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Hôtel de Glace, Canada - Hôtel de Glace is just a short drive away from downtown Quebec City.
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Hôtel de Glace, Canada - The hotel has an impressive 44 rooms, adorned with ice sculptures and decorations.
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Hôtel de Glace, Canada - Visitors are apparently welcomed in with cider on the rocks, served in an ice flute.
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Hôtel de Glace, Canada - You're also given the chance to take a behind-the-scenes tour, so you can see exactly how this impressive hotel was constructed.
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The SnowCastle of Kemi, Finland
- The SnowCastle of Kemi is a monster: 21 rooms of sub-zero beauty.
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The SnowCastle of Kemi, Finland - For a room made of ice, it has the fixings of a very steamy night.
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The SnowCastle of Kemi, Finland
- There are ambitious ice sculptures on display within the castle walls.
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The SnowCastle of Kemi, Finland
- There’s even a SnowChapel, where the coolest of couples can get hitched.
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Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort, Finland - Located in the Finnish town of Saariselkä, this resort offers guests the choice between an igloo made of glass or snow.
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Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort, Finland - Some igloos are partly made up of frost-resistant thermal glass.
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Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort, Finland - The glass windows offer incredible views of the stars and northern lights.
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Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort, Finland - The resort has an ice sculpture gallery, and you can even try your hand at sculpting something yourself.
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Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort, Finland - Kids are also able to visit Santa’s Resort, and catch a ride with some reindeer.
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Hotel of Ice, Romania - This incredible hotel is located in a mountain valley, Bâlea Lac, constructed from ice bricks from the nearby frozen lake.
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Hotel of Ice, Romania - Visitors can pick between the hotel’s sub-zero rooms, or take a private igloo.
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Hotel of Ice, Romania - The hotel has its own chalet restaurant, where you can feast on traditional Transylvanian cuisine.
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Hotel of Ice, Romania - Near the hotel, there are exciting activities like skiing, ice skating, ice bowling, and even snowball fights.
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Snow Village, Finland - Snow Village is located in the municipality of Kittilä.
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Snow Village, Finland - The hotel is made of grandiose tunnels, complete with colorful lights and ice sculptures.
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Snow Village, Finland - If you don’t fancy staying in the ice rooms, there are also log cabins a mile or two away from the ice village.
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Snow Village, Finland - The resort offers many activities, like a reindeer safari and even Ice Karting (that’s right, go-karts on ice).
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Snow Village, Finland - This hotel also offers a luxurious "Gondola Sauna," where you can warm up on a moving sauna. You need to see it to believe it.
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Icehotel, Sweden - This is perhaps one of the most popular ice hotels on Earth.
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Icehotel, Sweden - Icehotel is located in Kiruna: the northernmost town in Sweden.
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Icehotel, Sweden
- Beds are covered with reindeer skins for extra warmth, and food is served on plates made of ice.
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Icehotel, Sweden
- It’s built near the frozen Torne River, and guests are invited to ride in on a sled or snowmobile.
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Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel, Norway - This igloo hotel is located in the small town of Alta in Norway.
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Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel, Norway - You’re welcome to stay in one of the ice rooms. There are also lavvos, which are like tents popularized by the Sámi people.
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Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel, Norway - The hotel has a host of different activities, like a snowmobile safari as well as a chance to meet the local reindeer.
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Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel, Norway
- If you need to warm up, lounge around in the on-site sauna. If you still want to escape the cold however, check out places to go to escape Christmas.
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The world’s coolest ice and snow hotels
As winter approaches, take a look at the coziest ice and snow hotels on Earth
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The best way to get through winter? Embrace it! Embrace the cold and all of its frosty glory. There are incredible ice and snow hotels around the globe! These hotels are either partially or fully constructed of real ice and snow. Some are built right by frozen lakes, while others offer snowmobile safaris and reindeer meetups. Here's a roundup of the coolest ice and snow hotels around the world.
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