Balder Luxury Lodge
Finland
Balder Luxury Lodge
Isotaalontie 65, 99130 Sirkka (Levi),
Finland
www.balderlodge.eu
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
N/A
Shareholders
Privately owned
Date of Creation
1.9.2025
Hotel General Manager
Marjo Sieppi – an accomplished hospitality professional with nearly 20 years of experience in the Nordic travel industry. She has held key leadership roles at premier destinations such as Santa’s Igloos Arctic Circle, where she served as Igloo Manager and was praised for creating a unique guest experience and team spirit, and at the Arctic TreeHouse Hotel, where she led operations as Restaurant Manager.
Hotel Positioning
5-star Luxury
Development Strategy
Balder Luxury Lodge will launch in 2025 with 16 suites and 4 igloos, offering curated Arctic experiences for the premium winter market. A riverside sauna in 2026 will expand wellness options, with future plans for more igloos. Rooted in DMC expertise, the strategy blends exclusivity, sustainability, and experiential travel to grow into a boutique luxury retreat while staying connected to nature.
Balder Luxury Lodge
History & Story
The lodge is created by Balder Expert Nordics, a seasoned travel company with nearly two decades in the DMC (destination management) sphere. Our experience spans curated travel services across Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark & Iceland region since May 2005. After 20 years of crafting bespoke travel experiences, the company has taken the next bold step by launching its own 5-star hotel — Balder Luxury Lodge.
Date Renewal
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Date added extensions
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Main Strengths, Special Touch
• Main strengths: Premium Arctic Accommodation, Curated Arctic Experiences, Gourmet Dining with Local flavours, Exclusive privacy and comfort and 24/7 room service.
• Special touches: Family and couple friendly amenities, tailored experiences, commitment to luxury, Northern lights viewing
Location
Balder Luxury Lodge enjoys a prime yet peaceful location in Levi, Finland — offering guests the best of both worlds: luxurious serenity with easy access to local attractions. Just a 5-minute drive to the nearest ski slope and around 10 minutes by car to Levi Ski Resort, making morning ski days super easy. Airport is approximately 15-minute drive away.
Key sites/activities in the area
Balder Luxury Lodge offers on-site Northern Lights viewing, family snow play, tobogganing hill and doorstep cross-country skiing, along with Sauna wellness experiences. Guests can also book curated Arctic adventures like husky rides, snowmobile safaris, Aurora hunts, Santa Claus visits, and seasonal activities such as berry picking, hiking, and open-fire dining – immersing them in the magic of Finnish Lapland.
Fun Facts
Balder Luxury Lodge blends Arctic charm with refined luxury, set deep in Lapland’s snow-covered wilderness. Guests can watch the Northern Lights from bed, choose their room scent, and unwind with BVLGARI amenities and a pillow menu. Gourmet 3-course dinners feature local ingredients, offering an authentic yet elevated dining experience.
Children’s Corner
This is a dedicated outdoor play area designed especially for children to enjoy winter activities safely. While there is no formal indoor space, the children’s corner includes areas for making snowmen, having snowball fights, and sledding down gentle hills using toboggans or sleds. The space is supervised to ensure safety but encourages free, imaginative play in the snow.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
Number of Luxury suites: 16 (35-44 m²)
• 9 Suites with Rainfall Shower
• 5 Suites with Private Sauna
• 3 Suites with Bathtub
• 10 Connecting Room Options (5 pairs)
• 1 North Star Suite (90 m²) with separate living & bedroom
Each suite has large windows with views of snowy landscape. Offering an elegant blend of comfort and refinement, featuring a queen-size bed (90+90 cm, convertible to twin or double) dressed in luxury linens, a plush sofa bed suitable for one adult or two children, and a stylish seating area with a sofa table and pouf. Thoughtful conveniences include a dedicated work desk with chair, a wardrobe, a drying closet, and a curated coffee and tea set complete with capsules, sugar, and bottled water. Guests may enhance their stay with a personalized in-room scent selection—choose from sandalwood, lily, apricot, and more.
The spacious bathroom is designed for indulgence, offering Bvlgari cosmetics, plush towels, a bathrobe, slippers, a hairdryer, and a complete luxury toiletry set including shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, and amenity kits.
Number of Luxury Deluxe Igloos: 4 units (24 m²)
Restaurants & Bars
Restaurant: 1 up to 50 seats with a fireplace
• Half Board plan for all the guests
• Premium Breakfast & À la carte dinner
• Local food with international touch
• Main Chef – Antti Mallinen
Bars: 2
• In lounge area for a quick coffee and a drink
• Larger bar in restaurant
• Lounge area with fireplace, sofa/chairs to rest and table games
Wellness
• 5 suites have sauna in the room
• Riverside sauna coming in 2026
• Massage services available upon request
Corporate & Celebration Events
• 16 suites
• 4 Igloos
• Up to 50 people in restaurant with fireplace
• Lobby bar with fireplace
• Front yard parking for corpore events
Extra Notable Features
• Tobogganing and sledding hill
• Access to cross-country skiing
• Access to Snowmobile tracks
• Northern lights viewpoint
Hotel and restaurant Awards
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Number of employees
20