Sinettä: Snow, Ice and Husky Experiences

Sinettä combines winter activities with a distinctive type of accommodation and a local river landscape. At the Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos, a snow and ice hotel, glass igloos and 360-degree views of the sky meet snow activities and sled dog experiences.

Getting there and accommodation profile

The Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos is located at Lehtoahontie 27 in Sinettä. It is accessible by car, and free parking is available. Transfers are offered from Rovaniemi city centre and the airport. Check the transfer arrangements before your trip. The snow and ice hotel and the glass igloos define the complex’s accommodation theme; the glass igloos offer 360-degree views of the sky. Operations and visitor arrangements may vary seasonally, so check in advance what is available during your travel dates.

Winter activities at Lehtojärvi

Free snow tubing and kick sledding on the ice of Lehtojärvi are offered in the area of the Arctic SnowHotel. Both activities take place at the same named location. The season and conditions may affect the winter activities on offer; before your visit, check which options are available during your travel dates.

Husky experiences and routes

Huskypoint offers sled dog adventures on forest trails in the Sinettä area for individual travellers and groups. The programmes are seasonal. Bearhill Husky describes two specific routes: a five-kilometre husky ride with a guided kennel tour and a ten-kilometre tour with drinks by a campfire. The shorter route includes the tour, while the longer includes drinks by a campfire. The tours therefore differ both in distance and in their stated activities. Bearhill’s offerings are also seasonal and may change; check the current tour details before planning.

River scenery and snow and ice art

The Sinettäjoki is the outflow of Sinettäjärvi and runs through the Sinettäjoki area before joining the Ounasjoki. The lake and river form a local point of scenic interest alongside the activities. At the Arctic SnowHotel, local and international artists create detailed snow and ice sculptures. The sculptures add an artistic perspective on snow and ice to the winter offerings.

Culture in the wider destination of Rovaniemi

Rovaniemi also offers its own themes for travel planning. The city lies on the Arctic Circle at the confluence of the Kemijoki and Ounasjoki rivers. Arktikum brings together a science centre and a museum, where you can explore the Arctic through science, history and culture. The Korundi House of Culture is home to the Rovaniemi Art Museum and the Lapland Chamber Orchestra. It also hosts art exhibitions, concerts and performances. These cultural offerings in Rovaniemi have a different focus from Sinettä’s snow, ice and husky experiences.

Discover more destinations: Tornio, Mäntyjärvi, Keminmaa, Ivalo, Ranua, Kittilä, Nuorgam, Pello

For the broader travel overview: Lapland.