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\nThe ICEHOTEL is located in the small village of Jukkasj\u00c3\u00a4rvi, which is 200 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle in Lapland. Known as the hotel that “never stands still,” it shifts from frozen solid to free-flowing river and back again during the course of the year — but the ice is present even in the summer.<\/p>\n
The staff at the ICEHOTEL have planned for every occasion and offer their guests a wide range of activities and a wonderful meeting place where they can mingle with the Sami people of the village and travelers from all over the world. Amenities include a chapel, a sauna, an exhibit hall and cinema made, of course, entirely of snice! The Absolut Ice Bar is world famous and has been mentioned in Newsweek as one of the world’s most stunning bars.<\/p>\n
2) Kirkenes Snow Hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n Established during the winter of 2006\/2007, this spectacular 20 room hotel is the easternmost town in Norway located near the Russian border. Ice artists from Finland and Japan decorate the rooms and create the largest snow dome in Norway that measures 18 m high. Dinner for guest of the snow hotel is prepared in front of an open fire, and a sauna is a typical way to begin and end your stay. Also located in the hotel area is a park that houses reindeer and a husky farm that raises dogs for\u00c2\u00a0sled teams.<\/p>\n 3) Bjorli Ice Lodge<\/strong><\/p>\n This spectacular ice creation is nestled among the beautiful alpine scenery of the Geirangerfjord region, an hour-and-a-half drive up the mountains from Molde.<\/p>\n Spacious ice suites are accented with beautiful light designs shimmering through ice art. A “gamma” or a traditional circular Norwegian wooden hut is created around a central wood fire to make a cozy meeting place to share tales of the day’s adventures along with some warm drinks.<\/p>\n 4) Lainio Snow Village<\/strong><\/p>\n Located near theYll\u00c3\u00a4s and Levi ski-resorts, this unique snow village is easy to reach from the Kittil\u00c3\u00a4 International Airport. Over 1500 tonnes of snow and 300 tonnes of crystal clear ice are used as construction materials to create the 3000 square foot covered indoor space.<\/p>\n Over 30 rooms each have a unique architectural design with a theme that varies from year to year. Guest can visit the la carte restaurant and have drinks at ice carved tables at the bar. Beautifully illuminated sculptures of ice art are available for viewing and the Ice Gallery.<\/p>\n 5) B\u00c3\u00a2lea Lake Ice Hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n Deep in the heart of Romania, at an altitude of 2034 m, this ice hotel is only accessible via cable car.\u00c2\u00a0 Located on the shores of picturesque\u00c2\u00a0 Balea\u00c2\u00a0Lake –whose ice is used to create it — this small ice hotel has only 10 rooms and an adjacent ice church. Bedding, furs and sleeping bags are provided and restroom facilities are nearby.<\/p>\n Snow biking, heliskiing, and sledging\u00c2\u00a0are some of the winter sports you can enjoy as guest of this ice hotel.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/farm5.staticflickr.com\/4036\/4367315945_d7d47048af_o.jpg\")
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