- Arcora opens December 2026 with 59 suites and villas in Finnish Lapland
- Four Pietikäinen brothers host private Arctic adventures for guests
- Experiences include snowmobiling, husky safaris, reindeer safaris and snowshoeing
- Family heritage spans 50 years since 1973 founding of Harriniva
- Rates start from £750 per night with experiences from £2,135 for up to four guests
Arcora Boutique Hotel & Villas has announced Arcora Exclusive ‘By Owner’ Experiences, a collection of private Arctic adventures hosted personally by one of the four Pietikäinen brothers. Forming the cornerstone of the hotel’s guest experience, these four exclusive adventures are anchored in over 50 years of family heritage, offering guests access not just to the region but to the family who has shaped it. Officially opening in January 2027, guests can be among the first to experience the new property from 14 December 2026, when its inaugural winter season begins.
Set on the edge of Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park amidst vast fells, old-growth forests, and frozen lakes, Arcora is a new 59-suite and villa retreat bringing a fresh expression of luxury to Finnish Lapland. It is across this raw Arctic landscape that the four ‘By Owner’ Experiences – snowmobiling, husky safaris, reindeer safaris, and national park snowshoeing – come to life. Designed exclusively for Arcora guests, these flagship adventures pair the expertise of a dedicated guide with the personal perspective of a Pietikäinen brother, unlocking the stories, traditions, and hidden spots that have shaped the family’s life in the North.
The concept is built on the story of the Pietikäinen family, whose connection to this corner of Lapland began in 1973, when Hannes and Eine Pietikäinen sold their home and leased a stretch of the Tornio-Muonio River, staking everything on a belief that guests deserved more than simply a place to stay. What started as a single cabin and campsite grew into one of Finnish Lapland’s most established adventure travel companies, Harriniva Hotels & Safaris. Today, brothers Jouni, Kalle, Jussi and Antti Pietikäinen continue that legacy, each with his own relationship with the North.
Jouni Pietikäinen shared “Harriniva grew from a single cabin because our grandparents believed people wanted far more than just a room for the night. There’s something special about exploring Lapland with someone who’s grown up here, the way my brothers and I did, sharing the secret spots we’ve known since childhood, passing down our family’s stories, and pointing out the quiet details of the Arctic that are easy to miss otherwise.”
