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Photo Gallery: Sweden’s Ice Hotel

By Mac 1 Comment

Almost 100 miles north of the Arctic Circle in the heart of Sweden’s Lappland, there exists a hotel made entirely out of frozen water.

It is known simply as ICEHOTEL (why the all capital letters, I do not know).

For as little as 1250 Swedish krona (SEK) (~$195), or as much as 13,500 SEK (~$2,115) you could experience what it is like to camp outside in temperatures of -5°C (23°F). Or you could just go sleep outside for free.

That being said (“that” being the lunacy of paying hundreds (or thousands) of dollars) to sleep on a block of ice), the hotel itself is an impressive piece of art.

Seeing the hotel is well worth the trip (if you’re already in the North, that is). The hotel melts and is rebuilt completely each year, and no two productions are alike. Chances are that at least one of the hotels “Art Suites” will leave you saying, “yeah, I guess that was pretty cool”.

You can enter and explore the place for free from 10:00-13:00, but you will have to pay 325 SEK (~$50) to check it out later in the day. Do not waste your money on the guided tour – just explore it for yourself and read about it online.

Thirsty? Head over the ICEBAR where drinks will cost you a mere 115 krona apiece (~$18). But don’t worry, you get to take home the glass! The ice glass that will crack, melt, or otherwise be destroyed shortly following your failed attempt to bring it home with you.

I now present to you, the ICEHOTEL.

Kiruna Ice Hotel Entrance
The main entrance to the ICEHOTEL.
Kiruna Ice Hotel Outside Path
A pathway around the side of the ice hotel.
Kiruna Ice Hotel Bench Self
A bench for chilling out (HAHAHA)
Kiruna Ice Hotel Igloo
An igloo – just because.
Kiruna Ice Hotel Hallway 1
Where guests come for illicit activities.
Kiruna Ice Hotel Chapel Benches
Who needs reindeer skins when you’ve got Jesus?
Kiruna Ice Hotel Chapel
Inside the Ice Hotel’s chapel.
Kiruna Ice Hotel Bed
A bed in a “Snow Room”(that’s the only thing in there) – $350/night
Kiruna Ice Hotel Chair
Or get an “Ice Room” with some ice furniture for only $75 more! ($425/night)
Kiruna Ice Hotel Northern Lights Room
How about some fancy lights in a “Northern Lights Room”? Only $30 more! ($455/night)
Kiruna Ice Hotel Art Room 1
You fancy? Want an “Art Suite”? Just $500 a night! And only 23ºF (-5ºC)!
Kiruna Ice Hotel Art Room 6
“IT’S ALIVE” – hopefully you will be too in the morning.
Kiruna Ice Hotel Art Room 5
“SOLID FLOW” – because you want the walk to the bathroom to be a maze.
"NARCISSUS" - for those people who really love themselves.
“NARCISSUS” – for those people who really love themselves.
Kiruna Ice Hotel Art Room 8
“MIND THE GAP” – in case sleeping in ice wasn’t enough for you.
Kiruna Ice Hotel Art Room 11
“YOUR GLANCE” – there are no doors so everyone gets a peek.
Kiruna Ice Hotel Art Room 7
“FROZTY FLOWER” – I wonder what you can find in that mattress.
Kiruna Ice Hotel Art Room 12 Self
“UP THERE” – admittedly superior to my tent (although not as warm).
Kiruna Ice Hotel Art Room 3
“A FACE IN THE CROWD” – in case your nightmares aren’t lucid enough.
Kiruna Ice Hotel Art Room 9
“FUTURE ANCESTORS” – what happens if you drool in your sleep?
Kiruna Ice Hotel Art Room 13
“ICED ORIGAMI” – I wonder if anyone has ever peed in their room…
Kiruna Ice Hotel Art Room 10
“CLASSICAL” – because this is what Ancient Greece was like.
Kiruna Ice Hotel Art Room 2
“POLE DANCING” – POLE dancing, GET IT!?
Kiruna Ice Hotel Art Room 2-1
How about now? He watches you sleep.
Kiruna Ice Hotel Ice Pillar
I confirmed, it is in fact ice.
Kiruna Ice Hotel Well
A wishing well – aka a hole you throw money into. Hey, that sounds like something else I know!
Kiruna Ice Hotel Main Hall 1
Excuse me, I cannot seem to find me room.
Kiruna Ice Hotel Unicorn
Always, I want to be with you, and make believe with you…
Kiruna Ice Hotel Bar 1
The Ice Bar.
Kiruna Ice Hotel Ice Bar 2
This is what a $20 drink looks like.
Kiruna Ice Hotel Fish
Because nothing says “party time” like a massive, aggressive looking fish.

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