10. Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel, Alta, Norway [ book here ]
The hotel was built in 1999 and it is among the first of a kind. It has
30 different rooms, an ice-chapel, ice-bar and couple lounges. All the
decorations are made by professional ice-artists. Everything looks very
sophisticated and charming. The temperature inside is kept at -4-7C°,
which, as the administration claims, makes an ideal surrounding for a
deep sleep and relaxation. Of course, reindeer leather covers every bed
and extra-warm sleeping bags are offered. The hotel has hot showers and
saunas, but a unique experience can be found in a hot tub outdoor while
watching the northern lights.
9. Iglu-Dorf, Switzerland [ book here ]
A very unique snow hotel resort. It is not simply made of snow, but it
combines all the amenities and rooms under one roof. From the outside it
looks like a small dwarf-door to nowhere, but when you actually enter,
you see a magnificent winter kingdom. The village is a tunnel system
with igloos, entertainment spaces and bars connected to each other. All
the interior was decorated by different international artists to create a
miraculous fantasy atmosphere of a snow-world. You will definitely feel
like getting into another realm.
8. Grandvalira Igloo Hotel, Andorra [ book here ]
Special attention in this luxurious hotel is dedicated to the details.
The desired romantic atmosphere is achieved through elegant decorations
and carvings on the walls, that symbolize flowers, mythical creatures,
and intricate ornaments. Rooms are also illuminated with green, purple,
pink, blue or white colors to create a fantastic impression of something
magical. The hotel also has a comfortable location high (2350 meters)
in the mountains. Whether you want to ski in the near Ski resort, or
just observe picturesque views of endless immense mountains’ beauty – it
is all possible in Grandvalira.
7. White Lounge Igloo Hotel, Mayrhofen, Austria [ book here ]
An excellent place for an active and adventurous vacation. All the
typical igloo-style conveniences are nicely performed in all the 7 Igloo
Suits. The resort gives a feeling of a winter camp with various
adventures. It is located in the mountains and to the highest point you
are offered to ride in the largest Austria’s gondola Ahornbahn. The
program includes having a delicious fondue with the view on the
Zillertal Alps as a preparation for a thrilling torch hike through the
pristine winter landscape. Back at the hotel you can roast some
marshmallows on the bonfire or practice in curling. The day ends in a
warm sleeping bag in a chilling igloo house.
6. Lainio Snow Village, Lapland, Finland [ book here ]
Occupying an area of about 20 000 square metres Lainio Snow Village is
like a snow palace with magical winter premises. Along the hotel, ice
restaurant, ice cocktail bar, a slide, snow rooms and suites, there is a
vast network of astonishing corridors with tons of ice and snow to
explore. The illumination always refracts in the ice crystals and
provides different colors and emotions. The average temperature inside
is -2-5C°regardless of the weather outside.
5. Kirkenes Snowhotel, Norway [ book here ]
Everything you can expect of a winter adventure of staying in a hotel
made of snow can be found in Kirkenes Snowhotel. The temperature inside
is at a constant level of -4 C°. Every room is a small treasure with a
unique illumination, carvings on the walls and even a spirit. The
attitude to clients fulfils the highest standards, which becomes obvious
immediately after arriving in Hurtigruten Harbour and being meet by a
hotel’s guide.
4. Balea Ice Hotel, Cirtisoara, Romania [ read review ] [ book here ]
The hotel is located in the Carpathian Mountains 6,700 feet above sea
level. It is an ice-type hotel with a unique design every year. The
illumination inside is usually very intensive and bright creating an
impression of a celebration. The hotel actually offers a wide range of
possibilities for celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, weddings or
other special occasions.
3. Hotel de Glace, Quebec City, Canada [ read review ] [ book here ]
Hotel de Glace is an authentic ice-hotel and claimed to be the only of a
kind in North America. It is built of 30,000 tons of snow and 500 tons
of ice with walls as thick as up to four feet. It consists of rooms, a
grand hall, a chapel, a bar and a grand ice slide. All the furniture and
servings are made of ice with a classic design. Amenities include
indoor heated washrooms and outdoor hot tubs. The hotel is very popular
among tourists. Over 13 seasons it hosted around 1 million visitors.
2. Kakslauttanen Igloo West Village, Lapland, Finland [ book here ]
The territory of this arctic resort offers such types of accommodations
as: glass-igloos, kelo-glass igloos, and snow igloos. First two types
are designed to provide comfort and luxury while observing legendary
Northern lights either through a glass ceiling that goes over the whole
building or the special part of a house with glass walls and ceiling.
The second type is the most challenging. It is a snow-made construction
for a really rough travelers. Even though the temperature inside during
the most severe -40C° cold varies around -3-5C° it is not very pleasant
and welcoming to stay overnight. Also, for a sensation of a truly
winter fairy, there is a possibility to stay at Santa’s house and even
to take his room.
1. Arctic Snow Hotel in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland [ read review ] [ book here ]
Located in the north of Finland, SnowHotel is one of the biggest in the
Nordic region. Each year it is different. The architecture and the
interior change in size, shape and illumination. Moreover, every room is
intended to be unique. The average temperature inside is around 0-5C°,
so the administration advises to have warm clothes and be ready for an
overnight adventure. However, you will be given a reindeer fur blanket
and a sleeping bag designed for extreme conditions to feel some comfort
and warmth. All the challenges can be endured to see the famous Northern
Lights. Hotel provides every room with a very comfortable option –
Aurora Alarm service. Every time the lights can be observed in the sky,
the alarm would notify people inside the igloos, so there’s no need to
freeze outside while waiting.
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