Name: Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel
Address: Sorrisniva 20, Alta, Alta, Alta, 9518, Norway
Rating: 9

24-hour reception

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Smoke-free property

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Television in lobby

No elevators

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Sauna

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Pets Not Allowed

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Alta Airport

Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel

Alta

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When we planned our trip to Norway, we mainly wanted to see the Northern Lights, but we also wanted to stay in an ice hotel (just for one night). It was a bucket list experience of a lifetime and worth every penny!

We arrived in time for dinner in the dining room shaped like a traditional Sami teepee. It was delicious and hit the spot after our long and white knuckle drive from Tromso. The hotel's website has very explicit instructions for what to wear to sleep in the ice hotel (basically just a merino wool top and bottom and socks and a balaclava and gloves) and what not to do in the igloo (don't leave your cell on an ice table or it will get frozen to it and leave it in your sleeping bag). You are given a mummy sleeping bag that is rated to below zero, a pillow and you sleep on a bed of reindeer pelts. We chose to sleep in a suite, which have the intricate artwork and themes, rather than in a plain room. The entire hotel is like an art gallery or museum because everything is made from snow and ice. The whole hotel melts away at the end of the season except for the LED lights. This was the 25th year of the Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel and their theme was the best of the last 25 years, so the snow and ice carvings were varied and very interesting.

The biggest take away from the ice hotel for me was how quiet it was inside. The snow deadened all the noise. For me, it was hands down the best night sleep of my life. I felt like a baby in the womb snuggled in my sleeping bag and I wasn't cold at all. Now my husband, on the other hand, didn't have a restful sleep because he is of the age when a man gets up frequently at night to go to the bathroom. To do that, you have to get out of the sleeping bag, put on your boots without getting snow on your socks or wool undergarments and walk to the bathroom. Luckily it was right next to our room. He was certainly glad he had this experience and I wish he had the night's sleep that I did.

The next morning we had a delicious and filling breakfast and then we headed out for a morning snowmobile ride. We each had our own snowmobile and the fresh snow on all the trees was breathtaking. They had special thermal suits for us to put on and we weren't cold at all. It was a ton of fun and I recommend adding this on to your stay. They also have a non-igloo part of the hotel and we were told that the King of Norway stays there in the summer to fish in the river on the property. So you know this is a well regarded place to stay.

Definitely A Bucket List Experience Not To Be Missed!

Incredibly good food, fantastic surroundings, top-nodge-rooms, memorable activities and excelent travel company. An absolutely unforgettable experience! Can be strongly recommended! 
Thank you very much - I will happily return!!!

Memorable experience!

Spending a night in the Ice Hotel had been on my partner’s bucket list for the last 10 years, and it didn’t disappoint. It’s both a wonder and a spectacular creation.

Sleeping in arctic sleeping bags on reindeer skin in -4 to -7 temperatures with the eerie damping effect of the snow meaning you hear almost nothing.

The Ice Hotel is attached to the Wilderness Lodge which has excellent facilities at your disposal. There were luggage rooms that were always accessible, toilets, lockers for valuables, and really nice shower rooms. The lodge was built in 2021 so everything is new and fresh.

The staff are so welcoming, friendly and genuinely proud of their Ice Hotel, wanting you to have a great experience.

I would definitely do it again.

A true bucket list item - A night in a hotel made of ice!!🧊

We booked this experience through Fjord Adventures. We arrived at the Lodge and were guided to the Ice Castle first thing so we could pick our room before all the good ones were taken. It was very cold inside the igloo/Ice Castle. The beauty the surrounds you as you enter the castle is breath taking. Not just because it is cold, but because it is so beautiful with all the ice sculptures. For me a once in a lifetime event. I made the most of it. We were given free access to the Sona and whirlpool. My daughter and I took advantage of the spa before hoping into bed with this incredibly warm sleeping bag as we lay upon reindeer hides on a bed of ice. We slept in the Goddess room beautifully adorned with snow sculpture on the head of the bed and on the opposite wall. Excellent, experience. Not recommended for everyone. But if you think you dare, then so worth the experience.

Ice Caste for The Queen and Princess!

I'm not sure how long the ice hotel is available but the lodge is open all year and offers some interesting outdoor opportunities.  We visited in early July and saw the early preparations to the ice hotel, then watched a video and had a talk from the owner and Q & A session about the ice hotel - it was very interesting.  As a summer activity we took a fast trip upriver in a long narrow boat on the shallow, fast flowing river.  All up it was an enjoyable summer experience at the site of one of the most unique hotels in the world.

A Summer Taste of the Ice Hotel

This is an amazing Hotel run by a Norwegian family who are wonderful people. Their service is fantastic warm and friendly. We were made so very welcome. The staff were always happy and helpful. The food was exceptional and ours rooms were very comfortable and spacious. The views are breathtaking Sea Eagles ,Leaping Salmon and the famous River Alta in your front Garden simply wonderful. This is a must visit for out door lovers at any time of the year. I will be back for Christmas with my entire family as this is a magical place with incredibly high standards. 

First class Hotel

Although we didn't stay overnight at the ice hotel we went there as part of a tour for a visit. It's much bigger than we expected and the inside of the ice hotel was just amazing! Each year it is designed with a different theme and this year it was Africa. We could wander around at our own pace seeing the various bedrooms from standard to suites having ice coffee tables, ice chairs and even an ice fireplace! When ready we went up to the ice bar where they gave you a lovely blue vodka drink in a real ice glass which funnily enough warmed you up! Although we must say it wasn't as cold inside the ice hotel as we had expected, you need to dress appropriately. The ice carvings were fantastic and even some of the rooms had these too. There was even a full size ice car (jeep) that you could sit in and have a photo taken. The staff were all very friendly and spoke good English. Well worth a visit and we think it would be an amazing, if a different experience, to stay there for a night!

An Amazing Place and Well Worth a Visit

Fantastic ice hotel and surroundings.  Ice sculptures,  beautiful rooms, a bar with a blue dronk and chapel for weddings. All in ice and snow. The crew was polite and gave us an extra tour. The new indoor hotel looked amazing. It is still the most important location to visit in Alta.

Tour looking at ice hotel.

What a wonderful surprise.
We stayed in the ice igloo and loved it. Not for someone in need a restful night’s sleep unless you are an experienced Arctic explorer but if you approach it as a once in a lifetime experience you’ll have fun. The ice sculptures are stunning. The rest of the hotel (the warm part) is very nice. Clean, attractive facilities with wonderful food. Throughly enjoyed it

So much fun

We visited this hotel on our recent trip to Alta. This years theme is Africa. Many talented local artists worked on bringing ice sculptures to life. Some of the guest rooms also had beautiful ice carvings. The temperature inside is around -5 degrees but you can quickly warm up with a shot of vodka at the bar ;) Wonderful visit and worth a stop.

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