SNOWHOTEL KIRKENES
Kirkenes
The Snowhotel Kirkenes is a total Arctic experience 365 days a year . Come here not only to experience the intriguing concept of sleeping in a room made of snow and ice , but also to find out about this fascinating region on the Barents Sea , with its tundra , dense pine forests , thousands of lakes and activities all year round . The winters are long and cold with lots of snow , offering husky sledding , king crab fishing on frozen waters , snowmobile rides under the Northern Lights . In the summer you have the land of the Midnight Sun from mid-May until the end of July , and on offer are mountain hikes , fishing on the Barents Sea , and husky wagon rides . In the autumn , the landscape is a profusion of orange , yellow and red , and the midnight sun gives way to the magic lights of the Aurora Borealis . The Snowhotel is situated about 20 minutes outside of Kirkenes in the natural landscape . There is a main building with the main restaurant , Laven , serving as much locally sourced produce as possible with dishes perhaps containing smoked reindeer and lingonberry , Arctic char , king crab , wild mushrooms , salted cod and cloudberries . There is also a snow restaurant where you can enjoy an Arctic lunch in a restaurant made from ice and snow . There is a choice of accommodation . You might want to experience one night in an ice room before transferring to a Gamme wooden cabin for the rest of your stay . The Gamme cabins are inspired by the traditional hunting and fishing huts of the region and offer rustic comfort and amazing views . In the ice room , the temperature is about -4 degrees Celsius but a warm , thermal sleeping bag should ensure a good night ’ s rest . The ice bar is open for an hour at 13.00 hrs and 21.00 hrs to serve you ice cold special Arctic drinks . Not only does the accommodation itself offer an extraordinary experience , but during your stay there are many Arctic experiences and excursions to enjoy .
Snowhotel Kirkenes
Activities
Ice rooms For the ice rooms there are lockers for valuables , showers and wcs and sauna in an adjacent building , and there is access to a warm lounge 24 hours a day . A warm , thermal sleeping bag is provided . Usually you stay in an ice room for just one night before transferring to a Gamme cabin . Winter activities Snowshoe walks , cross country skiing , husky sled rides , Northern Light excursions and king crab fishing . Summer activities King crab RIB safari , Barents sea fishing , hiking , husky mountain hike .
SNOWHOTEL KIRKENES EXH46343 Expressions Holidays includes scheduled flights London to Kirkenes via Oslo return in economy , private car transfers , dinner , bed and breakfast based on two people sharing a double or twin room .
Price guide per person based on sharing a Gamme cabin or ice hotel room . 5 nights from about £ 2,820
These prices are a guide only and do not take into account any special offers or peak season supplements . The best possible price will be put together for you at the time of enquiry .
Snowhotel Kirkenes
Snowhotel Kirkenes
Hotel facts
Location In the countryside about 20 minutes ’ drive from Kirkenes . Annual opening All year Closest airport Kirkenes Distance from airport About 20 minutes by car Sports nearby Hiking in summer , snowshoe walks in winter , fishing . Snow yoga and winter puppy walks . Out and about nearby Kirkenes lies about 250 miles north of the Arctic Circle and on the north-eastern coast of Norway , just 14 kms from the Russian border and just under 60 kms from the Finnish border . The area is renowned for the midnight sun and also the Northern Lights in the winter months . Activities include fishing for king crabs , hikes , snowshoe walks , rides with huskies , sea fishing and watching the Northern Lights .
Facilities at the hotel
Restaurant , snow restaurant , transfer service , range of local activities offered included king crab fishing , husky farm , mountain hikes , dogsled rides , fishing , Northern Lights , visiting locals .
Accommodation
The Snowhotel Kirkenes has 14 ice rooms all year round and several Gamme wooden cabins , with bathroom , air-conditioning , hairdryer and underfloor heating . For the ice rooms there are lockers for valuables , showers and wcs and sauna in an adjacent building , and there is access to a warm lounge 24 hours a day . A warm , thermal sleeping bag is provided . Ice room Gamme cabin
Snowhotel Kirkenes
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