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Glass cabins with saunas, Alpine snow domes and lakeside aurora cabins.
Rovaniemi, Finland
| What it is | A small hotel of glass-roofed cabins on a hill outside Rovaniemi, with views over the forest to the north. |
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| The stay | Cabins have a private sauna and terrace, so you can move between the sauna, the snow and a bed under the sky. |
| Location | About 20 km from Rovaniemi city centre, on a forested hilltop. |
| Suits | Couples looking for privacy and the northern lights. |
| When to go | Late August to April. |
| Key facts | Glass-roof cabins · Private saunas · Hilltop setting |
Les Cerniers, Switzerland
| What it is | Geodesic dome rooms set on a snowy slope in the Swiss Alps, built as a low-impact eco-hotel. |
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| The stay | Each pod has a wood stove and views over the Rhône valley, and the hotel runs its own small ski area. |
| Location | Above Monthey in the canton of Valais, about two hours by road from Geneva. |
| Suits | Couples and nature lovers who want snow, quiet and mountain views. |
| When to go | December to March for snow; summer for hiking. |
| Key facts | Geodesic pods · Swiss Alps · Eco hotel |
Inari, Finland
| What it is | On the shore of Lake Inari near Inari village, Nangu has glass-roofed aurora cabins and log buildings. |
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| The stay | Ice fishing, snowshoeing and evening aurora walks are run from the hotel. |
| Location | Just outside Inari village in northern Lapland, about 40 km from Ivalo airport. |
| Suits | Visitors who want lake views and Sámi culture nearby. |
| When to go | September to April. |
| Key facts | Lake Inari · Aurora cabins · Log buildings |