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The 33rd Icehotel in Swedish Lapland

The Icehotel in Swedish Lapland opened its doors for a 33rd winter season on 16 December 2022, unveiling a array of magnificent…

Wednesday, 21st December 2022

Pam Forrest

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The 32nd Icehotel

On Friday 10 December 2021, the 32nd Icehotel in Jukkasjarvi, Swedish Lapland, opened its doors for the winter season revealing a striking…

Monday, 13th December 2021

Pam Forrest

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The 31st Icehotel

The iconic Icehotel in Swedish Lapland opened its doors for the 31st time in December 2020! Take a look at some of…

Friday, 11th December 2020

Pam Forrest

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Looking Back at Our Favourite Icehotel Suites

We fell under the spell of the Icehotel when it first emerged in 1990 and now, an over 30 years later –…

Sunday, 9th August 2020

Pam Forrest

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More Than Just a Place to Sleep. What To Do at the Icehotel

To help you plan your perfect itinerary, we have asked our expert team to select their favourite experiences at the Icehotel, providing…

Thursday, 16th April 2020

Destination Specialist

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Harvest Festival at Icehotel

Celebrate the beginning of the end of the seasonal Icehotel at the Harvest Festival on the first weekend of March.

Thursday, 2nd January 2020

Destination Specialist

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Could you design the coolest hotel in the world?

Many people believe that a hotel is more than a place to sleep and the lure of a quirky hotel experience has…

Wednesday, 18th September 2019

Nichol Callaghan

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Cool Combinations: 7 Ways to Experience the Icehotel

Combine the magnificent Icehotel with other memorable destinations such as Stockholm, Norway or Iceland for the ultimate winter adventure.

Monday, 2nd September 2019

Destination Specialist

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Our Top 5 Things To Do At The Icehotel

Here's a round-up of 5 of our favourite things to do at the Icehotel in Swedish Lapland

Saturday, 31st August 2019

Alex Minnis

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This hotel made of ice should be on everyone’s bucket list

The original and iconic ICEHOTEL has been created annually more than thirty times. The impressive structure has been erected year after year…

Monday, 27th May 2019

Destination Specialist

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Q&A with ICEHOTEL’s Michelin Star Chef: Alexander Meir

We spoke to Icehotel's chef, Alexander Meir; the Michelin-trained head-chef of the twelve-course Chef's table at the Veranda, Icehotel The Chef’s Table is…

Wednesday, 7th November 2018

Becky Masih

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5 minutes with Arne Bergh, Icehotel Creative Director

Sculptor Arne Bergh became the Creative Director of the Icehotel in 1997 and oversees the annual selection of the international team of…

Tuesday, 6th November 2018

Destination Specialist

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Meet the Designers of ‘The Living Ocean Suite’

Meet Father and Daughter Duo, Jonathon and Marnie Green. Designers of 'the Living Ocean Suite' in the 29th edition of Sweden's Icehotel. …

Thursday, 23rd August 2018

Becky Masih

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Maddie’s Guide to the Icehotel

We caught up with Maddie, our very own on-the-ground Icehotel representative, for some top tips on planning the perfect Icehotel break this…

Friday, 6th July 2018

Destination Specialist

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What to wear at the Icehotel

Find out here what you should wear at the ICEHOTEL to keep warm when staying at the world's coolest hotel in Swedish…

Friday, 6th July 2018

Eric

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The Magic of the Icehotel at Christmas

Editor of Pebble, a stylish sustainable lifestyle magazine, Georgina Wilson-Powell discovers the magic of the Icehotel at Christmas with Discover the World...

Wednesday, 27th September 2017

Destination Specialist

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Stunning Art Suites of Icehotel 365

Showcasing the Art Suites at the Icehotel 365 - from ice staircases to floating beds, take a look at the magic of…

Thursday, 1st December 2016

Destination Specialist

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Icehotel Culinary Adventure

Experience a 3-night culinary-themed adventure at the world-famous Icehotel on a tailor made holiday.

Monday, 31st October 2016

Destination Specialist

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Revisiting my Art Suite at the 25th Icehotel

Telegraph Travel Awards winner Mike McCrow went to visit the suite at the Icehotel that he helped design - here's his account…

Tuesday, 3rd February 2015

Destination Specialist

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Hunting for the Northern Lights by snowmobile at the Icehotel

Days at the Icehotel can be as action packed as you like – and the evenings are no exception, as Eric discovered.

Thursday, 11th September 2014

Eric

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