Cahkal Hotel is situated in the Finnish Lapland. Combining modern design and Northern hospitality, the comfortable guest rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, drying cabinets, hair dryers and free Wi-Fi. During their stay, guests can enjoy delicious meals and breakfasts at the Aika Kitchen & Bar. Furthermore, guests can relax and unwind in the cosy lounge or enjoy the sauna. In addition, the surrounding area offers attractions such as Lake Kilpisjärvi and Lake Cahkal.
E-bikes provide assistance so you can cycle with ease for longer and when wished, also on more demanding routes. On our electric bike tour we cycle through the spectacular landscapes and get to admire the views to Sweden, Norway and Finland.
During autumn the surrounding nature is filled with rich and full tones of red, yellow and orange as the fall foliage embraces the trees and the grounds and nature gets ready for the upcoming winter. During the tour we enjoy delicious lunch outdoors.
Kilpisjärvi village and Cahkal’s surrounding nature is one of the best places in the world to see the magnificent northern lights!
We are on the border of maritime and continental climate and that’s why have very often clear sky which allows us to spot the northern lights.
During this tour we enjoy hot beverages and tasty snacks in the nature.
Cahkal Hotel’s amazing location at the border of Finland and Norway allows to reach The Arctic Ocean by car in only 40 minutes. Join us to experience the beautiful ocean and mountain view’s of Norway. On our guided tour you get to explore the best routes and views that are reachable on a day tour. Our experienced guides select the destination according to the prevailing weather and the wishes of the guests. During the tour we enjoy delicious lunch outdoors.
The three country cairn marks the point where international borders of Norway, Sweden and Finland meet.
With Cahkal Hotel’s local guides you get to hear the history of this Three country cairn monument and get to visit all three countries in 30 seconds!
During autumn the surrounding nature is filled with rich and full tones of red, yellow and orange as the fall foliage embraces the trees and the grounds and nature gets ready for the upcoming winter.
Tour consists of a 30 minutes scenic boat ride to Koltalahti where we start our 3 kilometer easy hike to The three country cairn. After taking memorable photos we hike back to the boat and get a ride back to the Kilpisjärvi village.
Cahkal’s unforgettable fly fishing experience can be done in different ways depending on targeted fish and guests wishes. In our pure and clear waters, you can aim to catch grayling, arctic char, trout, whitefish, perch and/or pike. Fishing from a belly boat is also popular at our waters. Cahkal’s local and experienced guides choose the best destination according to your targeted fish and the prevailing weather.
To reach the waters we can hike or use e-bikes. For more exclusive fishing experiences, we use helicopter to reach the waters. A delicious lunch and coffee always complement the fishing day.
Cleanest air and nature in the world. What could be better than pick the best berries, herbs, and mushrooms straight from the Cahkal’s surrounding nature. Our backyard is full of forest treasures and nature’s own ”gold”. In Finland every man’s right allows you to collect and enjoy these delicacies. Join with us to collect the season’s best berries and herbs. After collecting we take the catch to the kitchen and prepare a delicious pie together with Cahkal’s chef.
Explore the surrounding nature and the amazing midnight sun phenomena which can be experienced in Kilpisjärvi village from end of May until end of July. Term “midnight sun” refers to the consecutive 24-hour periods of sunlight, the sun doesn’t set at all during this period.
Midnight sun hiking can be done as a short hike or we can conquer the mighty Saana mountain (1029 m alt.)
Cahkal Hotel’s amazing location at the border of Finland and Norway allows to reach The Arctic Ocean by car in only 40 minutes. Join us to experience the beautiful ocean and mountain views of Norway. On our guided tour you get to explore the best routes and views that are reachable on a day tour. Our experienced guides select the destination according to the prevailing weather and the wishes of the guests. During the tour we enjoy delicious lunch outdoors.
Saana Mountain is the most dominant mountain in Kilpisjärvi landscape. It rises directly from the village and reaches 1029 meters above sea level. Topping the Saana Mountain is on many visitors bucket list. When reaching the top you get magnificent 360 degrees view over Finland, Sweden and Norway.
With our experienced local guides, you will get most knowledge about unique surrounding nature, it’s rich history and delicate arctic nature. During the tour we enjoy delicious lunch outdoors.
Kilpisjärvi village and the surrounding nature is one of the best places to see the magnificent northern lights when sky is clear!
We are on the border of maritime and continental climate and that’s why have very often clear sky which allows us to spot the northern lights.
This adventure takes you through the snowy forests we enjoy hot beverages and tasty snacks in the nature.
Around Kilpisjärvi area we have excellent options for Snowgrouse hunting. We have access to the beautiful upland tundra of Finland and Sweden. Our new Cahkal Hotel is our basecamp for hunters seeking quality and comfortability.
Our Aika Kitchen is the perfect place to savour our traditional Arctic cuisine. Aika Kitchen’s menu is always created with the best local and seasonal ingredients from the Arctic nature. We plan to introduce the Hunters’ gala dinner, where our Chef will prepare your catch.
On this adventure you get to join our local guide to check his fishing nets. Fishing by nets has been the way to feed families for ages in Kilpisjärvi village. We make a sightseeing tour through the surrounding wilderness from hotel with snowmobile pulled sleigh to the fishing spot. After checking the nets we enjoy a tasty lunch. If we are lucky and catch a fish it’s possible to take the fish with us and prepare for dinner at Cahkal hotel. This delicacy can be found also from our restaurant menu.
Snowshoeing is the easiest way to enjoy the surrounding snowy landscape. With Cahkal guides you can reach top of local mountains or just take an easy walk around close by snowy forests and tundra.
During the tour we enjoy hot beverages and tasty snacks in the nature.
Have you ever dreamt of mushing your very own husky team in the Norwegian wilderness? The Alaskan huskys will greet you with excited barking and friendly attitude, willingly pulling the sled into the valley of Skibotn. We travel through the pinetree woods and into the beautiful white mountains. We will have a perfect view to the extraordinary mountain range, The Lyngen Alps.
Our local reindeer farm is located next to Cahkal Hotel. We take a walk to the farm where we meet the local reindeer herder who tells us a bit about reindeer herding, a traditional local livelihood. We will also get to feed the reindeers and take photos for memories.
For a finishing touch we have a short reindeer ride together with the reindeer herder.
Would you like to experience Lapland’s most spectacular mountain sceneries while driving snowmobile in tundra wilderness? Before tour starts your tour guide will instruct how to operate the snowmobile. The tour will introduce you to the sights around Kilpisjärvi village and the surrounding wilderness.
Located 400 kilometres above Arctic Circle we have longest ski touring season in Finland from January to May. We operate in the vast wilderness area with highest peaks and longest runs in Finland.
Hop on and a sleigh ride will take you deep into wilderness. You can enjoy magnificent views on the way. Once we reach our destination, we leave snowmobile and sleigh down in the valley and reach the summit by our own muscle power either with skins and skis or snowshoes. Depending on group strength we do 1 to 5 runs. A delicious lunch complements the day.
With back-country skis we can ski off the beaten track, enjoy the landscape behind Cahkal or go further away in the wilderness, all depending on weather, snow conditions and the endurance of the group. With snowmobile sleigh ride, we start our tour deeper in the wilderness
With back-country skis you can enjoy the same landscapes as in ski touring but the experience and safety equipment requirements are less harsh. Easiest tour is on flat Kilpisjärvi Lake. Kilpisjärvi surrounding wilderness is with it’s soft fells and valleys one of the world’s most magnificent areas for true back-country ski tours. We take our lunch break in the outdoors. When it gets dark or after 3-6 hours we return to Cahkal for a well deserved after ski by the fire place.
Have you ever dreamt of mushing your very own husky team in the Norwegian wilderness? The Alaskan Huskys will greet you with excited barking and friendly attitude, willingly pulling the sled into the valley of Skibotn. We travel through the pinetree woods and into the beautiful white mountains. We will have a perfect view to the extraordinary mountain range, The Lyngen Alps.
Would you like to experience Lapland’s most spectacular mountain sceneries while driving snowmobile in tundra wilderness? Before tour starts your tour guide will instruct how to operate the snowmobile. The tour will introduce you to the sights around Kilpisjärvi village and the surrounding wilderness.