Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel - Alta
69.864473, 23.319554Overview
Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel - a 2,000 m2 structure built annually from snow and ice
Accommodation
The igloo hotel has rooms made entirely of snow and ice, with a constant temperature between -4 and -7 °C. Each room provides reindeer leather sleeping pads and ultra-warm sleeping bags rated to -40 °C. Guests store personal items in a modern service building next door that offers showers, changing rooms, and secure luggage storage.
Dining
Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel operates two on-site restaurants that serve local Arctic ingredients and specialities. Drinks are served at the ice bar in glasses carved from ice, while the dining rooms include a Sami-inspired lavvu and the fine-dining Maku. Guests can also access a coffee house, snack bar, and special diet menus upon request.
Wellness & Relaxation
The hotel has a sauna and two outdoor hot tubs that guests can book for warming up after cold-weather activities. A spa and wellness package is available, and the service building includes a shared lounge and an outdoor fireplace. Picnic areas and soundproof rooms are provided for quiet relaxation.
Activities & Experiences
The hotel's tour desk organizes daily Northern Lights excursions, reindeer sledding, snowmobiling, and dog-sledding. Artistic ice sculptures are displayed throughout the structure, and guided tours of the igloo hotel explain the annual construction process. Hiking, walking tours, and classes about local Sami culture are also offered.
Location & Services
Sorrisniva sits 20 km from Alta's town center along the Alta River, near the Rock art of Alta and Jotka Mountain Lodge. The hotel offers airport shuttle, private check-in/check-out, and 24-hour front desk with lockers and tour booking. Family rooms, facilities for disabled guests, and board games/puzzles are available on site.
- Accommodation: Rooms of snow and ice with sleeping bags rated to -40 °C
- Dining: Two restaurants serving local Arctic ingredients
- Wellness: Sauna and two bookable outdoor hot tubs
- Activities: Daily Northern Lights excursions and guided igloo tours
- Location: 20 km from Alta along the Alta River
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
110 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Room size:
165 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
Essential information about Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 475 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 7.3 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 13.3 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Alta, ALF |
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