Kirkenes Snowhotel
A snow hotel rebuilt every winter from ice and snow, with ice-sculpted guest rooms, a reindeer farm, and husky sledding all in one stop.
The Snowhotel sits on the shore of Lake Sennes, about 10 km south of Kirkenes town. It is rebuilt each winter from snow and lake ice. Guest room walls feature ice sculptures in that year's theme. The room temperature is around -4°C, and guests sleep on reindeer hides in polar sleeping bags. Non-guests can also buy tickets to visit the ice and snow halls and the ice bar. On the grounds, the Gaba Reindeer Farm lets you feed reindeer. Other activities include husky sledding, snowmobiling, ice fishing, and Northern Lights tours, making this the centerpiece of Kirkenes winter tourism. Town transfers can be booked. Overnight stays must be reserved several months in advance.
Opening hours
Winter approx. late Dec–mid Apr (ticket required to visit)
Nearby sights
- Borderland Museum
- Andersgrotta Bunker
- Liberation Monument
- King Crab Safari
- Høyde 96 Observation Tower
- Pasvik Valley
- Storskog Border Crossing
- Bugøynes