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Kirkenes, Norway
Snowhotel Kirkenes
Kirkenes is a remote town in the northernmost part of Norway. The Snowhotel is rebuilt every year and every room is individually modelled and decorated with snow and ice sculptures. Warm accommodation and a range of fun activities are also on offer.
Highlights
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Don't miss the chance to fish for and eat King Crabs, introduced to the Barents sea by the Soviets, there are now thousands of them!
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As well as the Snowhotel, there are also cosy cabins to sleep in here, so ideal for a two or three night stay
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Northerly location means there's a great chance to see the Northern Lights during the winter months
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Fun and friendly young staff offer an informal welcome for all
Snowhotel Kirkenes is ideally placed in Bjørnevatn, Norway, with the forest and mountains forming a picturesque backdrop for the hotel and the artic fjord in front of it. The igloo hotel features 20 dreamlike rooms uniquely carved by master ice sculptors from around the world with inspiration from both Norwegian and Sami folklore. In summer, when the snow has melted, guests can stay in wilderness luxury chalets called the Gamme cabins, with reindeer grazing in the forest outside. Guests can enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime dining experience with an unrivalled view to the fjord from Høyloftet restaurant. Adventures at the hotel include king crab fishing on the Barents Sea and visiting the husky farm to play with huskies and puppies.
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Location
Kirkenes, Norway
The Snowhotel is located just outside the harbour town of Kirkenes.
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