Accommodation to sleep below zero without getting cold in a very winter getaway
Winter hotels gain traction among travelers seeking new experiences by staying in igloos with sub-zero temperatures and furniture dug out of ice. Booking.com has compiled five of these accommodations in destinations around the world to enjoy a different night. We add a sixth experience, in Tena Park (Huesca), awarded as the best tourist experience in Aragon .
Snow Hotel (Finland)
The Snow Hotel is located in Finnish Lapland and offers rooms made entirely of ice and snow. If you wonder how you will be comfortable in a room that has an average temperature of -5 ° C, you will like to know that the beds are covered in warm sheepskins and sleeping bags with very warm plush interiors. At the Snow Hotel you can also enjoy unique winter experiences, such as the Snow Castle , a wedding chapel (Snow Chapel), many sculptures with light effects, a gallery of precious stones and a weekly program with different activities for guests.
Icehotel (Sweden)
The Icehotel , hidden among several lakes and hills of northern Sweden and located about 160 km from the Arctic Circle, every winter above is reconstructed down with snow and ice from the nearby Torne River. The hotel temperature varies between -5 and -8 ° C, and each of the rooms features its own themed décor and furniture carved out of ice by artists from around the world. After sleeping in a thermal bag, on a bed covered with reindeer skins, you will surely wake up refreshed and wanting to start the day with a substantial breakfast. When you're done, spend some time in the sauna, wood-burning tub or ice bath. The surroundings of Jukkasjärvi are ideal for winter outdoor activities, such as dog or reindeer sledding tours or snowmobile tours.
Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel (Norway)
The Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel is located along the Alta River, 20 km from the center of Alta, and its impressive 2,000-square-meter structure is completely rebuilt every year with winter ice and snow. The indoor temperature is between -4 and -7 ° C, so it is advisable to wear thermal underwear to keep warm; although in each room you will find reindeer leather bed covers and extremely warm sleeping bags. If you like art, don't miss the ice sculptures that are scattered throughout the accommodation. If you're more of an outdoor adventurer, the friendly hotel staff will be happy to help you book a snowmobile safari so you can explore the wonderful surroundings.
