Giellajohka

Excellent small and remote lodging in very north Lapland. Big enough to have a good time but small enough to feel intimate. Stayed for 5 nights in December and it was perfect. We rented a riverside cabin and the views were amazing. We saw the northern lights 4 out of the 5 nights. Cabin was well situated and equipped. All staff were friendly and welcoming, restaurant food was really really nice. We ate there for breakfast every day and most dinners. We took an ice fishing trip with them and they provided all gear and it was a great time. Highly recommend for a remote and authentic Arctic experience!

Tldr: Fantastic food. Fantastic staff. Super room. 100% coming back. The attitude of the staff is super-friendly with a Finnish flavour. The venue itselleen is very clean. Food is brilliant. Breakfast (buffet) is worth it. You shouldn’t drive any further. Paradise.

Got the place recommended from tourist officer in Inari on a hand written paper. Stepped by for dinner with a friends couple and have been very pleased to find that place. Great atmosphere in the restaurant, fresh cooking, it also takes a while until you get your food and very delicious. Service from the owners mum quite perfect. Real Sami feeling, no stress at all and absolutely friendly. I liked it at lot.

I'm here now. What can I say ... The staff, super friendly, from Anita to Jouni and all the rest. Very helpful and always smiling. The location, wow!! If you want an epic wilderness to do some adventures, then Giellajohka is your place. I've been snowshoe trekking which was exhilarating. Today I went ice fishing with Samu a guide from Giellajohka, was like therapy for me. So calming sitting on a frozen lake catching loads of fish after the holes were drilled through the ice. Then Giellajohka kitchen cooked the fish for me when I got back. Brilliant! Northern Lights - 2 nights I've stayed here, 2 immense Aurora shows both nights. They even have a teepee with wood fire to keep you warm when you watch the show. Food - They have excellent facilities and kitchens to cook your own. But I booked breakfast, which is a lovely filling buffet. I also have reindeer soup every evening, it's tremendous. Activities - Lots to do, I'm doing snowmobiling tomorrow, then cross country skiing Wednesday. Also gonna do the traditional hot then ice Finnish sauna. They also have a reindeer farm. So glad I was recommended here. I'll post a few pics as well. But really, there's a reason Giellajohka gets top reviews. Brilliant please, it's like therapy for me, the calm and silence, at one with nature. Love it!

The staff was very warm, welcoming and helpful. Anita took the time every day to explain us what activities to do and when to see the aurora. There was even a whatsapp group chat to help spotting the aurora. Snowshoes, sleds were available for usage at no extra cost. The hut (Routa) was super cosy and comfortable with nice view!