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  1. Hi Megan, I’m so happy to have found your blog, it has given us so much great practical information. One question please, we wanted a stay at the Northern Lights Village at Saariselka, we’re so disappointed that it’s booked out, we’re looking now at the one at Levi but I can’t work out how to get there without hiring a car. Is it best to go from Rovaniemi?
    Thank you for any info you can give, we are so excited for this holiday 😃

    1. Hi! Okay I know this is really old but I am just now seeing comments on this post for some reason! I am replying now that I know it won’t help you but it may help the next person – I am so sorry!

      The best way to reach Levi is definitely by car (flying to Kittila is best for Levi). If you’re unable to rent a car, you can try the bus but it will not take you directly there but will get you to Levi where you can arrange transport from there. Their site is: https://www.eskelisen.fi/en/

      Sorry again!! :)

  2. Thanks for your very helpful review. We will be travelling with young children in Dec/Jan and are looking to go further north for 5 nights after a few days in Rovaniemi. We really wanted to stay ant NLV Saariselka after reading your review but can only get 2 nights here. We are torn between taking the two nights and then staying for the other 3 at Kakslautenen/Inari or rather going to Levi after Rovaniemi and spending 5 nights in the Northern lights Village there, as they do have availability.

    Do you have any insights as to what would be the best option- Levi or Saariselka?

    Our great dream is to see the aurora, although we realise this is luck, especially in Dec/Jan.

    Thanks so much! Your blog is a wealth of information for prospective Lapland travellers!

    1. Hi! I am SO ashamed for such a late reply – I have no clue why these comments never sent me an email and I am so sad that you probably have already booked this trip!

      I am only replying now to apologize and leave a little info here so that a future traveler may see it <3

      For me, I prefer Saariselka. Both are outstanding destinations but I find Saariselka very dreamy during the winter time and it really feels like ‘Lapland’ and fairytale. Levi is a bit different – a lot of what is classified as Levi is actually on the outskirts of the area and not in town. NLV Levi is actually not in town and you will need to arrange transport to get there if you do not have a rental car. I hope this makes sense! I will be writing a post about Levi this winter once I can get back up there and do a few more things!

      Sorry again and hope you had an AMAZING trip (or will have one!)

  3. Hey, me and my fiancé are looking for a 3 night package for the glass igloos . Did you have a shower in your one ? And did you stay in East or west village ?

    1. Hi Laurissa! Sorry for the delayed reply! I have no idea which village I stayed in – didn’t even know there were two different ones. I did have a shower in mine and assumed all did. The bathroom was a decent size!