Visit the Arctic SnowHotel in Rovaniemi

What to Expect during your Arctic Snow Hotel visit

The Arctic SnowHotel is a winter attraction built entirely from snow and ice, where you walk through carved rooms, illuminated corridors, and themed spaces that change each season. During the visit, you can explore the hotel from the inside, see the craftsmanship up close, and experience places such as the Ice Bar or Ice Restaurant as part of the setting. It is one of the most distinctive winter visits near Rovaniemi, with the structure itself as the main part of the experience.

The SnowHotel is rebuilt every year with a new design, which means the visual details, sculptures, and atmosphere vary from season to season. As you move through the different areas, you can see the ice-carved rooms, admire the artwork, and take in how the entire space has been shaped from snow and ice. Some visits can also include a guided tour, giving more background on how the hotel is built and how its different spaces are used.

Beyond the main hotel structure, the experience can also include places such as the Ice Bar, the Ice Restaurant, and the only snow sauna in the world. For those who want to extend the visit, it is also possible to book a night at the Ice Hotel and stay overnight in one of the ice rooms, with options ranging from twin rooms to larger family rooms.

Adventure and Flexibility

The Arctic SnowHotel is open to visitors of all ages, which makes it easy to include in a Lapland itinerary for families, couples, or solo travelers. You can visit the hotel at your own pace or join a guided tour at scheduled times, depending on the kind of experience you want.

For those looking for more than a daytime visit, the overnight stay adds another side to the experience. Transportation to the hotel can be arranged by shuttle or taxi, and it is also easy to reach by your own car.