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The setting
In Jukkasjärvi — a small village on the bank of the Torne River in Swedish Lapland, some 200 km north of the Arctic Circle — you'll find ICEHOTEL. Every winter the hotel gets rebuilt from river ice and snow, so the cold suites you sleep in only last the season. Outside, the landscape is forest, frozen water and open sky, with Kiruna Airport about 11 km away for easy arrival.
What to expect
You stay in a handcrafted ice suite where the walls, the bed base and much of the furniture are carved from ice and snow. Beds are dressed with thermal sleeping bags and reindeer hides, and the temperature inside holds at around minus 5 degrees. The site keeps warm facilities too, including heated bathrooms, a sauna and changing rooms, plus the on-site Icebar. The standard rate is room only, so meals are arranged separately at the restaurant or bar.
Things to do nearby
Jukkasjärvi works as a base for Arctic winter activities. Many guests join northern lights tours after dark, since the village sits well inside the aurora zone. Daytime options in the surrounding area include skiing, marked hiking trails and ice fishing on the frozen river. Kiruna town, the regional hub, is a short drive away and home to the airport that most visitors use to reach the area.
Best for
Couples and travellers after a one-off Arctic stay, who want the ice suite experience plus warm facilities on the same site. Best suited to those happy to dress for the cold at night.
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Standard room
Handcrafted ice suite carved fresh each winter, with a thermal sleeping bag and reindeer hides for warmth.
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A week, loosely planned
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Arrival and Icebar
Arrive via Kiruna Airport, around 11 km from the village, and settle into the warm welcome area before your night in the ice. Spend the evening at the Icebar with a drink served in an ice glass, then head out to watch for the northern lights over the river.
Arctic day and ice suite
After breakfast and a warm-up in the sauna, use the day for Arctic activities around Jukkasjärvi such as skiing, a guided walk or ice fishing. Spend a second night in your ice suite, wrapped in reindeer hides and a thermal sleeping bag.
Where you'll be
Kiruna, Sweden
FAQ
Where is ICEHOTEL located?
ICEHOTEL is in Jukkasjärvi, a village about 17 km from Kiruna in Swedish Lapland. The nearest airport is Kiruna Airport, roughly 11 km away, which makes it the usual entry point for guests travelling to the hotel.
Can you see the northern lights at ICEHOTEL?
The hotel sits well inside the aurora zone in Swedish Lapland, so the northern lights are often visible on clear winter nights. Sightings are never guaranteed, but the dark, open setting away from city lights gives you a strong chance during the season.
Are meals included at ICEHOTEL?
The standard rate at ICEHOTEL is room only, so meals are not included. There is a restaurant and a bar on site, plus the Icebar, where you can arrange food and drinks during your stay.
How cold are the ice suites and how do you stay warm?
The ice suites hold a temperature of around minus 5 degrees Celsius. Beds come with thermal sleeping bags and reindeer hides to keep you warm overnight, and the site has heated bathrooms, a sauna and warm changing rooms.
How far is ICEHOTEL from Kiruna Airport?
Kiruna Airport is about 11 km from the village of Jukkasjärvi where the hotel stands. Most guests fly into Kiruna and transfer the short distance by road to reach ICEHOTEL.
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