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FAQ

Before the trip

How can I make a booking?

You can contact us via phone +358 16 831 931 or email tuvat@sallatunturi.fi. You can also fill out the inquiry form in the ‘contact’ tab.

What does the rate include?

Accommodation rates include bed linen, towels and final cleaning. The fire wood are also included in cottages with own sauna.

Where can I check-in?

You can check-in at our reception. Address Hangasjärventie 1, 98900 Salla.

How can I get to Salla?

You can get to Salla, located 900 kilometres from Helsinki, by plane, train, car or a bus.

By air: The closest airports are at Kuusamo and Rovaniemi. There is a bus connection to Salla for most Finnair and Blue1 flights arriving at Kuusamo. > Check out the bus timetables on the Pohjolan Matka website.

By train: The closest railway station is at Kemijärvi and there’s a bus connection from there to Salla (not on Sundays). > Check out the train and bus timetables on the VR and Matkahuolto websites.

Can I bring my pet to your cottages?

Pets are allowed in most of our cottages, please check with the reception, which cottages. For pets we charge a fee of 25€ /stay.

When can I see the Northern Lights?

In Lapland the northern lights can be seen between August and April and when there’s a clear night and activity in the sun. Auroral activity usually peaks at the beginning and the end of the season. Check the weather forecast for clouds and for the aurora activity you can check for example this forecast:
Aurora Forecast

How cold is it there and will there be snow?

Salla is quite known for its cold temperature records, the coldest we have had is -54,4 C’ measured in 1999. But luckily this is not the norm. During the winter months, it can be quite cold, but the regular winter temperatures falls somewhere between –5 and –15 C’.

In the summer, it can get as hot as 30 C’, sometimes even more. However the normal summer temperature is around 15 – 20 C’.

In Salla we usually get the first snow in October. But the more permanent snow layer comes in November and lasts until April-May. Usually we are able to do winter activities from beginning of December to late April, sometimes even until the beginning of May.

What should I wear?

If you are visiting Lapland during winter, get warm clothes. Thermal underwear, a warm hat, thick socks and gloves help out a lot when temperatures drop below freezing. And layers are always handy, you can easily add more on or take some off. If you have trouble finding winter clothes, no worries, warm clothing is included in all guided safaris. You can also rent overalls, boots and gloves from our company. The rate for the week is 35 €/person.

When can I see the Midnight Sun?

During summer. In Lapland, the sun stays up constantly for a month around June-July.

I don’t speak any Finnish, is that a problem?

All our staff, and most Finns, speak English, so it shouldn’t be a problem.

During the trip

What time can I check-in?

From 14:00 o’clock on. For earlier check-in please contact our reception, sometimes it’s possible to check-in earlier, however this is subject to availability.

What time is check-out?

At 11:00. You can deliver keys to reception. If you need later check-out time, please contact our reception.

Where can I have breakfast?

Breakfast is available in our restaurant every day during high season from 8:00 to 10:00 o’clock. Outside the high season, please check the availability from our reception.

Is there wi-fi available?

Yes, free wi-fi is available in all the rooms and in our main building.

Can I have extra towels?

The accommodation rates include one set of towels per customer for the whole stay. If you wish to have extra towels, that can be provided for a price of 3,50€ /towel set. Please contact our reception to get extra towels.

I’m traveling with a baby, can you provide a crib for our room?

Yes, we can provide a crib for your stay. Just let the reception know that you would need one.

Is there a sauna in the cottages, and how does it work?

Most of our cottages have own saunas, please check with our reception if you are not sure do you have one in your cottage.

All our saunas work by electric heating. In the stove there are two switches one for temperature and one for time. The temperature switch is good to have almost at the maximum.
When you want to warm up the sauna, put the time switch clockwise to the nearest number two. If you put more time, the sauna will go to a timer and starts to warm up when it gets to number two.
It takes about 45 minutes for the sauna to be warm. When using the sauna, in Finland it customary to throw water into the stove, that makes the sauna more humid and enjoyable.