The Ice Hotel in Sweden was first built in 1980, and it has been rebuilt every year after that. Yes, that’s right, if you want accommodations at a building whose lifespan only runs for an entire season, then you should book a room at the Ice Hotel in Sweden. You can also keep on coming back every year after that and you can be sure that you’re never coming back to the same hotel.
The Ice Hotel is located just 120 miles north of the Artic Circle (and high up enough to see the Northern Lights). The extremely cold weather makes it possible for the igloo-like structure to stand as it is. If it seems like a
bizarre way for you to spend your vacation time, it is. A lot of people visit the hotel just for the novelty of it. Of course, most of them come here to admire the craftsmanship of those who built and rebuilt it.
If you think you need to rough it out should you choose to stay here, you’re not quite right. The Ice Hotel features a lot of high end rooms, including a multimedia hall. It also has a sauna for those who wish to warm up their mittens, and of course, an ice chapel, for couples who would want an authentic wedding.
Those who decide to stay in the guest rooms of the Ice Hotel itself will be given reindeer skin blankets. Beaver nylon full jumpsuits will also be issued per guests since the furnishings and beds are pretty much carved out of ice.
If you want to admire the 53,700 foot structure but you’re not quite ready to immerse yourself into too much cold, you can also rent a heated cabin near the Ice Hotel instead. Heated bathrooms for those who will be staying in the hotel are also built nearby.