Explore the ICEHOTEL
Explore the Icehotel
Take a trip into a world of ice, snow and art with a visit to the world famous ICEHOTEL with its amazing Art Suites, Ice Church and famous ICEBAR!
When
October - March
Where
Jukkasjärvi, Sweden
Meeting Place
All hotels in Abisko and Björkliden
Time
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Minimum Age
5 years old
Marvel at the amazing individually sculpted Art Suites, Ice Rooms and Ice Church whilst learning about how this one-of-a-kind hotel is designed and created each year . Finally head to the Ice Bar to enjoy one of the coolest drinks you will probably ever have!
Following the tour you will have the chance to have lunch in the comfortable restaurant, take a coffee in the stylish bar or buy some souvenirs from your experience at this truly amazing hotel, before going back to Abisko and Björkliden.
- Lunch is not included but can be purchased at the Icehotel restaurant for an additional cost. Drinks at the icebar are not included but can be purchased for an additional cost.
- It is important that you wear warm clothes, hats and gloves as well as warm insulated winter boots for your feet. The temperature inside the Icehotel is always -5 C. Available to rent boots & overalls.
- The Icehotel is in a small village called Jukkasjärvi which is located approximately fifteen minutes from the Kiruna Airport. Because of this close proximity to the Kiruna Airport, many of our guests choose to book this exciting daytrip on the final day of their trip to Abisko, essentially using the tour as an inexpensive and seamless way to enjoy a nice daytrip that takes them in the direction of the city and the airport. You are very welcome to bring your bags with you on this day trip and then catch a bus or taxi directly from the Icehotel to the Kiruna Airport or to another hotel in Kiruna. This strategy works particularly well for clients who fly to Stockholm on one of the afternoon departures from the Kiruna Airport.
- The winter hotel is constructed during the early winter and thus is usually finished in mid-December. Before this time you will still have access to the amazing ICEHOTEL 365 which allows guests to step inside a sparkling, subfreezing environment all year round thanks to new technology in combination with traditional building methods. Included within the ICEHOTEL 365 building is the Ice Bar which means you will have the chance to visit it in the early winter as well.
- Minimum age allowed for this activity is 5 years old.
- Round trip transportation from your hotel in Abisko/Björkliden to Jukkasjärvi outside of Kiruna, where the Icehotel is located.
- Entrance ticket to the Icehotel.
STARTING POINT
We pick you up from any hotel in Abisko or Björkliden.
PICK UP INFORMATION
If you are staying in Abisko, please be ready for pick up at your hotel from 9:15 AM.
If you are staying in Björkliden the pickup time is 9:00 AM.
RETURN TIMES
Departing from Jukkasjärvi 2:00 PM.
All guests returned to their hotels by 4:00 PM.
Is your preferred date fully booked? Join the waiting list
Can you drop me off at the airport in Kiruna on the way back?
Yes, we will leave Jukkasjärvi around 2 PM and are happy to drop you off at the airport afterwards. Please make sure to include this request in your booking under “Special Requirements.”
Kindly note that luggage space is limited. If you’re travelling in a larger group and each person has more than one bag, we may not be able to accommodate the airport drop-off as this depends on the total amount of luggage for the group. Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unsure your luggage will fit.
I’m staying in Kiruna. Can you pick me up from my hotel there?
This day tour is marketed towards visitors staying in Abisko and we are not able to offer pick-up in Kiruna. Instead you can easily visit the Icehotel independently and buy your tickets on site. We recommend booking a taxi with TAXI Kiruna or using public transportation if you do not have a rental car.
I want to visit both the Icehotel and the Sami and Reindeer. How do you recommend I plan for that?
It’s possible to visit both locations on the same day, just book either the Explore the Icehotel tour or Visit the Sami & Reindeer in Jukkasjärvi tour. You’ll have about 3 hours in the village, including a 15-minute walk through town. Please note that you’ll need to pay for your own entrance ticket at the second location and that you will get less time at each attraction.
If you’d like to do this, just let us and your guide know in advance so they know where to pick you up. Many of our guests have done this in the past and found it works very well.
