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the ICEHOTEL

overview the big day accommodation activities

Well this is it - the first, the original - THE ICEHOTEL®.

For those of you who wish to experience all that this magnigicent place has to offer we can tailor make your own ICEHOTEL® adventure. The Torne River runs past the tiny village of Jukkasjarvi in Swedish Lapland. It is a very beautiful and quiet spot for most of the year. However in early winter there is a buzz in the air, a team of snow builders, architects, designers and artists from all over the world garther in the little town because the ICEHOTEL® is taking shape.

The astonishing building constructed out of snow and ice is meticulously desined and built each year from the crystal clear ice from the Torne River and the snow of Kiruna Lapland. As you enter the building you will marvel at the incredible details carved into the structure and the design elements that have been incorporated really do stand the ICEHOTEL® apart from the others, no two years' designs are ever the same. You can walk around the intricately moulded corridors and perhaps even stop for a cheeky cocktail at the ABSOLUT ICEBAR®. The drinks here are served in the famous ice glasses and the entire bar is constructed from ice. It really is one of the most unusual places to spend an evening.

You will be dressed in warm thermal clothing throughout, sleep on thick reindeer skins and are also provided with an Arctic grade sleeping bag which should see off any chills.

The Ceremony

Get married at the world famous ICEHOTEL Ice Chapel for a religious wedding ceremony. For a civil ceremony other areas of the hotel can be used as a perfect setting for your big day. This beautiful building is completely made of ice and provides a truly romantic feel for a winter wedding.

Transport to and from the Ceremony

Choose huskies or Reindeer to pull your wedding sleigh – the decision is yours.

The Celebration

Why not enjoy a celebratory drink in the absolute ice bar before heading to one of the beautifully furnished warm restaurants located across the road from the ICEHOTEL itself.

Wedding Night

Why not spend your first night as newlyweds in one of the amazing art ice suites designed by award winning artists (the Crème de la crème) in the icehotel. These rooms are the centre piece of the guided tours (but don’t worry – after 7pm they are completely private). If you’d like to opt for a warmer option there is the Kaamos hotel rooms, Nordic Chalets or the Northern Lights Hotel Chalet to choose from depending on your budget. All options are bright spacious and decorated in a contemporary Scandinavian style.

ICEHOTEL - The Cold Rooms!

The original and best known of all the snow and ice structures to be found in Scandinavia. The ICEHOTEL® is constructed every year from the thick ice of the Torne River and combines fine art with ice engineering. Everything from the reception desk to the ABSOLUT ICEBAR® is carved from this crystal clear ice.

Only the very best ice and snow artisans create the bedrooms, bars, sculptures, beds, tables and the ever popular wedding chapel. Each year the designs are completely different yet equally spectacular.

A night in a snow room can be best compared to igloos, they are simple and contain your ice bed (covered in a mattress and reindeer skins to keep you snug as a bug). There are also family snow rooms available on request. The next step up is an ice room. These rooms feature ice furniture as well as your cosy bed. They are decorated with artwork carved into the walls.

The crème de la crème of ICEHOTEL® accommodation are the art suites. These are the marvels of the building and the rooms that are the centre piece of the guided tours (don't worry though - after 7pm they are private to guests only). They are spacious and each suite is individually designed by an award winning artist. Rooms may feature large sculptures, unique beds, sculpture, art works and spectacular lighting - they are magnificent. If you are visiting this world famous destination for a special occasion then we can certainly recommend splashing out. No matter which accommodation you sleep in, you wake to a warm cup of berry juice by your bedside before you take a morning sauna and head for a hearty buffet breakfast.

ICEHOTEL - The Warm Rooms!

The options for your nights in warm accommodation are delightful. To come back after a day of activity and curl up in a cosy room under a bug duvet is quite a lovely thing to do.

The Kaamos Hotel rooms are bright and spacious. They are decorated in a contemporary Scandinavian style and are well equipped with en suite shower room, kettle, TV and telephone. Most rooms are double but some can be converted into twins.

The Nordic chalets are wood built and have two separate bedrooms, one with a double bed that can be converted into twin beds and one with bunk beds. There is a living room with refrigerator, kettle, TV and phone and a bathroom with shower.

The Northern Light Hotel chalet has two separate bedrooms one with a single bed and one with a double bed. The rooms have a ceiling skylight to enable you to see the Northern Lights from bed should they appear. These are extremely popular and should be booked early.

There is a living room with refrigerator, kettle, TV and telephone and a bathroom with shower.

Snowmobile Safaris

Snowmobile Introductory Course
A short snowmobile tour which is great for those who have never driven a snowmobile before. It’s a good activity to do if preparing for a longer safari.

Duration: 30 minutes.

Snowmobile Safari
Throughout this 40km long snowmobile safari, you learn to master the vehicle, giving you a sense of freedom out in Lapland’s gorgeous forests.

Duration: 2 hours.

Arctic Wilderness Snowmobile Safari
This is an extra long snowmobile safari which will take you into the forests and to a wilderness camp. A traditional wilderness lunch is included.

Duration: 3.5 hours.

Snowmobile Northern Lights Tour
The IceHotel work in cooperation with the Swedish Institute of Space Physics to offer a snowmobile excursion in search of the magical Northern Lights. Fully trained guides will tell you the truths and tales about the mythical celestial phenomenon. A three course dinner, made with local ingredients, will be served in a wilderness camp during your safari.

Duration: 4 hours.

Arctic Wildlife Safari
This snowmobile takes you through some magnificent mountain scenery, accompanied by a local guide. You will learn about the animals living in the Lappish mountain world, how to trace their tracks and about the climate prevailing at the foot of Sweden’s highest mountain, Kebnekaise. A transfer and lunch is included in this safari.

Duration: 6 hours.

Overnight Snowmobile Tour
This guided snowmobile tour takes you through dense, snow-covered forests where you will stop at a wilderness camp for a wood-fired sauna and an overnight stay. Dinner and breakfast is also included.

Duration: 18+ hours.

Husky Safaris

Introductory Husky Safari
You will get the chance to take your seat in the sled, experience the excited and howling dogs when you see them, and then the silence when the journey begins. A snack of coffee and cake over a campfire is included.

Everyday Life of a Musher
You get an exclusive insight into the everyday life of a musher. The excursion will take you to an isolated wilderness camp located off the beaten track. Here you will be served a delicious wilderness lunch in a camp.

Overnight Husky Excursion
This is an exciting two-day adventure where you run your own team of sled dogs. The tour begins at the kennel and you spend the night in one of the wilderness camps – with access to a sauna of course! Dinner and breakfast is included within the price of the trip.

Other Activities

Northern lights Tour on Horseback
With the Icelandic horses, you will ride out into the winter night, hopefully seeing both Northern Lights and moose. During the trip you will receive a traditional Sami wilderness meal, served in a Sami cot.

Duration: 5.5 hours.

Reindeer Safari
Join the Sami guides to the wilderness camp where you will take part in the everyday Sami life, enjoying its rich culture and excitement of driving you own reindeer sled. During the trip you will receive a traditional Sami wilderness meal, served in a Sami cot.

Duration: 3.5 hours.

Overnight Reindeer Safari
Experience driving your own reindeer sled in the Lappish forests and spend the night in a recently renovated wilderness camp. You will have access to a wood-fired sauna to relax in the evening. A traditional Sami lunch, dinner and breakfast is included.

Northern Lights, Esrange Space Centre & Dinner Under the Stars
This tour is organized in conjunction with the Swedish Institure of Space Physics. It takes you in search of the Northern Lights, either to Esrange Space Centre or the Aurora Sky Station located in Abisko. Throughout the tour you will receive a 3 course dinner, made with local ingredients.

Duration: 4 hours.

Ice Sculpting
Let yourself be guided into the magical world of ice sculpting, with the professional guidance from the artists.

Duration: 2-3 hours.

Snowshoe Trekking & Cross Country Skiing
Experience Jukkasjarvi’s snowy forests on snowshoes or skis. Coffee and cake are served in the wilderness camp throughout your time on the trip.

Duration: 2 hours.

Ice Driving
This driving experience on ice not only allows you to develop as a driver but is great fun too! It provides an insight into the security systems that modern cars are equipped with. Coffee and cake is included.

Duration: 4 hours.

in our opinion...

What goes up must come down - the phrase could have been written to describe the original ICEHOTEL® here in Jukkasjarvi. Every year, the very best architects adn artists spend weeks honing the crystal clear frozen waters of the River Torne into a remarkable monument to winter. Teh dedication and skill of these ice and snow artisans has to be seen to be believed especially as they work in the knowledge that come Spring, all their hard work will slowly melt back into the river. Forever!

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