Kirkenes Snowhotel: sleeping in the ice room
Bjørnevatn, near Kirkenes, Norway. Google rating 4.6 from 1,623 reviews. Checked on its own website on 14 November 2026.
The cold room to book
Snow Room
| Room to book | Snow Room |
|---|---|
| Built of | Snow and ice |
| Room temperature | -4 °C |
| Thermal sleeping bag | Yes |
| Toilets and showers | Heated lounge, restrooms, showers and sauna in a service building steps away |
| Bathroom in the cold room | Not stated |
| Warm room for other nights | Yes |
| Overnight season | Year-round |
| Price on its website | Not stated |
Other cold rooms here: Snow Suite
What Kirkenes Snowhotel says
“Whether you choose a night in the magical Snowhotel, carved from ice and snow, or the comfort of a warm and cozy Gamme Cabin inspired by traditional Sámi huts, we promise you an unforgettable stay.”
“Enjoy two nights at the Snow Resort, including one in a Snow Room carved from ice and one in a warm, private Gamme Cabin.”
“Guests spending their first night in a Snow Suite will also receive a sleeping bag tutorial, ensuring a comfortable stay inside the icy Snowhotel.”
“Despite being -4°C inside, you’ll sleep snugly with our premium thermal sleeping bags, tips on how to stay warm, and access to our heated lounge, sauna, and showers nearby.”
“Warm up in our cozy service building just steps away – complete with a lounge, restrooms, showers, sauna, and luggage room for an effortless stay.”
“Welcome to the world's only hotel made entirely of snow and ice that’s open year-round for overnight stays.”
Before you book
- Book the cold room by name. Choose "Snow Room". Many visitors only buy a day ticket to look around.
- Plan one night in the ice. Most people sleep one night in the cold room and the other nights in a warm room.
- Ask about what the website doesn't say. It doesn't mention: bathroom in the cold room.
- Check the dates. Ice and snow rooms exist only in the cold months, and the opening date moves with the weather.
Glass-roof rooms nearby, for your warm nights
- Wilderness Hotel Inari141 km · Aurora Cabin
- Lake Inari Mobile Cabins141 km · Classic Mobile Cabin
- Holiday Village Inari (Visit Inari)142 km · Aurora Cabin
Other ice hotels
- ICEHOTELJukkasjärvi, near Kiruna, Sweden
- Lapland Hotels SnowVillageLainio, Kittilä, Finland
- Hotel de GlaceValcartier, Quebec, Canada
- Arctic SnowHotelSinettä, near Rovaniemi, Finland