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
- Coordinates
- 67.54239, 24.49395
- Access
- The seasonal SnowVillage is at Lainiotie 566, with on-site parking. During its open season, a daily bus runs from Levi and Ylläs; private/rental car, taxi, snowmobile and skiing are also listed options. The Game of Thrones exhibit itself is no longer on display.
- Admission
- Tickets are sold at SnowVillage reception. The operator has not confirmed a 2026–2027 price; Winter Tours lists €26 for adults and €14 for children aged 4–14, but that price is not confirmed on the operator’s current page. Check with the operator before visiting.
- Time needed
- Allow about 1–2 hours inside for the exhibition (a current Lapland travel guide recommendation); guided outings with transport take longer.
- Best season
- Winter season only: the current 2026–2027 exhibition is scheduled for 25 December 2026–4 April 2027. The seasonal ice attraction is closed outside this period.
- Opening hours
- Scheduled daily 10:00–22:00, 25 December 2026–4 April 2027. The operator currently lists the SnowVillage as closed until reopening on 25 December 2026.
- Location checked
- 2026-10-07
- Facts checked
- 2026-10-07
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