Rafi - The Village of Silence — Hotel in Tunturi-Lapin seutukunta

I spent 6 nights at Rafi and it was a wonderful experience.

The breakfast, included in your stay, is very delicious. It looked forward to it every morning. The dining room is cozy with a lovely view of the lake and surrounding forest.

A few nights I scheduled dinner and that was also terrific. They are wonderful cooks and make you feel very comfortable. Great service.

Treat yourself to having them prepare and heat the hot tub on your cabin’s private patio. I did every night and it was magical and tranquil.

The grounds are so well maintained and the cabins are beautifully built. I felt right at home in my cabin. Very safe!! I am a solo travelled.

I rented snow shoes and walked through the forest and across the frozen lake daily. Completely immersed in nature, silence, and fresh air.

The owners are so accommodating, organized, welcoming, and kind.

I will never forget this trip. I took holiday here to relax, reflect, and find peace during the anniversary of my father’s passing. I found my time here rewarding.

I will likely return some year to experience summertime in Lapland.

BONUS: I saw the northern lights from the comfort of the cabin...

We came here in march for 1 night and had an absolutely amazing experience. We also picked a luck night with clear sky and saw a magical show of the northern light over the frozen lake, an absolute highlight during our Finnland trip. Of course the auroras are never guaranteed but at Rafi, all the conditions are set right to experience a unique natural spectacle. We found ourselves in silent, deep nature with lots of snow and lovely owners. The couple who runs this place is really caring and makes sure you are having a good time. We even got lost on our hike and Jorgo was so kind to pick us up by snowmobile. He also made a rich and delicious breakfast with finnish specialty’s. We stayed in the wooden cottage with the glass roof which was very clean and cozy. Everything is built new. This truely is a place of heart and i hope this place will bring joy to many...

That was a spectacular stay. The location is very remote and therefore very quiet. But the host will do everything to make you feel comfortable. I tried the cold dip in the lake and snow shoeing on the lake. We stayed up one evening to catch the northern light visible a few meters away from our cabins.

The cabins are very cosy and comfortable. If you need to shower you can use hot showers in the main chalet. Delicious breakfast with pancakes and porridge and earthy dinners.

The hot tub (to pay separately) is also an interesting experience at -20c

I would recommend this place for a real get away and reading stay. Photos will speak...