Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel
An ice hotel rebuilt every winter from ice and snow on the banks of the Alta River, with ice-sculpted rooms, an ice bar and an ice chapel that you can stay in or visit.
The ice hotel sits on the Alta River about 20 km south of the city. Each year it is built from river ice and snow, with roughly 30 guest rooms, an ice bar and an ice chapel. Indoor temperatures stay between −4°C and −7°C year-round, and the ice-sculpture themes change every year. Non-guests can buy a ticket to visit, or order a drink served in an ice glass at the ice bar. The camp also offers snowmobiling, husky sled rides, reindeer feeding and aurora tours. Winter roads are icy, so joining a tour with pickup is recommended.
Opening hours
Winter: approx. 10:00–18:00 for visits
Nearby sights
- Alta River
- Trasti & Trine
- Northern Lights Cathedral
- Alta Church
- Komsa
- Altafjord
- World Heritage Rock Art Centre – Alta Museum
- Kåfjord Church