Home to the world’s only hotel made entirely from snow and ice that welcomes overnight guests year-round, Snow Resort Kirkenes offers a truly unique Arctic escape surrounded by wilderness.
Set just outside Kirkenes, the resort combines the extraordinary Snowhotel with warm and comfortable Gamme Cabins, creating an experience that is as memorable as the landscape itself.
The Snowhotel features individually designed rooms sculpted from snow and ice, where guests sleep at around -4°C in specially designed sleeping bags. For greater comfort, the Gamme Cabins provide a cosy alternative, inspired by traditional Sámi hunting and fishing huts, with natural wood interiors, underfloor heating, en-suite bathrooms and large windows ideal for watching the northern lights.
Låven Restaurant serves seasonal cuisine centred on locally sourced Arctic ingredients, while Gabba Café offers hot drinks and light meals in a traditional wooden Sámi hut. The resort also has an ice bar within the Snowhotel.
“Snow Resort Kirkenes is one of those rare places where the accommodation itself becomes part of the adventure, combining an extraordinary snow hotel with authentic Arctic experiences and a beautiful wilderness setting.” - Jane Slade, Senior Product Executive