Silver Birch Resort in located in Rovaniemi, Finland – the regional capital of Finnish Lapland. During the winter season, over 20 destinations in Europe offer direct flights to Rovaniemi. Rovaniemi is also easily accessed by flying from Helsinki. Our transfer service is available to pick you up and bring you to the resort – with the transfer time being only about 30 minutes.
Passenger trains, operated by Finland’s state railway (VR), arrive several times daily to Rovaniemi. Transfers from the Rovaniemi train station can bring you directly to the resort, with the transfer time being only about 30 minutes.
Silver Birch Resort and The Birch Restaurant are located near the village of Oikarainen. When coming from the city, once you reach the village, turn left towards Permantokoski. Drive along Permantokoskentie, passing Somosen Church, until you turn right onto Alaniementie (Google Maps will guide you here). After a few hundred meters, turn left onto Alaniemenpolku (there is a sign Wild About Lapland at the intersection). Drive a few hundred meters until you reach the resort area.
Read our guide: Best Time to Visit Lapland: A Season-by-Season Guide Best Time to Visit Lapland: A Season-by-Season Guide
The best time for traveling to Rovaniemi depends on what you would like to experience when you get here.
All the seasons have contrasts between them and come with different weather and light conditions, a variety of activities and natural phenomena.
It is highly recommended to book your accommodation beforehand, because the Silver Birch Resort has limited availability.
The Northern Lights can be seen in Rovaniemi from the end of August until early April on clear, cloudless nights and away from city lights.
There is good mobile coverage in the area and we offer a free WiFi connection in the cabins and the restaurant / reception building.
The best way to prepare for the cold frost is to dress in warm layers: warm undergarments (long-sleeved and long-legged thermals), warm garments under your coat (e.g. wool or fleece) and external garments made of close-woven fabrics.
As for footwear, bring socks, woolen socks and lined, thick-soled shoes. Your shoes should be big enough to leave room for wiggling your toes. Wear woolen or other warm headgear that protects your ears, cheeks and neck. For your hands, you will need over-gloves and under-gloves or mittens (cotton, wool, fleece, quilted fabric).
Winter overalls and boots are included in your reservation and you may use it for your entire stay with us.