In Sweden, on the territory of resort Jukkasjärvi, the most known Icehotel is located. The "Absolut Icebar" is a part of this complex. The whole building is made of the ice blocks. They are taken from the nearby rivers. The usual temperature in the building is 4 degrees below zero. At this temperature the ice blocks don't melt. The bar counter, chairs and even glasses for cocktails are made from ice. The illumination makes this bar as outstanding as it possible.
Every year the bar and the hotel has been rebuilt. According to this, year by year they look more fascinating. The main decoration of the bar are the ice sculptures. Every artist has an opportunity to put there his figure and to take part in the competition among the best artists from the whole world. The bar has special jackets made from the light-reflecting fabric. In these jackets the visitors feel comfortable in the frozen bar.
The first ice hotel was opened in 1990 in Jukkasjärvi. At that time, it was a small cold cabin. Within the years the hotel became larger and more furnished. Several years ago, on this territory the ice bar was opened. Nowadays the travelers can not only stay at the hotel or spend time in the bar but also, they can walk in the art gallery where the most outstanding sculptures are placed. Fans of winter sports and winter beauty have to visit the charming Jukkasjärvi in winter.
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Useful staff nearby
Car rental office: 'Europcar Kiruna Flygplats' is located in 11 km (
on the map).
Fuel station: 'Skoogs Bränsle AB' in 12 km
Supermarket: 'Coop Nära' in 0.66 km
Parking: 'Parking' in 2.82 km
Apotheek: 'Apoteket Ripan' in 14 km
Police station: 'Polisen Kiruna, (Kiruna Police Station)' in 15 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Nutti Sámi Siida' in 1.08 km
Railway station: 'Kiruna C' in 15 km
Nearest airports:
» Kiruna Airport KRN - in 11 km
» Langnes Airport TOS - in 214 km
» Alta Airport ALF - in 261 km
» Kallax Airport LLA - in 265 km