Sweden : ICEHOTEL Break

The world famous ICEHOTEL has over 80 rooms built each year from snow and crystal clear ice, taken from the waters of the local river Torne. The ICEHOTEL is available from mid-December to mid-April. For departures before early January, you can still watch some of the ice sculptures and artists at work, finishing off their creations and other aspects of the hotel, whilst you stay in a snow room. After that time you can see the completed hotel in all its glory and if you wish, upgrade to one of their stunning art suites, each individual designed and hand crafted by one of many artists who travel there from all over the world, to help create the Icehotel each year. 

Staying at the ICEHOTEL
The sight, as you open the main, reindeer-skin clad doors, is simply breathtaking – a grand, ice pillared hallway illuminated by a spectacular ice chandelier. The interior at between -5°C to -8°C actually feels quite pleasant, especially when outside temperatures can drop to around -37°C! Walk past several ice sculptures and imaginatively lit ice art towards one of the most popular rooms - the Absolut Ice Bar. With its vaulted ceiling, plenty of ice block seating (covered in reindeer skins) and see-though bar, it serves an impressive range of colourful vodka cocktails, naturally served in chunky ice glasses. Hot cocktails are also available!

The ICEHOTEL Restaurant, situated just across the road from the main reception, offers an extensive breakfast and lunchtime buffet plus an à la carte dinner menu. It also houses a Champagne Bar and a more relaxed bar in the basement. 

Accommodation
Our basic holiday package includes one night in a standard Snow Room or you may wish to upgrade to an Ice Room or Art Suite. Ice Rooms are larger than Snow Rooms and have the addition of ice 'furniture' - each Art Suite is individually themed, often with a striking ice relief, sculptures and a bed that can only be described as a work of art - a perfect choice for that a extra special treat or perhaps a honeymoon - double sleeping bags available! Other nights are spent in a choice of warm accommodation. It may be possible to book a warm room as back-up on your allocated 'sleeping on ice' night should you be hesitant about staying in ice accommodation - our team of experts will be happy to answer any questions you may have - a back-up room is at addtional cost and is subject to availability.

Optional Excursions
The are so many optional excursions to choose from at the Icehotel it is difficult to decide which ones to do! Here's a few: snowmobiling, husky sledging, cross country skiing, moose and reindeer safari's, ice driving and ice skulpting. You may even start your holiday with a transfer from the airport by husky sledge!

Getting There
Choose to travel on selected dates via our exclusive 3½ hour direct flight from London Heathrow to Kiruna or you can travel via Sweden's lively capital, Stockholm.

Further Details
Find further details about this holiday via the navigation above or call our expert team on 01737 218 800. To see our range of holidays which feature the amazing ICEHOTEL, including festive breaks and two-centre trips, click here.