The Story of Treehotel – a story of success
Treehotel owners Kent and Britta have built a life together, a working place, an international metropolis, in the trees, in their little home village. With both feet on the ground, they have bloomed where they were planted, their high flying treetop dreams have become a reality and are continuing to expand by the day. Once […]
Where is Kakslauttanen Igloo Village?
Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort is located in Finland, around 10km away from Saariselkä in Northern Lapland, 260 km North from Rovaniemi. Saariselkä village has about 350 inhabitants, making this destination one of the most authentic in Lapland. It belongs to Inari municipality, which together with Ivalo has about 7000 inhabitants. There also have one of the biggest […]
Fika; Drinking Coffee Like the Swedes
Here in the UK we don’t do coffee breaks like the Swedes. When I first visited Sweden, i’d never heard about the tradition of fika (pronounced fee-ka) the word originates from a previous spelling of the Swedish word for coffee: kaffi. Fika isn’t just about drinking coffee, it’s about more than that. Fika gives […]
Iceland Bird Watching
If you’re passionate about Birdwatching then you need to check out our exclusive Northern Iceland Bird Watching tour. It is a nature lovers paradise and a bird watchers dream. You will spend a week at the very edge of the Arctic following the Birding Trail on land and sea. Nicknamed the Capital of North Iceland, Akureyri […]
Customer Feedback and Reviews
In addition to the reviews below, we also have reviews on our Facebook page. Review: Arctic Direct. Mrs A Beaumont. Ice Hotel, Ripan, Wilderness Camp. 2019 Usually we like to travel to destinations like St Lucia however this year we thought we’d try something different – and we loved every single minute! We had […]
Hiking in Trolltunga Norway, the must-do summer adventure.
If you’re looking for a summer trip with a difference, we absolutely recommend you try our hiking trip to Trolltunga, Norway. With our tour, we’ll fly you out of Gatwick to Bergen, Norway and your airport transfer will pick you up before transferring you to to your Trolltunga Hotel – with some beautiful views […]
Art & Artists in ICEHOTEL 2016–2017
Here are is a little information about the designers who have put together this year’s ICEHOTEL. With lots of exciting new rooms to see, this year promises to be one of the best in Ice Hotel history. Jens Thoms Ivarsson, Elin Julin, Kalle Ekeroth & Håkan Jutblad: ICEBAR BY ICEHOTEL JUKKASJÄRVI, The Fuzzy Chisel This year’s […]
Off the beaten track: Getting away from mass tourism
Our Kaklauttanen and Ice Hotel resorts are our most popular packages and so if you’re looking to get away from other tourists then we have a number of options which may be more suitable for your needs. If you’re looking for quiet break to see the Northern Lights – we have a number of options. […]
ICEHOTEL 365 open – first pictures revealed
Icehotel 365 is now open, a year-round ice experience in 2,100 square meter with 20 suites, an ice bar that serves champagne and drinks, as well as an ice gallery – all created out of snow and ice by select artists from around the globe. Around 30,000 liters of water from Torne River has transformed […]
Where Are The Finland Glass Igloo Hotels?
Staying in the Finland Igloo Hotel, the Kakslauttanen arctic resort is a bucket list experience and offers some of the best chances to see the Northern Lights in Finland. Owing to their unique construction, in the right conditions the glass igloos give unparalleled views of the Northern Lights from the comfort of your bed and […]