icehotel winter
Welcome from December to April
ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjärvi is the world’s first and largest hotel built from snow and ice – a spectacular hotel that takes on a new form every year. For over three decades, ICEHOTEL has been reborn with new art, new rooms, and new experiences. Every year, in November and early December, the shore of the Torne River is transformed into a magnificent winter destination, perfect for those seeking an Arctic holiday beyond the ordinary.
The hotel that comes to life every winter
For five months of the year, guests from all over the world can experience the fleeting beauty of ICEHOTEL Winter before it melts back into the river again. The hotel houses between 15 and 20 ice rooms and twelve unique art suites, all specially designed and handcrafted by artists from across the globe.
the magical Art suites
At the ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjärvi, each suite is a unique artwork created by handpicked artists from different countries and backgrounds. Over 200 creators apply each year, but only a few get the chance to realize their vision. The suites have their own theme, meticulously planned and sculpted to create an art experience that our visitors carry with them for a lifetime. Here, you sleep soundly, nestled among reindeer hides and sleeping bags, surrounded by spectacular works of ice and snow.
The ice rooms
Our ice rooms offer a magical night where you sleep in sleek design, surrounded by glistening ice and snow. At around minus five degrees, you tuck yourself in among reindeer skins and a cozy sleeping bag – sleeping here feels like being right in the heart of the Arctic landscape.
"I wanted to create a feeling of being embraced and protected by the ice – a good night’s sleep for all guests,"
Says Johan Larsson, one of the artists behind our beautiful Art Suites.
Experience the best of both worlds
For the best experience at ICEHOTEL, we recommend that you spend one night in the cold and a couple of nights in our warm, traditional accommodation. That way, you have time to enjoy the magnificent nature, participate in exciting activities, and truly experience ICEHOTEL. If you book a cold room for the first or last night, you only need to change rooms once during your stay, giving you more time to enjoy your Arctic holiday.
The Ceremony Hall
Inside ICEHOTEL Winter, you will find the Ceremony Hall, one of the world’s most stunning places to get married! Exchanging your vows in a glistening ice castle is a memory that lasts forever.
Every year, the Ceremony Hall is sculpted by selected artists and offers an intimate setting for up to 40 guests. The couple is married in a unique environment, with walls, altar details, and benches made of the pure ice from the Torne River.
The Ceremony Hall is perfect for winter weddings, vow renewals, or a blessing ceremony – ICEHOTEL Winter is a truly magical wedding destination.
