Watch wild brown bears from the warmth of your own glass-fronted wilderness cabin — one of the few places on earth where Europe’s greatest predators come to you.
Luxury Cabins
Photography Hides
Season
Per cabin / night
Hidden deep within pristine Finnish forest, this exclusive experience offers the rare opportunity to observe wild brown bears in their natural habitat — often just metres from your floor-to-ceiling windows, without ever leaving the warmth and comfort of your accommodation.
Designed to blend seamlessly into the surrounding landscape, each sustainably built cabin combines contemporary Scandinavian luxury with complete immersion in nature. The spacious interiors feature a comfortable double bed, dining area, fully equipped kitchenette, en-suite bathroom and a dedicated workspace overlooking the forest — the perfect retreat for both relaxation and wildlife observation.
Relax in a comfortable double bed, enjoy a glass of champagne, and watch wild brown bears wandering just metres beyond your window.
Your stay is further enhanced by a state-of-the-art sound system that streams the sounds of nature directly into your cabin, so you hear every rustle and bird call as though you were sitting outside. Dining is equally exceptional, with exquisite cuisine prepared by talented chefs using the finest locally sourced ingredients and showcasing the authentic flavours of the Finnish wilderness.
Panoramic glass frames the boreal forest, letting you watch bears, wolves and eagles at close range from inside your cabin.
A state-of-the-art system streams live forest sound into the cabin — every rustle and bird call, as if you were sitting outside.
Exquisite meals made with the finest locally sourced ingredients, showcasing authentic flavours of the Finnish wilderness.
Panoramic glass frames the boreal forest, letting you watch bears, wolves and eagles at close range from inside your cabin.
These cabins are designed for guests who want outstanding bear viewing in complete comfort. Keen photographers staying multiple nights can add complimentary nights in the traditional hides, which offer eye-level views and a very different perspective on Finland's predators.
Tailor-made trips from £595 per cabin, per night · April to August
The following suggested itinerary is designed to inspire you and can be tailored to suit your individual requirements. Speak to one of our Finland specialists to create your perfect wildlife adventure.
During the early spring and late autumn months, you may even be able to experience the Aurora Borealis from the comfort of your cabin, thanks to the floor-to-ceiling windows providing breathtaking views of the Finnish wilderness. These cabins allow you to experience the thrill of Finland’s most iconic wildlife without ever leaving the comfort of your accommodation.
Finland’s luxury bear-viewing cabins are located in the Kuhmo region, approximately 90 minutes north-east of Kajaani. Set along the crest of a secluded hillside, the cabins command breathtaking views across seemingly endless Finnish boreal forest—home to some of Europe’s most impressive wildlife, including brown bears, wolves, wolverines and eagles.
The cabins’ most remarkable feature, however, is their expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, which allow you to observe brown bears and other wildlife from the warmth and privacy of your own accommodation.
The cabins overlook a quintessentially Finnish landscape of mixed woodland and open wetland, with the colours and textures of the surrounding wilderness reflected throughout the Scandinavian-inspired interiors. Constructed using high-quality, locally sourced materials, the cabins offer a more sustainable, low-carbon accommodation experience. During the summer, abundant natural light floods the interiors, while the panoramic windows provide uninterrupted views across the surrounding habitat. In spring and autumn, guests may also have the opportunity to watch the Northern Lights when weather conditions and aurora activity are favourable.
This is one of the few places in the world where you can relax in a comfortable double bed, enjoy a glass of Champagne and watch wild brown bears wandering just metres beyond your window.
Although these luxury cabins provide outstanding opportunities to observe wild Brown Bears at close range, they are primarily designed for those who wish to enjoy the experience in complete comfort. For keen photographers and guests seeking an even more immersive wilderness experience, those staying for multiple nights may choose to spend one or more complimentary nights in one of the lodge's traditional bear-watching hides, positioned deeper within the forest or overlooking a tranquil lake. These purpose-built hides offer an entirely different perspective, providing exceptional opportunities to observe wildlife at eye level and capture remarkable photographs of Finland's iconic predators in their natural environment.
Alongside the luxury cabins, guests also have access to a network of more than 25 specialist photography hides. Designed specifically for wildlife photographers, these purpose-built hides are strategically positioned within carefully selected habitats, including open wetlands, atmospheric boreal forests and picturesque lakeshores, providing exceptional opportunities to observe and photograph Finland’s iconic wildlife.
Photography Hides
Group Hide
Luxury Cabins
Everything you need to prepare for your expedition — downloadable guides, essential pre-departure information, and answers to the questions we’re asked most.
Full trip overview, meeting points, what's included and day-to-day flow.
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Clothing layers, footwear and cold-weather essentials for the field.
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Recommended bodies, lenses, settings and accessories for wildlife hides.
PDF · 3 MB
Visas, health, insurance and everything to sort before you fly.
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Not at all. Our guides help photographers of every level, from first-time hide users to professionals. We’ll advise on settings and positioning throughout.
A telephoto lens (300mm+ recommended), spare batteries and plenty of memory cards. Full details are in the downloadable Photography Gear Guide above.
Wildlife is wild, so sightings can never be guaranteed. That said, our locations and hides are chosen for some of the best predator-viewing odds in Europe.
Yes. Comprehensive travel insurance including medical and emergency repatriation is required for all trips. We recommend adding camera equipment cover.
Yes. Comprehensive travel insurance including medical and emergency repatriation is required for all trips. We recommend adding camera equipment cover.
Full arrival and transfer details, including the nearest airport and pickup arrangements, are in the Trip Information Pack. Our team will confirm timings after booking.
Your luxury cabin, priced per cabin rather than per person — available through the Finnish bear season from April to August.
Sleeps 1–2 guests. The price stays the same whether one or two people stay in the cabin.
1-night packages
Multi-night stays
April – August
Private luxury cabin
1–2 guests per cabin
Kuhmo, N. Finland
All rates are per cabin (1–2 persons), not per person. The price remains the same whether the cabin is occupied by one or two guests — ideal for couples travelling together.
Available to book
The cabins operate from April to August, when Finland’s brown bears are most active. Early spring and late summer also offer the best chance of catching the Northern Lights from your cabin windows.
This holiday is one of our hand-picked tailor-made experiences. Speak to one of our Finland specialists today about creating your bespoke travel package — from cabin nights and hide sessions to transfers and dining.
Flexible dates
Private cabin
Optional hide nights
Tailor-made advice from people who know Finland’s wild places. We’ll help you plan a wildlife holiday that’s perfectly suited to you.
*Complimentary hide night available on selected multi-night stays. Prices are per cabin per night and may vary by date; final rates are confirmed at the time of booking.
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