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Wisata Diary · Jun 2, 2022
hotel & resort 
5 Snow Hotels to Visit This Winter

Sleeping inside comfortable Igloo or watching Aurora Borealis, your pick!

Snow land and night skies illuminated by the dream like Aurora, there is no better panorama as such in Nordic. You can enjoy them comfortably, wrapped up in a thermal sleeping bag and thick blanket without worry now. Here is hotel in you can go to experience that in Europe.

Arctic Snow Hotel & Glass Igloos – Sinettä, Finland

Glass Igloo in Arctic Snow Hotel
Glass Igloo in Arctic Snow Hotel

A remote retreat in rural Finnish Lapland, Arctic Snow Hotel has suites sculpted entirely from snow and ice. Guests can unwind in the snow sauna or outdoor hot tub, and request a wake-up call to see the magnificent Aurora Borealis. If you’d prefer, you can sleep under starry skies in a glass igloo with insulated glass roofs.

You can also enjoy a meal at the ice restaurant or try local activities like snowshoeing, ice sculpting, and ice fishing.

Santa’s Igloos Arctic Circle – Rovaniemi, Finland

Glass roof Igloo
Glass roof Igloo

The glass-roof igloos at Santa’s Igloos Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi come with lavish interiors, fluffy robes, and a rain shower in the en-suite bathroom. With a breakfast box delivered straight to your room, you can enjoy a leisurely breakfast in bed while gazing up at the Arctic sky.

There are several attractions like Santa Claus Village, Arctic Golf Finland, and Ounasvaara Ski Resort nearby, so you’ll never run out of things to do.

Kirkenes Snowhotel – Kirkenes, Norway

Kirkenes Snowhotel
Kirkenes Snowhotel

At Kirkenes Snowhotel, you’re free to choose between spacious snow suites and cozy wooden cottages modeled after traditional Sami hunting huts. Both options include breakfast and dinner in the restaurant, as well as access to the sauna.

The friendly staff can also organize activities like husky rides and snowmobiling. Kirkenes isn’t just a winter destination either. In the summer, you can go hiking, fishing, and king crab rafting in the surrounding countryside.

Icehotel – Jukkasjärvi, Sweden

Jukkasjärvi’s Icehotel Room made with Ice
Jukkasjärvi’s Icehotel Room made with Ice

The rooms at Jukkasjärvi’s Icehotel are made entirely of ice from the neighboring Torne River, and feature elaborate frozen sculptures by international artists. There’s also an à la carte restaurant and lounge with board games, ideal for a cozy night in. Those keen to explore the Swedish countryside will find Luossavaara mountain and ski resort just 12 miles away.

Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel – Alta, Norway

Simple Igloo Room in Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel
Simple Igloo Room in Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel

The restaurant at Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel in the Norwegian coastal town of Alta serves up beautifully presented local specialties, including freshly caught trout and king crab, cloudberries and game, alongside locally grown vegetables.

Reference: Booking.com

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