The story
Staying at Santa’s Glass Igloos puts you near Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, with the main event being those iconic glass roofs. According to Walk With Me Tim, the igloo itself was cozy and the hot tub a welcome addition, though the AC was noisy and cold drafts crept in. The real payoff came at night: watching the Northern Lights from bed was, as he put it, “incredible.”
Dinner and breakfast both earned praise. The menu featured an Arctic Char and Lobster Tail entrée, followed by an Apple Panna Cotta dessert. It’s not flawless—comfort comes with minor quirks—but for a front-row seat to the aurora and solid meals in a modern, romantic setting, this is a memorable Arctic stay.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2023.
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AI summary of what 2 dish mentions say about the food
“This apple panna cotta with apple crisps and apple sauce was a taste sensation. It's very small, I had to nibble it. The freeze-dried apple was nice, and the sauce was lovely. The edible flowers I passed on. But overall it was a taste sensation.”
What creators say about the stay
Rooms
- The room is cozy with underfloor heating and heated glass, but the AC unit is noisy and the cold air sinks down due to the glass, making my face cold at night. I had to wear a hat to keep warm. The bed is comfortable with a thick topper and thin duvet, typical Finnish style.
Facilities
- The private hot tub outside is amazing, even in minus 20. It's secluded with a forest view. I used it at night and it was great, though a bit cloudy so no stars. The bathroom is a wet room with a large shower and two shower heads.
Location
- The igloo is near Santa Claus Village, about a 5-10 minute walk. It's surrounded by forest, very peaceful and secluded. The resort also has an ice bar and ice slide for guests.
Service
- Staff came to check the noisy AC but couldn't fix it. Other than that, service was fine.
Breakfast
- Breakfast is a simple buffet with bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, berry soup, cookies, and a waffle machine. The berry soup is a must-try. It's acceptable to have cookies in the morning here.
Value for money
- Two nights cost £1,550 with one dinner main included and hot tub. It's Lapland so it's expensive, but the experience of seeing the Northern Lights from bed is special. However, the AC issue affected value.
What creators say
1 creator has covered Santa's Glass Igloos. Most active: Walk With Me Tim
I stayed in a glass igloo with a hot tub near Santa Claus Village, which was cozy but had a noisy AC and cold drafts; the dinner and breakfast were good, and seeing the Northern Lights from bed was incredible.
Dishes mentioned
Arctic Char and Lobster Tail
I went for the Arctic Char and Lobster Tail, which would have been €34 if I paid. The char is like a salmon – really similar. The lobster tail was good, not chewy like the one I had in Greece. I'm not a big fan of cauliflower but this cauliflower cream was really nice, made it easy on the palate. The whole dish was small but very good.
Apple Panna Cotta
This apple panna cotta with apple crisps and apple sauce was a taste sensation. It's very small, I had to nibble it. The freeze-dried apple was nice, and the sauce was lovely. The edible flowers I passed on. But overall it was a taste sensation.
