Title: Visit Sodankyla: 2026 Travel Guide for Sodankyla, Lapland | Expedia.com [Hotels in Sodankyla](https://expedia.com/Sodankyla-Hotels.d3244.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Sodankyla](https://expedia.com/Sodankyla-Vacation-Rentals.d3244.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Sodankyla](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Sodankyla.d3244.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Sodankyla](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Sodankyla.d3244.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Sodankyla](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Sodankyla.d3244.Car-Rental-Guide)[Sodankyla Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Sodankyla.d3244.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Sodankyla ## Travel Guide ![Urho Kekkonen National Park which includes landscape views, tranquil scenes and forest scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110098/e3884825-2790-4229-b1cf-1fbc84ef9460.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Urho Kekkonen National Park which includes landscape views, tranquil scenes and forest scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110098/e3884825-2790-4229-b1cf-1fbc84ef9460.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Urho Kekkonen National Park which includes tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110098/e071188b-e82d-430f-b360-6800262fe3cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Urho Kekkonen National Park showing signage, a bridge and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110098/e66880d8-c996-4e42-853c-108f28b14958.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Urho Kekkonen National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110098/76b322a3-7844-4b81-b791-03a6f4a9e7ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Sodankyla Things to do Reviews ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_3244) - Sodankyla Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Sodankyla ![Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12320000/12318200/12318138/e2076748_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort Kiilopääntie 9 Sodankyla $541 nightly $615 total Mar 16 - Mar 17 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this lodge in Sodankyla. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attraction Ruijanpolku ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (233 reviews) It is a bit pricey but the experience is great. We observed auroras every night. The foods included are good. They also have à la carte menu but you will need to pay extra. The igloo is a bit of walk from recreation but they send car to deliver our luggages and picked us up on the day we leave. We ... Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F16%2F2026&endDate=3%2F17%2F2026&selected=12318138&PinnedHotelID=12318138&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3244) ![Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12890000/12885800/12885749/bea0be8a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Santa's Hotel Aurora & Igloos Luppokeino 1 Sodankyla Lapland $220 nightly $250 total Feb 26 - Feb 27 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Sodankyla. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Pyha-Luosto Hiking Trail and Luosto Nature Trail ... 9/10 Wonderful! (198 reviews) Clean room with enough space for a couple. The view from the igloo was just something else. Good staff, but it will be great if they have better communication amongst themselves, as the night shift receptionist told us we can do something while the day shift receptionist told us we are prohibited ... Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F26%2F2026&endDate=2%2F27%2F2026&selected=12885749&PinnedHotelID=12885749&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3244) ![Wilderness Hotel Muotka & Igloos](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24050000/24043800/24043751/b77220e7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wilderness Hotel Muotka & Igloos Muotkantie 204 Sodankyla Lapland $308 nightly $350 total Mar 28 - Mar 29 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sodankyla. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (168 reviews) We stayed at the glass igloos which were very good. Could see the aurora from our bed every night. !! Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F28%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026&selected=24043751&PinnedHotelID=24043751&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3244) [See all 403 properties in Sodankyla](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F26%2F2026&endDate=2%2F27%2F2026®ionId=3244) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Noa Villas Adults Only Riverside Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118410000/118405600/118405578/b3c666fb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Noa Villas Adults Only Riverside Resort Korpijoentie 575 Sodankyla Book a stay at this luxury villa in Sodankyla. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 15 hot tubs. Popular attraction Keski-Luosto is located nearby. 9.6/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews) Truly amazing place for those who seeks privacy, wilderness and nature. Really enjoyed snowmobiles from the resort, dinner options in villa (liked the idea that we had possibility to try local meal) and of course huge villa just for two of us. Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Sodankyla-Hotels-Noa-Villas-By-Lunvio.h118405578.Hotel-Information) ![Mökit & Camping Peurasuvanto](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112240000/112232900/112232824/0d55bd35_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mökit & Camping Peurasuvanto 5086 Ivalontie Sodankyla Lappi Stay at this cottage in Sodankyla. Enjoy free parking. 8/10 Very Good! (1 review) Vaellukselta palatessa yövyttiin, hyvin sai nukuttua ja saunottua. Reviewed on Jun 21, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Sodankyla-Hotels-Mokit-Camping-Peurasuvanto.h112232824.Hotel-Information) ![Kuukkeli Apartments Vuotso](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25030000/25021600/25021575/95feb3f5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kuukkeli Apartments Vuotso Nutukastie 11 Sodankyla Sodankylä Stay at this apartment in Sodankyla. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and patios. Popular attractions Gold Prospector Museum and Koilliskaira Visitor Centre are ... [](https://expedia.com/Sodankyla-Hotels-Apartments-Vuotso.h25021575.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Sodankyla](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3244&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Sodankyla hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3244&startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26)[Feb 25 - Feb 26](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3244&startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3244&startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27)[Feb 26 - Feb 27](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3244&startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3244&startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F1%2F2026)[Feb 27 - Mar 1](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3244&startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F1%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3244&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026)[Mar 6 - Mar 8](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3244&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Amethyst Mine You can spend time exploring the galleries in Amethyst Mine in Sodankyla. Wander the forest or discover the area's northern light views. [](https://expedia.com/Amethyst-Mine-Sodankyla.d553248635997987587.Vacation-Attraction) #### Luosto Nature Trail You can take time to visit Luosto Nature Trail during your travels to Luosto. Wander the forest or discover the area's northern light views. [](https://expedia.com/Luosto-Nature-Trail-Sodankyla.d645335210083766272.Vacation-Attraction) #### Sodankyla Old Church You can find out about the history of Sodankyla with a trip to Sodankyla Old Church. Take in the jazz scene and northern light views in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Sodankyla-Old-Church-Sodankyla.d553248622944890030.Vacation-Attraction) #### Koilliskaira Visitor Centre Explore the great outdoors at Koilliskaira Visitor Centre, a lovely green space in Tankavaara. Take in the museums while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Koilliskaira-Visitor-Centre-Sodankyla.d553248621533049888.Vacation-Attraction) #### Vanha Kirkko Vanha Kirkko is just one of the places to see in Sodankyla, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's forest or experience its jazz scene. [](https://expedia.com/Vanha-Kirkko-Sodankyla.d553248621533050489.Vacation-Attraction) #### Gold Prospector Museum You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Gold Prospector Museum during your travels in Tankavaara. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.com/Gold-Prospector-Museum-Sodankyla.d553248621532523731.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Picture 5 for Activity Saariselkä: Aurora Hunting Tour with Northern Lights Experts](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49479723/27ad79a4-f8e7-4ee1-8fe6-b3a9f04c7f24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Saariselkä: Aurora Hunting Photography Tour $164 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/saariselka-aurora-hunting-photography-tour.a49479723.activity-details) ![Trip to Pyhä-Luosto National Park and Amethyst Mine](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2508590/a89316d4-508a-4264-bd95-e3c769ea17fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Trip to Pyhä-Luosto National Park and Amethyst Mine $235 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/trip-to-pyha-luosto-national-park-and-amethyst-mine.a2508590.activity-details) ![Rovaniemi Northern Lights Photography Small-Group Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1131322/5969adef-af3a-434f-b69c-c48dba1ea696.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rovaniemi Northern Lights Photography Small-Group Tour $171 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/rovaniemi-northern-lights-photography-small-group-tour.a1131322.activity-details) [See all activities in Sodankyla](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Sodankyla.d3244.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Reviews of Sodankyla 5 Top Destination 5 - Excellent 4 4 - Good 0 3 - Okay 0 2 - Disappointing 0 1 - Terrible 0 ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveler Definitely amazing experience... beautiful little town, with beautiful nature surrounding ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveler love the glass house, our family stayed in one hut, felt warm and comfortable, own sauna ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveler Thanks a lot! 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