a few minutes away from the Northernmost zoo in the world, you will enjoy a 5 nights stay in a triple room in a guesthouse + activity package included.
Mid-Winter – Early Spring Guest House Room for 4 People
Price per person 785€ for 5 nights in the magical Lapland village of Ranua in the deep of the Arctic nature. Only one hour away from Rovaniemi and Santa Claus Village, a few minutes away from the Northernmost zoo in the world, you will enjoy a 5 nights stay in a quadruple room in a guesthouse + activity package included.
Mid-Winter – Early Spring Guest House 2 Rooms apartment for 5 People
Price per person 795€ for 5 nights in the magical Lapland village of Ranua in the deep of the Arctic nature. Only one hour away from Rovaniemi and Santa Claus Village, a few minutes away from the Northernmost zoo in the world, you will enjoy a 5 nights stay in a two rooms apartment (4+2) in a guesthouse + activity package included.
Mid-Winter – Early Spring Guest House 2 Rooms apartment for 6 People
Price per person 750€ for 5 nights in the magical Lapland village of Ranua in the deep of the Arctic nature. Only one hour away from Rovaniemi and Santa Claus Village, a few minutes away from the Northernmost zoo in the world, you will enjoy a 5 nights stay in a two rooms apartment (4+2) in a guesthouse + activity package included.