The Hotelli Jussantupa is an excellent choice for those searching for the Aurora Borealis. Situated in Hetta, at the edge of the Pallas-Yllas National Park, the vast open surrounds emit no light pollution, making this a prime Aurora viewing location along the Nordics’ Northern Lights Belt.
This family-run hotel offers a traditional Lapland stay with a warm welcome: comfort and hospitality are at the heart of the hotel’s culture. Run by the same family for the last 60 years, guests from all over the world have enjoyed their stay here.
The Jussantupa has 32 rooms, sleeping up to 60 people. The hotel has two saunas and an indoor swimming ‘plunge’ pool, to warm you and your party after a long day of Arctic adventures (a separate, private sauna with lounge area and fireplace is also available, and can be booked locally). The restaurant serves original delicacies from Lapland, as well as dishes to suit international palates, and the fully-licenced bar is a great place to enjoy a drink, relax, and reflect on a wintry day in Lapland. The hotel also has complimentary WiFi and a souvenir shop.
The hotel received Hotel Combined’s 2017 Recognition of Excellence, and is a regular winner of Trip Advisor accolades.
Transfer from Enontekio Airport: 15 minutes
Entering its seventh decade of welcoming tourists from around the world, this hotel knows how best to showcase True Lapland whilst offering traditional Finnish hospitality in the Arctic Circle.
"Room really clean. Hotel staff friendly and helpful. Good breakfast and super delicious dinner was served at the hotel’s restaurant, I really recommend it."
- Warley, March 2019
The Jussantupa is a long-established hotel and a staple of the Hetta locale. Rooms here are a generous 16 metres squared and have an ensuite shower room. In each of the 32 rooms you will also find a flat-screen TV, telephone, and radio. Twin and double rooms sleep two, and an extra bed can be added.
Search for the spectacular Northern Lights in Lapland and enjoy a host of winter activities
3 or 4 nights from £949 per adult
Search for the fabled Aurora Borealis on this week-long break deep inside the Arctic Circle
7 nights from £1439 per adult