MUONIO | LAPLAND
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V A H C A

V I L L A S

In the fell landscapes of western Lapland, where the sun does not rise during the heart of winter and never sets in the summer, the village of Muonio rests in quiet stillness. Here, winters are long, summers brief, and the transitioning seasons are as dramatic as the arctic wilderness itself.

MUONIO

Kaamos & Aurora

Two villas for couples and families
Size: 58 m²
Open kitchen and living area with floor to ceiling windows
Master suite with king bed
Spacious loft with 2 single beds, extra bed upon request
Bathroom + sauna

8 Seasons

Lapland is said to have eight distinct seasons. At this northern latitude, the undulating pull from darkness to light has the scenery change constantly. Of these eight seasons, five are blanketed in snow, covering the land for nearly two-thirds of the year. For those that live here, snow is an integral part of our daily life.

Ruska & Lumi

2 Large villas for families and friends
Size: 84 m²
Open kitchen and living area with floor to ceiling windows
Master bedroom with king bed
Second bedroom with two single beds
Spacious loft with two single beds, and TV corner
Bathroom + sauna

The Language of Snow

For the Sámi, the Indigenous people of Lapland, snow is deeply woven into their culture. Their language reflects this bond, with some three hundred words describing different types of snow.

We chose to name our Villas after one such word. Vahca, a Northern Sámi term for freshly fallen snow that settles during the still, freezing nights of midwinter. It reflects the magical beauty of Kaamos (midwinter) and coincides with the arrival of our first four Villas, welcoming guests for Christmas 2026.

Where?

Halfway between the Arctic Circle and the Arctic Ocean sits Muonio, the home of the spectacular fell region of Pallastunturi. Here you will find the breath taking nature of Lapland you have been dreaming about. Here you will find Vahca Villas.

Location

45 MIN FROM KITTILÄ AIRPORT
3h North of Rovaniemi

5 MIN TO OLOS SKI RESORT
Restaurants I XC Ski trails I Snowmobile safaris

5 MIN MUONIO VILLAGE SERVICES
Grocery shops I Boutiques and Hand Crafts

20 MIN PALLASTUNTURI & KEIMIÖ
Stunning fells within the Ylläs-Pallas National Park

Summer 2023

The vision of Vahca Villas emerges from the need for premium accommodation in Muonio

Fall 2025

Building partner, site, financing is organized. Greenlight for the project

Spring 2026

Design cabin layouts, styling and concept

Summer 2026

Acquire building permits and clear lots

Fall 2026

Excavation, foundations and landscaping

16.12.2026

Arrival of Villas on site

20.12.2026

Arrival of first guests to VAHCA VILLAS

The VAHCA VILLAS Project