Gaissa – the Mountain Snow
Contrasts and a sense of space
33 m² | max. 4 persons
The atmosphere of Gaissa room is based on contrasts: soft and hard, dark and light. Large windows on two walls bring light and a sense of space into the room. The room is on two levels: Take one step up to the sleeping area and the bathroom. This way, they are slightly separated from the living area that has an extra bed option for two, like the rest of the Deluxe rooms.
Room facilities
- Sleeping area with a king-size double bed and high-quality bed linen
- Kitchen/living area with a dining table, chairs for three, and a sofa-bed
- Extra bed option for two (€35/person/night)
- The kitchen features the following: refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, microwave oven, toaster, electric kettle, nespresso machine
- High-quality Miele appliances
- High-quality Finnish design tableware
- Toilet/bathroom with a rain shower
- Bathrobes and slippers
- High-quality Rituals bathroom amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safety deposit box
- 44″–55″ flat-screen TV
- Air conditioning
- Breakfast supplies are included in the room rate
What does “gaissa” mean?
“Gaissa” means a high mountain or fell that has snow on the top around the year. Like many Finnish words describing specific features of nature, the word gaissa originates from the Sami language. Gaissa is a rare sight in Finland. One must travel all the way to Kilpisjärvi in north-western Lapland in order to see one. Right next to the village lies Saana. 50-60 km from Kilpisjärvi, in the middle of the wilderness close to the Norwegian border you’ll find the highest mountains of Finland Halti and Ridnitšohkka. On the slopes of Ridnitšohkka lies the only glacier of Finland. Also Halti and Saana can still have snow on the top in July.
Mountain tops are reindeer’s favourite place in the summer. They gather in herds close to cooling snow on windy mountain tops in order to get away from gadflies.
