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Icehotel at Jukkasjärvi (Kiruna)
The Icehotel at Kiruna is located by the river Laxforsen (meaning river of salmon).
You might wonder how a hotel, which is open all year long, made of ice can be categorized as an eco-friendly hotel. However, the Icehotel at Kiruna is located so far north in Scandinavia, that during the winter, the temperatures outside of the hotel are -20° and the temperature inside of the hotel is -5°.
The Icehotel is located north of the polar circle in Lapland, which means the sun never goes down during the summer and the solar panels at the Icehotel create enough energy to cool down the air condition at the Icehotel.
All rooms in the Icehotel are being modified several times during the year by very talented artists. None of the rooms look the same.
Every winter they build up a second hotel, completely made of ice!
“Icehotel has been certified an eco hotel by the Nordic Swan Ecolabel, Scandinavia’s most comprehensive eco labelling programme. With a substantial portion of rooms melting away and being re-built out of ice and snow every year, it has proven a unique challenge for the certification team and Icehotel.”
Icehotel Suites
One of the pretty suites at the Icehotel
It’s easy to lay down and dream away
The decoration inside of the suites are so detailed and pretty
Another beautiful decorate suite at the icehotel
Bathrooms for the deluxe suites
The temperature inside of the Icehotel is -5°.
Some of the deluxe suites have their own private warmed up the bathroom with a private sauna, hot tub, and a small sitting area to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea.
This bathroom pretty much feels like a living room to get a break from the ice-cold bedroom.
Private toilet at the heated bathroom
A small sitting area to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee
The private sauna for two people at the heated bathroom
Heated Rooms
If you aren’t really into the freezing nights at the Icehotel, you still have a great option on how to experience the fantastic Icehotel here in Kiruna, and still being able to sleep in a “normal” hotel room with heating.
There are plenty of different room types for bigger groups, families, couples, or solo travellers.
The rooms are with a classic Scandinavian minimalistic look and seems all pretty newly renovated.
There is a comfy double bed and a bit inspiration from the Icehotel as interior.
Your private bathroom with everything you need.
In the room you also find a handy little kit for morning coffee or afternoon tea.
The Icebar
If you are looking for a place to get a drink, you don’t have to look very far.
The Icebar is located inside of the Icehotel.
Everything which is made for the Icebar is produced right next to the hotel. This is also the place that delivers all materials and cups to Icebars everywhere around Europe.
The water at the Laxforsen is some of the cleanest and most pure water, which is why it’s being produced here.
You can order all kind of drinks at the Icebar
Also here have the artists been creative and created beautiful decorations.
It is important to keep your beer cold, so everything is of course served in ice glasses.
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