# Luxurious Winter Pods The Igloo Village at the Hotel Kakslauttanen Offers Up a Unique Experience By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2012-12-08 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igloo-village-at-the-hotel-kakslauttanen References: [kakslauttanen.fi](http://www.kakslauttanen.fi/en/resort/igloo-villageglass-igloo/) Experience the winter season in a new way in the Igloo Village at the [Hotel Kakslauttanen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-chinzanso-tokyo) in Finland. The village has been constructed with 20 [glass igloos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beaufort-bushland-retreat) with a grand total 60 beds. Each igloo comes complete with thermal heating and high-quality amenities. The Igloo Village at the [Hotel Kakslautten](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chalet-programming) offers a vast range of unique recreational activities that include a dining at their snow restaurant or eloping in the snow chapel. Igloo Village is located extremely close to the hotel and will give visitors a spectacular view of the winter sky and scenery. Open each year between the months of December and January straight until April, why not spend this Christmas in a glamorous glass igloo instead of the beach? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Hip Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/hiphotels) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Winter Glamping:** Opportunities for hotels and resorts to offer unique and high-end accommodations for guests during the winter season. - **Eco-friendly Winter Tourism:** Potential for tourism companies and destinations to promote and implement environmentally conscious winter activities and accommodations. - **Tech-enhanced Winter Experience:** Prospects for technology companies to create innovative solutions to enhance and personalize the winter tourism experience, such as smart igloo features. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts can innovate and offer new and higher-end winter accommodations to attract more guests and increase revenue. - **Tourism:** Tourism companies and destinations have the potential to incorporate environmental sustainability into winter tourism and attract eco-conscious travelers. - **Technology:** Technology companies can create unique and personalized experiences for winter tourists through IoT and other tech innovations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Santa Claus-Inspired Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santa-claus-cabin.md) - [Antarctica Glamping Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/echo-camping-pods.md) - [Glamorous Camping Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lulu-glamping.md) - [Self-Building Igloo Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inland-iglu.md) - [Captivating Winter Travel Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-chinzanso-tokyo.md) - [Festive Hotel Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chalet-programming.md) - [Snow-Themed Winter Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-massif-de-charlevoix.md) - [All-Inclusive Wintry Vermont Stays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twin-farms.md) - [Festive Soda Brand Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santas-suite-retreat.md)