A Lapland dream turned reality

aura arTIC chalets

MAGICAL STAYS

Area

350 M2

Year

2025

Location

Helsinki

Arctic villas: Grand Panoramic & Grand Hideaway

Lapland drew former professional beach volleyball player Riikka Lehtonen and her partner Timo Partanen from the high-paced rhythm of Helsinki to the tranquility of Saariselkä. Riikka and Timo wanted to highlight rustic and tactile, yet high-end materials that help them share the story of Aura Arctic Chalets with visitors from all around the world.

At Aura Arctic Chalets, guests can fully immerse themselves in the surrounding Saariselkä landscape through expansive panoramic windows. The design of each space draws inspiration from the vast wilderness and rugged beauty of Finnish Lapland.

The chalets celebrate craftsmanship through carefully selected, high-quality materials — each telling a story of authenticity and timeless design. Grand Panoramic and Grand Hideaway share a unified colour palette and inspiration, yet each retains its own character, inviting guests to experience the distinctive atmosphere of Lapland in their own way.

'When we first saw the renderings of the chalets I didn't actually believe it could turn out as good as they made them look. They turned out even better'

– Riikka Lehtonen, co-owner of Aura arctic chalets

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