(26 February) Another beautiful sunny day. Just a liitle bit colder today, we could feel a slight bite in the cheeks. After breakfast we decided to take the kick sleds out onto Torne River (Torneälv). It was fun! We passed Continue reading Kick Sledding on Torneälv (Torne River)→

(26 February) At 7 am we were woken up by a girl who brought warm lingonberry juice. Normal wake up time was between 7.30 and 8. We figured it would be good to get a head start to the showers Continue reading Good Morning→

(25 February) When it was time to go to bed we changed in our lockable booth. Put on thin thermals, warm pants, a sweater, a wool hat and mittens. We had to wear our boots to walk to our room. Continue reading Good Night→

(25 February) Jan and I opted for the Ice Menue. It was a 5 course set menue. All the dishes, except for the main course, was served on a small block of ice. Alex tasted everything, but choose to only Continue reading Ice Dinner→

(25 February) Before dinner we desided to have a drink in the Ice Bar. No need for ice in the drink. The ice glasses will keep it cold. Alex’s coke just about froze in the glass. There are raindeer skin Continue reading A Drink in the Ice Bar→

(25 February) After our walk to the village we had some nice hot chocolate in the lobby bar at the hotel. It was nice to be indoors for a bit. Pictures

(25 February) Esrange is located in the very north of Sweden, above the Arctic Circle and has access to a vast, unpopulated impact and recovery area. Esrange was built in 1964 by ESRO, the European Space Research Organisation, which later Continue reading Esrange→

(25 February) Every year artists apply to be selected to design and create the Art Suites at Icehotel. So far this year there are over 100 applicants, only 15 will be lucky! When it’s time do do the work they Continue reading Art Suites at Icehotel→

(25 February) It has been a beuatiful sunny day with lots of snow on the ground. Alex went down a small hill on a matress. There were also kick sleds to use. The snow glistens in the sun and the Continue reading Fun in the Snow→

(25-26 February) Roughly 15 minutes from Kiruna airport we arrived in Jukkasjärvi and our destination for today – lcehotel. It is located 200 km north of the arctic circle. This year the hotel was built for the 30th time! The Continue reading Icehotel, Jukkasjärvi→