Sweden : ICEHOTEL Break

Who for? Those looking for a unique and truly unforgettable travel experience at the 'coolest' hotel in the world.

Whether you choose the flexibility of travelling via Stockholm or the convenience of our exclusive direct flight allowing you to maximise your time away, your Icehotel experience will not soon be forgotten. From the novelty of sleeping on ice to the sheer thrill of mushing your own team of huskies, the simple pleasure of chinking ice glasses to the exhilaration of witnessing the northern lights - this winter wonderland delivers on every level.

ABOUT THE ICEHOTEL
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 and is open 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 individually 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 dazzling ice sculptures and spectacular ice-carved 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.

THE ACCOMMODATION 
This holiday package includes one night in a standard Snow Room (or you may wish to upgrade to an Ice Room or Art Suite) and 2 or 3 nights in heated accommodation. 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 extra special treat or perhaps a honeymoon - double sleeping bags available! 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 additional cost and is subject to availability. find out more »

THINGS TO DO
There are so many optional excursions to choose from at the ICEHOTEL - the hardest part is deciding which to do! Here's a few: snowmobiling, husky sledging, cross country skiing, moose and reindeer safaris, ice driving and ice sculpting. You may even start your holiday with a transfer from the airport by husky sledge! find out more »

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. See Prices and Departures - fly Direct » See Prices and Departures - via Stockholm »

		ALSO CONSIDER You may also like to consider one of our other holidays featuring the ICEHOTEL including festive breaks and two-centre trips, find out more »