Tours/Rovaniemi/Visiting package: Introduction to Arctic SnowHotel
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Visiting package: Introduction to Arctic SnowHotel

4.5(12)Rovaniemi1 hour
VIATOR4.0(3)TRIPADVISOR4.7(9)

Description

This is the most Instagrammable destination in Rovaniemi and something you don’t want to miss. Arctic SnowHotel is one of the largest snow and ice hotels in the world. Inside the hotel, the temperature is always between 0°C and -5°C, so it is comfortable to visit even if it is very cold outside. The experience begins with the story behind the hotel, explaining how it is rebuilt from snow and ice every year. Our guide introduces the techniques of snow construction, snow and ice art, and explains what happens to the structure when summer arrives. After the introduction, one of the hotel’s most special features is demonstrated in practice: the snow sauna. You will see how a sauna made of snow functions and experience the effect of water thrown onto the hot stove. Finally, our guide will lead you inside the hotel, where you are free to explore at your own pace, visit the rooms, and admire dozens of snow and ice sculptures.

Tour Options

Pick up: Santa Claus Village
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included150 min

After taking a 30-minute transfer, you will arrive to Arctic SnowHotel, an unforgettable venue featuring stunning snow and ice structures, spectacular ice sculptures, unique hotel rooms, and arctic specialties, such as the Snow Sauna. During the introduction, our guide will explain about the construction, operation and special features of the SnowHotel. At the end of the introduction, you will have some free time where you have the option to order a shot from the Ice Bar (additional fee), served in a glass made from ice.

Highlights

Our shuttle bus will pick you up from Rovaniemi
Toboggans and kick sledges in the yard
Entrance tickets to the SnowHotel included
Access to Ice Bar

What's included

Included
Our shuttle bus will pick you up from Rovaniemi
Toboggans and kick sledges in the yard
Entrance tickets to the SnowHotel included
Access to Ice Bar
Not included
Can be purchased from our different bars
Please consider another visiting package including dinner (Chill & dine or Food by the fire)
Ice shots can be purchased at the Ice bar, with or without alcohol
Lunch is available from our Kota Restaurant for an extra fee - No need for table booking
Can be purchased from our different bars

Pickup Locations & Times

Please note that if the pick up is missed, the activity is non-refundable. Should you still wish to participate, alternative transportation would need to be arranged independently. The shuttle bus will pick you up at 16:15

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(12)

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CAM1202
March 13, 2026
Beautiful, but the timing was off

We enjoyed our time at the Ice hotel. We did the tour and dinner package. The tour begins with a talk about the history of the hotel and how the structures are made each year. This was interesting, but unfortunately, the timing was off as we were only left with about 15 minutes to view the various rooms before dinner. We felt very rushed and were almost running from room to room, peaking in and moving onto the next for fear of being late for the meal. We needed more time to see the hotel. The hotel was stunning though and we loved the carvings. The meal itself was also good. The food was surprisingly good, especially for being prepared in an ice building. The timing of the bus on the way back was also off. The hotel and ice bar closed at 10 pm, but the return bus did not arrive until 11 so we were left waiting for an hour. We did enjoy our time here and if the timing was set better, it would have been a perfect winter activity.

Operator response

Thank you for your detailed feedback! ❄️ We’re really happy to hear you enjoyed the hotel, the carvings and the dinner. At the same time, we’re sorry that the timing felt rushed and didn’t fully meet your expectations. Your comments have been shared with our team as we’re always looking to improve the overall experience. Thank you again for visiting us, and we hope to welcome you again in the future! 💙

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krh-1234-h
February 5, 2026
A worthwhile experience with minor drawbacks

Most of the hotel rooms are beautifully designed. There are also a few rooms without sculptures or large snow artworks. Most of the sculptures show a great deal of attention to detail. I find the entrance fee a bit expensive, but it was definitely worth seeing. Outside the hotel, there was also a small snow hill for sledding.

Operator response

Thank you for your review! ❄️ We’re happy to hear you found the SnowHotel worth visiting and enjoyed the detailed ice art and sledding hill. The SnowHotel includes rooms in different categories and sizes, which is why some rooms are more decorative than others. Thank you as well for sharing your thoughts on the entrance fee - we appreciate the feedback. Welcome again! 😊

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Stay46960180418
January 6, 2026
Interesting and unique

Nice experience worth the visit, however if the cost of the ticket is acceptable, the shuttle is quite expensive. €22 each way 😣

Operator response

Thank you for your feedback! ❄️ We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the visit. The shuttle is an optional scheduled service, and guests are also welcome to arrive by car or taxi. Welcome again! 😊

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7142Laurent
December 27, 2025
Must-see

A must see. Must-see. This ice building is splendid in every respect. Impressive. An ice bar, a majestic restaurant, twenty rooms to visit all more beautiful than the other. And the charm operates at nightfall. Not to be missed. For the restaurant, reservation well in advance. Count 1h/1h30

Operator response

Thank you for your review! ❄️ Welcome again! 😊

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77FranceCourpalay
March 4, 2025
Beautiful! Mandatory visit

Amazing and beautiful. The sculptures are impressive and grandiose. We have gone from dream to reality. A nice chapel to marry. On the enchanting side, it is possible to get married by Santa Claus with a reindeer as best man. Guests can enjoy a drink at the bar and eat on site. To finish the meal it is possible to eat its frozen plate. For the fun side, you can make slides with buoys or on the lake.

Operator response

Thank you for your detailed feedback! It's great to hear you had such a wonderful visit at Arctic Snowhotel - sounds like you enjoyed your visit to the fullest! We hope to see you again soon! ❄️

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Voyage713399
February 26, 2025
Very interesting. Worth it

Wonderful tour where they explain the details of the hotel, the bar and other locations. It is very good to be able to know the rooms to get an idea of how it works. It is also interesting to be able to carry out activities, such as sliding on the ice

Operator response

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you had a wonderful visit at Arctic Snowhotel, and got to enjoy some of the activities as well. We hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable moments in the future!

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Piskie
January 28, 2025
Fantastic tour

Really interesting your and great to explore the hotel. Our kids loved the sledges on to the lake. The ice bar was a great fun experience and the barman so chatty and knowledgeable.

Operator response

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed your experience at Arctic SnowHotel and hope to welcome you back soon. ❄️✨

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Katja H
January 27, 2025
Pure fascination, immersed in a world of ice and snow

Pure fascination. Great guided tour, by a very nice guide who explains everything in detail how this artwork is built every year. Insight into the hotel rooms, where each represents a different theme, the chapel, the restaurant and the bar. You can't get out of wondering what a work of art this is. After the guided tour you have time to take pictures of the rooms and sculptures, have a drink at the ice bar, or just to look at the surroundings. If anything is really worth it, it's this splendor.

Operator response

So wonderful to hear you had a fantastic time! Arctic SnowHotel is all about creating unforgettable memories, and we’re happy you were part of it. ❄️

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0ilzez
January 14, 2025
Worth to visit!

Was a little unsure, if it's going to be worth it, but decided to take the chance and book the tour - no regrets. Transportation in a big and comfortable bus, guided tour and plenty of free time afterwards to enjoy the outside, look around and enjoy some drinks nearby. It's really beautiful inside ☺️ adding some photos but not so much to spoil the beautiful artwork inside 😉

Operator response

We truly appreciate your feedback! Experiencing the SnowHotel is always a special adventure, and we’re so glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you again soon! ☃️

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Astrid_N
January 5, 2025
Just in time

The time for the guide is tight, but she mentioned several times that we will have enough time to check everything out after the tour - and that was right. For us the time was just about right at -29°C. We took the tour, had fun with the sleigh and the kick-sleigh, had a hot chocklate and we did not miss a thing. The transport was in time from and towards.

Operator response

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! ❄️ We're glad to hear that the timing worked well for you, even in the extreme cold! We appreciate your review and hope to welcome you back for another Arctic adventure! ⛄✨

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