These are the world’s best igloo hotels for an extra cool holiday

Maybe your dream vacation takes in the very best beaches of Thailand or Croatia. Or perhaps you’re into snow or ski holidays? If you love cooler climes, then you need to book a stay at one of the world’s best igloo hotels ASAP. You’ll find ice, reindeer, ice, more ice, and maybe even the Northern Lights.

We’ve found the world’s best igloo hotels

1. Hotel De Glace | Canada

Hotel: Hotel de Glace
Location: Québec, Canada
Neighbourhood: Valcartier / Québec City region
Rooms: Seasonal ice rooms and themed suites, including one- and two-bedroom options
Style: Elaborate ice architecture, sculptures and themed suites; the rooms, beds and bar are carved from ice
Family-friendly: Yes, with family-sized accommodation available; the experience is particularly suited to adventurous families with older children
Wellness: Hot tubs and sauna
Pool: No conventional pool; outdoor hot tubs
Dining: Multiple restaurants nearby and on the wider Valcartier resort, plus an ice bar serving drinks in ice glasses
Best for: A classic ice-hotel experience, couples, adventurous travellers and families
Prices starting from: Around C$400–C$500 per night, depending on room and season.

The only true ice hotel in North America, Hotel de Glace in Quebec, is like finding a slice of the famous Swedish ice hotel across the pond. Guests stay in a room made entirely from ice, right down to the beds. There are a number of room options, ranging from one and two bedrooms, up to themed suites with a fireplace, and access to the hot tubs and sauna. Guests stay cosy inside thermally insulated sleeping bags.

Even those in the standard rooms are encouraged to use the hot tub before bedding down, although you may be distracted by the artwork, chapel, and Grand Hall carved from ice. Unsurprisingly, you can even enjoy a cocktail in the bar where the glasses are made from ice, but luckily, the wide range of eateries, ten at the last count, are not covered in ice, and serve everything from barbecue to seafood.

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2. Icehotel | Sweden

Hotel: ICEHOTEL
Location: Jukkasjärvi, Sweden
Neighbourhood: Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland
Rooms: Seasonal ice rooms and art suites, plus year-round ICEHOTEL 365 rooms
Style: Sculptural ice architecture with rooms redesigned by artists each winter
Family-friendly: Yes, although sleeping in the ice rooms is best suited to older children
Wellness: Sauna and traditional Arctic warming facilities
Pool: No swimming pool
Dining: ICEHOTEL Restaurant, Icebar and wilderness dining experiences
Best for: Northern Lights, art, couples and a bucket-list Arctic experience
Prices starting from: Around SEK 3,000–5,000+ per night for an ice room

A list of the best igloo hotels wouldn’t be complete without the world’s most famous ice hotel, on which the fictional ice hotel in James Bond’s Die Another Day was based. The hotel changes theme each year, voted for via an annual worldwide competition in which the winning artist gets to visit and help carve their vision into reality. The temporary winter rooms here are magnificent, from the twenty simple ice rooms to the twelve incredible art suites, which are hand-decorated with unique carvings. Previous years have seen life-size ice elephants, a Game of Thrones-themed room, and giant sculptures of Greek gods.

Aside from your reindeer skins, guests have access to a communal bathroom and sauna, which is usually enjoyed before breakfast, along with a complimentary lingonberry juice. The hotel also offers year-round ice rooms, kept frozen by solar energy – these are the most exclusive and come with private bathrooms.

In the IceHotel restaurant, you’ll find a buffet breakfast and a Nordic-themed lunch and dinner, which can also be served on ice. For a special occasion, book their unique outdoor wilderness dinner for the chance to enjoy a meal under the Northern Lights.

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3. Igloo Are | Sweden

Hotel: Igloo Åre
Location: Åre, Sweden
Neighbourhood: Mount Åreskutan
Rooms: Small, individually built seasonal igloos
Style: Rustic, hand-built mountain igloos with reindeer-fur beds
Family-friendly: Better suited to couples and adventurous older children
Wellness: Outdoor hot tub and access to warm bathing facilities
Pool: No pool
Dining: Centrally heated hut serving dinner and breakfast, with options ranging from hearty soup to a five-course meal
Best for: Adventure travellers, couples, skiing and an off-grid escape
Prices starting from: Around SEK 3,000+ per night, depending on package.

Igloo Are sits in the true wilds of Sweden, which is the ideal place for an arctic hotel. The igloos are perched atop Mount Åreskutan, meaning guests will enjoy a panoramic view before settling into reindeer fur-covered beds. Before settling down for the night, however, you’re welcomed inside with a warm drink, delicious dinner and the opportunity to warm up in the hot tub. Each igloo is small and intimate, built by hand each year on the slopes of the mountain, meaning they’re only reachable via ski lift.

Guests are recommended to bring warm clothing and slippers – the bathing facilities are in a separate building and igloos do not have running water. The hotel also doesn’t offer free WiFi, meaning this remote residence is an off-grid chance to switch off and unwind. For dinner and breakfast, the hotel’s centrally heated hut will have something for everyone, offering either a hearty goulash soup or a five-course dinner option, which can be booked in advance and includes access to the outdoor spa.

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4. Hoshino Resorts Tomamu | Japan

Location: Shimukappu, Hokkaido, Japan
Neighbourhood: Hoshino Resorts Tomamu / Ice Village
Rooms: One exclusive ice hotel dome sleeping up to two guests
Style: Sculptural ice dome carved from a single seamless block of ice
Family-friendly: The wider Ice Village is family-friendly, but the overnight ice hotel is designed for two guests
Wellness: Outdoor hot-spring bath
Pool: No conventional pool; hot-spring bathing available
Dining: Ice Restaurant, Ice Bar and wider Tomamu resort dining
Best for: Couples, winter design experiences and a unique Japanese twist on an ice hotel
Prices starting from: ¥28,000 per person per night for the 2027 overnight experience.

Even if Tomamu Ice Village wasn’t Japan’s only ice hotel, it would still take the crown for being the most spectacular. This exclusive frozen residence only sleeps two people per night – so the experience is truly unique. The high-ceilinged igloo is made from a single carefully carved piece of ice, with a sparkling ice bed in the centre covered by thick reindeer furs to keep you warm. The stay comes with an Arctic outdoor bath, which, despite its name, is filled with water from the nearby hot springs. The amenities don’t stop there, as the wider resort is also open to day trippers, so guests can visit the on-site ice rink, ice milk café – where you can try local milk in a bottle made from solid ice- a bar and terrace with panoramic views.

Don’t miss the ice ‘general store’ to pick up souvenirs made by local Hokkaido artists, or the ice atelier, where you can learn to carve your own ice glass, although you may not be able to take that particular souvenir home with you.

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5. Borealis Basecamp | Alaska

Hotel: Borealis Basecamp
Location: Fairbanks, Alaska, USA
Neighbourhood: Remote boreal forest approximately 25 miles from Fairbanks
Rooms: Clear-fibreglass igloos plus larger Scandinavian-style cubes
Style: Contemporary Arctic glamping designed around uninterrupted Northern Lights views
Family-friendly: Suitable for families, although the remote setting and activities are best for children who enjoy outdoor adventure
Wellness: Relaxed wilderness experience rather than a traditional spa
Pool: No swimming pool
Dining: Latitude 65 restaurant serving local Alaskan ingredients and seafood
Best for: Northern Lights viewing, wilderness, couples and adventure travellers
Prices starting from: Around US$1,990 per party for a two-night 2026–27 package.

Located in the wilderness, around 25 miles from Fairbanks, Alaska, lies Borealis, a self-proclaimed ‘basecamp’ which conjures thoughts of far-flung mountaineering adventures – and surrounded by the rugged landscape and untouched boreal forests, this is exactly what you’ll get. The igloos here are each made from clear fibreglass, allowing guests to admire the night sky and view outside from the comfort of their bed, with a cleverly designed section resembling snow for a little more privacy. Bathing facilities are in their own separate dome, complete with a bath, shower, vanities, hairdryers and plenty of toiletries.

Alternatively, guests can stay in a more luxurious ‘cube’, decorated in Scandinavian style with floor-to-ceiling windows and king-sized beds, ideal for enjoying views of the Northern Lights. Also on site is a beverage bar serving hot drinks and Latitude 65, which is the camp’s on-site restaurant run by Chef Easter, who serves up local, sustainable Alaskan seafood inside a traditional wooden yurt.

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6. Aurora Queen Resort | Finland

Hotel: Aurora Queen Resort
Location: Saariselkä, Finnish Lapland
Neighbourhood: Near Saariselkä / Urho Kekkonen National Park
Rooms: 17 glass igloos, plus the Panorama Sauna Suite
Style: Minimalist Scandinavian design with panoramic glass roofs, dark wood and marble
Family-friendly: Suitable for families, although particularly appealing to couples
Wellness: Sauna experience, fitness room and developing wellness facilities
Pool: No conventional pool
Dining: AQ Restaurant serving fresh dishes using local ingredients; Lounge Bar
Best for: Northern Lights, couples, wellness and boutique Arctic stays
Prices starting from: Around €400+ per night, depending on season and igloo.

Igloos aren’t just for Christmas, as this ultra-luxury family-run hotel proves. Located in Finnish Lapland, guests sleep in spacious glass geometric igloos, with all the mod cons. Panoramic views of the night sky are combined with a comfy double bed, underfloor heating, and a rain shower, in classic minimalist Scandi-style, with touches of marble and plenty of dark wood.

The hotel’s AQ restaurant serves fresh dishes made with local ingredients intended to warm you up after a day in the snow, or a better option might be to head to the Lounge Bar, where you can get cosy with a glass of wine. Come summer or winter, activities are the theme of the stay; choose from a reindeer or husky safari, snowmobile tour or aurora hunting, although the latter you might be lucky enough to glimpse from your room.

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7. Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort | Finland

Hotel: Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort
Location: Saariselkä, Finnish Lapland
Neighbourhood: Urho Kekkonen National Park
Rooms: Glass igloos, Kelo-glass igloos, log cabins and larger accommodation for groups
Style: Iconic glass-domed Arctic accommodation surrounded by forest
Family-friendly: Yes, with accommodation for couples through to groups of up to ten
Wellness: Traditional Finnish smoke saunas and ice sauna experiences
Pool: No conventional swimming pool
Dining: Kelo and West Village restaurants serving Lappish cuisine
Best for: Families, couples, Northern Lights and classic Finnish Lapland experiences
Prices starting from: Around €400+ per night for a glass igloo, depending on season.

Arguably the most famous (and Instagrammed) resort in Finland, Kakslauttanen is instantly recognisable for its array of glass-domed igloos littered across the forest, which allow guests to witness the magic of the Northern Lights. Visitors have an abundance of room choices, from the classic glass igloos to kelo-glass igloos, which combine glass with a log cabin, and even log chalets and Sivakkas, which can accommodate ten people.

Guests can also book a snow igloo to sleep at -40 inside a toasty sleeping bag. The igloos are undoubtedly the most popular, for either two or four people, including a spacious bed, bathroom and the best part: a Northern Lights alarm, which will go off even when you’re sleeping, to ensure you don’t miss anything.

The resort is prepared for all seasons, with safaris, ice fishing and skiing available in the winter, and foraging, horse riding, and sunset cruises during the rest of the year. There’s also the chance to visit Santa in his house, although advance appointments are required. Don’t miss visiting the traditional Finnish smoke saunas and ice house, which is said to be good for your health. After some relaxation, refuel in either the Kelo or West Village restaurant, which serves hearty Lappish cuisine such as roasts and soups.

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8. Iglu Dorf | Switzerland, Germany, and Austria

Hotel: Iglu-Dorf
Location: Switzerland, Germany and Austria
Neighbourhood: Mountain resorts including Zermatt, Gstaad, Davos, Zugspitze and Kühtai
Rooms: Classic, Romantic, Family & Friends and suite igloos, varying by location
Style: Hand-carved snow and ice villages decorated with elaborate ice art
Family-friendly: Yes, with dedicated Family & Friends igloos
Wellness: Sauna and whirlpool facilities
Pool: No swimming pool; outdoor whirlpools
Dining: Igloo restaurant serving fondue, plus snow bars and mountain restaurants
Best for: Couples, families, skiing and a classic Alpine igloo experience
Prices starting from: Around CHF 538 per night for a two-person Romantic Igloo in Zermatt.

Combining majestic views of the Matterhorn with sub-zero accommodation, Iglu Dorf is one of the most popular and luxurious igloo hotels. There are six igloo villages scattered amongst the mountains, including at Zermatt and Gstaad, among others, with the entire hotel taking around 3000 hours to carve by hand. Igloos range from the classic igloo, literally built from rustic blocks of ice, to the intricately carved Romantic or Family Igloo suites. The villages are adorned with ice art created by international creatives, which you can explore on a night walk. Guests also receive a welcome drink, access to the sauna and whirlpool and a breakfast buffet.

Depending on which location you stay at, you can try your hand at snowshoeing or even learn how to build an igloo from scratch. At the igloo restaurant and snow bar, visitors are greeted by a high-ceilinged igloo decorated with detailed carvings, and cosy wooden tables complete with soft reindeer skins. Enjoy an aperitif, a steaming mug of mulled wine and an all-you-can-eat fondue made with local mountain cheese.

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9. Schneedorf Igloos | Austria

Hotel: Schneedorf Igloos
Location: Kühtai, Austria
Neighbourhood: Tyrolean Alps, approximately 2,000 metres above sea level
Rooms: Seasonal snow igloos with different carved interiors
Style: Authentic hand-built snow village with ice sculptures and reindeer-skin beds
Family-friendly: Yes, particularly for families with older children
Wellness: Thermal heated baths, heated facilities and warm-up room
Pool: No conventional pool
Dining: Traditional fondue dinner, mulled wine and breakfast buffet
Best for: Skiing, snowshoeing, families and adventurous couples
Prices starting from: Around €200+ per person, depending on package.

Perched 2000 metres above sea level in Austria’s Tyrol mountain region, Schneedorf is Austria’s first igloo village, which is rebuilt every year and decorated with unique ice carvings. Although from the outside, the authentic igloos simply look like huge mounds of snow and ice, on the inside, they are spacious and comfortable, with warm reindeer skins on large beds, plus sleeping bags to keep you extra warm. 

Best of all, being in Austria, you’ll get a traditional dinner of hot fondue, plus mulled wine and a delicious breakfast buffet to prepare you for a day of hiking, tobogganing, or snowshoeing. For those who think this might be a little chilly, don’t worry – the toilets are heated, there’s a warm-up room and thermal heated baths to enjoy, and if all else fails, head to the snow bar to warm yourself up with a strong drink.

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10. Tromso Ice Domes | Norway

Hotel: Tromsø Ice Domes
Location: Tamok Valley, near Tromsø, Norway
Neighbourhood: Arctic wilderness outside Tromsø
Rooms: Seasonal ice domes and warm cabins
Style: Sculpted ice suites featuring annual themes, carvings and reindeer skins
Family-friendly: Yes, particularly for families looking for an activity-led Arctic holiday
Wellness: Sauna and campfire experiences rather than a conventional spa
Pool: No swimming pool
Dining: Three-course dinners and traditional meals served during wilderness experiences
Best for: Northern Lights, families, adventure and immersive Arctic experiences
Prices starting from: Around NOK 4,000+ per night, depending on package.

If you want to spot the Northern Lights, Tromso is one of our favourite places to go, and what better way to do it than in a luxury ice hotel. Tromsø Ice Domes has both cabins and ice domes to stay in, with the domes being vast inside, with intricate carvings and reindeer skins. They are also surrounded by wilderness with views over the nearby hills, and the ice domes come with a full package of fun. You’ll get a tour of the domes’ rooms and sculptures, plus a shot at the ice bar (in a glass made of ice!), before being given warm clothing and boots for a snowshoe hike in the wilderness, where you could see the aurora. Even if you’re not lucky, the hike ends around a campfire before you get to enjoy a three-course dinner and a night in the suite. 

The best part of the hotel is the choice of activities, such as husky or reindeer sledging or snowmobiling, which are followed by a traditional meal in a reindeer herder’s tent, making it a perfect mix of luxury stay and traditional Scandinavian experience.

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11. Snowhotel 365 Kirkenes | Norway

Hotel: Snowhotel 365 Kirkenes
Location: Kirkenes, Norway
Neighbourhood: Arctic wilderness near Kirkenes
Rooms: Individually designed ice rooms plus warm Gamme cabins
Style: Sculpted snow-and-ice hotel with themed rooms and Arctic artwork
Family-friendly: Yes, with cabins offering a warmer option for families
Wellness: Sauna and snow-yoga experiences
Pool: No swimming pool
Dining: Gabba Restaurant serving Norwegian and Arctic cuisine
Best for: Northern Lights, families, king crab fishing and Arctic adventure
Prices starting from: Around NOK 3,000+ per night, depending on accommodation and season.

Another Norwegian winter gem, Snowhotel 365 lays claim to being the first hotel in the world made of snow and ice. Much like Sorrisniva, this hotel in Kirkenes features individually designed rooms carved from ice, with intricately carved artwork, columns and furniture. For those not so keen on the cold, you can also book a Gamme cabin, which is made in classic wooden style, with a floor-to-ceiling window for admiring Arctic views and bathroom murals of the Northern Lights.

The ice rooms can be booked year-round and include a cosy sleeping bag, breakfast and dinner, plus access to the cutest attraction, the reindeer and husky puppy farm. During the day, stay inside and enjoy a hot sauna, or head out into the wild for king crab fishing, snow yoga or a Sami experience with the locals. Guests can also rent snowshoes, skis and bicycles for getting around. In the large Gabba restaurant, which resembles a minimalist Arctic lodge, the included menu offers dishes such as lightly grilled whale, king crab salad and homemade carrot soup.

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12. Hotel of Ice | Romania

Hotel: Hotel of Ice
Location: Bâlea Lake, Romania
Neighbourhood: Făgăraș Mountains / Bâlea Lake
Rooms: Seasonal ice rooms, generally configured as double rooms
Style: Rustic ice architecture with annually changing themes and sculptures
Family-friendly: Better suited to couples and adventurous older children
Wellness: No dedicated spa; warm accommodation is available nearby at Bâlea Lac Chalet
Pool: No swimming pool
Dining: Ice restaurant and bar serving Romanian and international dishes
Best for: Adventure travellers, unusual stays and winter photography
Prices starting from: Around €150–€250 per night, depending on package and season.

Romania is an unexpected contender for having one of the world’s best igloo hotels; however, the aptly named Hotel of Ice, located on the slopes of the Fagaras Mountains, gives Scandinavia a run for its money. The hotel is made from ice extracted from the nearby Balea Lake, which is carved over one month to create individual ice rooms, a bar and restaurant, and even a church.

Every room is a good-sized double, with a solid ice bed, animal skins and sleeping bags, although the decorations and theme change each year. After staying the night, you can book further nights in the warm rooms at Balea Lac Chalet. The standout area is the hotel’s ice restaurant and bar, where even the food is served on plates made of ice. Enjoy a range of cocktails in frozen glasses, followed by traditional Transylvanian dishes such as candied duck and smoked plums, or lobster and trout soup.

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13. Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel | Norway

Hotel: Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel
Location: Alta, Norway
Neighbourhood: Alta River / Arctic wilderness
Rooms: Ice rooms and larger themed ice suites
Style: Annual ice-and-snow architecture featuring elaborate sculptures and individually designed rooms
Family-friendly: Suitable for families, particularly those with older children
Wellness: Sauna
Pool: No swimming pool
Dining: Lavvu Restaurant serving traditional Norwegian and Arctic ingredients
Best for: Northern Lights, adventure, couples and Arctic cuisine
Prices starting from: Around NOK 3,000+ per night, depending on season.

Scandinavians know how to do igloos, and the Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel in Norway, popular for being the northernmost igloo hotel in the world, is a prime example. Located within Sorrisniva resort, the hotel features intricately carved artwork, interiors and architecture that change each year. Rooms on offer include basic igloos and larger suites. Each has a unique design, including a solid bed made from ice, covered in a reindeer skin and a thermal sleeping bag.

Guests are encouraged to partake in a sauna when morning rolls around, to get the blood pumping again after a night in the cold. In the morning, guests enjoy a gourmet breakfast before choosing activities for the day – you can go snowmobiling, snowshoe hiking, husky sledging, or learn how to carve your own ice sculpture. Guests staying in the Igloo Hotel are served meals in Lavvu Restaurant, which serves traditional Norwegian food using ingredients such as reindeer, moose, Arctic salmon and local vegetables. Make sure to pair your meal with a glass of wine from their extensive cellar.

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14. Bella Vista Mountain Refuge | Italy

Hotel: Bella Vista Mountain Refuge
Location: Solda, South Tyrol, Italy
Neighbourhood: Ortler Alps / Alpine mountain region
Rooms: Conventional mountain rooms plus seasonal snow igloos
Style: Traditional Alpine mountain refuge with rustic snow igloos
Family-friendly: Suitable for adventurous families and older children
Wellness: Finnish sauna and outdoor hot tub
Pool: No swimming pool
Dining: Four-course dinner and substantial breakfast buffet
Best for: Alpine adventure, skiing, couples and dramatic mountain views
Prices starting from: Around €250+ per night, depending on season and package.

With a name that means ‘beautiful view’, this hotel has set high expectations, which it more than lives up to. This beautiful wooden lodge sits on the side of a mountain at 2845 metres, overlooking endless snowy peaks and is designed in traditional chalet style. The hotel has both normal rooms and igloos; the latter are rustically carved into the snow and feature little more than a bed with skins and sleeping bags, but what more do you need?

It’s the experience that’s particularly special, with a hot drink on arrival, a delectable four-course evening meal, plus a bottle of prosecco to round off the night and a huge breakfast buffet each morning. To stay cosy, the hotel also has an outdoor Finnish sauna and hot tub for ultimate relaxation while surrounded by alpine vistas. 

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15. Levin Iglut Golden Crown | Lapland, Finland

Hotel: Levin Iglut Golden Crown
Location: Levi, Finnish Lapland
Neighbourhood: Levi fell / Kittilä
Rooms: Superior, Prime and Suite glass igloos
Style: Luxury glass igloos with panoramic roofs and contemporary Scandinavian interiors
Family-friendly: Some larger igloos are suitable for families, although the experience is particularly popular with couples
Wellness: Sauna; selected suites have private outdoor Jacuzzis
Pool: No swimming pool
Dining: Restaurant Utsu, housed in a larger glass igloo and focused on local produce
Best for: Couples, Northern Lights, luxury and romantic escapes
Prices starting from: Around €400+ per night, with suites considerably more.

Lapland has igloos everywhere you look, but Levin Iglut Golden Crown’s igloos define the term igloo-luxe. You can opt for a Superior, Prime, or Suite igloo, and all have panoramic glass-panelled roofs, meaning at night you can see starry skies, or if you’re lucky, the Northern Lights. The epic suites also come with a big double bed covered in furs, lounge chairs, a private terrace, and an outdoor Jacuzzi.

Aside from having the best view over the valley for catching the aurora, you’ll also be treated to breakfast, Moët on arrival and your own minibar. When you’re not relaxing in your luxury pod, Levin Iglut has a sauna, plus activities like snowmobiling, husky and reindeer rides, skiing, and aurora hunting. There’s also Restaurant Utsu, a traditional Scandinavian eatery in an even bigger glass igloo, which serves local produce like fish, meat, and berries from Lapland.

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16. Aito Igloo and Spa Resort | Finland

Hotel: Aito Igloo and Spa Resort
Location: Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland
Neighbourhood: Forest and lakeside setting outside Rovaniemi
Rooms: 35 accommodations including Aurora Treehouse Suites and Aurora Nest glass igloos
Style: Contemporary Scandinavian wilderness retreat combining treehouses and glass igloos
Family-friendly: Yes, with a range of accommodation and outdoor activities
Wellness: Extensive spa with Finnish saunas, hot tubs, volcanic sand therapy and lake-based cold therapy
Pool: No conventional swimming pool; lake bathing is part of the wellness experience
Dining: Aurora Grill serving Lappish cuisine including salmon, reindeer and local cheese
Best for: Families, wellness, Northern Lights and active outdoor holidays
Prices starting from: Around €300+ per night, depending on accommodation and season.

Home to 35 accommodations that are set in the heart of the Rovaniemi forest, Aito Hotel & Spa Resort offers a blend of treehouse and igloo options. In the Aurora Treehouse suites, you’ll have panoramic views of the surrounding forest and the dramatic Northern Lights, while the Aurora Nest is a glamping igloo with glass walls and ceiling.

For those who want some wellness with their holiday, the spa here offers a thermal sauna perched beside the lake. Enjoy hot tubs, Finnish Saunas, a volcanic sand therapy lounge, and then jump in the lake for some ice therapy (if you so desire).

Guests dine at Aurora Grill, where Lappish cuisine is the order of the day. Enjoy local dishes like Lapland cheese, grilled salmon, or reindeer served in a wooden cabin.

You won’t run out of things to experience here either. Choose to go snowmobiling, enjoy a sleigh ride, experience ice fishing, or book yourself in for a photo experience with the Northern Lights as your backdrop.

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17. Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos | Finland

Hotel: Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos
Location: Lehtojärvi, Finnish Lapland
Neighbourhood: Rovaniemi region
Rooms: 39 glass igloos, plus the seasonal SnowHotel
Style: Contemporary glass igloos alongside a dramatic seasonal snow-and-ice hotel
Family-friendly: Yes, with activities and nearby Snowman World making it particularly appealing to families
Wellness: Finnish sauna and traditional Arctic experiences
Pool: No conventional pool
Dining: Three restaurants: Kota, Log Restaurant and Ice Restaurant
Best for: Northern Lights, families, couples and first-time Lapland visitors
Prices starting from: Around €300+ per night for a glass igloo, depending on season.

Nestled away in the village of Lehtojärvi in Lapland, Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos has 39 custom-made glass igloos available from September every year. What makes this stay special for those hunting for the Northern Lights is that each one is equipped with an alarm that can be switched on to make a buzzing sound whenever a display is happening. From the comfort of your cosy stay, you can then watch the lights with a 360-degree view of the action.

Amenities here include under-floor heating, electrically-heated glass panelling, and motorised beds for adjustable stargazing. Also, the cost of your stay automatically includes a buffet breakfast every morning, access to the Finnish Sauna, and complimentary access to Snowman World, which is nearby.

There are three restaurants on-site to ensure you’re never hungry. Kota specialises in open-fire cooking, Log Restaurant promises an international buffet, and the jewel in the crown Ice Restaurant. Uniquely carved every year, here guests can enjoy a fine 3-course meal served on ice platters.

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