Beautifully made igloos with jaw-dropping ice sculpture decorations and various amenities therein complete a perfect winter getaway. Igloos are one of the unique accommodations which attract travelers from around the world despite the extreme temperature. With out-of-this-world features and architectural designs along with other outdoor activities and picturesque night views, a hotel made of ice and surrounded by mountains of snow is a mysterious yet enticing place!
Igloo accommodations from around the world are worth braving the weather for. Discover everything about them with this list:
10 Hotel Of Ice
Located in Fargaras Mountain, Sibiu, Romania is the Hotel of Ice – an annually built ice accommodation by an army of artists using ice blocks. The source of blocks is the Belea Lake known as the largest glacial lake within the ranges of Fargaras Mountain. The hotel features amenities made of ice, from beds, chairs, chandeliers to restaurants, bars, and even a church. This hotel is known to be one of the most popular global igloos.
9 Hotel de Glace
This Ice Hotel is located near Quebec City, Canada, the only igloo hotel in North America entirely made of ice. Popularly known for having majestic snow arches, crystal transparent ice sculptures, and beautiful ice bedrooms constructed in the 42 ice suites. Other amenities include an ice bar, ice-skating path, ski equipment, and even spas and sauna. Each year, the hotel is being recreated with new designs, and it also hosts various snow sports for the entire family.
8 Snowhotel Kirkenes
Snowhotel Kirkenes is home to 180 huskies, located in Sandnesdalen 14, 9910 Bjørnevatn, Norway. Aside from admiring the majestic ice suites and trekking, visitors can also take a look at the massive King Crabs lurking on the shores of the region. There are plenty of outdoor and indoor activities, such as relaxing in saunas and steam rooms, movie nights, yoga classes, fishing, cycling, and much more. The glow of the Northern Lights would complete the entire trip.
7 Lapland Hotels SnowVillage
Located in Kittila, Finland is the Lapland Hotels SnowVillage, known for its different themes every year. The amenities include snow suites, ice restaurants, a bar, and a chapel perfect for wedding parties. Every corner of this hotel is decorated with ice sculptures of various sizes. What's unique about the hotel is its jacuzzis and sauna as well as its proximity to ski resorts. Annually, the entire amenities are made of approximately 20 million kilos of snow and 350 000 kilos of pure ice.
6 Icehotel Sweden
Another lodging place for Northern Lights viewing is the Icehotel located in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden. Featuring 15 art suites and 20 ice rooms with ice beds covered by furs and thermal layers. Aside from activities such as snowmobiling and dogsledding, visitors can also get a chance to try ice carving. The perfect time to have a 100 percent chance to witness the glow of the Northern Lights is between April and December.
5 The ALPENIGLU Igloo Village
Located in Brixen in Thale, Austria, the "white village" or The ALPENIGLU Igloo Village is a perfect location, especially for event conferences. There are 18 igloos with various features: an ice bar, ski slopes, and a handcrafting ice sculpture activity. Several events are presented annually, from party nights featuring DJs to a fireworks display. The village offers two package trips where visitors can choose between a VIP overnight stay and a romantic igloo package with a special candlelight dinner.
4 Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel
Featuring 30 suites and ice rooms, an ice chapel as well an ice bar crafted with sculptures. The Sorrisniva is known as one of the most popular igloo hotels in the world where guests can get a chance to see the dancing lights of the Aurora Borealis. The hotel also offers sleigh rides by real reindeers. Aside from the Igloo Hotels, located here also is the Arctic Wilderness Lodge, which is available throughout the year.
3 Hotel Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort | Saariselka, Finland
Unlike other igloo hotels made up of kilos and tons of ice and snow, Hotel Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort offers igloos made up of glass! Featuring private fireplaces and kitchenettes, also rustic cabins, and even a home perfect for every family. Various events are held here, such as the Arctic Art Week, Art Gallery exhibit, and musicals. Special features during winter are the polar nights, blue light of twilight, and extreme frost from meters and meters of snow.
2 Kemi SnowCastle | Kemi, Finland
Featuring snow and ice experiences for any season of the year - this experience is an exhibition event located in the main hall of the Snow Castle. Aside from the SnowExperience365, there are also overlooking snowflake restaurants and Christmas lunch services. Restaurants also offer meeting and conference services, where the second floor provides the panoramic sea view of Lapland. That's right, and this Snow Castle is located at the seafront of Lapland.
1 Hoshino Resorts Tomamu Ice Village | Hokkaido, Japan
Featuring a dome-shaped ceiling, including amenities such as Milk Café, Fruit Shop, Bar, fancy Chapel, and Atelier all made up of ice. Have a quiet sleep in the ice rooms because the rooms' thick ice is blocking the noise. The location is surrounded by birch forest where visitors can enjoy it through the ice-made outdoor Arctic Bath to soak in the hot spring, which warms every visitor's soul.