A job in the heart of Lapland’s wilderness? You’ve come to the right place.
Why should you apply to work with us?
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Stunning locations in the heart of nature
Wilderness Hotels are located in some of Lapland’s most breathtaking settings – by lakes, at the foot of fells, and deep in peaceful forests. With us, you become part of a team that creates unforgettable experiences for international guests through high-quality accommodation, restaurant services, and activities.
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A community people want to return to
Wilderness Hotels is a certified Great Place to Work®, and in 2025 we were listed among Finland’s Best Workplaces. Our strong team spirit, supportive atmosphere, and multicultural teams are among the top reasons our employees return season after season. New team members are welcomed warmly – no one is left behind.
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A responsible and growing company
Wilderness Hotels is constantly developing – opening new destinations, improving existing ones, and looking for better ways to work. Growth and innovation are part of our daily mindset. At the same time, responsibility is a cornerstone of our values and embedded into everything we do. All our locations hold the Green Key certificate and the Sustainable Travel Finland label, guiding us toward a more sustainable future – for nature, our guests, and our staff.
We’re a Great Place to Work
Wilderness Hotels is thrilled to announce that we’ve earned the Great Place to Work certification since 1st October 2024!
This prestigious recognition reflects our exceptional workplace culture, where collaboration, respect, and opportunities for personal and professional development grow. At Wilderness Hotels, we believe in creating not just a workplace, but a community.
A relaxed and happy working atmosphere produces top results
The best talents thrive with us because we offer a motivating working environment that supports professional development. We value our diverse work community, with expertise for every situation. We value everyone's contribution and actively support career development. Job satisfaction surveys show a constant satisfaction with the working atmosphere. We support, encourage and help - we understand that a happy and cohesive team delivers the best service.
What is important to us
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Doing it from the heart
We genuinely care. Doing it from the heart is reflected by, among other things, customer-centric thinking, and the creation of authentic experiences.
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Doing it responsibly
Doing it responsibly means taking care of the safety of our guests and employees, developing our business, and thinking ecologically.
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Doing it boldly
we dare to think boldly and be curious about new ways of doing things. By thinking and doing boldly, Wilderness Hotels can be pioneers and trendsetters.
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Working in an atmosphere of respect
We have a diverse and multicultural team of carefully selected professionals, whose skills and expertise the company trusts. The company wants to offer its staff a workplace that is fair and equitable for all.
Wilderness Hotels in numbers
- hotels in the most spectacular locations
- 260 top professionals for the winter season
- Turnover
Recruitment for the 2026–2027 season
Recruitment for the winter season 2026–2027 will begin in June 2026, when we start publishing job openings for the upcoming season.
You are welcome to submit an open application already before that if you wish. Please note, however, that applications will be reviewed starting during the summer, once the recruitment process officially begins.
FAQ
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Yes, in every destination. All our staff accommodation has comfortable common areas and good basic facilities (furniture, tableware, washing machine). In most cases, the bedrooms are shared, as we accommodate a large number of staff in winter. Please let us know as soon as possible if you need accommodation.
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The accommodation is fully furnished, so you'll find everything you need. You don't even need to bring bed linen, unless you really want to.
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Wilderness Hotel Juutua is located in the village of Inari, close to services.
Wilderness Hotel Inari is located about three kilometres from the centre of Inari village.
Other Wilderness Hotels are located 15-40 km from the nearest village centre. At these locations we provide a car for staff use for business. So you can definitely get to the shops and run your errands.
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The easiest way is to fly from Helsinki to Ivalo. If you take the train, you can get to Rovaniemi and then take a bus to Ivalo, Inari or Kakslauttanen - depending on the hotel where you are going to work. We arrange transfers from the airport or bus station to the hotel for each of our employees, so all you need to do is make sure we have an up-to-date time for your arrival.
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Go outside! If you work with us, you'll be working in a place with excellent outdoor facilities. Go for a refreshing jog in the surrounding nature, go on a hike with a colleague or skiing in Saariselkä.
Ivalo has a gym, swimming pool, library, cinema, restaurants, ice skating rink, outdoor skating rink and two well-stocked grocery stores.
Inari has a gym, library, museum, restaurants and two grocery stores.
Saariselkä is a well-known ski resort with excellent ski slopes, cross-country skiing and winter cycling trails. Saariselkä also has a spa, a bowling alley, restaurants and Finland's longest sledding hill.
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Our company employs 30-60 people per site.
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Men working in the restaurant and reception area must wear black trousers, a black collared shirt and black shoes. We provide women working in the restaurant and reception area with a special working dress. With the dress you will need a black long-sleeved shirt, black tights and black shoes. Guides, kitchen staff and floor workers will receive their workwear from us. We will give you more instructions about the workwear well before the work starts.
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During the polar night what we call "Kaamos" the sun doesn't rise above the horizon. In our area polar night lasts about 40 days, starting in the beginning of December. Even if you think so, polar night is not just a dark time. The snow and moon provide a surprising amount of light, and there are still a few hours of daylight each day. During the polar night, you can admire spectacular light phenomena, and just one of them is the northern lights.
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When you come to Finland to work, your tax treatment depends on the length of your stay. If you stay in Finland for no longer than 6 months, you are considered a non-resident taxpayer. This normally means that you must pay tax at source on the income you receive from Finnish sources.
But if your country of residence is an EU country, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein or a country that has a tax treaty with Finland, you can ask to be taxed progressive. ‘Progressive tax’ means that your payments of tax depend on a percentage that will grow if you receive an increase in income – and shrink if your income goes down. Actual percentage will be based on your actual income and deductions for the entire year.
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You don't necessarily need to get a tax card or a Finnish personal ID beforehand. We can help you apply for these after your arrival.
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Work in Finland -guide: Work in Finland - Suomi.fi
Tax office / work in Finland: Work in Finland - vero.fi
Make Inari your home: Make Inari your home - INARI.FI/EN
Foreign employee: Foreign employee - Tyosuojelu.fi - Occupational Safety and Health Administration