Pello • Finland 

Valkea
Lodge

Welcome to
Valkea Lodge

Cabin life in the forests of Finnish Lapland 

Welcome to Valkea Lodge in Ritavaara, Finnish Lapland, where red-pine cabins sit quietly among the forest and nature begins right outside the door. With space, silence and fresh northern air all around, this is a place to slow the pace, spend more time outdoors and settle into the rhythm of the seasons. 

The cabins are built from red pine and designed for comfort, privacy and a close connection to the surrounding landscape. In winter, adventures begin straight from the lodge with huskies, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling, while summer opens the forest and nearby waters for hiking, cycling, canoeing and fishing under the midnight sun. Calm, natural and made for active days as much as quiet ones, Valkea Lodge is a peaceful forest retreat for experiencing Finnish Lapland at your own pace. 

cabins

Red-pine cabin comfort

Valkea Lodge has 15 cozy log cabins with two accommodation units in each. Every cabin apartment has one bedroom, a living room with fireplace, kitchenette, private bathroom and space for up to four guests. Built from red pine and surrounded by forest, they are made for quiet, comfortable stays close to nature. 

suites

A little more comfort, all to yourself 

The Sauna Suites offer the same warm red-pine interiors and generous cabin layout, with the added comfort of a private sauna, terrace and massaging beds. A relaxing place to slow down and enjoy your own space after a day outdoors. 

restaurant

Homemade flavours from Lapland 

Valkea Restaurant serves homemade food and local specialities from Lapland and the Torne Valley, with local ingredients used whenever possible. The pinewood interior, fireplace and warm atmosphere make it a natural place to gather around the table. 

lounge

Fireplace warmth and time to unwind 

Settle into the warm pinewood surroundings, enjoy the fire and let the pace of the day slow down. The lounge is a relaxed place to spend time together between meals and adventures. 

activities

Adventure begins right outside 

At Valkea, the outdoors is never far away. Head into the forest on husky adventures, snowshoe walks, skis or snowmobiles in winter, or explore the surrounding trails, lakes and rivers by foot, bike, canoe or fishing rod in summer.  

conference & yoga

Space to meet, move and breathe 

Our separate meeting space accommodates around 40 guests and combines everything needed for a meeting or seminar with a warm pinewood interior, fireplace and a large terrace overlooking Lake Valkeajärvi. A peaceful setting for meetings, workshops, retreats and yoga.  

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Opening hours
winter 26/27


Open daily

 December 6th 2026 - April 11th 2027

Restaurant

open daily
Breakfast: 07:30 - 09:30
Lunch: 12:00 - 13:00
Dinner: 19:00 - 21:00

bar

open daily: 10:00-22:00

souvenir shop

open daily: 08:00-22:00

Arctic Sauna at lake

open daily: 10:00-18:00

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Valkea Lodge


Visiting address

Rovaniementie 56
FI-957 00 Pello • Finland

POSTAL ADDRESS

Box 98 • SE-984 97 Kangos • Sweden

PHONE

+358 (0)40-733 59 51

E-MAIL

FOR BOOKINGS & REQUESTS
info@explorethenorth.se

INVOICE (PDF)
SITE MANAGER

Antti-Pekka Palokangas
antti-pekka@valkea.net

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