Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel - Alta
69.864473, 23.319554Overview
World's Northernmost Igloo Hotel - annual snow-and-ice structure along the Alta River
Accommodation
The Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel is rebuilt every year from snow and ice, covering 2000 m2. Each guest room provides reindeer leather sleeping pads and ultra-warm sleeping bags rated to -40°C, with interior temperatures between -4 and -7 °C. A modern service building next door contains showers, changing rooms, and a luggage storage room for ice hotel guests.
Dining
Two on-site restaurants serve local specialties and produce, including the fine-dining Maku restaurant with a tasting menu. Guests can order drinks at the ice bar, served in glasses made of ice. The Laavu restaurant, shaped like a traditional Sami teepee, offers à la carte dining and a buffet breakfast.
Activities & Experiences
The hotel offers guided Northern Lights excursions, dog-sledding, and snowmobiling to explore the surrounding Arctic wilderness. Guests can join a tour about local Sami culture with a full-time reindeer herder, or try ice sculpting with a professional artist. Snowshoeing trails through the forest are available free of charge, and the hotel also provides a reindeer sledding experience.
Wellness & Relaxation
Sorrisniva has a sauna and two bookable outdoor hot tubs for warming up after Arctic adventures. The property includes a shared lounge with a fireplace and a TV area for relaxation. Guests staying in the ice hotel can use the sauna free of charge the following morning.
Location & Practical Information
The hotel is situated 20 km from Alta's town centre along the Alta River, close to attractions like the Rock art of Alta. Airport shuttle service is available for pickup and drop-off, and the property offers free parking and accessible parking. Guests receive a warm welcome with a tour of the ice hotel and an explanation of practicalities, including a briefing on how to sleep comfortably in sub-zero temperatures.
- Ice Hotel: 2000 m2 annual snow-and-ice structure rebuilt every year
- Sleeping: Reindeer leather pads and sleeping bags rated to -40°C
- Dining: Maku fine-dining restaurant and Laavu à la carte restaurant
- Wellness: Sauna and bookable outdoor hot tubs
- Activities: Northern Lights excursions, dog-sledding, snowmobiling, Sami culture tours
- Location: 20 km from Alta town centre, along the Alta River
- Transport: Airport shuttle available
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Luggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Paid airport shuttle
Jacuzzi
Spa & wellness centre
Leisure/ TV room
Sports & Fitness
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Cycling
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Board games
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi
Room features
- Soundproofed rooms
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Essential information about Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 45053 INR |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 11.8 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 21.4 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Alta, ALF |
Location
- City landmarks
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