1. The World’s Best Ice Hotels A Ruba Visual Travel Guide by Lesley Peterson

2. ICEHOTEL, Sweden Located in Jukkasjarvi, Sweden, this is the first ice hotel, and still the world’s best. There’s an icebar, ice chapel, and even ice sculpting classes!

3. Hôtel de Glace, Quebec North America’s first ice hotel, this one is made of 5,000 tons of ice and 15,000 tons of snow. It celebrates its 10 th anniversary this year

4. Alta Igloo Hotel, Norway Here on the edge of the Arctic Circle you can watch the Northern Lights from the warmth of an outdoor hot tub or check out ancient rock carvings

5. Lainio Snow Village, Finland Join a reindeer safari or head to a nearby ski resort while you stay at this hotel – or just bulk up for winter at their gorgeous ice restaurant

6. Kirkenes Snow Hotel, Norway Located on the Russian border, this hotel is a great place to try your hand at dog sledding, King Crab fishing, and more! Definitely the adventure destination for ice hotel goers.

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