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Norwegian Ice Hotel

Alta Igloo Hotel

— January 4, 2008 — World
While most people wouldn't dream of actually moving up north to live in an igloo, there is something so captivating about living inside ice and snow sculpted architecture.

The Alta Igloo Hotel near Oslo, Norway features bedrooms, a living room area, an ice bar and ice gallery with intricate frozen sculptures.

It is situated along the Alta river, in the middle of a white wonderland. The hotel's 20 rooms offer 50 beds made of reindeer fur and warm sleeping bags to keep guests comfortable in the hotel's constant inside temperatures between -4 and -7 degrees Celsius.

During the day, why not go on a snowmobile safari? The trips leave directly from the hotel between December and April and are a guided tour on the former trade road to Karasjok. It's a fantastic journey to explore the wilderness of snow-covered forests and take in the views from the Finnmarksplateau.

If you loved the idea of getting married in the Ice Hotel in Sweden, you'll be excited that the Alta Igloo Hotel offers a cool alternative in their ice chapel.

A video can be seen here.
Trend Themes
1. Ice and Snow Sculpted Architecture - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to create sustainable and efficient ice and snow structures for various purposes, such as hotels and event venues.
2. Extreme Temperature Accommodations - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop technologies and materials that provide comfortable living conditions in extreme cold temperatures like those found in ice hotels.
3. Winter Adventure Tourism - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique and thrilling experiences for tourists in winter destinations, such as snowmobile safaris and guided tours in snow-covered forests.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality and Tourism - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Redefine the concept of luxury and experiential accommodations in the hospitality industry with ice hotels and extreme temperature accommodations.
2. Architecture and Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with architects and designers to push the boundaries of ice and snow sculpted architecture and explore their potential in various structures.
3. Outdoor Recreation and Adventure - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology and adventure activities to enhance winter tourism experiences and attract thrill-seeking travelers.
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