Video: © Digi- ja Mainostoimisto Höyry / Toni Eskelinen

Summer at Saariniemi Estate

Bright nights – and the beauty of nature all around

Summer at the Arctic Circle is like nowhere else – endless daylight, vibrant nature, and deep stillness. Birds sing all night, the lake rests calm and clear, and the forest breathes peace. Here on our private peninsula, you're far from the rush – surrounded by light, silence, and life.

Swim in the pure waters of Lake Vanttausjärvi, row beneath the midnight sun, warm up in the sauna, or simply sit at the water's edge – listening to the quiet and breathing in the forest air. As late summer arrives, berries ripen in abundance, and sometimes our sheep wander by as you pick blueberries or rest by the shore.

If you wish, you can spend the night outdoors – either in a hammock under the open sky (with mosquito net and warm sleeping bag), or in your own tent surrounded by nature. We occasionally host simple camp-style programs here, where guests sleep in tents and share moments in the wild – without distractions, just presence. These bookings are tailored in collaboration with the client.

Accommodation Options

Log Granary
Historic log building from the 1860s
Sleeps 1–2 people
Composting eco-toilet outside
Sauna by the lake
€80 / night (1–2 persons)
Linen & towels: €25 / person (optional)

Other options:
– Aurora Cottage Otsola
– Villa Ainola