Get a quote for - Ice Hotel Holidays Each winter a brand new Ice Hotel is built beside the Torne River in Swedish Lapland, growing steadily throughout December to become the world's largest igloo. Within the complex there are warm hotel rooms and cabins, blus a most attractive inn offering superb cuisine. There is a wealth of activities available, with thermal clothing and boots provided to keep you snug and warm. When its time to relax there's a cosy bar at the inn, or you can enjoy a cocktail 'in the rocks' in the super-cool Absolut Ice Bar. Types of Ice Hotel Holidays Available Please note the itinerarys and prices are just a guide. For full information & quote please either complete the form at the bottom or contact us on - email - mail@hessletravel.co.uk Tel - 01482 641064 Click below for full itinerary Holiday Tour Reference Holiday Description IH3 2 Night Break - 1 Night Snow Room/1 Night Warm Accommodation IH4D 3 Night Break - 1 Night Snow Room/2 Nights Warm Accommodation IH4S 3 Night Break - 1 Night Clarion Sign Hotel Stockholm/1 Night Snow Room/1 Night Warm Accommodation IH4N 3 Night Break - 1 Night Grand Royal Hotel, Narvik/1 Night Snow Room/1 Night Warm Accommodation NE12 11 Night Break - Nordic Explorer - The Ultimate Nordic Adventure

Ice Hotel Holidays & Short Breaks Information

The worlds largest igloo, Sweden's famous 'Ice Hotel' is rebuilt every winter for holidays from December to April, within a complex that also includes cosy cabins and hotel rooms.


Front of the Ice Hotel

The Ice Hotel

The Ice Hotel offers double and family rooms plus suites decorated with beautiful ice sculptures. There is also the famous 'Absolut Ice Bar', an art gallery and chapel - plus a heated toilet block along the corridor.


The Absolut Ice Bar

The inside temperature is around -5c and guests sleep in thermal Arctic sleeping bags on ice beds covered in reindeer skins.


Ice Hotel Bed

A night in the Ice Hotel is an experience of a lifetime. Though fear not, you will be warm in your Ice Bed as you are provided with everything you need to stay warm.


Thermal clothing is provided

Breakfast is taken at the local inn which is just across the road, and lunch or dinner can also be taken there, or at another cosy restaurant nearby.

Cross-country skis and snowshoes can be hired, while kick-sleds are available free of charge.

Warm Accommodation

The warm accommodation comprises stylish hotel rooms or two types of cabin, both types having a lounge, small kitchen area and shower/sc. The two bedroom Nordic cabins can sleep 4, with one double bedded room and one with bunk beds. The popular Aurora cabins have one double bedroom and one single, with sky-lights through which guests can watch the stars or the Northern Lights if weather conditions permit.


A Warm Cabin

All our holiday packages all include a night in the Ice Hotel and a night in a cabin or hotel room, plus an evening snowmobile safari in search of the Northern Lights, with dinner included.

You can start your adventure with a night in Stockholm, or a night in Narvik, in Northern Norway, and then travel into Sweden on the scenic Ofoten Railway.

Excursions & Activities

The evening snowmobile safaris is already included in our tours. The following are some extra activities that can be booked on arrival, although we recommend pre-booking to guarantee your place and avoid possible disappointment.

Northern Lights Snowmobile Safari (Most Popular)
Daily: 1900 - 2300. A guided snowmobile safari in search of Northern Lights, with dinner inc in a wilderness camp. Price from £160 per person

Husky Safari
Daily: 0930 - 1100 or 1300 - 1430. About 13km with a short break for coffee & cake. Price from £150 per person

Husky Safari with Lunch
Daily: 1100 - 1500. About 28km with a visit to kennels and wilderness lunch. Price from £275 per person. For the ultimate thrill you can drive your own dog team at a supplement of £90 per person


A reindeer

Raldu - Reindeer / Sami Culture
Daily: 0930 - 1300 or 1430 - 1800. By snowmobile to Sami Camp to try reindeer sledding and learn more of the culture as you enjoy a traditional meal around the open fire in a Sami tent. Price from £155 per person


Camp with the Sami

Moose Safari
Daily: 0830 - 1200. By minibus to moose winter pasture with hopefully excellent photographic possibilities. Direct transfer to the airport is possible at the end of this tour. Price from £85 per person

Ice Sculpting
Daily: 1100. Guided by professional Ice Hotel artists. Price from £55 per person


Ice sculptures are all around the hotel

Please note these are just a selection of optional excursions available.

A special thanks to Helen & Tufty for the photos from their fantastic Ice Hotel holiday!