Each year a unique new Icehotel is created on the shore of the Torne river in Jukkasjärvi. In the little village far north of the Arctic Circle a team of snow builders, architects, designers and artists gather from every corner of the world. Together, under the guidance of the Icehotel Art & Design group, they create this year’s incarnation of Icehotel. It is a fascinating experience to watch Icehotel take shape on location, and at the same time gives you an enviable insight into the special considerations that apply when designing, building and sculpting in snow and ice.In this region, nature’s manifestations shift with the succession of the seasons.
Take a leaf out of the river’s book: stop a while and take your time. Let your encounter with Icehotel inspire warming thoughts about the nature of things and the eternal cycle of nature.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Stockholm. We welcome you at Arlanda airport and escort you to your hotel. Take some time to discover Stockholm on your own. Stay at Hotel Scandic or an equivalent hotel
Day 2: After a filling Scandinavian breakfast, get ready for a day full of adventure. Discover Stockholm at your own pace.
All this is included:
Free public transportation:
Unlimited travel on Greater Stockholm’s public transport, SL. You can reach all parts of the county by metro, bus, commuter train and tram.
Free ferry to Djurgården:
Combine business with pleasure; take the ferry from the city (Nybroplan) out to the museums, amusement parks and activities on Djurgården.The ferry is the fastest and most picturesque way to reach Junibacken, Vasa Museum, Skansen and Gröna Lund. Departs from Nybroplan every 20 minutes. Travel time around 5–8 minutes.
Free entry to Museums:
Aquaria Vattenmuseum, Arkitekturmuseet, Armémuseum, Bergianska trädgården, Edvard Andersons växthus, Biologiska museet, Carl Eldhs ateljémuseum*, Casino Cosmopol, Kungliga Dramatiska Teatern, Drottningholms slott, Drottningholms slottsteater*, Etnografiska museet, Fjärilshuset på Haga, Färgfabriken, Galleri Gula Byggningen, Gripsholms slott, Gröna Lunds Tivoli, Gustav III:s antikmuseum*, Gustav III:s paviljong*, Gustavsbergs porslinsmuseum, Hallwylska museet, Historiska museet, Hovstallet, Judiska museet, Junibacken, Kaknästornet, Katarinahissen, Kina slott*, Konserthuset, Kungl. myntkabinettet, Kungliga Slottet, Leksaksmuseet, Liljevalchs konsthall, Livrustkammaren, Medelhavsmuseet, Millesgården, Moderna museet, Museifartygen, Museum Tre Kronor, Musikmuseet, Nationalmuseum, Naturhistoriska riksmuseet, Nobelmuseet, Nordiska museet, Observatoriemuseet, Postmuseum, Riddarholmskyrkan*, Riddarhuset, Rosendals slott*, K.A. Almgrens sidenväveri, Sjöhistoriska museet, Skansen, Skansen-Akvariet, Skattkammaren, Skoklosters slott, Solvalla, Spårvägsmuseet, Stadshuset, Steninge slott Kulturcenter, Storkyrkan, Strindbergsmuseet Blå Tornet, Tekniska museet, Thielska galleriet, Tobaks- och tändsticksmuseet, Tom Tits Experiment, Tullgarns slott*, Ulriksdals slott*, Prins Eugens Waldemarsudde, Vasamuseet, Vaxholms fästningsmuseum*, Vin- och sprithistoriska museet
* Open summer only
(Subject to changes)
By evening, get ready for a comfortable overnight journey to Lapland by train.
Day 3: Morning arrive in Kiruna and transfer to Icehotel. Guided tour of Icehotel begins in English at 1 PM. When you visit Icehotel, you spend your day and night among fantastic sculptures created by highly skilled and often well-known artists to give you an entirely new experience. Prepare to let Icehotel fill up your senses. After a day of adventure, nightfall approaches quickly. The outdoor temperature drops and when you step inside Icehotel, you feel a rush of warm air. Inside, the temperature is never colder than -5 °C to -8 °C, regardless of how cold it may be outside. It will soon be time to climb into bed. Dress in warm thermal underwear, put on a hat and slip into the cozy sleeping bag. Share the whole surrealistic ice-night with someone special. Let it be a night to remember.
Day 4: After breakfast, transfer to Kiruna airport for onward flight to Stockholm Arlanda airport and your onward destination.
Tour Details:
Bookings: Dec 8, 2007 to Apr 30, 2008
Spend 4 days / 3 nights that includes:
- Night stays in Icehotel and Stockholm with breakfast
- Stockholm - Kiruna - Stockholm by train / air
- Airport transfers in Stockholm and Kiruna
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
* Cost per person on a twin sharing basis. Contact us for special requests as staying in normal hotels / suites, adventure activities, etc.
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