The Story of Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort

Imagine getting stranded in the middle of Finland’s vast wilderness.

The nearest town is miles away, and there’s not a drop of petrol in sight.

For Jussi Eiramo, this situation was a life-changing moment that would shape the course of his future.

It was the summer of 1973; Jussi was on a fishing trip to Utsjoki, Finland’s northern west village.

Then his car ran out of fuel.

He couldn’t find any help.

No service stations, no petrol, no people.

Just miles and miles of untouched nature.

With no other option in sight, Jussi pitched a tent on the roadside and waited.

That night, Jussi had no idea that the place he found himself stranded in would soon become his home and a global destination.

From Struggle to Dream

This unplanned pitstop turned into a personal connection with the land.

Even Jussi couldn’t fully explain it.

He felt as if he had come back home.

So, rather than doing the logical thing and heading back to the South, he decided to stay.

That's how he spent his first summer there, living in a tent by the road, far away from the comforts of city life.

But something about the raw, untouched beauty of the area stuck with Jussi.

He couldn’t shake this feeling that he had found something special.

The following year, he returned to this land, which he now knew was called Kakslauttanen.

There, he built a small cabin where Jussi opened a small bar. He served travelers making their way to the North Cape.

That was the beginning of Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort.

A place where you can experience nature, comfort, and adventure all at the same time.

His journey was not without struggles.

The harsh conditions of Arctics kept testing Jussi from time to time. Logistics, architecture, you name it.

But amidst all the challenges, Jussi’s vision remained clear: to create a destination that would give a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the Arctic wilderness.

The Vision Behind the Resort

See, Jussi’s background wasn’t in hospitality.

It was architecture and design that soon helped him bring his vision to life: to preserve Kakslauttanen’s beauty while providing an unforgettable experience for the guests.

Over the years, Jussi introduced the now-iconic glass igloos.

If you slipped inside them, you could sleep beneath the stars with the warmth and comfort of your beds.

But it wasn’t easy to get here.

When Jussi was making the early prototypes of the glass igloos, he faced many challenges.

Sometimes, condensation kept fogging the glass; another time, insulation failed.

The harsh conditions of the Arctic tested every design.

Then, after years of experimenting, in 1999, the first glass igloo saw the light of the day.

With futuristic, cutting-edge engineering and Scandinavian design, these igloos were an instant hit.

Suddenly, Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort wasn’t just a lodge; it was a dream destination.

Family and Community

Kakslauttanen's success isn’t a one-man show.

It’s the love and support from Jussi’s family and the local community.

If you visit Kakslauttanen, you will find that many of the staff members are locals who love to share their heritage and traditions with visitors.

Visitors don’t just stay at Kakslauttanen; they experience the soul of Lapland.

So, when the guests leave, their hands are not empty.

In them lie the memories of appreciating the Arctic heritage.

The Heart of the Resort: Jussi’s Dream

See, Jussi Eiramo’s dream didn’t just create a unique stay.

No.

It built a bridge between adventurers and Lapland’s timeless magic.

When you visit Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort, you are not just booking a vacation.

You’re stepping into a story that’s still unfolding under the Northern Lights.

Kakslauttanen Arctics Resort’s journey reminds me that anything is possible with passion and dedication; even building a dream vacation stay filled with Christmas Spirit.

I hope his journey resonates with you and inspires you to dream big.