Arctic Christmas & New Year Retreat
Welcome to Lapland! This Christmas and New Year, we’re opening the doors to one of Lapland's best-kept secrets: the traditional mountain lodge of Peurakaltio. This is a rare opportunity to spend your holiday in the breathtaking wilderness of Lapland, far from the beaten path. Nestled in the heart of the Arctic wilderness, this unique lumberjack base offers an exclusive Christmas retreat for the outdoor loving community.
We welcome you from the 23rd December 2025 through to 3 rd January 2026 to immerse yourself in the magic of Lapland and to learn about the Arctic! This is an active retreat, where adventure and tradition come together, offering something for all ages. Step outside your door to explore the pristine snow-covered landscape with our guided hikes, snowshoeing, and skiing. Savor traditional meals and homemade Christmas delicacies, then unwind in the warmth of the sauna and hot tub while admiring the Polar Night colors and Northern Lights.
Join us any time between 23rd December 2025 to 3 rd January 2026!
This is an all-inclusive adventure retreat available exlusively from 23rd December 2025 to 3rdJanuary 2026.
• Arctic Escapades provides you with full travel guidance including preparations and packing, location information and clothing and gear lists.
• Your stay is hosted by us and activities are by guided by our own guides. You’ll be well looked after for your whole stay.
• Activities are always weather dependent: If it’s very cold, the route maybe shorter. If strong wind and snow is forecasted, we may change the itinerary to avoid open / higher places.
• Star / Aurora gazing at any night when the forecast looks good. You can download an Aurora App on your phones but we can also alert you.
• Transportation to and from the lodge from the arrival town is included.
BOOKING AND INQUIRIES: Riitta Hänninen
Whats App / Call + 358 45 353 2282
info@arcticescapades.com
https://arcticescapades.com/
Peurakaltio Stable Café is a well-known café famous for its mouth-watering treats and friendly service, located along popular outdoor trails. Welcome to enjoy and relax in our historically beautiful setting!
Peurakaltio Stable Café has long served outdoor enthusiasts in the Ylläs area. It offers a warm, welcoming resting spot with delicious food and drinks. The Stable Café, the Savotta Cabin, and the Savotta Sauna together create a charming setting in the forested landscapes of Äkäskero.
We warmly welcome guests to enjoy our diverse services.
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The History of the Stable Café and the Savotta Cabin
The Stable Café was only erected at its current location in the 1990s, although the building itself is much older. Originally, the building served as a stable, and it is from this that the name "Stable Café" originated. On the Savotta Cabin side, hot juice and doughnuts were already being sold to skiers in the 1950s.
The history of Peurakaltio’s forestry operations began in 1948 with the completion of the Savotta Cabin. At its peak, over 600 men worked in the logging operations along the Aakenus and Äkäs rivers. There were several Savotta cabins in the area, and dozens of men stayed in the cramped cabins at a time. The landladies lived on their own side, from where they provided meals to the men through "life windows." The forestry operations employed local people, but there were also workers from other areas, known as "flying men." Occasionally, criminals evading the authorities would join the workers, which led the border guard to occasionally carry out inspections at the cabins. The logging operations at Peurakaltio ended in the 1960s.
If you are interested in the forestry tradition, the Kellokas Nature Centre has a wealth of material and stories from the past related to this tradition. We highly recommend a visit!
Our photo gallery
Explore our cosy spaces and offerings in the photo gallery!
It's easy to reach us by walking, driving, or snowmobiling.
Peurakaltio Stable Café is located along popular ski, snowshoeing, cycling, snowmobiling, and hiking trails on the northern side of Kukastunturi, near Äkässaivo and Äkäskero. The distance to Äkäslompolo is approximately 13 kilometres by ski, bike, snowshoe, or on foot. You can easily reach our property along Aakenus Road by car or snowmobile.
The surrounding area of Peurakaltio features fantastic snowshoeing and winter cycling trails, which we are happy to guide you along! Remember, you can also rent high-quality snowshoes from our café.
For nature and peace-loving skiers, there is a route that takes you from Peurakaltio to Äkäsmylly and back. This peaceful trail offers beautiful scenery!