Celebrate the arrival of the New Year in the magical wilderness of Wild Taiga. Hotel Kalevala offers a perfect mix of winter activities, Finnish traditions, and unforgettable celebrations, set against a backdrop of snow-covered landscapes and starry skies. From thrilling safaris to cozy sauna experiences, this package ensures a memorable start to the year.
Hotel Kalevala boasts a unique architecture protected by the Finnish Heritage Agency. It is one of a kind in the world and truly worth seeing!
You will get to experience:
Snowmobile and snowshoe safaris
Race through snowy forest trails and discover the thrill of a true Arctic adventure. Our snowmobile and snowshoe safaris start right from our doorstep!
Atmospheric Teepee evening
We invite you to our cosy Teepee by the lake, where you get to cook snacks by the fire, maybe meet and greet other travellers and enjoy some warm juice and traditional finnish winter drink called glögi
Husky, Reindeer & Horse rides
Meet the animals of the North with our introductory rides with huskies, reindeers and horse.
New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner and party
Welcome the New Year with a festive gala dinner, traditional tin-casting and a memorable midnight celebration with a party DJ and fireworks.
Kick Sledges & Tobogganing
Freely try out our sleds and toboggans on the hill or kick sleds on the ice, enjoy the simple joys of a winter wonderland!
New Year concert at Kuhmo Arts Centre:
Immerse yourself to a wonderful culture experience in one of Finland’s most beautiful concert halls and one of a kind acoustics
Traditional Finnish Saunas & Jacuzzis
Unwind in the soothing warmth of an authentic Finnish smoke sauna and embrace a cherished local tradition. Smoke-sauna is the traditional, ancient type of Finnish sauna: Wood is burned in a large stove for several hours, allowing the smoke to fill the room and escape only through a small hatch and the door. Once the fire dies down, the smoke is cleared out, leaving behind a deeply relaxing room with a distinct aroma of birch wood and tar.
After sauna you can relax in the warm bubles of our outdoor jacuzzi and catch a glimpse of the northern lights above, if you are lucky!
DAILY: breakfast, lunch, dinner, evening saunas with relaxing indoor and outdoor hot tubs
Prices:
| Room type | Package price/person | Extra night per person with breakfast |
| Standard double/twin room | 1719 € | 75 € |
| Single room | 1769 € | 110 € |
| Superior double room | 1809 € | 85 € |
| Suite (for 2) | 1929 € | 140 € |
Children 4-12 years 50% of adult price. Toddlers 0-3 years free of charge.
Including:
- 6 nights’ accommodation in chosen room type with full board
- Return transfer from Kajaani airport (extra fee from Kuopio-Hotel-Kuopio 50€/person)
- Atmospheric teepee-evening with snacks
- Special gala dinner on New Year’s Eve, traditional tin-casting and DJ Party to welcome the New Year
- Daily evening sauna and use of indoor and outdoor hot tubs
- Traditional smoke sauna evening
- 2 hours snowmobile safari
- short introductory rides: husky-, reindeer-, and horse rides
- 2 hours snowshoe tour
- Snow fun games
- New year concert
- Free use of kick-sledges, toboggans, Wi-Fi
Extra charge:
- Thermal overall (suit, hat, gloves, boots, socks) 75 €/week or 25 €/day.
- Optional activities
Guests will receive their daily itinerary upon arrival to hotel
Few tips:
- Possibility to add extra days or shorten the program
- Please take a look at list of optional activities; husky safaris, cross country skiing, ice-fishing, rapid swimming etc.
- Also wellbeing treatments are available: worth trying is definitely our peat sauna and traditional Finnish bone setting. After these two try also herbal jacuzzi and classical massage.
Good to know: All the activities are guided in English. Package price does not includepersonal travel insurance. We reserve all the rights to change the order or content of the program if necessary due to weather conditions or safety reasons.
Want to join our New Year festivities?
BOOK your holiday from your travel agency or at sales@hotellikalevala.fi