# Arctic Dining Experiences Finland's Northern Lights Village Includes a Restaurant Made of Ice By Riley von Niessen | Published 2019-02-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/northern-lights-village References: [northernlightsvillage](https://northernlightsvillage.com/ice-bar-and-restaurant/#dining) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arctic-adventure). 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-your-cocktail) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pop-Up Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niseko-confidential.md) - [Iced Car Showrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-car-showroom.md) - [Santa Claus-Inspired Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santa-claus-cabin.md) - [Scandinavian-Inspired Yurt Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nordic-by-barchef.md) - [Alpine Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moncler-and-luxottica.md) - [Artistic Dining Destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daniels-room.md) - [Snow-Constructed Car Showrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-snow-space.md) - [Multi-Sensory Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selva-toronto.md) - [Augmented Reality Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awaken-your-senses.md)