Need a new twist on your winter vacation this year? Try staying in an igloo-style accommodation and be one with the ice and snow. Well, with a heater and furnishing, of course. Whether you want a more luxurious igloo-style accommodation or a realistic igloo experience, there are plenty of popular hotel options to choose from.
As most of these igloo-style hotels and resorts are only available during the winter, since some are actually made of ice, you'll need to reserve your accommodation fast. Discover these ten incredible igloo-style resorts and hotels around the world that are perfect for getting cozy under the stars.
10 Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort - Saariselkä, Finland
Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort offers various kinds of igloo-style accommodations, including glass igloos, Kelo-glass igloos, snow igloos, and log chalets. Their traditional glass igloo provides a complete glass ceiling with a full view of the aurora lights from mid-August to the end of April.
Meanwhile, the Kelo-glass igloos bring a blend of the glass igloo and a log chalet, giving you the full space and comfort of a cabin but with an additional glass-ceiling room. Of course, we have to talk about their actual snow igloos that you can stay in. Completely made of snow, these igloos come with everything needed for a cozy night in the arctic.
9 Icehotel - Jukkasjärvi, Sweden
Now a must-see Swedish landmark, Icehotel is, as you can imagine, a hotel made entirely of ice. Whenever spring rolls around, the whole hotel melts away just to be built once again in the winter. Icehotel accepts visitors from around the world from December through April.
What's also fascinating about Icehotel is that with every year it's reconstructed, it's also redesigned with new elements and artworks. While you can stay in one of these ice rooms, you can also plan a unique winter wedding in their ceremony hall.
8 Hotel de Glace - Quebec, Canada
If you're searching for an ice hotel experience closer to home, Hotel de Glace is the only one made totally of ice in all of North America. The elegant ice suites offer fireplaces and are furnished with a bed. However, they do deliver a sleeping bag to each room in order for you to feel completely warm in the -3 degrees Celsius room.
Along with its luxurious ice suites, Hotel de Glace also offers relaxing Nordic spas and saunas for visitors to warm up in.
7 Snowhotel - Kirkenes, Norway
While this igloo-style hotel is open year-round in Norway, the best time to visit is from December to March. Not only are the rooms made completely of ice, but the hotel offers plenty of nearby activities such as ice fishing, a husky safari, and a snowmobile safari. Head over to either their saunas or restaurant to warm up. At the Snowhotel restaurant, you can find traditional Norwegian cuisine and cheese from local farmers.
6 Hotel Of Ice - Balea Lac, Romania
Placed perfectly among the Fagaras Mountains, the Hotel of Ice in Romania is a traveler's dream. Since the hotel is built entirely of ice, it does have to be rebuilt each year from ice blocks from the largest glacial lake of the Fagaras Mountains. Not only is there the hotel made entirely of ice, but the location also offers an ice-made restaurant, bar, and chapel. If you find yourself in Romania, the Hotel of Ice in Balea Lac is a must-visit stop.
5 Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel - Alta, Norway
This igloo hotel is located as North as humanly possible, right on the Alta river. Not only is the Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel perfect for viewing the Northern Lights, but you can also sled under the green glow on a reindeer-pulled sled. The Igloo Hotel is available to visitors from the 20th of December to the 7th of April each year. Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel may just be the winter wonderland you've been looking for.
4 Santa’s Igloos Arctic Circle - Rovaniemi, Finland
Now, if you're looking for less ice and more modern comfort (like heating), consider staying at Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi, Finland. While these igloo rooms offer a glass ceiling for star gazing, they also include all the comforts of a traditional hotel room with complete furnishings, air conditioning, and a bathroom. Since these igloo rooms are not made of ice, they are open all year for you to watch the changing seasons of Finland's stunning landscape.
3 Schneedorf Igloo Village - Oetz, Austria
While Santa's Igloos bring all the comfort, Schneedorf Igloo Village brings adventure and an unforgettable experience. Live life in the Lechtal Alps in an igloo village among other travelers seeking the journey of a lifetime. This igloo village places you in the beautiful mountainous region of Austria and lets you immerse yourself in nature.
Perfect for a couple or group of friends, this igloo village also offers torch-lit hikes and fondue dinners. With only the bare minimum, this igloo experience is not for the faint of heart.
2 Iglu Dorf - Multiple Locations In Switzerland
This unique concept was first created by Adrian Günter in 1995, who now has igloos created in various villages in Switzerland and even Germany and Andorra. Iglu Dorf promises that whether you visit as a family, couple, or with friends, you will find pure relaxation amid the mountains. With spas and saunas for all, the igloo rooms vary in luxury. No matter which option you choose, be prepared to sleep in a work of art that is also -40 degrees Celsius.
1 Arctic Fox Igloos - Lapland, Finland
Located on the silent shores of Ranuanjärvi, the Arctic Fox Igloos promise world-class comfort in your glass-ceiling igloo. Each igloo has a perfect view of not just the Northern Lights but the tranquil Ranuanjärvi lake. Not only does each igloo come with stunning views, but also beds for two to four guests, a bathroom, and a personal sauna.
If you're looking for exciting activities for the whole family, then Arctic Fox Igloos is your best choice. Some activities included are husky sledding and safaris, Santa Claus meet and greet, skiing, snowmobile trails, and reindeer safaris. Arctic Fox Igloos is the perfect spot for a winter dream vacation that the whole family will never forget.