Visit Icehotel

Visit any day of the year

The original and world famous Ice hotel is open year-round and we offer a hotel and ephemeral art exhibition in a unique natural cycle, 200 km north of the Arctic Circle. The story of Icehotel starts in 1989 when it became the world’s first and largest hotel made of ice and snow.

Icehotel Winter open December - April

Each year the winter hotel is reincarnated in a new guise, carefully designed and handcrafted by around 40 artists from all around the world.

Icehotel 365 open year round

Since 2016 Icehotel has expanded with a permanent structure as a complement to the winter hotel; which has made it possible for guests to enjoy the splendid art of ice year-round. 

Tickets & Opening hours

The art exhibition of snow and ice at Icehotel is open daily, year-round 10 am – 6 pm.

Tickets are bought on site in Icehotel shop and a guided tour is included in the price. 

Tickets to Icehotel and art exhibition is complementary to all overnight guests whether you sleep on ice or in a traditional warm hotel room or chalet.

*Please note that the Deluxe Suites that are booked can't be visited once the guests have checked in.

Guided tours

Get a guided tour of the innovative hotel made of ice and snow which is also one of Sweden’s largest and most unique private art exhibitions. 

The guided tour runs during 30-45 minutes where the guide tells all about the work, history and creation behind the art. You'll have access to explore the hotel on your own accord for the rest of the day, perhaps try an ice drink in the ice bar and marvel over the crystal clear ice.

How to get here

In Jukkasjärvi, 200 km above the Arctic Circle, in the magical light from the midnight sun and the northern lights is where you’ll find Icehotel.

Kiruna Airport and Kiruna Train Station are located 10 and 20 minutes away from Icehotel. If you have booked accomodation at Icehotel you can book a transfer directly through us, either by bus or by dog sled.

Parking

Drive straight to Icehotel and park your car in one of our parking lots, some spots are provided with engine heaters that we recommend you use when the temperatures drop below zero Celsius. Find your parking on the map, all marked with a blue 'P'. Parking as a guest at Icehotel is always free of charge. At the moment there are no possibilities for electric charging found in Jukkasjärvi.