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Fun with ice and snow
Here you'll find a selection of our most popular activities such as Ráidu, a taste of Sami culture, or Ice driving - last winters great success! Or why not try ice sculpting - a must when visiting ICEHOTEL. Here in Jukkasjärvi the snow lies a metre deep more than half the year. This invites to a number of exciting winter adventures.
Ice sculpting
Photo Fredric Alm©
Ice sculpting
Try your hand at ice sculpting; an absolute must when you visit ICEHOTEL. With the right tools and professional guidance you are introduced to the magical world of ice sculpting. Feel the creative juices flow in the company of friends as you work together.
Ráidu - a taste of Saami culture
Photo Hans-Olof Utsi©
Ráidu - Sami culture & reindeers
Get a taste of the Sami lifestyle, rich culture and learn more about the reindeer. Includes traditional Sami food served by an open fire in a Sami tent and transfers to and from the camp. This activity is approved under the Nature’s Best scheme.
Reindeer sledding
Photo Hans-Olof Utsi©
Reindeer sled tour, 1 day
Come closer the nature and experience the interaction between human and animal. With reindeer and sled we set out to the beautiful winter forest landscape for a days adventure. You’ll get an insight in the Sámi everyday life and culture as well as try out driving a reindeer sled all on your own. Traditional lunch is served by an open fire.
Reindeer sledding
Photo Hans-Olof Utsi©
Reindeer sled excursion, 2 days
Take part in the possibility to drive and handle your own reindeer with sled. This is a genuine and different experience where you really feel the connection between man, animal and nature. You will get to know the Sami culture, the reindeer and encounter the wilderness and the snow clad winter forest.
Reindeer sledding
Photo Hans-Olof Utsi©
Reindeer sled safari, 6 days
Reindeer sleds have been used by the Sami reindeer herders for hundred of years. Now reindeer herders use snowmobiles for transportation and reindeer sledding belongs to the past. We use this old knowledge to train reindeer and make journeys with the reindeer. Take part of this quite unique reindeer sled safari.
Reindeer sledding
Photo Hans-Olof Utsi©
Reindeer sled mountainexpedition, 8 days
Take part in the possibility to drive and handle your own reindeer sled. A journey in the wilderness from north Sweden cross the border to Norway, trough forest and over high mountains and through deep valleys. This is the best time up in Lapland’s mountains. Spring winter days with ice fishing and fantastic nature experiences.
Dog-sled excursion
Photo Håkan Hjort©
Dog-sled excursion with coffee break - 1,5 hrs
In Jukkasjärvi and its environs, there are more dogs than people. Seat yourself comfortably in the sled and head silently into the wilderness. Includes stop for coffee and cake over a campfire.
Exclusive dog-sled tour
Photo Big Ben©
Special tour: exclusive dog-sled tour with a visit to the kennels.

A more lengthy excursion, truly reminiscent of The Call of the Wild. This excursion also includes a two-course lunch served outdoors or in a cabin, depending on the temperature and weather conditions. The excursion is rounded off with a visit to the kennel, including a guided tour, before transfer back to ICEHOTEL.

Drive your own team of huskies
Sled dog adventure, 2 days
Drive your own team of huskies on an exciting sled dog adventure with overnight stay in the charming and rustic wilderness cabin. This 2-day adventure includes a visit to the kennel, an introduction to how to drive your own dog sled, overnight at a wilderness cabin with sauna and dinner, as well as the exciting feeling of driving you own dog sled.
Starlit dinner in wildernesscamp
Photo Big Ben©
Starlit dinner in wildernesscamp
Visit the Esrange Space Center, the base for scientific research of the Aurora Borealis, also know as the Northern Lights. After a short transfer by minibus to Esrange space base you will get a guided tour of the facilities and an introduction to the Northern Lights. Our chef prepares a 3-course wilderness dinner with wine while you look for the Northern Lights with star binoculars.
Snowshoe tour
Photo Håkan Hjort©
Combo ski/snowshoe tour

You’ll choose the gear for the day; skis or snowshoes when you meet up with the guide. Coffee/tea and homemade cake is served in a small windshelter. The guide will give instructions and afterwards you’ll find your way back, on marked trails, to ICEHOTEL in your own pace.

Ranger Razer safari
Photo Hans-Olof Utsi©
Ranger Razer safari

We offer you Polaris Ranger Razer, a side by side ATV. We drive through dense pine forrests and over lakes, frozen rivers to one of our wildernesscamps. You will be served lunch berfore returning to the ICEHOTEL. We try our skills on the track, maybe you time yourself or compet with your fellow drivers.

Photo by SAAB©
Ice driving

The ice awaits, engine revving, snow flying. Behind the wheel of a Saab 9-3 Sport Combi you finally get the chance to try out the safety systems in a way you never could on a normal road. You get a fantastic sensation of total control as everything you’ve learned works perfectly.

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