【Visit Accommodation】Sweden’s Winter-Only Icehotel Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary with Creations by 42 Artists

Written/Compiled and Reported by the Editorial Team of MOOK Travel Life Network

If you have the chance to visit Sweden in winter, you absolutely can’t miss the annual Ice Hotel in Lapland. Since 1990, the Ice Hotel has been built from scratch every year, using frozen water taken from the nearby Torne River. It typically opens around December and remains accessible until spring—around March—when warmer weather causes the ice structure to melt away. For over two decades, it has become a renowned icy spectacle, attracting more than 50,000 visitors each year for stays or tours.

This year marks the Ice Hotel’s 25th anniversary. Over the past few weeks, 42 artists from around the world have gathered to showcase their extraordinary craftsmanship in creating this year’s hotel and art exhibitions, all in celebration of the milestone. As a result, this winter, the Ice Hotel offers not only 16 ice suites but also two additional luxury suites, complete with bathrooms and saunas. In a world where all furnishings are made of ice, guests are treated to a truly unique experience. To commemorate the anniversary, a 1,800-square-foot circular theater called Aurora Hall has been specially built this year, capable of hosting about 150 people for private events or live performances. The hall features a translucent ceiling made of solid ice and special performance spaces.