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Highlights

  • Experience an Arctic SnowHotel visit that includes an introduction along with additional winter activities for added enjoyment.
  • Learn about how snow and ice are used in constructing hotel rooms, including a look at the artistry involved.
  • Admire hand-carved ice sculptures, explore snow-built accommodations, and enjoy the unique Ice Bar and Ice Restaurant.
  • Participate in traditional Finnish winter activities like lakeside kick sledding and tobogganing on designated hills.
  • After your introduction, have time to wander on your own schedule, take photos, and soak up the distinct atmosphere.

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Discover the unique allure of Finland's Arctic SnowHotel with an introduction session that includes transfers, ice art exploration, and winter activities. This experience offers a glimpse into one-of-a-kind snow structures and artistic creations made from frozen materials.

Getting started

Gather at Rovaniemi City Center or opt for pickup convenience from Santa Claus Village. Upon ticket validation, you'll receive an introduction to the Arctic SnowHotel's features before embarking on your visit.

A living snow & ice landmark

Enter Finland’s excellent winter attraction, annually reconstructed entirely from snow and ice. Each season brings fresh themes, layouts, and artistic details, ensuring a distinct experience every time you visit. Learn about the creation of massive snow structures, the use of lake-harvested ice, and how these temporary landmarks withstand Arctic conditions.

Ice art, rooms & unique spaces

Admire intricately carved ice sculptures, snow corridors, and themed rooms where artists transform frozen materials into detailed masterpieces. Discover hand-sculpted guest rooms, public areas, and decorative elements that blend creativity with engineering precision. Noteworthy features include the ice restaurant with its tables and seating made of ice, an ice bar serving drinks in glass-like containers crafted from ice, and a beautifully designed ice chapel used for weddings and special ceremonies.

Finnish ingenuity & winter lifestyle

Explore how traditional Finnish concepts are adapted to extreme Arctic conditions. Experience the snow sauna—a unique blend of warmth and wellbeing created using snow and ice—and learn about daily life in such environments, including temperature management techniques and craftsmanship that make these frozen spaces both functional and visually stunning.

Time outdoors & winter fun

Following your introduction to the hotel, enjoy free time for outdoor exploration and light winter activities. Visit the lakeside area to try kick sledding or tobogganing, explore serene Arctic scenery, and capture memories of the snowy landscape before heading back to Rovaniemi.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • 45-min introduction to Arctic SnowHotel
  • Round-trip transfers from Rovaniemi City Center or Santa Claus Village
  • Access to the lakeside kick sledding and tobogganing hill
  • Free time to explore near Arctic SnowHotel
  • Food & beverages are not included.

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Must Know

  • Bring a valid photo ID that matches your booking name; it may be requested at entry.
  • Dress in warm layers: start with thermal innerwear, add insulating mid-layers and windproof outerwear. Don't forget boots, thick socks, a hat, scarf, and mittens.
  • Outside food and drinks are not permitted inside the Arctic SnowHotel; plan accordingly before your visit.
  • Smoking is only allowed in designated outdoor areas; please adhere to this rule for everyone's comfort.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

Carry a valid photo ID that matches the name on your booking, as it may be requested at the entrance. Wear multiple layers, starting with thermal innerwear, followed by insulating mid layers and a windproof outer layer, along with warm boots, thick socks, a hat, a scarf, and mittens.

Outside food and drinks are not allowed inside the Arctic SnowHotel. Smoking is only permitted in designated outdoor areas. Alcohol, drugs, or arriving under the influence are not permitted anywhere on the property. Leave pets at home, as only registered service animals are allowed on site.

The Arctic SnowHotel is not wheelchair accessible due to its snow and ice construction, which includes uneven, slippery surfaces, raised thresholds, and changing pathways.

Expect indoor temperatures between 0 and minus 5 degrees Celsius, so dress children in warm layers and encourage movement to help them stay comfortable. If you are staying overnight in a glass igloo, you may bring your luggage into the room, but if you are staying in a snow room, use the SnowHotel Lounge lockers to keep belongings dry and protected. Set aside time during the day to enjoy winter activities such as snowshoeing, kick sledding, tobogganing, ice fishing, ice sculpting, or relaxing in a traditional or snow sauna.

Yes, all guests must undergo mandatory security checks upon arrival; skip-the-line benefits do not apply here.

The experience includes an introduction and access to unique features like ice sculptures, snow-built rooms, the Ice Bar, and Ice Restaurant.

Bring multiple layers including thermal innerwear, insulating mid-layers, a windproof outer layer, warm boots, thick socks, a hat, scarf, and mittens. A valid photo ID matching your booking name is also required.

Outside food and drinks are not allowed inside the Arctic SnowHotel.

Yes, you can bring your camera; however, remember that outside food and drink aren't permitted in the hotel.

The package includes a round-trip transfer from Rovaniemi City Center or Santa Claus Village to ensure timely arrival at your scheduled introduction session.

Smoking is only permitted in designated outdoor areas of the Arctic SnowHotel.

After your introduction, you'll have access to lakeside kick sledding and a tobogganing hill, plus free time for independent exploration near the hotel.

Food and drinks are not included; guests will need to arrange their own meals outside the Arctic SnowHotel premises.

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