Accommodation: hotels, cottages and glass igloos
City hotels, lakeside rental cottages, glass igloos and wilderness lodges in Lapland, hostels and campsites: what to book, when to book and what to expect for the price.
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What is a Finnish mökki (summer cottage)?
A mökki is a cabin in the countryside, surrounded by nature and forest, preferably by a lake or the sea.
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Do you have to pay to enter Finnish national parks?
No.
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What is an open wilderness hut in Finland?
An open wilderness hut is a free shelter for hikers in national parks and wilderness areas, run by Metsähallitus.
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Can you camp anywhere in Finland?
Mostly yes.
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Can you camp on a beach in Finland?
Not on official swimming beaches.
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Is firewood provided in Finnish wilderness huts?
Yes.
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Do rental cottages in Finland have a sauna?
Almost always.
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Can you use campfire sites in Finland in winter?
Yes.
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What is a lean-to shelter (laavu) and can you sleep in one?
A laavu, or lean-to shelter, is an open-fronted wooden shelter, usually next to a campfire site, firewood shed and dry toilet.
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Can you make a campfire during a wildfire warning in Finland?
No.
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When should you book a summer cottage in Finland?
As early as you can for summer.
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When can you stay in a glass igloo or snow hotel in Finland?
Seasons depend on the operator.
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Why do hotels in Finland ask for your passport?
Finnish law requires accommodation providers to complete a traveller registration form for each guest.
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What is not allowed under everyman's rights in Finland?
Luontoon.fi lists what everyman's rights do not allow: lighting a fire on somebody else's land, violating the privacy of homes by camping too close or making noise, littering, cutting or damaging growing trees, and collecting dry wood, fallen trees, moss or lichen.
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Can you pick berries and mushrooms in Finland?
Yes.
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Are dogs allowed in Finnish wilderness huts?
It varies.