Nivunki Village - Muonio

Jarmo A.

Erinomainen palvelu, ei asuttu, käytiin syömässä.

Caroline M.

I’m pretty sure Nivunki Village will be fully booked the whole next season. The team is just amazing! Everybody of the team! The people in the restaurant, the tours, the reception, everybody makes sure you have the best stay. The food is exceptional, lots of local products and just super good! The rooms have everything you need, they aren’t too big, but I think you don’t need a big room. We did all our activities with them. Once there was one other couple at the activity and once two other couples and two activities we were the only couple. So it doesn’t feel like mass tourism. Also the other guests were chilled and nice.
I was scared that the sauna would be packed in the public hours, but that wasn’t the case at all.
I have so much more to write about how much I liked our stay here. I hope Nivunki village stays as good as it is. We will come back next year!

Julia F.

The best trip we've ever been on. The Kotas are so nice and cozy. There's nothing like sleeping under the trees. Everything about our stay was amazing but especially the staff. They really make sure that you are looked after. If you're thinking about booking, DO IT and book some activities too!

Lila O.

I cannot express how much we LOVED Nivunki village! If you're looking for off the beaten track, and an authentic Lapish experience before the uptick in tourism around Lapland started, this is the place to go! It is the perfect place to relax, unwind, and enjoy nature. The kotas (accomodation) you sleep in are lovely and are perfectly situated to watch the northern lights at night. You can tell there was great detail put into the entire place. The food was impeccably and locally sourced...a very traditional Lapish menu. and the staff! we felt like we knew them by the end of our trip 🙂 Shout out to Miia and Helena for assisting us with our stay and booking our activities. Nina (or Nini), our fabulous waitress who always greeted us with a smile and was overall just so nice to chat to every night. And of course our two tour guides Antti and Atte! Kittos for teaching us the true meaning of Lapish and Sami culture and for taking us ice fishing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and more!

We'll never forget our trip to Nivunki village and hope to be back again some day 🙂

Lauren R.

We had the most AMAZING dinner here. The atmosphere and food were both incredible. This is spot that you must not miss on your Finland vacation. While we did not stay here, we are confident that it would be so great given the attention to detail and service at the restaurant. I wish I would've taken pictures of my food because it was amazing -- very gourmet!

Also -- if you are traveling to see the Northern Lights. I assume you would have the highest likelihood here because it is a secluded area where there is not much light pollution. We saw them after dinner on Christmas day -- it was magical!!!

Toppgun13

I cannot recommend this place enough. I went with my husband for our honeymoon & it was the most incredible trip I’ve had in my life! (& I’ve been to 46 countries!) from the activities to the service- this trip was truly unforgettable. We were lucky enough to see the northern lights all five nights & falling asleep as they dance above you is the most surreal experience.

A huge plus was the incredible food, service (thank you Sami!!), and the daily sauna/arctic plunge.

If you are considering Lapland and are looking for a relaxing, luxury &/or adventure experience- this is your spot! We will be back!

Dr W.

Our stay at Nevunki Village was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience! From the moment we arrived, the team took care of every little detail—providing warm clothing, delicious meals, and personalized itineraries that made our trip seamless and unforgettable. Their hospitality, professionalism, and warmth made all the difference.

A huge thank you to everyone who made our journey so special:
• Shaman Ann – Your storytelling, historical insights, and drumming made our visit to the historic cabin magical.
• Helena & Gabu – Your warm smiles and continuous support made our stay smooth and stress-free.
• Atte – Your guidance and encouragement on our first snowmobile ride gave us the confidence to enjoy every moment.
• Antti – Your humor and friendly personality made snowshoe hiking even more enjoyable.
• Inga – Without your encouragement, we wouldn’t have had such an incredible husky sledding experience.
• Sami – Your kind and thoughtful conversations made us feel welcome.
• Markus – Though we didn’t meet you in person, your amazing cooking left a lasting impression—we loved every dish!
• Jukkas – Your insights into the history and culture of the place added depth to our experience.
• Jessica – Your morning greetings, delicious breakfasts, and thoughtful vegetarian dishes made our meals extra special.
• Markku – Your quiet but knowledgeable presence made the reindeer experience truly unique.
• Nina – From day one, your friendly and helpful nature made everything easier. You were always there with guidance and support, ensuring all our needs were met.

And of course, we can’t forget the animals who made this adventure even more magical:
• Our huskies – You were strong and resilient, patiently handling our inexperience with sledding.
• Snowball, the reindeer – Despite being blind, you gracefully pulled the sleigh, giving us a smooth and memorable ride—even when we got stuck in the snow for a while!

A couple of suggestions for an even better experience:
✔️ A Northern Lights alert system (maybe a village app that notifies guests when the aurora is spotted).
✔️ A laundry room for guests to use during their stay.

A massive thank you to the entire Nevunki Village team for an unforgettable trip! As the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “He who does not thank people does not thank Allah.”

We can’t wait to return for another amazing adventure!

Ronja W.

What a magical place! We loved staying at nivunki village. The kotas are very beautiful and we were so lucky to see aurora borealis from our bed, what an experience!! The team is amazing as well and we appreciated how well they accommodated our request for vegan food. We had an amazing vegan three course dinner which could definitely keep up with the vegan restaurants in Berlin, impressive! We highly recommend staying here and hope to be able to come back one day.