Welcome to Saariniemi – Our Story and Way of Life
Saariniemi Estate is more than a place – it's a way of living, a piece of Finnish history, and a hidden peninsula surrounded by Arctic nature.
We are Merja-Leena and Jari, caretakers of this rare heritage estate in Lapland. Every season here offers something meaningful: moments with animals, meals by firelight, silence under the Northern Lights.
Learn more about who we are, how we live, and the land we call home:
Slow living, native animals, self-sufficiency – and the joy of sharing our everyday with guests.
No neighbors. Just forest, lake, and peace. Explore our secluded haven on the shores of Vanttausjärvi.
Founded in 1862, the estate has survived wars and time. Step into a unique piece of Finland's rural past.