For a winter stay with a difference it doesn’t get much better than Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos, located on the Arctic Circle near to the town of Rovaniemi in Finland.
The hotel offers a range of glass igloos that can accommodate couples or families of up to four people. Each one is not only stylishly decorated but extremely well heated and insulated so you and stay warm and cosy with the luxury of all modern amenities. A 360-degree view of the skies means you can stay in the comfort of your igloo whilst watching the Aurora play in the skies above.
SnowHotel offers a very different experience to staying in the igloos as you’ll be staying in a cold room, maintained at just -5 degrees. Expect a cold night but heat up in the morning with a sauna or jacuzzi.
Gourmet meals at the incredible ice restaurant or the warm and welcoming Kota Restaurant are a feast for all the senses. Traditional food preparation methods are characteristic of the three restaurants and the three-course dinner menu. The style of tableware set on an ice table and frozen glasses used in the Ice Bar provide an experience to remember!
Location & Getting There
Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos are located in Lapland on the Arctic Circle, approximately 26km from the town of Rovaniemi in Finland.
Accommodation
The glass-roofed igloos provide the opportunity to sleep beneath the starry skies and the Northern Lights (although sightings of the Northern Lights can never be guaranteed). Each igloo is extremely well heat insulated - the temperature is the same as in normal hotel rooms. The roof of the igloo is made from electrically heated glass, which means the glass will not cool the space; rather it maintains evenly distributed warmth while melting all the snow and ice off the roof to give you excellent view to the sky. In addition, the igloo has underfloor heating.
SnowHotel sleeps 70 guests and is one of the largest in the Nordic region. This handsome building is carved each year to be different in appearance. The walls and furniture surfaces of the unique rooms are decorated with ice art and illuminated artwork. The room temperature is 0–5C°, but using the sleeping bags combined with reindeer furs, you can be sure you will stay in warmth and comfort.
Activities
There are snow games and activities galore in Finland. Go hiking, try snow sculpting, enjoy ice fishing, have fun snowmobiling, or get cultural with a visit to a local home to learn more about life in Lapland.
Children
Children are most welcome at Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos.
Go all-out winter at Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos in Finland. The Lapland location on the Arctic Circle offers beautiful, comfortable igloos, a hotel made out of snow (seasonal), an ice bar and restaurant, a large sauna and even rooftop Jacuzzis (imagine watching the Northern Lights from here!). It’s a wonderful stay for families, with parents and children alike loving the sense of adventure and authenticity. Please note, the igloos are open from mid-September to the end of March, but the SnowHotel is rebuilt each year and is open from mid-December until the end of March. Put it on your Christmas list!
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