Octola Expands Its Arctic Portfolio with Invitation-Only Octola III
The six-guest wilderness lodge opens in Finnish Lapland in December 2026, offering private-chef service, Sámi cultural experiences and panoramic views across three countries.
Photos: Courtesy of Octola Private Wilderness
Ultra-luxury Arctic operator Octola Private Wilderness is preparing to open a new invitation-only retreat in Finnish Lapland, continuing its expansion following the debut of Octola II in late 2025.
Scheduled to welcome its first guests on Dec. 1, Octola III will accommodate up to six guests and is positioned as one of the company’s most exclusive offerings to date. The three-bedroom lodge sits 1,600 feet above sea level on the site of a former radar station in the remote fells of Enontekiö, with panoramic views stretching across Finland, Norway, and Sweden.
Access to the property will be limited to guests accepted through a private waiting list, reflecting the brand’s emphasis on discretion and exclusivity. Fully staffed stays include a dedicated host, private chef, and curated programming centered on Arctic nature, wellness, and Sámi culture.
The retreat’s wellness facilities include a wood-burning sauna, an ice-swimming pond, and a 2,400-square-foot games and recreation space. Guests will also have access to bespoke experiences ranging from aurora borealis viewing and reindeer encounters to visits with local Sámi communities and cultural sites in nearby Kautokeino, often regarded as one of the Sámi people’s cultural centers.
Designed by UKI Architects under the direction of Finnish architect Hannu Voutilainen, Octola III can be booked as a single suite, a two-suite configuration, or as a full-lodge buyout. For larger groups, the property can also be combined with the nearby Aurora Radar Station, a former classified military facility that was recently converted into an Arctic retreat with additional accommodations and wellness facilities.
The opening reflects growing demand for highly private, experience-driven accommodations in remote destinations, particularly among affluent travelers seeking seclusion, personalized service, and access to nature. Octola has built its reputation around exclusive-use Arctic experiences and says the new property pushes that concept even further.
“With Octola III, we are taking our established concept of ultra-private, quiet luxury to the literal top of the fells,” said Octola founder Janne Honkanen. “We have created an environment where guests do not just observe the Arctic; they are entirely enveloped by it.”
In addition to its hospitality offering, the property will feature research-grade air-quality monitoring technology that provides real-time environmental data to guests while contributing to broader climate and atmospheric research efforts. The retreat is located approximately 20 minutes from Enontekiö Arctic Airport.
