It’s undoubtedly one of the coolest hotels in the world, and Sweden’s ICEHOTEL has just launched its 32nd incarnation with a touch of royal magic. The world’s first hotel built out of snow and ice has ...

In the Arctic circle village of Jukkasjärvi, the hotel is made of snow and ice, melting in spring and being rebuilt in winter with new designs. Photo by Asaf Kliger shared by Icehotel As the chill of ...

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This year, they spent $600 for one night at a snow hotel along the Arctic Circle in Kirkenes, Norway. She didn't sleep through the night and ended up paying an extra $100 for a warm chalet instead.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Looking for something a little different from a winter vacation ...

It’s been 30 years since the world’s first hotel made of snow and ice launched, and the team behind Sweden’s ICEHOTEL have gone all out to mark the occasion. A frosty theater production, an ice-carved ...

Sweden's ICEHOTEL, located in Jukkasjärvi and now in its 22nd season, exists every winter as an "ephemeral art project." The entire structure is built from scratch each year. Building begins in ...

Sweden is a hidden gem, for those looking for a snow-sure destination, that is a close and budget-friendly alternative for thrill-seeking skiers and families alike. And as the Swedish Krona stands ...

In most hotels, if the temperature dropped to -5 °C (23 °F) inside the room, there would be complaints made to the front desk, but that's the whole point of the Icehotel in northern Sweden. The annual ...