The Ice Bar and Restaurant within the Northern Lights Village in Saariselkä, Finland, allows foodies to dine in a unique way: completely surrounded by ice.
With everything from the decorative sculptures to the tables made from ice, the frigid interior of the Ice Bar and Restaurant is meant to convey an arctic experience. Although a few layers of clothing are required to dine comfortably, the chilly atmosphere helps to keep the many different ice wines and other cocktails available at the perfect temperature. To counter the coldness, there are plenty of hot food options available as well.
With the Ice Bar and Restaurant offering a unique experience, adventurous foodies who are tired of typical dining settings can take advantage of the colder seasons of the year.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Ice Dining Experiences
- Opportunity for restaurants to offer unique dining experiences by creating spaces made of ice.
- Arctic-themed Food and Beverage
- Opportunity to develop products and menus inspired by the arctic environment to enhance dining experiences.
- Ice-inspired Decor and Design
- Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate ice-inspired elements into restaurant spaces for a visually-stunning atmosphere.
Where This Applies
- Hospitality
- Opportunity for hotels and resorts to create ice-based dining venues to attract adventurous guests.
- Food and Beverage
- Opportunity for restaurants and bars to innovate by offering ice-based dining experiences and arctic-themed menus.
- Interior Design
- Opportunity for interior designers to create visually-striking ice-inspired spaces for restaurants and bars.
