ICEHOTEL is world famous for its unique concept, its fantastic
building process starts in mid-November when the snow guns
works of art and its extraordinary experiences. The fairy tale
start humming and large clouds of snow start to drift along
nature of the hotel brings out the child in guests of all ages.
the Torne River. The snow is sprayed on huge steel forms and allowed to freeze. After a couple of days, the forms are
Cold Creation
removed, leaving a maze of free-standing corridors of snow. In the corridors, dividing walls are built in order to create
As soon as winter begins, a team of snow builders, architects,
rooms and suites. Ice blocks, harvested at springtime from
designers and artists from all over the world gather in the little
Torne River, are now being transported into the hotel where
town under the direction of the ICEHOTEL Art & Design Group,
selected artists from all over the world start creating the art
and create each year’s version of the hotel made of ice. The
and design of the perishable material.
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