Arctic flavours and riverside life: Aurora Holidays presents Lapland’s eight seasons

UTSJOKI– Located along the majestic River Teno, the family business Aurora Holidays is renewing Arctic experiential tourism and culinary excellence. The company invites responsible travellers to experience a unique combination of genuine Sámi hospitality, Scandinavian fine cuisine and high-quality accommodation in the heart of untouched wilderness.

Riverside life – your own peaceful girl in the fells

Aurora Holidays offers year-round accommodation on the banks of the River Teno, approximately eight kilometres from the village centre of Utsjoki. Guests can choose either a fully equipped cottage with a magnificent view of the river valley or a cosy apartment in the same peaceful courtyard.

Comfort: Each accommodation unit has its own sauna, two bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and a cosy living area. The bedrooms have blackout curtains, and all spaces have air conditioning or cooling possibilities to guarantee perfect sleep.

Connection with nature: From the backyard, a private trail leads directly to a *kota* located on top of the fell, where one can relax by the fire and admire the scenery.

River Teno: Guests have the opportunity to take a refreshing dip in the River Teno from the private beach or gather at the lean-to shelter and *kota* in the front yard. The company’s new, stylish riverside restaurant serves customers in the immediate vicinity of the accommodation.

Arctic summer – All-Inclusive fishing adventure by the Arctic Ocean

From June to August, Aurora Holidays offers a completely hassle-free Arctic Fishing package holiday. It is the perfect choice for those who want to experience the cool summer of the northern fells and the magnificent waters of the Arctic coast comfortably and safely. The Utsjoki area is known as one of the best places for fishing for large Arctic grayling!

Stress-free holiday: The package includes five (5) nights in your own cottage with a sauna, airport transfers from Ivalo or Kirkenes, all meals at the destination, guided fishing trips, and all necessary permits and certificates.

Unique activities: Explore the best parts of Northern Lapland and Northern Norway under the Midnight Sun with local guides. The programme can also include experiences such as king crab fishing or visits to puffin islands.

A kitchen that breathes in rhythm with nature

The restaurant’s culinary philosophy stems from a deep respect for the land and ingredients. As this is a Sámi reindeer-herding family, the heart of the menu is their own free-grazing reindeer. The flavours closely follow Lapland’s unique eight seasons: from the rich stews of the heart of winter to wild herbs ripened by the Midnight Sun and the treasures of the forest offered by the autumn colours.

Aurora Holidays is also a pioneer in special diets: the company has the official Gluten-Free Service Symbol, and all diets are taken into account in the kitchen with a big heart.

Book your own Arctic fairytale

In autumn and winter, Utsjoki is one of the best places in the world for viewing the Northern Lights. Aurora Holidays offers All-Inclusive packages designed for small groups, where the glow of the colours of the sky is combined with gourmet dinners. The possibilities of seeing the Northern Lights are remarkably high here – the company has an incredible, already nine-year-long record of every single one of their guests having had the opportunity to see the Northern Lights!

As a responsible operator, Aurora Holidays will update its price list in the near future, but the fastest travellers can still secure their experiential holidays for autumn 2026 and winter 2027 at the current, affordable prices by making a reservation today.

Cover photo Aurora Holidays / Jonna Wood

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