مراجعاتHotel Korpikartano

Excellent amazing place very knowledgeable guides .Room was a studio with kettle so could make a coffee nice comfy beds and under floor heating nice and cosy. The restaurant was very homely plenty to eat for breakfast lunch and dinner so never felt hungry. The activities were amazing reindeer safari, husky sledding , snowmobiling ,ice fishing ,free use of kick sledges snow shoes skis and toboggans nice warm outdoor clothes given for duration of stay . And the icing on the cake got to see northern lights 5 out of 7 awesome. Would definitely recommend first class A++++

Posto particolare, sicuramente ottimo per dare la "caccia" alle aurora boreale ma per il resto lasciamo perdere. Cibo con poca scelta comunicate con anticipo richieste perché altrimenti non mangiate, camere da ostello, da tenere presente anche l'isolamento fisico del luogo.

This is an amazing place. The location, 240k north of the Arctic circle. is very isolated and surrounded by pristine snow and the vast expanse of the frozen lake and forest It is worth trying all the activities even if like me, you don’t like the cross country skiing. The night time snowshoeing and snowmobile driving in search of the Northern lights were both exciting. We did see some good displays. The visit to the reindeer herders was a highlight for me. While the hotel is not luxurious, it is spotlessly clean, comfortable and warm. All staff members are helpful and friendly. The food is hearty, healthy and plentiful and well cooked. The thermal suits gloves and boots were effective in keeping out the extreme cold.

Just got back from an amazing 7 day stay. The staff are welcoming, friendly and very knowledgeable and go all out to make your stay as good as they can. The free use of the skis, snow shoes and sledges make for a very good experience allowing you to go and do your own thing when not taking part in one of the many activities on offer. The activities are fantastic and these ranged from snow fun (learning the skis, snowshoes etc), snow shoeing and snow mobile in the dark, ice fishing and finally culminating in the Husky sled we would advise to do as much as you can you won’t regret it. The food is locally sourced and was very good. Various options at breakfast, normally soup at lunch and a 3 course meal in the evening. The meal is a set menu but mention to the staff any allergies, don’t likes etc and they will go out of their way to accommodate you. We had a studio room which was warm and cosy, due to the under floor heating. It had a small kitchen area including a kettle. We did take some extra coffees but there was no need to, there is free coffee and tea 24/7. The bathroom included shampoo and conditioner and a hair dryer. The lake is a minutes walk away and is perfect for watching the Aurora. We took a couple of kick sledges and went out onto the lake approx 200- 300 metres away from the hotel and lights etc. The sledges make it easier than walking and also provides a seat with no need to sit on the ice while you wait. We were lucky and and had 2 nights where the weather broke and we could see the lights. A tip is not to just keep looking in one direction, we were looking north and they appeared behind us at first before dancing around right above us. You do get some winter clothing to use, overalls, mittens boots etc. which are very good. We wore some of our own winter clothing underneath and these along with hand warmers kept us warm while we were either sat watching the lights or participating in the activities. The nearest town, shops etc are approx 35km away so you are literally in the middle of nowhere. If you go to the Sami museum you do get chance to do a bit of shopping. We would certainly recommend this hotel and hopefully in the future we will go back

La struttura, situata di fronte un lago (ghiacciato quando ci sono stata io) è spartana ed offre l'essenziale, la camera ha letti singoli ed il bagno è ristretto. La cucina offerta è quella prettamente locale ed è stata di mio gradimento. Una sera abbiamo cenato all'interno della loro kota con un grande fuoco al centro ed è stata una bellissima esperienza. Consigliato.

I really enjoyed my stay at the hotel. The location on the shores of the lake is magical. My studio room, which had a kitchenette and bathroom, was spotless. The underfloor heating kept the temperature nice and cosy (and was wonderful for drying out damp clothes). The staff was helpful and knowledgeable. The food was delicious and made from local produce. The option to book a sauna for private hour-long sessions was a bonus. All the equipment we used for our activities - ice fishing, husky safari, snowshoeing etc. - was in tiptop condition, and the guides were great too. I would also highly recommend taking a trip out to visit the reindeer herders. Seeing so many of these animals up close in their natural environment and learning about Sami traditions was incredible. We went to see the northern lights, but they proved elusive! However, this is just another reason to go back.

Amazing retreat in the wilderness Very clean and laid back place with an amazing view. It is in the wilderness but we have all the modern day comforts. There is very little light pollution and we just stared at the sky for the stars.

This holiday exceeded all expectations, an absolutely wonderful experience. This national park is a beautiful quiet location. We stayed in the main building, in a lovely cabin style Studio Room, with sitting areas, bedroom & bathroom, and even a kitchenette. Everywhere in the hotel is warm and cosy, there is a welcoming guest lounge with tea & coffee 24/7 cosy mezzanine seating area .... and a sauna (we took advantage of the bookable daily session per room). We were treated to three days of fun activities snowmobiles, snow-shoeing, dog sled, meeting reinder, and lucky enough to experience a beautiful display of the Northern Lights. Everyone at the hotel is so friendly and helpful. Guides are all very knowledgeable, take good care of you, and are great fun to go out on adventures with. Art work for sale is displayed all round the hotel - and there are handmade (by one of the chefs) souvenirs as well.

Peaceful and beautiful plece.

Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt rundum genossen. Das Zimmer, dem man anmerkt, dass es aus einem Klassenzimmer gemacht war, war geräumig und mit allem versehen, was wir brauchten. Das Essen hat uns gut geschmeckt, gehobene Hausmannskost, frisch gekocht. Und die Freizeitaktvitäten waren gut geplant und durchgeführt. Man merkt deutlich, dass alle das was sie tun gern tun.

Hotel definito “spartano” dall’agenzia, ma in realtà in questo posto abbiamo trovato tutto quello che desideravamo: camera pulita dotata di bagno ad uso esclusivo. Cambio asciugamani a giorni alterni. Shampoo e Balsamo. Non ci sono pantofole in dotazione. Pranzi e cene assolutamente graditi, a buffet, abbondanti. Nessuno ti serve al tavolo , ma ognuno prende per sè piatti, posate, tovaglioli e bicchieri. Tè e caffè disponibili a volontà per scaldarsi. Posto ideale per osservare l’aurora perché distante da inquinamento luminoso e perché dal lago ghiacciato la visuale del cielo è a 360 gradi. Per riscaldarsi durante le attese è possibile scaldarsi nei tipici edifici detti “Kota “ . Durante il soggiorno siamo stati forniti di tute , guanti e scarponi da indossare sopra gli indumenti personali. Possibilità di diverse attivitá. Passeggiate in vari percorsi nel bosco. Stra consigliato.

This place is stunningly beautiful. It is very remote indeed. About 75 minutes from Ivalo Airport. The hotel is basic - more like a hostel - but the staff are brilliant - they know what they are doing and they are very helpful and friendly. Food doesn’t operate on a menu system - you have what is there, but it is plentiful and well cooked. Good quality cold weather gear is supplied - and you are likely to need it! We went out on the frozen lake on Snowmobiles last night and it was -26 by the time we finished. Unless you’re used to it, that is seriously cold. But we did get a good display of Northern Lights, so no complaints!

What a wonderful experience. The hotel was excellent, cosy and warm. The photos don’t do the rooms justice. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. I am gluten free and they catered for it very well. Food is a set meal every day and you get what you’re given. Picky eaters might struggle but the food was delicious, home cooked, fresh and lovely. Lots of equipment available to use whenever you wanted to. The excursions that were included in our package were good fun. Lots of thought had been put in to giving people a great experience. The aurora put a show on for us!

Abbiamo soggiornato al’hotel Korpikartano per un totale di 4 notti, nella prima settimana di gennaio e posso dire con certezza che è stata una delle esperienze più belle che io abbia mai fatto in vita mia. L’hotel è situato sulle rive di un lago ghiacciato ed il freddo e la neve lo rendono ancora più magico. Tutte le esperienze sono incredibili, pesca sul lago ghiacciato con motoslitta, caccia notturna all’aurora boreale con le ciaspole, Husky Safari, visita alla fattoria delle renne, tutto superlativo. Tutto lo staff che lavora all’hotel korpikartano è molto gentile e disponibile a chiarire ogni vostro dubbio o curiosità. Il freddo glaciale che abbiamo incontrato, mediamente -25/-30 per tutta la settimana ha reso questo soggiorno ancora più surreale. Chi lo sa, forse è solo un arrivederci!