Wilderness and Wilderness Safety Services in Nothernmost Lapland
Arctica Artista has two log cabins available to rent, one of which is located in Salmivaara, Kilpisjärvi, and the other near the Swedish border in Kelottojärvi. We also arrange wilderness excursions and photo charters in the wilds of Lapland. Take a look at our lodges and books yours today!
You can also ask us about other accommodations int eh area: our network of partners will assist many of your needs in the region.
The high-end lodge was built in 2004 and is located at the highest point in Kilpisjärvi, i.e. Salmivaari. It is within easy walking distance from local services, and the lodge boasts majestic views of the Kilpisjärvi tundra and fells.
On the middle floor is an open-plan kitchen/dining room/living room as well as two two-man bedrooms. The upper gallery is home to four single person sleeping nooks as well as a sleeping place for two in the upper foyer. A sauna, dressing room, and laundry room are located in the basement.
Furnishing:
Electric-heated log cabin
Electric stove and oven
Fridge and freezer
Microwave
Television, CD-player
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Capacitive fireplace
2 toilets, showers, sauna
Outside barbecue and grill
Distances:
Kilpisjärvi approx. 200 metres
Kiiruna railway station 270 km
bus stop 900 metres
shops 1.4 km
Closest neighbour 50 m
Enontekiö airport 165 km
Tromssö airport (Norway) 180 km
Kiruna airport (Sweden) 270 km
Kilpisjärvi ski- and snowscooter trails 100 m
Kilpisjärvi Visitor Centre 1.5 km
Saana hiking trail 5 km
Malla nature park 7 km
Three-Country Cairn 15 km
Norway 15 km.
Pictures of the Kilpisjärvi Lodge
Log cabin 6–8 people, 100 m².
Located near grouse territory on the Swedish border, the Kelottijärvi lodge was built in 2011 and is located right beside the lake.
The lodge features an open-plan kitchen/living room, two single bedrooms on the ground floor and two two-man bedrooms on the upper floor- There is also space for an extra double bed on the ground floor.
Furnishing:
Lighting with aggregate
Gas hob
Baking oven
Fridge
Fireplace
Television, radio
Outhouse
Bottled water
Personal boat and campfire spot
Sauna building
The sauna was built in 1995 and has a changing room, sauna, and terrace. The water is to be carried from the lake and heated in a cauldron.
Distances:
Closest neighbour 200 m
Bus stop 900 m
Shops: 25km in Karesuando town centre
Enontekiö airport 100 km
Kiruna airport (Sweden) 185 km
Rovaniemi airport 340 km
Bus and railway station 270 km.
Pictures of the Kelottijärvi Lodge