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ICEHOTEL
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ICEHOTEL

Getting around: ICEHOTEL is in Jukkasjärvi, about 17 km east of Kiruna. A shuttle bus connects Kiruna Airport and town to the hotel; taxis and rental cars also make the short drive easily.
Hours: The ice structure itself is open and rebuilt annually roughly December through April (it melts each spring); the year-round ICEHOTEL 365 wing, kept artificially cold, operates in a separate building open all year. Daytime visitor access for non-guests is typically available for a fee, with specific hours posted seasonally.

ICEHOTEL is rebuilt from scratch each winter out of ice and snow harvested from the nearby Torne River, with rooms, an ice bar, and often an ice church, each season featuring new artist-designed suites that range from whimsical to genuinely striking. A separate year-round wing, ICEHOTEL 365, uses refrigeration to keep a smaller ice hotel running through summer for visitors who can't make the winter season.

Even non-guests can pay to tour the ice art and suites during the day, and it's one of Swedish Lapland's signature attractions, drawing visitors from around the world specifically for the experience of sleeping in — or simply walking through — a building made of ice.

ICEHOTEL FAQs

Can I visit ICEHOTEL without staying overnight?

Yes, day visitors can pay an entry fee to tour the ice art, suites, and bar without booking a room.

Is ICEHOTEL open year-round?

The original seasonal ice hotel runs roughly December to April; a smaller, refrigerated year-round version (ICEHOTEL 365) operates through summer.

How cold is it inside?

The ice rooms stay around -5°C (23°F); guests sleep in thermal sleeping bags on ice beds with reindeer hides, and warmer rooms are also available for those who prefer them.

How far is ICEHOTEL from Kiruna?

About 17 km, roughly a 20-minute drive or shuttle ride.

Does ICEHOTEL rebuild every year?

Yes, the main seasonal hotel melts back into the river each spring and is rebuilt fresh from new ice and snow the following winter, with new artist designs each season.

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