A Game of Thrones Themed Ice Hotel
When thinking of Lapland, the first thing comes to mind is a Santa Claus, with reindeer and helpers. But Lapland, Finland is also home to a beautiful ice hotel. Its not just any other ice hotel out there: it is a Game of Thrones themed.
For the construction of the hotel 350 tons of ice and over 44 million pounds of snow was spent. Guests are recommended to stay only for one night, because the rooms are kept at a temperature of -5°C (23°F). The hotel has only 24 room, but only 10 of them are equipped for overnight stay. The interior of rooms follows the theme. There are snow drawings and sculptures of crocodiles, dire-wolves and dragons. But most amazing is the sculpture of White Walkers, with lit up blue eyes. Also, it has the Hall of Faces and an Iron Throne made of ice. Of coarse, everything is made of ice. Also, there is an ice rooms, an ice bar, an ice restaurant and even a wedding chapel.
So, if you are a Game of thrones fan the snow village is a must see place for you. But, you have to hurry up, because the hotel will be open until April 2018 or until it melts.
Lapland Hotels Snow Village
Lainiotie 566
99120 Kittilä
UnusualPlaces Field Notes
- Location
- Lapland Hotels SnowVillage, Lainiotie 566, Lainio, Kittilä, Finland. The former Game of Thrones theme is no longer the current exhibit.
- Coordinates
- 67.54211, 24.49437
- Access
- The seasonal ice exhibition is at Lainiotie 566. Lapland Hotels lists parking, car, taxi, snowmobile and skiing access; Visit Levi reports a daily bus connection from Levi and Ylläs during the opening season. Check current bus schedules, winter road conditions and ticket availability before departure.
- Admission
- Lapland Hotels lists exhibition tickets at €26 per adult and €14 for children ages 4–14; children under 4 enter free. A private guided tour costs €92 for a group of 1–30, booked in advance, and excludes admission tickets. These prices are for the 2026–27 season; confirm with the operator before travel.
- Time needed
- Allow about 40 minutes for the operator’s guided tour (advance booking required); the €92 group tour does not include entry tickets. Independent visitors can spend longer, but the operator publishes no self-guided duration.
- Best season
- This seasonal snow-and-ice exhibition is scheduled for December 25, 2026–April 4, 2027. The former Game of Thrones theme is not the current exhibit. The operator rebuilds SnowVillage each season, so the theme and ice displays change.
- Opening hours
- Lapland Hotels lists the 2026–27 SnowVillage season daily 10:00–22:00 from December 25, 2026 through April 4, 2027. It remains closed until December 25; check the operator’s current notice before travelling.
- Location checked
- 2026-10-13
- Facts checked
- 2026-10-29
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