As Finland officially celebrates 100 years of independence on 6th December, there has never been a better time to visit, with an ever-more inspiring choice of innovative accommodation on offer.  

According to Kirsi Jokela, Product Manager at Best Served Scandinavia (who also happens to be Finnish) '2018 looks set to be the year of the 'Glass Igloo' – a design currently unique to Finland.  There are a whole host of new properties that are opening over the coming months with either glass domes, ceilings or glass fronts. They offer the ideal way to absorb the incredible views and Northern Lights displays in true Scandi style, without compromising on comfort or cosiness. We predict they will be the next big thing in travel to Finland.'

Opening at the end of December 2017 is the Wilderness Hotel Inari which can be found deep in the wilds of Finnish Lapland with thermal glass domes and wilderness log cabins overlooking the beautiful Lake Inari.  Guests can lie in bed and watch the Northern Lights from a glass roofed cabin or simply admire the lakeside surroundings.  Adventures range from husky-sled rides, snowmobile adventures and reindeer farm visits to ice-fishing trips and nighttime snowshoeing trips to remote aurora camps offering another chance to see the Northern Lights. Prices from £1,555pp for a four day Northern Lights Break at the Wilderness Hotel, including flights and transfers, three nights full board accommodation, a full activity programme and winter clothing. (0207 664 2241, best-served.co.uk)

Also opening in December 2017 is the Wilderness Boutique Hotel Nangu, with an adult only offering for the winter.  Offering a touch of chic to traditional log cabins and with superior rooms providing wonderful views from their glass fronts over Lake Inari, it's a great location for northern lights viewing.  This intimate resort offers a wide range of activities including snowshoeing, sledge rides, husky sledding, ice-fishing and cross-country skiing. The cosy restaurant serves exquisite Lappish delicacies made from local seasonal ingredients.  Prices from £1,895pp for a four-night Arctic Escape to the Wilderness Boutique Hotel Nangu including flights, return transfers, full board accommodation in a wilderness room, snow mobiling, husky sledding, a visit to a reindeer farm, snow shoeing and an Aurora Camp experience. (0207 664 2241, best-served.co.uk)

Discover the new Northern Lights Ranch in Finnish Lapland on the outskirts of Levi, some 200 km within the Arctic Circle. In December, the Northern Lights Ranch will be unveiling six new Sky View Cabins with huge heated windows, a glass ceiling and a motorised bed which tilts to offer the perfect view. Guests can make the most of the wilderness surroundings with snowmobiling and husky sledding.  Away from any light pollution there's a clear view of the sky and a great chance of enjoying the aurora borealis. Guests can dine on local seasonal produce and warm up by the roaring log fire at the stunning restaurant, meet and feed reindeer in their enclosure or enjoy the stunning winter landscape from an outdoor hot tub. Prices for a four day Levi and the Northern Lights Ranch itinerary from £1,235pp, including flights, transfers, one night accommodation in a Levi Panorama room, shuttle transfer from Levi to the Northern Lights Ranch, two nights half board accommodation in a Standard Skyview Cabin at the Northern Lights Ranch. (0207 664 2241, best-served.co.uk)

Another innovation can be discovered at the new Apukka Resort on the outskirts of Rovaniemi which offers a night in a mobile aurora wagon which is towed out to a remote spot for Northern Lights spotting.  Glass-domed rooms and ice cabins as well as a sauna on skis ensure the resort makes the most of its location tucked away in the wilderness. Prices from £1,195pp for a four-day Northern Lights Break at Apukka Resort, including flights and transfers, two nights in an Aurora cabin on a b&b basis and one night in an Aurora Wagon including winter clothing, hot drinks and evening snacks and breakfast. (0207 664 2241, best-served.co.uk).

Travel with specialist tour operator Best Served Scandinavia (0207 664 2241, best-served.co.uk) to enjoy these amazing new luxury winter experiences. 

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