Ollero Eco Lodge (inc. a glass igloo)

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3 bedrooms
4 beds
2 bathrooms

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Welcome to Ollero Eco Lodge – we’re a family-owned environmentally friendly cottage retreat by the Ounasjoki river on the Arctic Circle. You’ve found the perfect base for your holiday in Rovaniemi: Ollero Eco Lodge sleeps 6 people (8 with extra beds) in a quiet location just outside the city. We’re a 10-minute drive from the city center with all its services and attractions, yet free of the fuss and light pollution – a prime spot for observing the Aurora Borealis and arctic nature.

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Ollero Eco Lodge is an environmentally friendly combination of comfort and rustic Lapland style.

Ollero Eco Lodge is an ideal stay for couples, families and small groups who want to experience Lapland and the peace and quiet of arctic nature in an environmentally friendly way.

A traditional Lapland cottage on the bank of the Ounasjoki river right outside the city of Rovaniemi, Ollero Eco Lodge is composed of three separate buildings (please see below for details).

Enjoy your privacy: when staying here, all three buildings are reserved only for you.

The large yard and nearby forest provide easy access to outdoor fun, whether exploring local nature, sledding or building snowmen tickles your fancy. Want to hunt for the Northern Lights? Just step out the door and you'll find yourself in a prime spot.

There are three toilets in Ollero Eco Lodge, one in the Main Lodge and two additional eco-toilets in the Glass Igloo and the Sleeping Cabin.

INCLUDED IN YOUR BOOKING:

MAIN LODGE

Step inside and fall in love with authentic Lappish comfort. The Main Lodge is a relaxing place with a lounge, dining area and fully equipped kitchen with excellent food making facilities. The fireplace area is a wonderful spot to chill out in the evening after enjoying the smoke sauna. The Main Lodge has a fully renovated bathroom with a shower and toilet.

GLASS IGLOO

Spend the night under a million stars in the warm comfort of your bed. The modern one-room Glass Igloo lies right by the Ounasjoki river, and its window wall provides a panorama view over the river and the northern sky. If lucky, you'll see the Northern Lights dance in the sky.

SLEEPING CABIN

The Sleeping Cabin is a spacious and cosy, authentically Lappish two-bedroom building. The rustic furnishings and interior design pay respect to the history of Ollero in an environmentally friendly fashion. Enjoy a great night's sleep in this quaint cabin.

If you are interested in renting only the igloo and the main lodge or you are more than 6 people, please contact us.

SUSTAINABILITY

We provide you an environmentally friendly stay in Lapland.
At Ollero Eco Lodge, sustainability has been driving every decision from building materials and methods to energy consumption. For example more than 80 % of waste is recycled. Waste collectors in the main lodge and the igloo allow sorting waste to proper circulation. Next summer, we are building our own compost for organic waste. We use an electricity supplier that produces the electricity from entirely renewable energy sources such as wind and bioenergy. We choose eco-friendly products. All detergents used for cleaning and the guests´ shampoos & shower gels are highly eco-friendly. When cooking with us we provide only local and organic food ingredients.

Ollero Eco Lodge retreat is your chance to relax and truly let go with friends, family and loved ones. It is a paradise for outdoor lovers. Ollero Eco Lodge is a travel destination where it is possible to have a vacation in style without feeling guilty.

Ollero Eco Lodge is also a fun place for the kids; there is lots of space to play in the snow, sled hill or maybe even build a snowman.

You can also find us in ig and fb. We also have a Website.

ACTIVITIES

At Ollero Eco Lodge, we take the word 'real' to heart. We offer you a chance to experience local lifestyle and seasonal activities. Find below a list of experiences provided at Ollero Eco Lodge either free of charge or with an extra cost.

- PANORAMA SAUNA & JACUZZI. On summer 2021 we built a brand new panorama sauna and a jacuzzi with a river and forest view. Guaranteed relaxation. After good steam, when you feel like cooling off, the sauna offers direct access to the river, where you can go walking on the snow and enjoy a refreshing swim, depending on the season. Price includes ecological towels, local refreshment, shampoo and showel gel. 200 eur/use.

- SANTA CLAUS VISIT. A close friend of ours is a professional Santa Claus who can visit you during your stay in Ollero Eco Lodge. He is a friendly and talkative guy that will certainly be loved by kids. His strong Christmas expertise and know-how guarantee you the real magic of Christmas. Make sure you have some gifts for each other that he can give deliver as Santa does. 300 eur/group.

- TRADITIONAL SMOKE SAUNA. We want our guests to enjoy the magic of the sauna that our father built over 30 years ago. It takes over 6 hours to heat the sauna. It can be in use for up to 3 hours. There is space for 6 guests. Guaranteed relaxation. After good steam, when you feel like cooling off, the sauna offers direct access to the river, where you can go walking on the snow and enjoy a refreshing swim, depending on the season. Price includes ecological towels, local refreshment and shampoos. 400 eur/group.

- ICE FISHING CAMP. We can rent you the equipment and teach you how to ice fish so you can go ice fishing on the frozen river near Ollero Eco Lodge. The guided ice fishing tour includes fishing equipment and of course story telling of Finnish fishing culture. After fishing and while sharing the fishing stories, we will make an open fire in a goahti, most probably cook fish if you caught any, grill sausages and prepare some campfire coffee/hot chocolate. 300 eur/group.

- FAT BIKES. We have 4 fatbikes to rent. It is great activity to cycle to the city or even go cycling on snowmobile routes on the river ice. 60 eur/bike/day or 100 eur/bike/whole holiday.

- SNOWSHOEING. During your stay, feel free to rent our snowshoes and go walking on the ice, nearby forest or up to the Ollerovaara hills. Remember to wear warm winter shoes when using snowshoes. We are more than happy to show you how they work and plan a suitable route for you. “Take only photos, leave only footprints”. Snowshoes: 35 eur/person/holiday. Headlamps: 10 eur/person/holiday.

- TRADITIONAL OPEN FIRE COOKING. Have you ever cooked a meal on open fire in a Lappish teepee? Feel free to make a fire in our traditional Lappish teepee. We are more than happy to guide you through on how to use it safely and what you can cook there. Please remember, when dealing with nature, you can't plan to perfection, and that's what makes the experience exciting. Free of charge.

- FOREST WALK. We offer access to private nature trails/paths. The surrounding forest is a perfect place to do meditative walks, breathe fresh air, listen to how the snow and trees sounds like or pick-up blue berries and mushrooms in late summer and autumn. Free of charge.

- SLEDDING HILL. Next to the sleeping granary we have a build a sledding hill for the children. Feel free to borrow our sleds next to the granary. Enjoy but be careful! This activity is at your own risk. Free of charge.

- AURORA HUNTING. Ollero Eco Lodge is a perfect location to chase Northern Lights being just out of the light pollution of Rovaniemi.

Besides our activities, there is plenty to do and experience in Rovaniemi. Dog sledding, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, snowboarding, fatbiking, reindeer farm etc.

Ollero Eco Lodge is located next to a family run reindeer farm. It takes only 5 -10 min to walk there from Ollero Eco Lodge.

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Where you'll sleep

Bedroom 1

1 double bed

Bedroom 2

1 double bed

Bedroom 3

2 small double beds

What this place offers

Beach access – Beachfront

Kitchen

Wifi

Free parking on premises

Private hot tub – available all year, open 24 hours

Private sauna

Air conditioning

Garden

Indoor fireplace

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Where you’ll be

Rovaniemi, Finland

Ollero Eco Lodge is located by Ounasvaara river at the end of a private street called Olleronlammentie. It is surrounded by forest and nearest neighbours are 300 meters away up to the street.

Ollero Eco Lodge is located next to a family run reindeer farm called Napapiirin Porofarmi. It takes only 5 -10 min to walk there. Remember to contact them in advance if you are keen on visiting the farm: https://porofarmi.fi/index.php/english

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Joined in July 2019

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We are a family run lodge that believes in eco-friendly traveling! Ollero Eco Lodge started with the desire of its owners, four siblings, to bring a new adventure travel style to Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland.

Ollero Eco Lodge is a traditional Finnish cottage, where we used to spend all holidays and weekends during our childhood. Now our goal is to provide a top holiday experience to you in our perfect hideout place and its rugged natural beauty. Ollero Eco Lodge aims to diversify the Lapland travel culture and bring tourists closer to the arctic nature and landscapes with local activities.

Arttu is the oldest of us and manages the daily tasks of Ollero Eco Lodge. Arttu is a 40 years old friendly family guy. He lives in Rovaniemi with his wonderful wife Irina and their two beautiful daughters. Arttu is an engineer by profession as well as a passionate entrepreneur. He likes to spend his free time with the family and take his dog with and go hunting or fly fishing.

We are a family run lodge that believes in eco-friendly traveling! Ollero Eco Lodge started with the desire of its owners, four siblings, to bring a new adventure travel style to R…

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During your stay

Arttu is more than happy to help you when planning your trip and during your stay at Ollero Eco Lodge. He will make sure everything runs smoothly and please do not hesitate to give him a call or text if there are any requests or concerns. He lives only few kilometers away from the Ollero Eco Lodge.

Arttu is more than happy to help you when planning your trip and during your stay at Ollero Eco Lodge. He will make sure everything runs smoothly and please do not hesitate to give…