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 - Sodankyla Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Sodankyla ![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 $250 nightly $284 total Feb 9 - Feb 10 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! (192 reviews) Everything was great, the glass igloo, the food in the restaurant, and the staff!!! We mentioned that we had to leave early for our flight and will not be able to eat breakfast. When we came back to our igloo after a long day full of adventures we were pleasantly surprised to find a bag with sandwiches, ... Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F9%2F2026&endDate=2%2F10%2F2026&selected=12885749&PinnedHotelID=12885749&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3244) ![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 $595 nightly $675 total Feb 21 - Feb 22 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 ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (228 reviews) A stunning property with excellent front desk staff and rustic yet beautiful rooms. West village large cabin and kelo igloo rooms were both great. Love the in-room sauna! Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F21%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026&selected=12318138&PinnedHotelID=12318138&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3244) ![Lapland Hotels Luostotunturi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2400000/2398400/2398365/48a13d0b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lapland Hotels Luostotunturi Luostontie 1 Sodankyla $235 nightly $267 total Feb 21 - Feb 22 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Sodankyla. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 indoor pools. Popular attractions Pyha-Luosto Hiking Trail and Luosto Nature ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (370 reviews) Loved the cabin in the woods the staff were lovely and the breakfast was perfect will definitely be back Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F21%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026&selected=2398365&PinnedHotelID=2398365&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3244) [See all 403 properties in Sodankyla](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F9%2F2026&endDate=2%2F10%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. 9.4/10 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) ![Mokko-mökki by Interhome](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102530000/102527600/102527504/5c8f6782_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mokko-mökki by Interhome Sodankylä Stay at this vacation home in Sodankyla. Enjoy a sauna, laundry facilities, and in-room fireplaces. 10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews) Un chalet aussi beau que confortable. Rien ne manque je recommande fortement. Petite chambre très confortable pour nos filles, grande chambre parentale avec lit électrique. Le chalet est hyper bien chauffé, très lumineux et hyper propre. Très bien aménagé, suffisamment spacieux pour notre petite ... 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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=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[Feb 8 - Feb 9](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3244&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3244&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[Feb 9 - Feb 10](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3244&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3244&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026)[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3244&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### 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) #### Keski-Luosto Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Keski-Luosto during your travels in Sodankyla. Wander the forest or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.com/Keski-Luosto-Sodankyla.d553248621532523244.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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) #### 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) #### Koilliskaira Visitor Centre 4.5/5(3 reviews) 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) ### 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! ## Cities near Sodankyla ![Rovaniemi which includes a sunset, a bridge and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3059/c5f2988f-de93-44bb-a5cd-aa6afb7b7ef0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Rovaniemi ![Kemijarvi which includes outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5274/d738f69f-52d4-41f5-994b-42b30725bb74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kemijarvi ![Saariselka featuring a church or cathedral and religious elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500389/396a590f-7039-4cc6-b2d0-1fbd5295c9e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Saariselka ![Luosto featuring road cycling and forests as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052870/f3d10e78-6d22-4ec3-8234-9d65ad6ed9fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Luosto ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - 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