Overview
World's Northernmost Igloo Hotel - A 2000 m2 winter palace built entirely from snow and ice each year in Alta, Norway.
Accommodation in the Ice
The Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel offers guest rooms made entirely from snow and ice inside a 2000 m2 structure built annually. Each room provides reindeer leather sleeping pads and ultra-warm sleeping bags, with a constant temperature between -4 and -7 °C. Guests access their rooms after storing luggage in the modern service building next door, which also has showers and changing rooms.
Dining & Bar
Two on-site restaurants serve local specialties and produce, with dishes highlighting Arctic ingredients like reindeer and cloudberries. The ice bar serves drinks in glasses made of ice, adding a chill to the experience. A la carte dining and a set menu are available, and guests can request special diet menus.
Wellness & Relaxation
A sauna is available in the service building for warming up after a night in the ice. Guests can also book 2 outdoor hot tubs for a relaxing soak while surrounded by Arctic wilderness. Spa/wellness packages are offered, and the hotel provides allergy-free rooms and soundproof rooms for comfort.
Activities & Tours
Daily Northern Lights excursions are organized by the hotel, with staff ready to assist in booking snowmobile safaris and dog-sledding adventures. Guided tours of the Igloo Hotel itself let guests admire artistic ice sculptures and learn about the construction. Hiking, walking tours, and tours about local Sami culture are also available.
Location & Facilities
The Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel Alta sits 20 km from Alta's town centre, along the Alta River, offering views of frozen landscapes. On-site facilities include a shared lounge/TV area, a chapel/shrine, and a picnic area with an outdoor fireplace. Secure storage lockers are provided for personal items, and free parking is available for guests arriving by car.
- Accommodation: Igloo rooms with reindeer leather sleeping pads and ultra-warm sleeping bags at -4 to -7°C
- Dining: Two on-site restaurants offering local Arctic ingredients; ice bar served in glasses made of ice
- Wellness: Sauna and 2 bookable outdoor hot tubs for warming up after a cold night
- Activities: Northern Lights excursions, dog-sledding, snowmobiling, and guided tours of the Igloo Hotel
- Location: 20 km from Alta's town centre, along the Alta River, with secure locker storage and free parking
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 | 354 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 11.8 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 21.4 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Alta, ALF |
Location
- City landmarks
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