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About Us
Hello, and welcome to our home in Lapland.
We are a Lappish family, and this land has been part of our family story for generations. We have grown up here, learning from those before us and gaining a deep understanding of the forests, lakes, seasons and quiet rhythms of life in Lapland.
Our way of life has always been closely connected to nature. Through the generations, we have learned the skills of fishing through the changing seasons, gathering berries, mushrooms and herbs, and recognising the delicate balance between what nature gives and what we take. Hunting is also part of our family tradition, approached with respect, patience and gratitude for the food nature may provide.
Over the decades, we have also cared for and shaped the surroundings we call home. Many of the places where we welcome our guests have been built by our family, using materials from the nearby forest and land. The cabins, shelters and details around us are part of a much longer story — created slowly, by hand and with a deep connection to the place.
Today, The Heart of Lapland Rovaniemi is run entirely by our family. There are no outside employees behind the experiences we offer. When you come to us, you meet the people whose lives, traditions and surroundings are at the heart of what we share.
For us, hospitality means offering something meaningful, beautiful and carefully made. We value authenticity, clean natural materials, thoughtful details and an atmosphere that feels genuine rather than staged. Our experiences are inspired by the things we truly enjoy and the traditions that have shaped our family life over the years.
We invite you to share a little of that life with us — to sit by our fires, taste our local flavours, learn the traditions we have inherited and spend time in the nature we know so well.
Above all, we hope that your time with us leaves you with more than memories. We hope you leave with a feeling of The Heart of Lapland — the quiet, warmth, purity and connection to nature that make this place home to us.
Meet The Family
Linnea
Mom, the chef
During the visit you will meet Mother Linnea. She is a chef by profession. She will cook you Lapland delicacies from our own or local resources using the family’s own recipes. She is also a great fisherman and knows all the best berry and mushroom picking places in the area. She loves beautiful details and with them she will make your experience extra special.
Ahti
Dad, expertise guide
Ahti is the father of the family. He is an entrepreneur by profession. He is familiar with nearby water bodies and forestry. He has been hunting and fishing all his life. You can see his handprints all over the buildings. He has also prepared everything from carrying water to a warm cottage while your stay with us.
Katja
Daughter, customer service and guide
Katja, the eldest daughter of Ahti and Linnea is often the first person you contact. She is a community educator by profession specialising in adventure education. In addition to customer contacts, she also serves as a guide. Katja loves nature, its small beautiful details. She is happy to guide you to find the connection with nature and to sense the silence in the wilderness in a very special way.
Sari
Daughter, guide
Sari, younger daughter of Ahti and Linnea, a lifelong connection to Lapland's nature and traditions. A skilled fisher, hunter, and craftswoman, she loves sharing authentic stories, local knowledge, and the warm hospitality of The Heart of Lapland with every guest.
Lea and Joakim
The Kids
Katja has two children who are often out and about or doing things together with their mom, grandma and grandpa.
The Heart of Lapland and its Locations
Home of the Heart of lapland - Rovaniemi is located in a small Lapland village called Siikakämä. Siikakämä is located between Rovaniemi (60km) and Ranua (50 km), less than an hour's drive from lively Rovaniemi. The village gets its name from the lake around which it is located. The surrounding landscape is beutiful with its waters and forests. Siikakämä is a popular cottage area for locals in summer but the area is very quiet in winter. Some summer cottages can be seen on the lakeshore. Siikakämä village is inhabited by only a few permanent residents, our family is one of them. Our home is located on the shores of this beautiful Siikakämä lake which serves as the center of the Heart of Lapland. We organise activities for our guests in Siikakämä either partly or completely or they can start from Siikakämä. Siikakämä provides a good and traditional setting for our guests to experience the Lapland way of life and get to a little peek into the Lappish home.
In Siikakämä we have the opportunity to offer our guests for excemple delicious lappish treats, different fishing experiences, sauna and hot tub experiences. In the surrounding area, it is possible to go on various excursions, such as snowmobile sleigh rides or snowshoeing. From the shore of the Siikakämä lake, there is a direct view of the northern sky, which provides a good framework to see the northern lights as well.
Lompero wilderness cottage:
Lompero is our private property in the wilderness with the private land and pond, nearest neighbors are miles away. In the Lompero environment is a magical Lapland wilderness, where you can experience total silence, power of the Northern sky, the greatness of nature and wildlife. To lompero wilderness cottage there is no visible address on the map. It is about 10km from Siikakämä in the middle of a real wilderness. There is a private road to Lompero, which we maintain in winter largely with our own tractor. Lompero can also be reached by snowmobile from siikakämä though the wilderness.
In Lompero we have a cabin that can be inhabited all year round without no electricity or running water. At Lompero we use fire in addition to wind and solar energy and gas. Drinking water is transported from our private well and washing water is carried from a pond. Building materials of the properties show a close-up of nature and a touch of our own hand. In Lompero Wilderness cottage has a smoke sauna, a wooden sauna, a hut kitchen and a main building. This makes it possible to organize varied programs in the authentic wilderness experiences such as hikes, meals, sauna experiences and other lifestyle experiences. The area is a great place to see the Northern Lights, moonlight and stars, as well as wildlife and the tracks left by them in the wilderness.
Activities
Activities start from Lompero or from the Siikakämä. You will receive information about the location of the event and driving directions at your booking. Please note that there is no exact address for the Lompero wilderness cottage that is shown on the maps. The driving directions to the Heart of Lapland- Siikakämä and Lompero wilderness cottage can be found also behind these links ➡️ Siikakämä ➡️ Lompero wilderness cottage
Accomodation
In addition, we have a siikkis guest cabin which is located on the same plot as our home in siikakämä, Rovaniemi town apartment Kaamos and Taavetti wilderness cottage that are for rental use only.
Distances from Siikakämä / Siikkis:
~60 km Rovaniemi
~50 km Ranua
~60 km Posio
~210 km Kittilä
~350 km Ivalo
190 km Oulu
800 km Helsinki