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Icehotel
Jukkasjarvi, Swedish Lapland, Sweden
Overview
Introduction
Located in Jukkasjärvi, in the heart of the unspoiled wilderness of Swedish Lapland, stands the world famous and original ICEHOTEL. For the last 31 years, each winter a unique and breathtaking sculpture has taken form on the banks of the River Torne; a structure where everything from the artwork, to the chairs you sit on, the beds you sleep on, and the glass in your hand has been made using carefully harvested, crystal clear ice from the neighbouring river.
Adjacent to the site of the original ICEHOTEL stands ICEHOTEL 365, a concept launched in 2016 which allows guests to experience sleeping on ice all year round in a specially designed permanent building. During winter, the exterior looks similar to that of the original ICEHOTEL structure but in summer it has a grass covered roof adorned with Arctic mountain flowers and kept cool by several solar panels.
A stay at this exquisite property is guaranteed to be one that you will never forget.
Cold Accommodation
These rooms are located within the original, temporary ICEHOTEL structure and the newer ICEHOTEL 365 building. The ICEHOTEL has 24 Ice rooms and 12 Art suites. The ICEHOTEL 365 has 9 Art suites 365 and 9 Deluxe suites. Approximately 35 artists and architects are commissioned each year to decorate and design the rooms, bar and gallery.
ICEHOTEL
Ice rooms: Rooms with special beds built of snow and ice and decorated with furniture made from ice. Some Ice rooms can accommodate 3 people and one room can accommodate 4 people.
Art suites: Individually designed rooms with special beds built of snow and ice and decorated with furniture and unique artwork made from ice. All rooms have been designed and sculpted by international artists. Some Art suites can accommodate 3 people.
ICEHOTEL 365
Art suites 365: These rooms are individually designed with special beds built of snow and ice and decorated with furniture and unique artwork made from ice. All rooms have been designed and sculpted by international artists.
Deluxe suites: Hilla, Jauvre and Johka are individually designed rooms with a special bed built of snow and ice and decorated with furniture and unique artwork made from ice. Hilla has an en-suite bathroom (shower and sauna), Jauvre has an en-suite bathroom (bath, shower and sauna) and Johka has an en-suite bathroom (shower).
Notes
- Beds are made out of snow and ice and insulated by a mattress and topped with reindeer skins.
- You will be provided with a sub-zero sleeping bag.
- All rooms in the original ICEHOTEL building have curtain doors whereas the ICEHOTEL 365 rooms have a solid door.
- Guests staying in the original ICEHOTEL have shared bathroom facilities (toilet, shower, changing rooms and lockers) in an annexe building.
- Guests staying in the Art suites (ICEHOTEL 365) have use of the shared heated washrooms (toilet, shower, changing rooms and lockers) in an annexe building but also have a toilet within the ICEHOTEL 365 building. Guests staying in the Deluxe suites (ICEHOTEL 365) have a private heated relaxation area with sauna and en-suite bathroom with shower.
- Sauna (free of charge for guest use).
- Luggage cannot be taken into the ICEHOTEL's cold accommodation structure. Secure storage is available.
- Inside the hotel the temperature is at a constant -5°C to -8°C.
- The ICEHOTEL is a museum during the day from 10am until 6pm. Overnight guests are allowed access to their room after 6pm and the wake-up call is around 7:30am.
- Cold accommodation is not recommended for children under 6 years.
Warm Accommodation
These rooms are located in the grounds of the ICEHOTEL.
Kaamos Rooms: Decorated using a contemporary Scandinavian design these rooms have double or twin beds, bathroom (shower and hairdryer), TV, telephone, WIFI internet connection and kettle.
Nordic Hotel Chalets: Decorated using a contemporary Scandinavian design, each Nordic hotel chalet has two bedrooms - one double/twin bedroom and one room with bunk beds - bathroom (shower and hairdryer) and a separate living room with TV, telephone, WIFI internet connection, kettle and fridge.
Arctic Hotel Chalets: Decorated using a Scandinavian wood cabin design, each Arctic hotel chalet has two bedrooms – one double bedroom and one single bedroom - bathroom (shower and hairdryer) and a separate living room with TV, telephone, WIFI internet connection, kettle and fridge.
Amenities/Leisure
- Buffet breakfast
- Guests staying in cold accommodation are awakened in the morning with a cup of hot lingonberry juice
- Warm outer clothing is provided for all guests on arrival: snow suit, boots and mittens
- ICEHOTEL restaurant offering an à la carte evening menu and specialising in Lappish gourmet cuisine. Reservations are recommended. A chef's choice two-course menu costs c.525 SEK per person and a three-course menu costs c.635 SEK per person. ICE menu five-course costs c.1055 SEK per person
- Lunch is also offered at the ICEHOTEL Restaurant between 11:30 and 14:30 - reservations are recommended
- Homestead restaurant serving an à la carte menu – approximately 800m from the ICEHOTEL overlooking the Torne River. Reservations are recommended
- Lounge
- ICEBAR by ICEHOTEL.
- Ice Church – this is a popular location for weddings
- Ice cinema in ICEHOTEL 365
- There is a local convenience shop in Jukkasjarvi
- Transfers by husky sled from Kiruna Airport are available on request
Open: The ICEHOTEL is open until 11 April 2021. The ICEHOTEL 365 will accept guests year-round. Arrivals in November may be able to see the sculptors at work.
Notes: Due to the unique nature of the original ICEHOTEL, it takes a different form each year. Opening and closing dates are very much dependent on the weather. The images shown, of the cold accommodation, are from structures over the years.
Map
Ice Rooms
Ice room with special beds built of snow and ice and decorated with furniture made from ice. Shared bathroom facilities (toilet, shower, changing rooms and lockers) in an annexe building. Some ice rooms can accommodate 3 people and one room can accommodate 4 people.
Art Suites
Individually designed rooms with special beds built of snow and ice and decorated with furniture and unique artwork made from ice. All rooms have been designed and sculpted by international artists. Shared bathroom facilities (toilet, shower, changing rooms and lockers) in an annexe building. Some Art suites can accommodate 3 people.
Art Suites (ICEHOTEL 365)
These rooms are individually designed with special beds built of snow and ice and decorated with furniture and unique artwork made from ice. All rooms have been designed and sculpted by international artists. Shared bathroom facilities (toilet, shower, changing rooms and lockers) in an annexe building.
Deluxe Suites (ICEHOTEL 365)
Hilla, Jauvre and Johka are individually designed rooms with a special bed built of snow and ice and decorated with furniture and unique artwork made from ice. Hilla has an en-suite bathroom (shower and sauna), Jauvre has an en-suite bathroom (bath, shower and sauna) and Johka has an en-suite bathroom (shower).
Kaamos Room
Decorated using a contemporary Scandinavian design these rooms have double or twin beds, bathroom (shower and hairdryer), TV, telephone, WIFI internet connection and kettle
Nordic Hotel Chalet
Decorated using a contemporary Scandinavian design, each Nordic hotel chalet has two bedrooms - one double/twin bedroom and one room with bunk beds - bathroom (shower and hairdryer) and a separate living room with TV, telephone, WIFI internet connection, kettle and fridge
Arctic Hotel Chalet
Decorated using a Scandinavian wood cabin design, each Arctic hotel chalet has two bedrooms – one double bedroom and one single bedroom - bathroom (shower and hairdryer) and a separate living room with TV, telephone, WIFI internet connection, kettle and fridge
Activities
Winter 2020/21
Dog Sled Experience
On this short dog sled tour, you will observe the sheer joy experienced by husky dogs as they prepare to run. You will also hear the fall of silence as the journey begins. Sit back on your sled as it is steered by your musher-guide and watch the snow-covered landscape pass by. Coffee and cake is served around a campfire.
- Duration: 1½ hours
- Departure: Daily at 09:30-11:00 or 13:00-14:30 (4 Dec - 13 Apr)
- Price: £150.00 per adult / £75.00 per child (3-12 years)
Notes:
- Each sled carries a maximum of 4 passengers. Please note that you may be required to share a sled with other guests.
- Approximately 1 hour is spent on the sled.
- Winter clothing is provided.
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start time.
Dog Sled Tour with Wilderness Lunch – drive your own dog sled
On this lunchtime excursion, you will gain an insight into a musher’s everyday life. It is a hands-on excursion where you will not only learn about the equipment used but how to drive your own team.
Lunch is included and served in a wilderness camp during the tour. On your return to the kennels, you will help to unharness your dogs.
- Duration: 4 hours
- Departure: Daily at 11:15-15:15 (4 Dec to 13 Apr)
Price: £418.00 per person
Please note that it is also possible to participate on this excursion solely as a passenger - the choice is yours. As a passenger your sled is driven by an experienced musher-guide.
- Adult price (passenger): £334.00 per person.
- Child price (passenger): £168.00 per person (5-12 years)
.Notes:
- Winter clothing is provided.
- Please advise any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
- If you experience this excursion as a passenger, you may share the sled with other passengers.
- The minimum age for a musher is 15 years and for a passenger is 5 years old.
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start time.
Dog Sled Adventure Overnight Tour - drive your own dog sled
Drive your own team of huskies on an exciting dog sled adventure in search of the Northern Lights. The tour begins at the kennels and your overnight stay is in a wilderness cabin with access to a wood-fired sauna. Dinner and breakfast are included.
- Duration: 19½ hours
- Departure: Daily at 15:30 and return the following day at 11:00 (13 Dec to 13 Apr)
- Price: £691.00 per person
Notes:
- Winter clothing is provided.
- Minimum age is 15 years.
- Each bedroom sleeps 2 people sharing.
- Please advise any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start time.
Trapline Husky Dog Sled Tour
The kennels of Bert Ove Johansson are located in Laxforsen, 10km from Kiruna, and have been certified by the ‘Nature’s Best’ environmental award. A favourite of the Sunvil Team.
After meeting your team of huskies at the kennels, you will depart for a tour of the surrounding Arctic
wilderness. Watch the white landscape glide past from your seat or from the mushers/driver’s position – it is a wonderful experience!
Light refreshments will be served in a wilderness hut whilst the guide tells stories about the huskies and the traditional way of life and of survival techniques used in the area. It is possible to take a short snowshoe walk in the surroundings of the hut. Return to the kennels by dog sled.
- Duration: 4 hours
- Departure: Daily at 10:15 (1 Dec - 6 Apr)
- Adult price (shared sled): £197.00 (1 - 20 Dec) or £219.00 (21 Dec - 6 Apr) per person.
- Adult price (single sled): £266.00 (1 - 20 Dec) or £296.00 (21 Dec - 6 Apr) per person.
- Child price (shared sled): £99.00 (1 - 20 Dec) or £110.00 (21 Dec - 6 Apr) per child (12-16 yrs)
Please note that it is also possible to participate on this excursion solely as a passenger on the sled - the choice is yours. As a passenger your sled is driven by an experienced musher-guide.
- Adult price (passenger): £165.00 (1 - 20 Dec) or £183.00 (21 Dec - 6 Apr) per person.
- Child price (passenger): £83.00 (1 - 20 Dec) or £92.00 (21 Dec - 6 Apr) per child (12-16 yrs)
Notes:
- Winter clothing is provided.
- This tour takes place off-site. The transfer to/from the excursion, by minibus, takes approximately 15 minutes each way. Your transfer may include stops at other hotels.
- A warm drink and snack are included. Please advise any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
- Minimum age: 12 years.
- Pick up is from outside reception. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start time.
Ice Sculpting
- Imagining what life as an ICEHOTEL ice artist is like? Let yourself be guided into the magical world of ice sculpting with support provided by professional artists.
- Duration: 1 ½ hours
- Departure: Daily 17:00 - 18:30 (1 Dec-13 Apr)
- Price: £80.00 per person
Notes:
- Minimum age: 13 years.
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start time.
Moose Safari on Horseback
On the back of an Icelandic horse, you will explore the winter grazing land of the King of the Lappish forest - the moose. Accompanying you on your tour is the mountainous backdrop of the Abisko National Park and the peaks of Kebnekaise, Sweden’s highest mountain. Transfers and a traditional lunch at a local farm are included.
- Duration: 6 hours
- Departures: Daily 09:00-15:00 (1 Dec to 11 Apr)
- Price: £225.00 per person
Notes:
- Approximately 1½ hours are spent on horseback. The duration spent on horseback will be determined by weather conditions on the day.
- The transfer to/from the excursion, by minibus, takes c. 35 minutes each way.
- Please advise any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
- Winter clothing and riding helmet is provided.
- No horse-riding experience is required, but participants must be reasonably fit and weigh a maximum of 90kg (14st 2lb).
- The minimum age to ride an Icelandic Horse is 12 years old.
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start time.
Northern Lights Photography Tour
Join a nightly excursion to hidden places in the wilderness around Jukkasjärvi - away from the intruding electric lights of human civilisation, the conditions for catching the lights are at their best. While you wait for the Aurora to make her appearance in the night sky, your guide will take you through the basics of night time photography and capturing the Northern Lights on camera. A hot drink is included.
- Duration: 4½ hours
- Departure: Daily 19:00-23:30 (01 Nov to 28 Feb) and 20:00-00:30 (1 Mar to 13 Apr). This excursion is not available on 24 Dec and 31 Dec
- Price: £173.00 per adult / £108.00 per child (10-15 years)
Notes:
- Memory cards are not included. Don’t forget to bring a personal SD-card with a minimum 8GB memory.
- Winter clothing is provided.
- Minimum age: 10 years.
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start time.
Northern Lights Snowmobile Tour with Dinner
This snowmobile excursion goes in search of the magical Northern Lights in the unspoiled wilderness surrounding the ICEHOTEL. Away from all artificial lights, your eyes will be drawn upwards towards the heavens and should conditions permit, the colourful waves of Lady Aurora.
- A two-course evening meal is served in a wilderness cabin during which your guide will tell you truths and tales about the celestial phenomenon.
- Duration: 4 hours
- Departure: Daily at 19:00-23:00 (1 Dec - 22 Mar) and 20:00-00:00 (23 Mar -15 Apr).
- Adult price: £210.00 per adult (shared snowmobile) / £289.00 per adult (single snowmobile)
- Child price: £105.00 per child (5-12 years)
Notes:
Winter clothing and safety helmets are provided.
This tour starts at the ICEHOTEL.
Please advise any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
- You are seated 2 persons per snowmobile unless a supplement is paid for a private snowmobile. One person is required to drive the vehicle.
- The minimum age to drive a snowmobile is 18 years old. A valid driving licence is required.
- The consumption of alcohol is not permitted if driving.
- An excess of SEK 8000 is payable in the event of an accident/damage to the snowmobile. It is essential that your travel insurance policy covers winter activities.
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start time.
Northern Lights Tour on Horseback
- You will ride your Icelandic horse out into the winter night in search of the Northern Lights and moose. Transfers and dinner at a local farm are included.
- Duration: 5 hours
- Departure: Daily at 15:30hrs (1 Dec - 28 Feb) and 17:00hrs (1Mar - 11 Apr). This excursion is not available on 24 Dec and 31 Dec.
- Price: £225.00 per person
Notes:
- Approximately 1 hour is spent on horseback. The duration spent on horseback will be determined by weather conditions on the day.
- The transfer to/from the excursion, by minibus, takes c. 35 minutes each way.
- Please advise any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
- Winter clothing and riding helmet is provided.
- No horse-riding experience is required, but participants must be reasonably fit and weigh a maximum of 90kg (14.1 stone).
- The minimum age to ride an Icelandic Horse is 12 years old.
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start time.
Raidu – Encounter with the Reindeer
After a short transfer to a reindeer camp, you will enjoy a presentation of Sámi culture by your local guide. You will also have the opportunity to feed the reindeer and to take a reindeer sled ride around a small track. Transfers as well as a traditional light lunch are included.
- Duration: 3 hours
- Departure: Daily at 13:30-17:00 (4 Nov to 13 Apr. No tour on 24 Dec)
- Price: £212.00 per adult / £106.00 per child aged 3-12 years (4 Nov-30 Nov, 7 Jan-31 Jan and 1 Mar-4 Apr)
- Price: £231.00 per adult / £116.00 per child aged 3-12 years (1 Dec-6 Jan and 1 Feb-28 Feb)
Notes:
- Please advise any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
- Winter clothing is provided.
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start time.
Sauna Ritual
In Swedish Lapland, the sauna is the heart of the home, a place for peacefulness, relaxation and meditation. Gain the skills to sauna like a Scandinavian at ‘Kallebastun’ - Jukkasjarvi's Culture Sauna, the cradle of the Swedish Sauna Academy. You will be taught the ten-step sauna ritual, the culmination of which is an ice plunge in the river.
- Duration: 2 hours
- Time: Daily at 17:00 or 20:00 (1 Dec - 13 Apr)
- Price: £478.00 per private group 1 - 6 persons
Notes:
- Light snacks and Spa products are included. A robe and slippers are provided for use during the ritual.
- Exclusive access to the sauna.
- Please note that you will not spend the whole two hours in the sauna, the Scandinavian way is to spend short periods in the heat of the sauna, interspersed by cooling down by the fire in the lounge or in the shower, having snacks and just relaxing.
- This activity is not recommended for guests with a heart condition or pregnant women.
- Please advise any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
- The sauna is located in the Homestead area - a 10-15 minute walk from the ICEHOTEL.
- Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time.
Snowmobile Adventure with Fika
This introductory tour is ideal for those wishing to try their hand at driving a snowmobile and takes participants across the frozen lakes and bogs which surround the ICEHOTEL and viewpoints on the nearby undulating hills. A Swedish fika (coffee and cake) by an open fire is included.
- Duration: 3 hours
- Departures: Daily at 13:00-16:00 (1 Dec-15 Apr)
- Adult price: £140.00 per adult (shared snowmobile) / £219.00 per adult (single snowmobile)
- Child price: £70.00 per child (5-12 years)
Notes:
- Winter clothing and safety helmets are provided.
- Please advise any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
- You are seated 2 persons per snowmobile unless a supplement is paid for a private snowmobile. One person is required to drive the vehicle.
- The minimum age to drive a snowmobile is 18 years old. A valid driving licence is required.
- The consumption of alcohol is not permitted if driving.
- An excess of SEK 8000 is payable in the event of an accident/damage to the snowmobile. It is essential that your travel insurance policy covers winter activities.
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start time.
Snowmobile Overnight Tour - drive your own snowmobile
This guided snowmobile tour will transport you away from the artificial lights of Jukkasjärvi to a traditional log cabin, beautifully situated on the waters-edge. A roaring fire will be prepared by your host whilst you relax and enjoy your candle-lit surroundings and take a wood-fired sauna. An evening meal and breakfast are included.
- Duration: 18 hours
- Departures: Friday and Saturday only (10 Dec to 9 Apr). Depart 16:00 and return at 10:00 the following day.
- Price: £595.00 per adult
Notes:
- One guest per snowmobile.
- Sleeping bag and towel for the sauna provided.
- Please advise any dietary requirements at the time of booking
- Winter clothing and helmets are provided.
- Minimum of 2 participants.
- The minimum age to drive a snowmobile is 18 years old. A valid driving licence is required.
- The consumption of alcohol is not permitted if driving.
- An excess of SEK 8000 is payable in the event of an accident/damage to the snowmobile. It is essential that your travel insurance policy covers winter activities.
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start time.
Wilderness Dinner – Northern Lights, Stargazing and Delicious Dining
This tour will take you to a wilderness camp in the forests surrounding Jukkasjärvi. A three-course evening meal is served in a log-cabin. There is free time during the evening to relax on reindeer skins whilst enjoying the scene in the sky above.
- Duration: 4 hours
- Departures: Daily 19:00-23:00 (1 Dec to 15 Apr)
- Price: £260.00 per adult / £130.00 per child (5-12 years)
Notes:
- Winter clothing is provided.
- Please advise any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
- Minimum of 2 participants.
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start time.
Wildlife and Nature Photo Tour
As the Arctic day breaks, you will be led into the Arctic wilderness by your local guide to shoot winter panoramas and, hopefully, wildlife. You will visit known bird feeding spots and will track the footprints of reindeer, moose, ptarmigan and fox in the hope of capturing these magnificent animals on camera. A hot drink is included.
- Duration: 4 hours
- Departures: 09:00-13:00 (1 Nov to 28 Feb) and 08:00-12:00 (1 Mar-13 Apr)
- Price: £173.00 per adult / £108.00 per child (10-15 years)
Notes:
- Memory cards are not included. Don’t forget to bring a personal SD-card with a minimum 8GB memory.
- Pick up from the ICEHOTEL by minibus.
- Winter clothing is provided.
- Minimum 2 participants.
- Minimum age: 10 years.
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do they build the ICEHOTEL? When the ice on the Torne River is frozen solid and at its thickest, it is harvested by the engineers at the ICEHOTEL and stored until the following November when it is used as a building and artistic material. Thousands of tons of pure, crystal clear ice are harvested each year. In addition to the tonnes of harvested ice, the engineers create a building material called ‘snice’, a mixture of snow and ice. This material is used to create the shape and structure of the ICEHOTEL and is left to set on giant vaulted moulds until solid. Once set the moulds are removed.
A mixture of snow and ice is then used to create the bed frames, bedroom furniture, ICEBAR by ICEHOTEL, the Ice Chapel and the accompanying sculptures. The aim is to use only snow and ice in the building of the hotel.
Since 2016 the ICEHOTEL has offered a 365 day concept, a permanent hotel structure offering guests the chance to experience a night on ice year-round.
How do I reach the ICEHOTEL? The closest airport to the ICEHOTEL is located 15km away on the outskirts of the town of Kiruna. Flights from London Heathrow, London Gatwick and Manchester operate via Stockholm. It is also possible to reach the ICEHOTEL by taking the train to Kiruna (connections from Stockholm, Lulea, Bjorkliden and Narvik).
How am I transferred from the airport/train station to the ICEHOTEL? A transfer is included for all Sunvil guests. We can also offer a transfer by dog sled from Kiruna Airport, for those guests wishing for an exhilarating start to their holiday.
What is the temperature inside the ICEHOTEL? The temperature inside the ICEHOTEL is maintained between -5°C and -7°C. Due to the structure of the building, this temperature does not fall even when the conditions outside are much cooler.
What will my room be like? There are four categories of room; Ice Rooms, Art Suites, Art Suites (ICEHOTEL 365) and Deluxe Suites (ICEHOTEL 365). Whilst the Ice Rooms are simply styled, the Suites are ornate and individually designed and sculpted. Within each room is a bed frame made from ice and topped with a mattress and reindeer skins for insulation. The door to the room is a curtain (except in the ICEHOTEL 365 building where there is a door).
How many people can sleep in my room? Within the cold rooms there is only ever one bed constructed. These beds vary in size but whether one guest is sleeping in the room or four guests, it is one bed and one mattress that is shared. Most rooms can accommodate two people. Some Art Suites will sleep a maximum of three people and some Ice Rooms will accommodate up to four guests.
Because the rooms in the Original ICEHOTEL do not have doors, will I hear noise from other guests? Rarely. From our experience the only noise you might hear is from guests walking to/from their rooms and chatting in the corridor. The walls of the ICEHOTEL are over a metre thick and block any other sound.
How many nights should I sleep in the ICEHOTEL? We would recommend that you only spend 1-night sleeping within the ICEHOTEL structure. Most guests will then combine this overnight experience with two or three nights in a warm room or with a stay at a nearby resort (Kiruna, Björkliden, the Treehotel and Luleå to name a few of the options available).
Where are the toilets and where do I leave my luggage? Guests staying in the original ICEHOTEL and in the Art Suites of the ICEHOTEL 365 building have shared heated washrooms (toilet, shower, sauna, changing rooms and lockers) in an annexe building which is the cold accommodation reception (staffed and open 24 hours). There are also toilet facilities within the ICEHOTEL 365 building for guests staying in an Art Suite 365. Guests staying in the Deluxe Suites (ICEHOTEL 365) have a private heated relaxation area with a sauna (except Deluxe Suite Johka) and en-suite bathroom with shower. Guests staying in an Ice Room will be provided with a locker and guests staying in an Art Suite will be provided with a cubicle. The changing rooms, sauna and showers are communal for women and men respectively.
How old do you have to be to sleep in the ICEHOTEL? Whilst the ICEHOTEL does not have a minimum age restriction we would not recommend this experience to children under 6yrs old.
Do I have to sleep in the ICEHOTEL? Of course not! The ICEHOTEL offers a range of warm hotel bedrooms too, a stone’s throw from the cold structure.
If I do not choose to sleep in the ICEHOTEL will I still be able to see the rooms? Yes, the ICEHOTEL is an art exhibition during the day from 10am until 6pm. Guests staying only in warm accommodation will be able to visit the cold accommodation, free of charge, during this time. Guests staying in cold accommodation are permitted access to their room after 6pm.
Can I book a night in cold accommodation but also keep the warm accommodation for the duration of my stay? Although the temperature inside the cold accommodation will be warmer than outside, here at Sunvil we understand the uncertainty that some may feel at spending a whole night in a temperature between -5°C and -7°C, therefore if preferred it would be possible to book warm accommodation and cold accommodation for the same night.
What time can I check into my room and what time do I need to check out? Warm Accommodation: Check-in time is 3pm. Check-out time is 11am. Cold Accommodation: Room access from 6pm. Check-out time is 11am.
What other facilities are there at the ICEHOTEL? In addition to the original ICEHOTEL, the ICEHOTEL 365 and two reception areas, there is also the ICEBAR by ICEHOTEL, an Ice Church, a small shop in the main (warm accommodation) reception area, warm hotel rooms and chalets, an Ice cinema, a warm bar (serving snacks and drinks) and a restaurant. There is another restaurant c.10-15 minutes away.
Does the ICEHOTEL provide winter clothing? Yes. Upon check-in all guests are provided with snow boots, a thick thermal overall, mittens, a balaclava and a hat. This is for your use throughout the whole of your stay.
Will I be able to see the Northern Lights from the ICEHOTEL? The ICEHOTEL is located within the town of Jukkasjarvi, approximately 200km north of the Arctic Circle. As long as the Northern Lights are putting on a good display and weather conditions are clear it would be possible to get a sighting from the grounds surrounding the ICEHOTEL.
Will the ICEHOTEL wake me up in the middle of the night if the northern lights are showing? Unfortunately there is no northern lights wake up call in place at the ICEHOTEL.
Can I book excursions locally or should I book them in advance? There is a dedicated activity/excursion desk in the main reception of the ICEHOTEL and here you will be able to book excursions locally, however these will be subject to availability. To avoid disappointment locally we would strongly recommend booking in advance.
Can I use my credit card at the ICEHOTEL? Both VISA and MasterCard are accepted by the hotel. Please note that the ICEHOTEL is cash free in all areas except for the main reception.
How do I sleep in sub-zero conditions? Staying at the ICEHOTEL is an experience and whilst some guests will find that they have had a full night’s sleep, others will find that – although relaxed - the excitement and cool temperatures disturbed their rest. Every evening the ICEHOTEL runs a short course for guests undertaking a night in below zero conditions. The course covers everything from what to wear and how to use your sleeping bag to what to take into the room. In the morning, you are awakened (at your specified time) by a member of staff and offered a warming lingonberry juice. Then head to the sauna before enjoying breakfast at the ICEHOTEL restaurant.
What equipment does the ICEHOTEL provide? Each guest is provided with a thermal sleeping bag – designed to withstand such cold temperatures, a sleeping bag liner and a pillow.
What do I wear to sleep in? Less is more as the sleeping bag uses the heat generated from your body to warm you, and keep you warm. When you wear layers, your body heat will not reach the sleeping bag and therefore cannot be used. It is recommended that you wear thermal base layers (long johns and a long sleeve top), a mid-layer jumper, woollen socks and a hat. Some guests will also choose to wear a snood (neck scarf) and/or gloves.
Are there electric sockets in the cold accommodation rooms? There are no electric sockets to charge your phone inside the cold room. Electric sockets can be found in the warm reception area and in the cubicles for those staying in an Art Suite.
How does it work when changing between cold accommodation and warm accommodation? There is about a 6-7 hour wait between checking out of one room and checking in to the next room and Sunvil therefore strongly recommends that you plan an excursion during this time.
Useful information
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Time Difference
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Currency
Swedish Krona
Language
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Gallery
ICEHOTEL, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland
A Rich Seam (Howard Miller & Hugh Miller), Art Suite, ICEHOTEL, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland (Photo - Asaf Kilger)
Cumulus (Annakatrin Kaus & Hans Aescht), Art Suite, ICEHOTEL, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland (Photo - Asaf Kilger)
Daily Travellers (Alem Teklu & Anna Karin Krogevoll), Art Suite, ICEHOTEL, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland (Photo - Asaf Kilger)
Follow the White Rabbit (AnnaSofia Mååg & Niklas Byman), Art Suite, ICEHOTEL, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland (Photo - Asaf Kilger)
Ground Rules (Carl Wellander & Ulrika Tallving), Art Suite, ICEHOTEL, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland (Photo - Asaf Kilger)
Hang in There (Marjolein Vonk & Maurizio Perron), Art Suite, ICEHOTEL, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland (Photo - Asaf Kilger)
King Kong (Lkhagvadorj Dorjsuren), Art Suite, ICEHOTEL, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland (Photo - Asaf Kilger)
Last Fabergé Egg (Tomasz Czajkowski & Eryk Marks), Art Suite, ICEHOTEL, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland (Photo - Asaf Kilger)
Livoq (Fabien Champeval & Friederike Schroth), Art Suite, ICEHOTEL, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland (Photo - Asaf Kilger)
Monstera (Nina Kauppi & Johan Kauppi), Art Suite, ICEHOTEL, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland (Photo - Asaf Kilger)
Queen of the North (Emilie Steele & Sebastian Dell’Uva), Art Suite, ICEHOTEL, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland (Photo - Asaf Kilger)
Radiance (Natsuki Saito & Shingo Saito), Art Suite, ICEHOTEL, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland (Photo - Asaf Kilger)
Space Room (Adrian Bois & Pablo Lopez), Art Suite, ICEHOTEL, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland (Photo - Asaf Kilger)
Wandering Cloud (Lisa Lindqvist), Art Suite, ICEHOTEL, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland (Photo - Asaf Kilger)
White Desert (Timsam Harding & Fabián Jacquet Casado), Art Suite, ICEHOTEL, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland (Photo - Asaf Kilger)
34 Metres (Luca Roncoroni & Dave Ruane), Deluxe Suite, ICEHOTEL365, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland (Photo - Asaf Kilger)
The Invisibe Invincible (Nina Hedman & Lena Kriström), Deluxe Suite, ICEHOTEL365, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland (Photo - Asaf Kilger)
Danger Thin Ice (Franziska Agrawal), Art Suite, ICEHOTEL365, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland (Photo - Asaf Kilger)
ICEBAR, ICEHOTEL, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland
Ice Church, ICEHOTEL, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland
Ice Church, ICEHOTEL, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland
Warm Accommodation, ICEHOTEL, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland
Warm Accommodation, ICEHOTEL, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland
Sauna, ICEHOTEL, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland
Restaurant, ICEHOTEL, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland
Restaurant, ICEHOTEL, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland
Restaurant, ICEHOTEL, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland
Restaurant, ICEHOTEL, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland
Summer, ICEHOTEL, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland
ICEHOTEL, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland
ICEHOTEL, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland
Autumn, biking, ICEHOTEL, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland
ICEHOTEL, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland
ICEHOTEL, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland
Activities, ICEHOTEL, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland
Ice Bar, ICEHOTEL, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland
Golden Ice (Nicolas Triboulot and Jean-Marie Guitera), Art Suite, ICEHOTEL 365, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland (Photo - Asaf Kilger)
Feline Lair (Brian Alvin McArther & Dawn Marie Detarando), Art Suite, ICEHOTEL365, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland (Photo - Asaf Kilger)
The 6th Feeling (Ekaterina Barsukova & Vladimir Barsukov), Art Suite, ICEHOTEL365, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland (Photo - Asaf Kilger)
White Santorini (Haemee Han-Jae Yual Lee), Art Suite, ICEHOTEL365, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland (Photo - Asaf Kilger)
Dragon of snow, (Kestutis Vytautas Musteikis), Art Suites 31, ICEHOTEL365, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland (Photo - Asaf Kilger)
A journey into letter space, (John Bark & Charli Kasselback), Art Suites 31, ICEHOTEL365, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland (Photo - Asaf Kilger)
Hang loose, (Edith Van De Wetering & Wilfred Stijger), Art Suites 31, ICEHOTEL365, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland (Photo - Asaf Kilger)
Toybox design, (Wouter Biegelaar & Viktor Tsarski), Art Suites 31, ICEHOTEL365, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland (Photo - Asaf Kilger)
Oh Rapunzel, (Emilie Steele & Sara Steele), Art Suites 31, ICEHOTEL365, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland (Photo - Asaf Kilger)
Northern Lights, wilderness fishing, ICEHOTEL, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland
Yoga, ICEHOTEL, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland
Northern Lights, ICEHOTEL, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland
Dog sledding, ICEHOTEL, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland
ICEHOTEL, Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland
