IceHotel Sweden Experience | VLOG 7
ICE HOTEL SWEDEN 2018 EXPERIENCE | VLOG 7
Welcome to the ICEHOTEL! Staying in a hotel room made entirely of ice, snow and snice (yep snow ice) seems like it would be extremely scary and not so much fun. But, in this video, Lacey Jones and her husband Keith, show you how cool (pun intended!) the Ice Hotel in Sweden can be. This place is the ultimate bucket list adventure.
You'll find the best Ice Hotel Tour including dogsledding to the Icehotel from the Kiruna airport, hanging out at the Ice Bar with friends, a peek into the ice suites, and sleeping in an ice room... all in the first day!
On day two, you'll get to see how much fun snowmobiling on the frozen Torne river can be. Afterwards, Lacey and her hubby watch the Summer Swim, which happens only once a year in Jukkasjarvi. You'll also get to see the hot rooms at the IceHotel. The last day wraps up with a traditional Swedish Sauna experience; you get to see first hand how to sauna like a local.
Hope you enjoy this IceHotel experience! Let us know in the comments below if you have any questions about the trip!
Watch the first part of the Sweden trip at Rosersberg Palace here:
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Kiruna(Sweden) Things to do (Info, Links)
Studying in Sweden is a boon for an explorer like me. My second travel video tells the chronicles of my adventurous journey at Kiruna, a small town in the far north of Sweden above the Arctic Circle, where the summer sun shows his face for two months only while at winter, the city turns up a white wonderland.
The polar nights satisfy the wanderers with the most intense northern lights around the place but often go fade away to disappoint the travelers. The further north you go, and the clearer the nights are, the better your chances of experiencing aurora borealis. Don’t forget to check the weather forecast before making your trip to increase your chances, but keep in mind that they can’t be precisely predicted. It is very difficult to predict the northern light view probability months before when you really plan for the trip and book hotels and flight tickets. If you are adventure lover, I can assure you that activities like snowmobile and dogsledding would not disappoint you even if you don’t see the most spectacular northern light.
I had my visit in Kiruna during November, when the temperature drops down to (-15 to -20 degree) and the Lapland remains snow-covered making it tempting for the most adventurous Arctic activities like snowmobile safaris, snowshoeing, dogsledding, and moose safari with horses. Snowmobile tours offer the incredibly venturous ways to pave around the snow and explore the snowy city. Ice hotel is undoubtedly one of the famous attractions of Kiruna. The masterpiece, its furnishings and even the glasses are sculpted of ice. This fascinating structure is rehabilitated each winter. Dogsledding is another reward for the travellers. Sleds are drawn by friendly and beautiful Alaskan huskies. It is a thrilling experience altogether speeding through the forests and across the frozen lakes and rivers at Kiruna.
In a nutshell, the Lapland had been a perfect recipe for romantic getaways and of course a life-time experience for me. The adventurous activities, tranquil nature and plenty of fresh air stored in this small town melted all my cares away and blessed me a dream coming true.
In my opinion, the best time to visit Kiruna is February during the winter and July during summer. Proper cloths are necessary when you are visiting Kiruna. During the winter temperature could be -40 degree. Therefore, brace yourself before you visit there.
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Norrbotten Tourist Attractions: 15 Top Places to Visit
Planning to visit Norrbotten? Check out our Norrbotten Travel Guide video and see top most Tourist Attractions in Norrbotten.
Top Places to visit in Norrbotten (Sweden):
Isbanan, Abisko National Park, Kiruna Kyrka, Gammelstad Church Town, Jukkasjarvi Kyrka, Ajtte Museum, Kukkolaforsen, Kiruna Stadshuset, Rodbergsfortet, Aurora Sky Station, Tornetrask Abisko, Western Farm, Silvermuseet, Kulturens Hus, Teknikens Hus
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HOW TO VISIT KIRUNA ON A BUDGET | snowintromso
Kiruna in Swedish Lapland is a lovely place to visit but it’s not quite budget friendly – or is it? Here’s how to explore Kiruna without breaking the bank! What to do, where to stay and where to eat!*
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10 facts you should know about Swedish Lapland…
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Now that we’ve given you 10 holiday tips, here are the 10 most important facts about Northern Sweden. One thing is for sure: taking a trip to Swedish Lapland is definitely worthwhile!
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“Let’s start with the most important thing – it’s really cold here in Sweden. I mean really cold!! Not like when it’s really cold in Germany. Today it‘s minus 25 degrees celsius!”
Without transfer - there have been direct flights from Hanover, Hahn, Munich and Stuttgart to destinations in Northern Sweden for 15 years now.
“The flight to Arvidsjaur only takes 21/2 hours.”
In the summer months the sun never seems to set. In winter it only shows 3-5 hours before darkness returns.
During these months it doesn’t stay light for long in Lapland but you’ll be sure to see the Northern Lights.
This result of the interaction between the sun and the Earth’s magnetic fields is visible during 7 out of 10 nights – if the sky is clear!
“This is the Hornavarn, a lake here in Arjeplog. With a depth of 221 metres, it’s the deepest one in Sweden.
In Sweden, Batman used to be called Leather Cloth (= Läderlappen?). They simply translated the name into Swedish. With Tim Burton‘s first Batman film he also was called Batman here.
By the way, the huskies are only loud when standing. As soon as they start running they quiet down.
The object of desire here are prototypes, since Lapland is a testing ground for the automotive sector. Cars test-driven here will only be launched several years from now. Such a photo brings a small fortune.
A small hint for Papparazzi: There are only two petrol stations here!
Twenty percent of all traffic accidents here in Sweden are caused by elks. They can weigh up to a ton and reach a height of two meters.”
All the large reindeer herds in Lapland are “half-wild.” They are often under the care of Lapland’s native inhabitants, the Sami.
“The last wild reindeer disappeared in Sweden in the early 19th century. Today all the reindeers are tame. They are private property. All reindeers have an owner.”
Ice Hotel in Sweden - the Original
Every year, the Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi in northern Sweden has to be built again. It might be minus five Celsius in the rooms made of ice and snow, but that doesn't stop the visitors from coming.
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9. Sala Silvermine in Sweden: The Silvermine Underground Lounge in Sweden Sala, some 120 kilometers north-west of Stockholm, is probably the lowest-hotel in the world. What was silver mine earlier, is now a hotel about 155 meters depth. Prices range, depending on accommodation, at around 4,290 Swedish crowns.
8. Kakslauttanen hotel in Lapland: The Kakslauttanen Hotel with his igloo village in Finland, where you can visit the best of deepest Finnish winter. You can experience warm igloo made of glass in the winter wonderland. Some rooms are equipped with an outdoor swimming pool. Prices start around from $200 per night.
7. Giraffe hotel in Kenya: As early as the morning, the giraffes are frolicking in the vicinity of the hotel, because they know that there will be food. On every breakfast table of guests, food for the animals is also available; the feeding is equipped at all the windows and doors of the hotel. This provides great interaction with the animals: you can pet them and take pictures and maybe you even can have one of the famous giraffe kisses.
6. Ice Hotel in Sweden: The Ice Hotel includes a whopping 6,000 square meters of snow and ice. The ice hotel is about 13 km from Kiruna in Jukkasjärvi. Every year in November the ice hotel is newly built by artists. Because of the cold temperature, hotel for children under the age of 12 is not suitable. A weekend costs around $1000, about 50,000 visitors each year take an ice room.
5. TreeHotel in Sweden: In the quiet village of Harada’s, hotel room hanging up to six meters height from the trees. The various rooms in the Tree Hotel are designed respectively by different architects. One room is called “Mirror Cube ‘and is particularly spectacular because its outer sides are completely mirrored. Costs around $550 per night.
4. Magic Mountain Hotel in Chile: The Hotel in Chile is probably better known as Magic Mountain Hotel. It is located in Huilo Huilo Reserve in Patagonia. A single room costs the equivalent of 215 U.S. dollars. This unique hotel is not only aimed at eco-tourists, but also for adventurous travelers.
3. Waldseilgarten Hollschlucht in Bavaria: Here you can sleep in so-called “Portal Edges” which are suspended from the thick branches of free standing trees. The ascent and descent is only possible with the help of rope. For $300 per night this is one of the sportiest Hotel.
2. Salt Hotel in Bolivia Luna Salada: Located on a hill in the village of Colchani, from where one has a fantastic view of the famous salt lake. The Salt Hotel Luna Salada is unique in the world and offers one thing: Calm and relaxation amid salt you can feel your own body circulation and can let you go completely. For further relaxation there is a large saltwater pool and a sauna. An overnight stay costs around $150.
1. Sand Hotel on Weymouth Beach: The sand hotel on Weymouth Beach in England. In addition to the impressive oversized sculptures, a hotel built by a whole team consisting of the best sand castle farmers of the world, within a week entirely of sand. 1,000 tons of sand was used in this case and a wall was formed along with high castle archway, ornaments and towers. The hotel offers a night under the stars, including sea view for £ 10 onwards.
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Sweden – The Edible Country
100 million acres of fine DIY-ning.
To create an accessible alternative to processed foods and an inactive lifestyle, we turned to four of Sweden’s Michelin Star Chefs. Together we transformed the whole country into a do-it-yourself gourmet restaurant. Because in Sweden delicious healthy food is just around the corner – in our nature. Welcome to Sweden, now open for reservations. Find out more:
Want to learn how to cook our recipes? See how in the below videos:
Jacob Holmström - Forest broth, poached perch and broiled herb butter.
Niklas Ekstedt - Freshly smoked char, chanterelles, juniper berries and wood sorrel.
Titti Qvarnström - Acorn and hazelnut crumbs with fruit and berry compote.
Want to prepare yourself for a unique cooking experience in Swedish nature? Watch the videos below:
Jacob Holmström - How to prepare for a hike.
Niklas Ekstedt - How to make a campfire.
Titti Qvarnström - How to coexist with nature.
Want to get to know our Michelin Star Chefs? Watch interviews with the chefs below:
Jacob Holmström.
Niklas Ekstedt.
Titti Qvarnström.
ROADTRIP - TRAVEL TO SWEDISH LAPLAND
8 days, 2 GoPro, 1 Sony a7s, 1 car.
Video Edit : Cynthia Tanguy & Yann Guenot
Car renting : SIXT (Mercedes A180)
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