Each winter brings with it, in addition to low temperatures, the presence of snow in some parts of the world, so, taking advantage of this situation, many towns build ice hotels to offer a different way of hosting cold lovers.
This is how impressive structures are built year after year from scratch to create these ice hotels, which use all their creativity to create amazing designs and themes below zero, with the help of renowned artists who travel to these places exclusively to contribute their talent.
Contrary to popular belief, these ice hotels are often quite welcoming; their interiors are equipped with top-notch amenities to ensure a pleasant stay and allow you to fully appreciate the surrounding landscapes. Below, we showcase some of these fantastic ice hotels found around the world, which you should definitely visit at least once in your life.
Hotel de Glace
Located in Quebec City, Canada, this impressive hotel boasts the most luxurious amenities for this type of establishment. Every winter it opens its doors to surprise tourists with 44 rooms, a chapel, an ice bar, and a toboggan run.
IceHotel
Located in Jukkasjärvi, in northern Sweden, this hotel is one of the few that remains open almost year-round. It is one of the largest and oldest. It has 21 rooms available for its guests and is only 200 kilometers from the North Pole.
Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel
This hotel, located near Norway's Arctic Circle, is renovated every year, showcasing a different design theme each year as its facilities melt under the spring sun. You won't feel the cold here, as the hotel is well-equipped with reindeer blankets and thermal sleeping bags.
Lapland Hotels Snow Village
In 2018 and 2019, this ice hotel, in collaboration with HBO, designed its interior inspired by the famous series 'Game of Thrones,' and the result was spectacular, as the atmosphere of the series was palpable. Artists from various countries come specifically to create the sculptures and finishes for the rooms.
SnowHotel Kirkenes
The people of Norway have been taking advantage of their climate and snow for years, building ice hotels like SnowHotel Kirkenes, which offers an unmissable experience for anyone wanting to discover Norway from one of its 20 rooms. Its structure is made entirely of ice, with walls up to 70 centimeters thick, and it will be comfortable enough to protect you from temperatures that can reach as low as -35 degrees Celsius.
Source: Forbes.
