10 Swords Travel Magazine | Spring / Summer 2024 Octola is the most exclusive five star luxury accommodation in Lapland, Finland and Arctic region with its own private wilderness and wildlife. Situated in Finnish Lapland, Octola offers seclusion with exhilarating activities, and was purpose-built to provide luxury in the Arctic, whilst incorporating Lapp and Sámi traditions. The shape of Octola is derived from authentic Lapp ‘laavu’ buildings, that were previously used to provide shelter for the people living a nomadic lifestyle. Located 20-minute drive from Rovaniemi International Airport, a one hour drive on snowmobile or three hours by husky dog sledding. Every year when the winter comes, the pristine waters of the meandering Torne River slow down and freeze into ice. On one chilly day in 1989, the first ever ICEHOTEL was hand-sculpted out of these massive ice blocks harvested from this very river running alongside. Today, over three decades later, ICEHOTEL has become a must-visit Swedish landmark for travellers from all parts of the globe. ICEHOTEL® A stunning Swedish landmark since 1989 Octola Private Wilderness Bucket list adventures in the Arctic Circle, Finland Nordic Wonders...
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