Christmas at Kelo Resort

Christmas in Lapland, the quiet way

Candlelight, snow-laden forests and a secret cabin somewhere in the woods. Christmas at Kelo Resort begins on 1 December.

COME AND EXPERIENCE CHRISTMAS AT KELO RESORT

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At Christmas, the snow-covered forests around Kelo Resort glow in candlelight and the silence of the Arctic night settles over the fells. Here, Christmas is not a rush, but unhurried, quiet and close to nature. No crowds, no noise, just the kind of moments that cannot be replicated.

Kelo Resort

4.9

Based on 71 reviews

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marja L.

6 months ago

Near the most beautiful fells in Lapland, in the peace of nature. A concept created with thought.

Tommi T.

6 months ago

Amazing place, modern rooms, great food. Real quiet Lapland experience

Matti “ERPpiö” P.

6 months ago

The most amazing resort I've been to in Lapland. Very tasty food and helpful staff. Also great routes and scenery for E-Fatbike cycling.

Vanessa

7 months ago

We had a wonderful stay at Kelo Resort in mid February and felt completely at home during our visit. The staff at the reception and in the restaurant were exceptionally friendly and helpful throughout our stay. They were always happy to assist with questions and made us feel very welcome. The location was great for exploring the area. We were able to park our car there for free and used the hotel as a base for several trips and activities. Almost every evening we were even lucky enough to see the Northern Lights, which made the experience even more special. Our room was very clean, although a bit on the smaller side. We also really appreciated that the hotel provided thermal overalls for guests to use, which was incredibly helpful in the cold temperatures. The food in the restaurant was excellent as well — we really enjoyed dining there. Overall, we had a fantastic stay and would definitely recommend Kelo Resort to anyone visiting the area.

Wendy Kupsis R.

7 months ago

Had an incredible stay at Kelo Resort! The hotel and its staff, especially the GM, Niina, are the best of the best! The scenery, the excursions (do as many as possible!), the food, the overall vibe…all are outstanding. The northern lights do not disappoint and with the resort sitting on a frozen lake, it’s probably one of the best places in Lapland to see them. Lots of other activities you can do on your own like biking, hiking up the fjells and generally just wandering and hanging out. So relaxing yet adventurous. Love love love Kelo Resort and plan to come back!

O. M.

8 months ago

We had a really wonderful time! Our best hotel during our trip. The breakfast is amazing. We would love to come back.

Colin S.

8 months ago

Niina and her team are doing a fantastic job - thank you for a very memorable stay, the sense of hospitality is exceptional. Rooms and food are great. The location is quite remote but fantastic to enjoy nature at it’s finest on the edge of a national park! The chances of seeing the aurora here are very high! Definitely recommended!

Richard K.

8 months ago

Wow! What a lovely place. We have just spent a week here doing the Arctic Week of Wonders and can thoroughly recommend it. The staff are so fantastic and very friendly and helpful. The resort is pristine and very comfortable, the landscape around is utterly beautiful too. As a keen photographer, it definitely rates as one of the very best places to see the Northern Lights in our experience. The forests of the National Park are very easy to get to on foot. Many local people work here too.

Lisa G.

8 months ago

We stayed at Kelo Resort at the beginning of February 2026 and had an absolutely extraordinary vacation! The Kelo Resort is super cozy and very clean. The staff is incredibly friendly and warm. You always feel welcome with any request. Unfortunately, I got sick during our stay, and the staff did everything possible to make sure I could get to a doctor and a pharmacy, even though they are about an hour’s drive from the hotel. At this point, I highly recommend having good travel health insurance! The food was also fantastic. The tours we booked were amazing! Driving a Husky-Slegh by your own is a once in a livetime expirience. We would especially like to thank Eirini (tour guide), who accompanied us on all the tours. You are amazing! All in all, a 10 out of 10 experience! But make sure to check prices in advance… you are in Finland, not Egypt 😉

Margo S.

8 months ago

We had a fantastic stay at Kelo. The location is gorgeous and remote. The lodge is comfortable and cozy, the food was exquisite - especially the reindeer! The activities were small/intimate and our god Diego was so friendly and enthusiastic, taking us on small detours to show us the beauty of Lapland. The rooms are small but have everything you need.

Jane C.

10 months ago

Just had the most wonderful 5 night stay at the Kelo Resort in Raatama. All the staff made you feel very welcome. The food was outstanding michelin star quality. The food way surpassed our expectations! We had some wonderful trips organised by Nina Hilarto the general manager and Reeta who were both very attentive! and to top it all we got to see the northern lights in full 3 nights out of 5 which was magical! We can't wait to go back!

Samantha B.

10 months ago

Kelo is an amazing resort. The location is beautiful, the staff is absolutely amazing, and the food is so freaking amazing. Niina is the best host ever and her staff is unmatched! They ensure you are taken care of and will make your stay so special. Thank you to Niina, Claudia, Bjorn, Chef Aki, Heidi, Heli, Justin, Tila, and anyone I may have forgotten. You made our trip so special. Can’t recommend this place enough!!! And make sure you hit that authentic Finnish sauna. So great!

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Why Christmas Feels Different at Kelo

Kelo Resort is tucked away in the quiet village of Yli-Kyrö, embraced by the untouched landscapes of Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park – one of Finland’s largest national parks. Snow blankets the landscape for around 200 days each year, and the northern lights can be seen on up to 200 nights annually. At Kelo, you experience Lapland’s nature at its most authentic.

We arrange transfers from Kittilä and Rovaniemi airport as well as from Kolari train station, which makes us easy to reach for everyone.

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The story of Kelo

In the summer of 2024, a group of entrepreneurs united by their love for Lapland and its nature learned that the historic Vuontispirtti was for sale. They saw the area’s potential and the possibility of a new beginning – shaped by responsibility and deep respect for both history and the surrounding environment.

Our company’s name comes from the kelo pine, an icon of Lapland’s forests. The kelo timber used in the construction of our hotel symbolises everything we cherish at Kelo: permanence, authenticity and respect for nature. This is how the name Kelo Resort was born.

The renewed hotel opened on 1 November 2025 as a full-service boutique resort.

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