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Octola

Finnish Lapland · Helsinki · Finland

The northern lights over snow-laden pines beside the lodge at Octola
The northern lights over snow-laden pines beside the lodge at Octola
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A window of the lodge at Octola framed by snow-heavy trees
A window of the lodge at Octola framed by snow-heavy trees
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Octola, from its own photography
Octola, from its own photography
Photo creditImage courtesy of © Octola

A private wilderness retreat beyond the Arctic Circle, “reserved for the discerning few”.

Octola describes itself as the ultimate off-the-grid destination, “reserved for the discerning few”, in Finnish Lapland beyond the Arctic Circle. Its cooking draws on ingredients from the surrounding wilderness, and its seasonal programme is arranged privately: contact the sales team to plan a stay.

  • Privacy
  • Wilderness cooking
  • Private experiences

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