How does it work
Sleep well in a hotel made of ice
Sleeping at ICEHOTEL is a truly unique experience. With indoor temperatures around -5°C, spending the night in a bed made of ice requires a bit of preparation.
Before heading to your room in the evening, you'll receive a warm sleeping that is suitable for temperatures down to -25°C. When you tuck in for the night, a good base layer, thick socks, and a hat are usually all you need. If you tend to feel cold, a thick sweater may be helpful, but rest assured, your sleeping bag will keep you warm and comfortable throughout the night.
Should you get cold, warm spaces are always available at ICEHOTEL. At Riverside, you'll find toilets, showers, and a warm sauna. This is also where you pick up your sleeping bag, borrow warm outerwear, and store your luggage.
how many nights should i stay?
We recommend spending one night in an ice room and the rest of your stay in warm accommodation. Consider booking your first or last night in a cold room, so you only need to switch rooms once during your visit to ICEHOTEL.
can i keep my luggage in the room?
At Riverside, which is a warm building next to ICEHOTEL, you’ll find not only toilets, showers and saunas, but also secure luggage storage. When you sleep in ice rooms or art suites, this is where your luggage will be stored. If you're staying in one of ICEHOTEL's Deluxe Suites, your luggage can be kept with you in your private relaxation area.
If you are switching between cold and warm rooms you can keep your luggage in the luggage room while you wait to get access to your room. If you have any questions about where to keep your luggage, please ask the staff for guidance and they will help you out!
icehotel - A unique arctic destination
A significant part of the experience at ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjärvi is enjoying the magical art and ice sculptures created here. Every winter, handpicked artists construct a new hotel using ice from the Torne River. When spring arrives, the hotel and all its artworks melt back into the river, an eternal cycle.
In addition to the art, ICEHOTEL offers a unique arctic holiday regardless of the season. Here, you exchange the bustle of the city for vast landscapes and tranquillity for the soul – but you’ll find exciting activities in the untouched Lapland wilderness.
ICEHOTEL is a fantastic winter destination where you can try dog sledding, snowmobile safaris and cross-country skiing. Being so close to the arctic circle, you can witness the northern lights dancing across the winter sky – an experience that will stay with you for a lifetime.
During the summer, you can enjoy hiking, fishing, and white-water rafting. We also have a challenge park and well-planned cycling trails. The surrounding lakes offer cool and refreshing swims under the glowing midnight sun!
Of course, you can also try ice sculpting, where you create magical art with ice from the Torne River – a creative and fun addition to your Arctic adventure.
Culinary delights
Dining is a key part of the experience for our visitors, and we maintain the same high standard all year round. In our kitchen, we always start with ingredients sourced from our surroundings, which are then carefully prepared and enjoyed in one of our first-class restaurants.
The arctic surroundings
Jukkasjärvi means "meeting place by the water" in Northern Sami, and that is exactly what ICEHOTEL is – you'll find us in the heart of this small village by the banks of the Torne River. We have become a natural gathering point for both our guests and the 900 residents who live here.
ICEHOTEL is open year-round, and there is always something exciting to experience with us. Enjoy the art inside the hotel or dine in one of our fantastic restaurants. In Jukkasjärvi, you can visit the beautiful old Homestead, which serves well-prepared, rustic food and the village also has a small convenience store.
Here, you swap the stress of daily life for the tranquillity of nature. ICEHOTEL offers a unique arctic experience no matter what time of year you visit.
good to know
Here are some things to know before your visit to ICEHOTEL:
- During the day, ICEHOTEL is open to visitors who want to enjoy the art, ice sculptures and our hotel made of ice. Our cold rooms and suites are then open and accessible to all visitors. If you’re staying overnight in ICEHOTEL, you’ll have access to your room from 6 PM when the hotel closes to the public. If you’re staying in warm accommodation, you can check in from 3 PM.
- The rooms in ICEHOTEL Winter have drapes instead of doors, while the suites in our permanent ice hotel, Icehotel 365, have traditional doors.
- The beds in our cold rooms have headboards made of ice and wooden bedframes. They are made up with mattresses, reindeer hides and pillows.
- There are no toilets or luggage storage facilities in our art suites and ice rooms. At Riverside, you’ll find toilets, showers, and saunas, as well as secure luggage storage. Our deluxe suites include a private warm bathroom with a sauna and luggage storage.
- If you’re switching between warm and cold accommodation during your visit, there will be a few hours when you don’t have a room to return to. Plan to take part in one of our activities during this time and experience the nature and culture of Kiruna – it’s a big part of your arctic adventure!
- Upon check-in, you’ll be provided with a locker or changing booth where you can change for the night and store your belongings.
- At Riverside Lobby, there are changing rooms with showers and warm saunas for both men and women.
- There are no electrical outlets inside ICEHOTEL, so be sure to charge your phone or camera before going to bed.
- Ice is a living material. Sometimes maintenance or repairs are necessary while ICEHOTEL is open to visitors.
- ICEHOTEL is completed in sections. This means that not all parts of the hotel may be finished when our first guests arrive.
