Discover Finland’s Arctic Circle with a family-friendly week at Basecamp Oulanka, featuring gentle snowshoeing, a cross-country ski lesson, husky sledding, reindeer encounters and chances to spot the Northern Lights.
  • Cross the Arctic Circle into Sápmi’s winter landscapes.
  • Snowshoe past frozen rapids along the Kitkajoki River in Oulanka National Park.
  • Mush a husky team through Riisitunturi National Park’s snowy forests.
  • Learn cross-country skiing on frozen Juuma Lake’s fresh powder.
  • Ride a reindeer-pulled sleigh during a reindeer farm and museum visit.
  • Explore Ruka ski resort for downhill skiing or snowmobile safaris.
  • Walk to Jyrävä waterfall for snacks and a campfire.
  • Witness the Northern Lights over Oulanka’s Arctic skies.
Basecamp Oulanka overlooks Lake Juuma and Oulanka National Park, with twin rooms across two wooden buildings and a third housing a restaurant and bar with log fire, plus a sauna and outdoor hot tub. It’s sustainably heated by wood pellets and belongs to The Long Run Foundation.