Christmas at the Icehotel
Overview
For a guaranteed White Christmas head above the Arctic Circle to the Icehotel in Swedish Lapland. With its snow covered landscapes, thrilling winter activities and delicious Scandinavian cuisine, this is a truly special festive break. Whether you celebrate with family or friends, discover the spirit of Lapland this Christmas.
Highlights
- Join the Christmas Day torchlight procession and traditional carol concert
- Enjoy the Christmas Games on the frozen Torne River
- Experience sleeping on ice for a Christmas with a difference!
- Special appearance by Santa on Christmas Eve
- Explore Swedish Lapland on a range of optional activities, including snowmobiling and husky sledding
- Look out for the aurora borealis in the dark skies above
What's Included
- Return direct flights from Heathrow to Kiruna
- Accommodation in rooms with private bathroom
- 1 night in an Ice Room with shared facilities
- Daily breakfast
- Festive activities as per itinerary
Full description
What better way to celebrate the festive season than to spend it somewhere that boasts a spectacular Icehotel and perfect Christmas-card scenery. As if a holiday at the Icehotel isn't special enough, at Christmas it takes on a whole new ambience, lit with twinkling lights and decorated trees, as festive aromas punctuate your senses, warming Glögg full of Christmas spices and that consummate favourite, traditional gingerbread - available throughout the day . You'll have no problem getting into the festive spirit and we don't just mean by visiting the Icebar!
Departing on 24th December, you’ll spend 3 nights surrounded by a real-life winter wonderland. With a wide range of exciting winter activities on offer, there are plenty of options for exploring the snow covered wilderness areas surrounding the quaint Swedish village of Jukkasjärvi.
On Christmas Day you can choose to join the special torchlight procession to the village's picturesque church for a Christmas Day carol concert. And don’t forget to keep a look out for the northern lights. Surely the perfect way to spend the most wonderful time of the year!
This magical departure is one not to miss. With only one direct flight from London Heathrow to Kiruna, availability is limited so early booking is advisable and we often have availability even when the hotel is otherwise fully booked.
Also consider
- 3-night Icehotel Break (Dec - Apr)
- 3-night New Year at the Icehotel (30 Dec)
Prices & Dates
Prices from per person based on two sharing; travelling on our exclusive direct flight from Heathrow to Kiruna, spending one night sleeping on ice and two nights in warm accommodation
| Departure | Duration | Ice Room | Art Suite | Deluxe Suite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Dec 2019 | 3 nights | £1,222 | £1,294 | £1,451 |
Note, accommodation in the Art Suite and Deluxe Suite is based in the Icehotel 365.
| 3 nights | |
|---|---|
| Additional Adult | £1,088 |
| Single | £1,674 |
| Child (aged 8-14) | £913 |
What's Included
- Return direct flights from London Heathrow to Kiruna (with complimentary in-flight meal, beer, wine and soft drinks)
- Accommodation in a Kaamos room with private bathroom for 2 nights
- 1 night in an Ice Room with shared facilities
- Daily breakfast
- Morning sauna
- Torchlight procession and carol concert
- Santa Visit on Christmas Eve
- Thermal one-piece suit, boots and mittens to use while staying at the Icehotel
- 24 hour emergency assistance from our team during your holiday
- No surcharge guarantee
- Services of a Discover the World representative
- Full financial protection »
Festive meals
Please ask our travel specialist to make a table reservation for you for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinners, to ensure you have the meals at preferred times.
Direct Flight Times:
Heathrow to Kiruna SK7896 Departs: 10:35 | Arrives: 14:55
Kiruna to Heathrow SK7895 Departs: 14.25 | Arrives: 17:00
Airline: Scandinavian Airlines
One piece of hold luggage (23kg) and airport transfers are included in the ATOL protected package price.
Itinerary & Accommodation
Itinerary & Accommodation
Day 1: Travel to Icehotel on Christmas Eve
Fly from the UK to Kiruna direct and transfer to Jukkasjarvi. Check in at the Icehotel for 3 nights (one in a standard Ice Room) and get kitted out in your thermal clothing, on loan for the duration of your stay. Then take a guided tour and enjoy your time in the wonderful surroundings on Christmas Eve
Day 2: Christmas Day at the Icehotel
Be as active or relaxed as you wish today ' don't forget it's advisable to book many of the optional excursions in advance, or at least soon after you check in to ensure availability. In the late afternoon there is a torchlight procession down to the picturesque little church at the end of the village. Here you'll listen to a Christmas carol concert with traditional Swedish and English songs.
Day 3: Boxing Day at the Icehotel
Enjoy a buffet breakfast in the Icehotel restaurant then the day is free to explore your scenic surrounds or one of the many available optional excursions. There are also a number of other activities in and around the Icehotel to help fill your day.
Day 4: Icehotel - Kiruna
After breakfast enjoy a morning at leisure to take a few more treasured photos or perhaps try out your luck with ice fishing. Transfer to the airport at Kiruna and then fly back to the UK.
Icehotel Accommodation
Sweden
Grade: Superior
Type: Unique And Boutique
This inspiring and totally 'cool' hotel has to be seen to be believed!
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