Why Staying in A Glass Igloo in Finland is Worth Every Penny

A night in a glass igloo up in the north can be one of the most magical nights you’ll ever have. Laying back and taking in a full 360 degree view of the Arctic night sky and aurora rippling across is an experience you can have nowhere else. However it does cost a pretty penny. Depending on the resort and season, you could pay anywhere from a couple hundred to well over a thousand euros for a single night. But every single penny you spend in an glass igloo is worth it – and here's 5 reasons why.

The Northern Lights from inside a glass igloo

You're Paying for the Exceptional Views

The core appeal of a glass igloo isn't the room itself but the view you get from its glass ceiling. You can watch the northern lights right from your bed without stepping a foot outside in the subzero temperatures. Where else on earth will you get to do that?

The glass ceiling remains clear even during heavy snow outside

The Engineering Is Genuinely Impressive

Glass igloos are built to be true engineering marvels. Igloos in the best resorts will have a fully glass domed constructed using thermal glass designed to resist frosting and condensation even when outside temperatures drop to -30°C. They are also fitted with underfloor heating and insulation to keep you toasty. 

Each glass igloo in Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort comes with shower and sauna attached

It's an All-Inclusive Experience

When you book accommodation in the best of best glass igloo resorts in Finland, you won’t only be paying for the room. In any premium glass igloo stay package, like in the Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort, you’ll find breakfast, dinner, your own private sauna as well as access to fun winter activities.

A Complete Arctic Adventure

These resorts are built to engross you completely in the arctic experience. Whether you’d like a leisurely walk in the Lappish wilderness, learn more about local lifestyles in reindeer or husky safaris, or enjoy skiing, snowmobiling, ice-karting - you’ll find something to make your stay more than memorable. 

Glass igloos against a snowy backdrop in Saariselka

The Memory Factor Is Real

It's the kind of night people remember and talk about for years, which is a meaningful part of what you're paying for beyond the physical room. You're essentially paying for a curated slice of Lapland, not just a place to sleep.

A glass igloo isn't a budget accommodation option, it was never meant to be. It is designed to be an once-in-a-lifetime experience. For most people who take the leap, it becomes one of the standout memories of their entire trip to Finland.