Chalet Utsu

Arctic Glam: A Staffed Chalet in Finnish Lapland

Nestled in Utsuvaara, Finnish Lapland, this remote Arctic chalet for 10 guests offers breathtaking night skies, Northern Lights, and the winter wonderland of Finland’s Levi Lapland in its 3,200 square feet. Renovated in 2024, it's sleek and contemporary, with banks of mountain chalet windows overlooking the serene Arctic wilderness. The residence is equal parts warm and cozy, with its meticulously designed interiors awash in warm woods, fluffy skins, soft lighting and a corner fireplace.

The property comes with an exclusive staff, including a driver, concierge, private chef and outdoor guide. Bedrooms are double occupancy (king primary suite, king second bedroom, two queen suites, one double), and three offer en-suite bathrooms. There are two additional shared bathrooms, with five WCs and extra showers in the sauna area. Wellness, relaxation, and adventure are the focus, with a sauna, outdoor jacuzzi, panoramic terrace, glass igloo with a fireplace, and a movie room.

Your stay includes the services of one of two hosts and guides, a driver with a V-class vehicle, 24-hour concierge services, daily cleaning, and a private chef to prepare fine Nordic cuisine.

Around

Offering snow-covered trails, crisp Arctic air and endless adventures, Utsuvaara is an exclusive area of villas and chalets about 10 minutes’ drive from the center of Levi in Finland’s northernmost region. The area offers stunning, unspoiled Arctic nature and ideal conditions for viewing the enchanting auroras of the Northern Lights. A landscape of deep snow, gnarled trees and spiky evergreens, the area is famed for its clear night skies and winter trails ideal for skiing, snow mobiles, snowshoeing and other winter sports.

Nearby Levi is one of Lapland’s leading ski resorts, famed for its views from the top of the Levituntui Fell that gives the area its name and its dozens of slopes. The community is built around the resort and offers year-round recreation above the Arctic Circle. Winter is high season here, with snow-packed forests offering silent walks, frozen lakes shimmering under star-packed skies, and reindeer roaming the drift-blanketed, white landscape. The town has a full-time population of under 1,000, but offers supermarkets, all necessary services, shops, outfitters, and restaurants centered around the ski resort. Husky tours are a classic outing in the area, and traditional Lapp foods and artisanal creations are sold in small cafes and boutiques. The indigenous Sámi people have been traditional reindeer herders for centuries, and the property’s guides and concierge service can arrange for reindeer safaris, husky sledding and aurora hunting. The area’s premium northern location increases the likelihood of seeing the famed Northern Lights.

Location

Utsuvaala, Levi Lapland, Finland. Nearest airport: Kittilä (14km)

Best time to visit

Year-round, with winter as ideal