Majoitus Kuukkeli offers wide selection comfortable accommodations in Saariselkä
We constantly maintain and update our properties, always listening to our customers’ needs. Whether you prefer an affordable hostel-style room, a high-class apartment, a suite, or a cottage with all the amenities and a hot tub, Majoitus Kuukkeli has something for every type of holiday.
Relax, Enjoy, and Rejuvenate
Kuukkeli destinations offer more than just comfortable beds. True to Lapland’s hospitality, we ensure that our guests feel at home and thoroughly enjoy their stay. Unwind in your private sauna or reserve a session in the house sauna to soothe your muscles after a day of activities. At Kuukkeli Log Houses Aurora Resort, the sauna house also features a swimming pool, and the Teerenpesä Suite includes private jacuzzis. Nearly all our accommodations provide cooking facilities, either in your own kitchen or shared spaces. If cooking or dining out isn’t on your agenda, you can always order meals for delivery.
Saariselkä is one of the oldest tourist centers in Finland
Saariselkä is one of the oldest tourist centers in Finland, where have been travel activity since the 1950s. Unlike other holiday resorts, Saariselkä is also a village, because there has been a permanent settlement and residents here since 1973. The actual development of tourism started in the 1980s and the growth continues today.
Today, the permanent population is almost three hundred people, but the number of residents varies according to the seasons. Many current residents have first come to work for the one season and then stayed permanently in the fells. The locals humorously talk about “Brought by Eskelinen” (Lappish coach company) and “Senteced for life”, but there are “bare footed” people in Saariselkä, who were born in here.
Experience nature in Urho Kekkonen National Park
The Saariselkä area has always differed from other tourist centers in Lapland. The village is in the hug of Urho Kekkonen National Park, so here you are in the middle of Lapland’s nature. In Saariselka you can find e.g. Finland’s longest sledding hill with lights and Finland’s largest ski track network, with a total of 200 kilometers in the winter season.
The Saariselkä area has very versatile camping, hiking, mountain biking and skiing trails, as well as the slalom ski slopes. In hills, the terrain trails vary in both their steepness and length, from a few hours’ walk to a week-long hike. All our destinations in Saariselkä are located close to outdoor trails and nature.
For Sophisticated Tastes
Saariselkä is more focused on vacations and outdoor activities that appeal to sophisticated tastes rather than wild nightlife. However, there are still plenty of restaurants and evening entertainment options available. For independent travelers, Saariselkä also offers attractions such as a bowling alley with pool tables, a sledding hill, and a mountain chapel.
Saariselän Kuukkeli – In the Heart of the Fell Village
As the first and only grocery store in Saariselkä, Kuukkeli has played a significant role in the area’s growth into a village. As the village has grown, the ‘Kuukkeli’ Siberian Jay, a bird of good fortune, has also expanded its family. Originally opened in 1981 as K-Kauppa Kuukkeli, it is now known as K-Market Kuukkeli. The word ‘Kuukkeli’ in the company name signifies its belonging to the same family and serves as a brand mark.
In addition to being the only grocery store in Saariselkä, the company also offers accommodation. Kuukkeli Rental Shop provides bike and outdoor equipment rentals, where you can also book local activities and programs. Kuukkeli Taxi handles transportation, offering pick-up, delivery, and transport services to guests. Kuukkeli’s own kitchen and bakery prepare and bake fresh products daily. The selection includes specialties such as Kuukkeli’s sautéed reindeer, made from meat supplied by a local reindeer farm. The house’s own (and secret) recipes are used to bake smoked reindeer and potato rieska (unleavened flatbreads), as well as pig-shaped delicious donuts filled with cloudberry jam.
Kuukkeli now also has a new product line called “Kuukkeli Originals,” which includes processed berry products. Jams, juices, and other items are made from the pure, natural ingredients of Lapland, such as crowberries, blueberries, and cloudberries. All products are made locally in Saariselkä at Kuukkeli. Kuukkeli Originals are not produced on a factory scale, as the aim is to preserve the authentic and traditional methods of production without unnecessary preservatives. This ensures that the quality and delicious taste remain naturally good from start to finish.
