Ice Hotels
- It’s not about where you go, but what you find when you get there
Each ice hotel comes with luxe amenities and magical multicolored illumination— the Northern Lights are a bonus!
Hôtel de Glace
Village Vacances Valcartier, Canada
The only ice hotel in North America is located just outside of Quebec City. Highlights include a gorgeous Grand Hall, a chapel, an ice slide, the Ice Bar (a cocktail in an ice glass is a must) and almost 50 rooms. The higher-end suites contain fireplaces. valcartier.com
Hotel of Ice
Sibiu, Romania
Nestled 6,500 feet high in the Făgăraș Mountains at the edge of Transylvania is Bâlea Lake, whose glacial waters morph yearly into an always-different ice hotel, thanks to skilled artists. Enjoy the area’s hallowed, traditional cuisine in the ice-wrought restaurant, then warm up with a glass of boiled sparkling wine at the bar. hotelofice.ro
Icehotel
Jukkasjärvi, Sweden
The first and largest ice hotel has been a Swedish landmark since 1989. At the end of every year, the River Torne becomes a frigid wonderland of frozen art with over 50 rooms. There are amazing creations throughout, but special attention goes to the 12 unique art suites rendered by elite sculptors. icehotel.com
Snowhotel Kirkenes 365
Bjørnevatn, Norway
This Norwegian ice hotel is a permanent, ever- changing art project envisioned by master ice sculptors from around the world. Visitors can discover boldly realized sculptures, some evoking Greek mythology, and have a choice of 13 unique rooms for overnight stays. snowhotelkirkenes.com
Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel
Alta, Norway
Sorrisniva is the world’s northernmost ice hotel, where local sculptors transform natural ice and snow into furniture and art with a different theme every year. The artisans pay special attention to the suites, yielding spectacular results. Enjoy spirits in an ice-made glass at the ice bar and visit (or get married in!) the Ice Chapel. sorrisniva.no
