Attention Frozen fans…Do you want to build a snowman on vacation AND sleep in an ice hotel?  Read on for my Top 5 Frozen Inspired Vacation Getaway suggestions and don’t worry there are plenty of fireplaces, hot tubs and saunas (as well as one non-ice hotel) so you’ll stay toasty warm…

1) Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel, Alta, Norway

This 21,530 sq. ft. structure is made entirely from snow and ice every year. Frozen hotel experiences include:

·         A new theme each season to offer guests a completely unique experience

·         Reindeer leather sleeping pads and ultra-warm sleeping bags to warm your toes

·         Outdoor hot tubs or sauna to help guests escape the cold temperatures

2) Det Hanseatiske Hotel, Bergen, Norway

If staying in a hotel made of ice doesn’t give you the warm and fuzzies, head to Bergen, Norway instead to explore the real life inspiration for the Kingdom of Arendelle. Frozen hotel experiences include:

·         As a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Bryggen district, Det Hanseatiske Hotel allows visitors to step back in time

·         Located in a 16th-century building in the heart of Bergen, the hotel features 37 unique rooms with centuries-old timber walls, wood furniture and leather sofas

·         Unique restaurants including a fine dining experience in an intimate and stylish 17th-century atmosphere at Finnegaardsstuene

 

3) Balea Ice Hotel, Cîrţişoara, Romania
Located in the Făgăraş Mountains of Romania and accessible only by cable car, Balea Ice Hotel provides travelers with a unique Frozen experience including:

·         Rooms and furniture made by local craftsmen completely from ice blocks

·         An ice restaurant, the first ecumenical ice church in Romania and an ice bar where drinks are served in glasses made of ice

·         A variety of experiences including skiing, snowboarding, tubing, sleighing and other winter sports

·         For some family fun, the hotel also organizes fun games such as snowball fights, snowman building contests and ice bowling

4) Igloo Village Kakslauttanen, Saariselka, Finland

These thermal glass igloos keep guests warm amidst the freezing Arctic surroundings and provide a fun family experience fitting of Elsa and Anna:

·         Each igloo pod has its own luxury beds and saunas, relaxation rooms, terraces, and an open fireplace, all available in adjacent log cabins

·         The village also features the world’s largest smoke sauna

·         Many exciting activities including snowmobiling, dog sledding, Northern Lights bus tours, Artic Ocean trips, and husky and reindeer safaris

5) Kirkenes Snowhotel, Kirkenes, Norway

Head to Norway and live in frozen luxury when you stay at the Kirkenes Snowhotel and enjoy an unforgettable Frozen experience:

·         The hotel features unique, snow-sculpted rooms, an ice bar, restaurant and sauna to provide guests with a comfortable experience while staying in the -4 degrees Celsius temperatures

·         From husky tours to Arctic King Crab fishing tours, cross country skiing to ice fishing, the Snowhotel offers fun activities for everyone

Whew, I’m freezing just writing that. Not a snow lover? If you would rather explore Norway by sea this summer, check out Disney cruises aboard the Disney Magic to the Norwegian Fjords. And, if you’d rather explore the area on land, check out Adventures by Disney’s Norway Family Vacation.

Bon voyage!

Thanks to Bookings.com for sharing these hotel offerings. All opinions are my own. If you don’t want to miss a post, subscribe to Globetrotting Mommy for daily updates!