For those who have yet to experience this simply magnificent creation, expectations will be high. Once there, standing in the main ice-pillared hallway surrounded by ice art, you'll soon discover that all the superlatives used to describe the world's most unusual hotel are most certainly true.
Back in the Autumn of 1990, friends Par Granlund and Yngve Bergqvist had a vision to build an igloo, in the Inuit style but bigger than ever created before. But it was to be much more than a building made out of ice and snow. It was to be a work of art and creative design, a meeting place which would cross cultural boundaries and symbolise local traditions, nature, history and the environment. The little town of Jukkasjarvi, which actually means 'meeting place by the lake', has been a centre for trade and commerce amongst the native Sami for around 400 years - now it would attract ice artists and visitors from all around the globe.
Their vision has been brought to life, year after year, on the banks of the frozen River Torne. The first igloo, a simple art gallery had just 50 square meters of floor space, visited mainly by curious locals. Growing in size annually in a never-to-be-repeated design, ice rooms were included in the late nineties for those wishing to stay longer, seek inspiration and to admire the building and its stunning location.
Discover The World has been operating holidays to Swedish Lapland for 22 years, two years before the ICEHOTEL opened its reindeer-skin doors to its first clients and we have a special relationship meaning many benefits for our clients.
Saunas
After a day out in the cold, crisp, air enjoying an excursion or two, perhaps take a rejuvenating sauna - the main saunas can be found in the ‘dressing room’ building next to the ICEHOTEL. It is here on your first night, where you will be kitted out with your thermal suit, hat, boots and mittens for the duration of your stay and where you’ll find another open fire and lounge area. There is also a sauna upstairs, above the ICEHOTEL restaurant across from reception.
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Show Me More»From the brilliant organisation to the sheer uniqueness of the ICEHOTEL itself, I want to say thanks to Discover the World for a truly unforgettable holiday!
Stuart Barnes, Icehotel Break
