The House of Northern Senses – A premium and private lakeside villa & hotel in Ruka

A premium and private lakeside villa & hotel in Ruka, Finland

The House of Northern Senses is a beautiful 6-hectare lakeside villa & hotel by a national forest in Virkkula, an idyllic small village near the famous Ruka Ski Resort and Kuusamo town in Northern Finland, close to Lapland.

A perfect place for a private holiday, family celebration or a corporate event. Premium accommodation for up to 22 people in the cozy manor with a sauna and pool area and two lakeside saunas.

Gems of seasons – accommodation packages for various themes

Different seasons bring with them wonderful chances to celebrate and enjoy holiday time. And what could be better than enjoying them with your own group at the House of Northern Senses in a beautiful resort with services making your stay as comfortable as possible. At the House of Northern Senses you will have a comfortable stay in the elegantly decorated rooms.

Spa-style sauna area with a pool

On the bottom floor of the manor is a spa area with a large Finnish sauna for 12 people, a pool and showers. After bathing you can take it easy in the relaxation room by a fireplace or pop outside to cool off. It is the perfect way to enjoy the evening with a group in a private sauna.

Lakeside saunas & smoke sauna

There are two separate sauna buildings right by the lake: a traditional wood heated Finnish sauna with showers, a terrace and a relaxation room with a fireplace and a second sauna building with a smoke sauna, showers and a relaxation room with a fireplace.

Unforgettable activities for your holiday

Ruka offers a wide variety of activities for visitors of all ages. Choose from outdoor nature tours, sports and action adventures. There are also many enjoyable family activities, like visiting a reindeer farm. We make it easy for you: just tell us your wishes and we will arrange and book the activities for you.

Northern Senses Kitchen – A premium restaurant in Ruka, Finland

Our restaurant, Northern Senses Kitchen, offers homemade local and Nordic delicacies in our homely living and dining spaces and on the terrace. We use local and seasonal ingredients such as vegetables, mushrooms, berries, fish, reindeer and game.