Tankavaara Gold Village

Gold Panning Holiday Resort in Tankavaara, Finnish Lapland

Accommodations

Tankavaara Gold Village offers guest rooms and rustic cottages, each with a fireplace and private entrance. Options include rooms with private or shared bathrooms. The service building includes a communal kitchen and a bookable sauna.

Dining

The Old Gold Prospector Restaurant serves high-quality Lappish cuisine using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant features a bar, pool table, and a small area showcasing gold village history. Breakfast is available, and the coffee house on site provides additional options.

Activities & Experiences

Guided gold prospecting trips and gold panning lessons are offered with all equipment provided. The hotel provides guided hikes and reindeer meeting experiences. Winter holiday packages include snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and northern lights viewing.

Location & Nature

The resort is situated next to Urho Kekkonen National Park, offering extensive outdoor recreation options. The Tankavaara Gold Museum is on-site, showcasing local history and gold prospecting. The isolated location with few lights provides clear views of the northern lights on clear nights.

Family-Friendly & Services

Families can enjoy gold panning as a family-friendly activity with all equipment provided. The hotel offers airport shuttle service, tour desk, and meeting facilities. Parking is available right in front of the restaurant.

• Location: Next to Urho Kekkonen National Park, Tankavaara Gold Museum on-site
• Activities: Gold panning lessons, guided hikes, reindeer meetings
• Dining: Old Gold Prospector Restaurant with Lappish cuisine
• Accommodations: Guest rooms and rustic cottages with fireplaces
• Wellness: Bookable sauna, traditional Finnish sauna year-round
• Family: Gold panning for all ages, tour desk