You can sleep under the stars, moon, and the Northern Lights with a 360-degree view in the new glass suite at Octola Private Wilderness.
The Octola Private Wilderness, a unique 5-star luxury destination in the Arctic, offers guests an unparalleled experience with its new Glass Igloo Suite. This fully glass-encased suite is designed to provide an immersive experience of sleeping under the stars, complete with a private lounge and dining area. Guests staying in this 52-square-meter suite, ideal for couples, honeymooners, or small families, will be treated to unparalleled views, the resort’s wellness treatments, and Nordic cuisine prepared by a personal chef using local ingredients.
One of the suite’s most captivating features is the opportunity to witness the Northern Lights from various vantage points, including the bedroom, dining room, or even an outdoor hot tub. The pristine skies surrounding Octola Private Wilderness are renowned for being free from pollution and offer a perfect backdrop for the Northern Lights, visible in the northern sky.
Octola Private Wilderness offers a ten-bedroom private lodge, a two-bedroom luxury villa, and the new Glass Igloo Suite. It also features a state-of-the-art spa and health clinic, where guests can relax in three different pool settings, including a temperature-adjustable ‘cold pool’ and the ‘Monaco Sauna,’ named in honor of regular guest, Prince Albert II of Monaco. The facility also includes a custom-built, high-end swimming pool with a resisting-current function, surrounded by panoramic glass windows showcasing the Lapland wilderness.
Situated on more than 300 hectares of Arctic forest, Octola Private Wilderness offers a vast array of activities, including snowmobiling and interactions with local reindeer in the surrounding woods. The property, owned by Luxury Action, adheres to sustainable and authentic local Lapp and Sami traditions, blended with contemporary design. It is the first five-star accommodation in the Arctic and Nordics with a negative carbon footprint.
The construction of Octola Private Wilderness, which took five years, utilized approximately 90 percent wood materials. Its approach to sustainability extends to waste reduction, composting organic waste, recycling, and using biodegradable cleaning products. The chefs focus on local and organic ingredients, minimizing the use of disposable products.
Moreover, the property harnesses geothermal and wind energy for its operations and sources water from a natural spring, further reducing its carbon footprint. Octola Private Wilderness actively promotes local and traditional Lappish and indigenous Sámi culture, offering guests cultural interactions and showcasing the skills of local artisans.
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