Wondered what it is like to be in a Snowhotel … beautifully sculptured walls, decorative art pieces …
It is COLD !
Ice cube in glass … sip local liquor to warm up … lean on ice counter, gaze at ice candle sticks, chairs, ice carving on walls … feeling nostalgic yet bazar … gazing at reindeer sculpture … horns engulfing whole bar.
Everything made of ice – cut and carved by talented artisans, on premises … gorgeous pieces of statues, furniture, wall decorations …
Snowhotel
Snowhotel at Kirkenes, Artic Circle, Norway … showcase what man can do with imagination and materials available.
Do you know that locals frequent snowhotel for weekend stays in summer – to enjoy a spot of cold weather as rest of Norway warms up to about 20°C (68 °F) … Amazing !
First hotel completely made of snow and ice … open and available all year … offering lots of activities and fun for family. 13 stunning ice suites, all carved by master ice and snow artists …
Not keen to freeze during the night?
No problems – there is a range of traditional hunting and fishing huts or ‘Gamme’ cabins dotted around the slopes, in harmony with surroundings … fully heated, comfortably furnished, ensuite and huge windows to view blaze of Northern Lights … if lucky enough to catch it.
Activities
What do you do in the Artic Circle?
Apart from enjoying the magnificent mountain and valley landscape all around, you can indulge in reindeer feeding on slopes; get acquainted with huskies, puppies in the valley … spot of King Crab fishing … hike along numerous trials … make a snowman … or just do nothing and enjoy brisk cool environment sipping hot chocolate or maybe something alcoholic …
Huskies
Whatever is on your agenda, you must not miss the huskie yard.
Started in 2007 with 20 dogs … there are now 180 Alaskan huskies … situated in the border triangle of Norway, Finland and Russia. Built and expanded over the years, it is now one of largest husky kennels in Norway.
The huskies are both hardworking in winter months, driving guests through white tundras and also great Norwegian ambassadors for visitors in summer – after all, who would not want to meet, play and cuddle a huskie ?
Skilled dog trainers socialise the puppies from young, so that they learn good behaviour right from the start – experience is exhilarating !
And they are so gorgeous and lovable !
Conclusion
Unique Snowhotel experience … amazing sculptures everywhere … icy beds, warm hearts … hearty meals, heart-warming drinks … gorgeous, friendly huskies … excitable, fun-loving … beautiful, cuddly puppies … an amazing experience to be cherished.
Artic Circle … summer or winter … a beautiful place to visit.
