# Icy Igloo Inns This Winter World-Creating Snow Hotel is Located in Kirkenes, Norway By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-08-25 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-hotel References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2014/08/23/crazy-unusual-hotels/) & [kirkenessnowhotel](http://kirkenessnowhotel.com) If you are looking for an absolutely extraordinary way to travel this winter, this snow hotel in Kirkenes, Norway is definitely one of the most chill and unique options. Made entirely out of snow, the Kirkenes Snowhotel is rebuilt with a different design every year. The snow hotel is trying to spin the negative connotation many people have about snow to showcase its positive attributes. From snow's superior insulating powers to snowy seasonal activities, this one of a kind accommodation allows your vacation to quickly turn into a [winter wonderland](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-city-of-harbin). In addition to their ice sculpture-featuring [Ice Bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepsi-put-it-on-ice-bar), the lodging also has cabins and a restaurant made out of more traditional building materials if sleeping in an igloo does not quite appeal to you but is still worth checking out. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 - **Winter-themed Accommodation:** Innovative lodging options utilizing winter elements like snow and ice to offer unique experiences to travelers. - **Sustainable Snow Design:** Creating structures out of snow that showcase its positive attributes such as superior insulating powers and seasonal activities, while demonstrating environmental consciousness. - **Yearly Unique Designs:** Creating new designs annually to provide visitors with a fresh and exciting winter wonderland experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** Hotels can explore winter-themed accommodation options that offer guests a chance to experience a unique and exciting place to stay. - **Tourism:** Tourism companies and travel agents can add these snow hotels to their winter travel packages, offering travelers a truly memorable and one-of-a-kind getaway. - **Sustainable Tourism:** Winter tourism companies can incorporate the sustainable snow design trend into their offerings as a way to showcase their environmental values while providing an exceptional travel experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textile Igloo Bedrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takk.md) - [Snow-Constructed Car Showrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-snow-space.md) - [Santa Claus-Inspired Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santa-claus-cabin.md) - [Self-Building Igloo Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inland-iglu.md) - [Mountainous Holiday Ski Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-a-hotel-rusutsu.md) - [Zenith Retreat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-a-hotel-1.md) - [Arctic Floating Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-vipp-guesthouse.md) - [Architectural Tranquil Cabin Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolder-londges.md) - [Winter Ice Sculpture Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mongolias-snow-and-ice.md)