Is there still an Icehotel?

Today, over three decades later, Icehotel has become a must-visit Swedish landmark for travelers from all parts of the globe. Each winter since the first and the original Icehotel was built, passionate artists gather in the modest town of Jukkasjäarvi to build a new rendition of this Arctic wonder.



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Jukkasjärvi, Sweden The most famous hotel made from ice first opened its doors in 1989. ICEHOTEL is situated on the banks of the Torne River in Swedish Lapland and is celebrated for its incredible art installations.

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What is it like to sleep in Icehotel? The temperature inside the hotel hovers at a constant of -5 to -7 C. We provide you with expedition-style sleeping bags which are tested for extreme temperatures, so you'll be fine with just thermals, hat, warm socks and a mid-layer jumper.

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The Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi is known to be the biggest hotel of ice and snow in the world, spanning over some 6,000 square metres (64,600 sq ft). Each suite is unique and the architecture of the hotel is changed each year, as it is rebuilt from scratch.

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Every year, we borrow ice from the river to build a new, seasonal hotel of ice and snow, which eventually melts and returns back to its origin come spring. The basic idea of Icehotel is built on the premise of the environmental cycle, and our relation to the water and the ice is central.

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Icehotel is carefully designed and handcrafted by artists from around the world so make sure to explore the art in the hotel. Roam amongst the beautiful ice sculptures and experience the magical setting in all rooms.

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An ice hotel is a temporary hotel made up of snow and sculpted blocks of ice. Ice hotels, dependent on sub-freezing temperatures, are constructed from ice and snow and typically have to be rebuilt every year.

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However if you want to see a totally different country and take a bit more of a chance with the Northern Lights then Iceland is for you. The scenery is totally different to anywhere else and there is a lot to see by day. Weather is more unpredictable.

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Ice hotels are only available at certain months in the year, which might not be convenient for those with a hectic schedule. The interiors of the hotels are also rather chilly, so you definitely need to enjoy cold temperatures and not be looking to cosy up or go sunbathing!

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In most ice hotels, beds are made of blocks of ice on wooden platforms. While this doesn't sound like a comfortable sleeping arrangement, they're topped with layers of foam and hides or furs to make them soft and insulated.

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And yes, the bed frame is completely made of ice. On top, they place a wooden board, and then a hard mattress upon which you sleep. The hotel will give you an arctic-worthy sleeping bag that will keep you warm-perhaps even hot-throughout the night.

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