Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel
Location
Inside, hand-carved ice sculptures, glowing lights, and frozen chambers create a dreamlike atmosphere, offering guests an unforgettable night in one of the most extraordinary settings on earth.
Accommodation
For those who crave an authentic and alternative Arctic foray, the Igloo Hotel at Sorrisniva Wilderness Lodge is an unforgettable experience. Reconstructed from ice and snow each winter, and therefore always different and innovative, this ephemeral delight showcases fairytale ice sculptures and allows guests to enjoy spaces that are “cool” in more ways than one. Epitomising this is the Ice Bar, a crystalline wonder where the joke is always: “Do you want ice with that?”
Each of the guestrooms and suites in the Igloo Hotel is a unique creation, handcrafted by ice sculptors working on 250 tonnes of ice and more than 7,000 cubic metres of snow. The centrepiece of each is an extra-large ice bed, topped with a highly insulated mattress and a generous pile of soft reindeer hides.
While you will need to pack some warm pyjamas and a hat, the provided sleeping bag means that a night in the igloo hotel is not as cold as you would imagine. What usually strikes people more is the utter silence.
- Embark on exhilarating husky sledding rides through snow-laden pine forests and along the Alta River. On return to the kennel you will have the chance to interact with huskies and enjoy storytelling around the bonfire in a Lavuu.
- Take an evening ride on a sled pulled by reindeer - an exciting and quiet nature experience through breathtaking scenery. Along the way you will hear stories from the Sami culture and legends about the Northern Lights.
- Explore one of Europe's largest wilderness areas on a private guided snowmobile excursion. Discover vast snow-covered landscapes from wide-open mountain plateau to forest and valley.
- For the brave, ice bathing offers a true taste of Arctic resilience, followed by warming up in a traditional sauna. As night falls, the dark skies come alive with the Northern Lights, offering a magical end to each day.
Every experience is thoughtfully guided and deeply rooted in the natural and cultural richness of Northern Norway.
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We are a boutique travel specialist. For over 30 years we have been crafting the finest tailor-made holidays to the world’s wild places. Your time is precious and with a world to see, we understand the importance of getting it absolutely right for you every time.We are a boutique travel specialist. For over 30 years we have been crafting the finest tailor-made holidays to the world’s wild places. Your time is precious and with a world to see, we understand the importance of getting it absolutely right for you every time.