Accommodation

The station can accommodate approximately 50 people in four buildings.

It primarily offers accommodation for researchers, university students and seminar visitors. However, space permitting, other visitors are also welcome.

For bookings and enquiries, contact the Please make your reservation as early as possible!

NB! Pets are not permitted on the station premises.
Main Building

The Main Building was fully renovated in 2003. Most students and seminar visitors lodge there.

  • The living quarters include 15 double rooms in their own wing. All rooms are complete with a private lavatory and shower
  • The station also offers one room equipped for disabled guests
  • The living quarters include a fully equipped guest kitchen


The Main Building additionally includes a two-bedroom apartment primarily intended for visitors with children. The apartment features:

  • Accommodation for four people
  • A private kitchen, living room and bathroom

 
Eurola and Wallgren buildings

The Eurola building is located in the station yard. Completed in 1964, it is the oldest construction in the station complex. Eurola offers a magnificent view directly over Lake Kilpisjärvi.

The Eurola building 

  • Eurola comprises one 2 single rooms, one double room, a common room and a bathroom
  • The building can accommodate four visitors
  • Eurola was renovated in 2003

The northern end of the Wallgren building, completed in 1973, is made up of three rooms that can lodge up to seven visitors. The apartment complex includes a shared kitchenette and bathroom. All the rooms have bunk beds.

The Wallgren building was renovated in 1984.
The Kiekula building

The Kiekula farm, named after vole researcher Asko “Kieku” Kaikusalo, is situated one kilometre from the research station on the shore of Lake Kilpisjärvi. The farm includes the station’s boathouse and boat cove. It also hosts the facilities and equipment of the Sodankylä Geophysical Observatory.  

Kiekula main building

Big wing (120 m2):

  • Two double rooms
  • One quadruple room
  • A common room, a kitchen, two bathrooms and a sauna

The northern end of the building includes laboratory facilities.
Booking accommodation

To book accommodation or a seminar, please contact the .  

When booking accommodation, please observe the following: 

  • Let us know if you are bringing your own sheets and linen (students and researchers). You can rent a towel and linen kit at the station.
  • If you also wish to book meals, please inform the office and kitchen staff () of any allergies and dietary restrictions.

Paying for accommodation

You can pay for your accommodation at the station office by card or in cash. Please complete your payment no later than on the last weekday of your stay.