Sinettä: Snow, Glass Igloos and Husky Adventures

Sinettä puts a distinctive emphasis on snow and ice. The Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos combines a snow and ice hotel with glass igloos offering a 360-degree view of the sky. There are also free winter activities on the ice of Lehtojärvi, sled dog adventures along forest trails and a local river. This gives you a clear range of options to choose from: from a distinctive accommodation concept to active experiences on the ice and forest trails.

Sinettä at a glance

• The Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos is located at Lehtoahontie 27 in Sinettä and is accessible by car.
• There is free parking at the hotel; transfers are offered from Rovaniemi city centre and the airport.
• The complex includes a snow and ice hotel as well as glass igloos with a 360-degree view of the sky.
• In winter, snow tubing and kick sledding on the ice of Lehtojärvi are offered free of charge.
• Bearhill Husky offers a five-kilometre ride and a ten-kilometre tour, each with different inclusions.

Snow, glass and art at the Arctic SnowHotel

The Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos combines two distinctive types of accommodation: a snow and ice hotel and glass igloos. The 360-degree view of the sky is a defining feature of the glass igloos. If you are looking for accommodation in Sinettä, you can choose specifically between the snow and ice hotel and the glass igloo concept rather than deciding based only on a place name.

The design is also part of the complex’s character. Detailed snow and ice sculptures are created at the Arctic SnowHotel by local and international artists. These works give snow an artistic dimension and add another aspect to the accommodation theme: the focus is not only on different types of lodging, but also on artfully designed ice and snow surfaces.

Winter activities on the ice and forest trails

Free snow tubing and kick sledding on the ice of Lehtojärvi are offered at the Arctic SnowHotel. Both activities are wintry and directly connected to the lake. They are therefore clearly distinct from the sled dog adventures along forest trails, which are also offered in the Sinettä area. Winter activities on the ice may vary depending on the season and conditions.

Huskypoint offers sled dog adventures along forest trails in the Sinettä area for individuals and groups. Bearhill Husky lists two specific tours: the five-kilometre husky ride combines the ride with a guided kennel tour. The ten-kilometre husky tour includes drinks by a campfire. The distances and listed inclusions provide a practical way to compare the offers without assuming a duration.

Providers’ programmes are seasonal and may change. For specific planning, the current tour details are therefore what matter. When comparing the different activities, you can focus on their clear distinctions: snow tubing and kick sledding take place on the ice of Lehtojärvi, the husky adventures follow forest trails, and the Bearhill offers differ in distance and the additional services listed.

A local landscape feature: the Sinettäjoki

The Sinettäjoki is the outlet of Lake Sinettäjärvi. After flowing through the area of the Sinettäjoki, it empties into the Ounasjoki. This connection between waterways adds another kind of local orientation to the activities at the Arctic SnowHotel: the names of the lake and river make Sinettä’s landscape connections visible, without assuming a particular tour or access to the riverbank.

Getting there and choosing accommodation

The Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos is located at Lehtoahontie 27 in Sinettä. The complex is accessible by car and offers free parking. Transfers are also offered from Rovaniemi city centre and the airport. If you are planning a transfer, confirm the specific arrangements again before travelling, as they may change.

If you are looking for hotels in Sinettä, it helps to distinguish between the accommodation types mentioned: the snow and ice hotel and the glass igloos define the offer at the Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos. The activities described offer other perspectives on the area, but should not be confused with additional accommodation services. This helps you focus your search on what you are actually interested in: the distinctive hotel concept, the view from a glass igloo, or activities in the snow and with sled dogs.

Rovaniemi as a distinct cultural and natural area

The wider travel destination of Rovaniemi has other distinct highlights. Rovaniemi itself lies on the Arctic Circle, at the confluence of the Kemijoki and Ounasjoki rivers. In the city, Arktikum combines a science centre and a museum; there, you can explore the Arctic through science, history and culture. Arktikum is located on European route E4, on the edge of the city centre.

Also in Rovaniemi, Korundi House of Culture is home to the Rovaniemi Art Museum and the Lapland Chamber Orchestra. It hosts art exhibitions, concerts and performances; the individual programmes change. The cultural centre is located on the site of a postal coach depot completed in 1933, which survived the Second World War. Korundi thus connects contemporary cultural offerings with the history of the building.

For nature and outdoor activities, Ounasvaara offers another perspective on Rovaniemi. This year-round recreational area lies close to the city centre and has marked, well-maintained trails and viewpoints. The area has 100 kilometres of cross-country ski trails, 50 kilometres of which are lit; their availability depends on the season and conditions. The Ounasvaara Nature Trail is a 4.9-kilometre loop for hiking and Nordic walking. It is open from May to October and leads to a shelter and a viewpoint with wide views of Saarenkylä and the Kemijoki.

Food is also part of the Rovaniemi experience: you can discover Lappish flavours such as wild berries, mushrooms, fish and game, prepared traditionally or in contemporary ways. No specific venue is implied. Culture, nature and food are distinct themes of the wider destination, while snow and ice experiences and husky activities define the focus described in Sinettä.

Discover more destinations: Kemijärvi, Peurasuvanto, Pello, Pelkosenniemi, Äkäslompolo, Konnevesi, Posio and Ylläsjärvi.

Frequently asked questions about Sinettä

What types of accommodation define Sinettä?

The Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos combines a snow and ice hotel with glass igloos. A 360-degree view of the sky is specified for the glass igloos.

What winter activities are available at Lehtojärvi?

Snow tubing and kick sledding on the ice of Lehtojärvi are offered free of charge at the Arctic SnowHotel. The activities are seasonal and may depend on conditions.

How do the Bearhill Husky tours mentioned differ?

The five-kilometre ride includes a guided kennel tour. The ten-kilometre tour includes drinks by a campfire. The offers are seasonal and may change.

How do you get to the Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos?

The address is Lehtoahontie 27 in Sinettä; the complex is accessible by car and offers free parking. Transfers are offered from Rovaniemi city centre and the airport.

What cultural attractions are there in the wider destination of Rovaniemi?

In Rovaniemi, Arktikum combines a science centre and museum with themes related to the Arctic, history and culture. Korundi House of Culture is home to the Rovaniemi Art Museum and the Lapland Chamber Orchestra, and hosts exhibitions, concerts and performances.

For the wider travel overview: Lapland.