Arctic SnowHotel Entry Ticket Rovaniemi
Overview
The Arctic SnowHotel is one of the largest snow and ice hotels in the world, rebuilt every winter near Rovaniemi. Your ticket covers entry to the snow rooms, sculptures and the snow sauna demonstration, plus access to a lakeside kick sledding and tobogganing hill. Our default option includes return transfers from Rovaniemi in the morning; you can also choose afternoon transfers, or entry tickets only if you have your own car. Allow about three and a half hours, and dress warmly.
Highlights
- Walk through one of the world's largest snow and ice hotels
- Snow rooms, ice sculptures and snow art, rebuilt every winter
- A snow sauna demonstration and an introduction to how the hotel is built
- Access to the lakeside kick sledding and tobogganing hill
- Return transfers from Rovaniemi with the default morning option
- Tickets-only option for guests with their own car, open in the daytime
- A comfortable visit: the temperature inside stays at or a little below zero
Full Description
The Arctic SnowHotel
The Arctic SnowHotel is a hotel made entirely of snow and ice, and it is rebuilt from scratch every winter, usually opening in mid-December. Inside you find corridors of frosted walls, carved bedrooms, chapels and lounges lit in soft colours, along with dozens of snow and ice sculptures by artists.
A visit to the Arctic SnowHotel in Rovaniemi is one of the most photographed things to do in Lapland. The guided introduction explains how the structure is built each year, the techniques used for snow and ice art, and what happens to it when spring arrives.
The snow sauna and the ice rooms
One of the most surprising features is the snow sauna. Your guide demonstrates how a sauna made of snow works and lets you feel the steam as water is thrown on the hot stove. After the demonstration you are free to explore the hotel at your own pace, walking through the rooms and admiring the sculptures.
Inside, the temperature stays between 0 and minus 5 degrees, which is often milder than the air outside on a freezing Lapland day. It is a comfortable place for children and older visitors, and the venue is wheelchair accessible.
Sledding and tobogganing by the lake
Your ticket includes access to the lakeside kick sledding and tobogganing hill. Kick sleds are a Nordic classic, and the hill gives families and friends a bit of free play after the indoor visit.
Snow conditions change during the season, so check with the team on site if you have a specific plan for sledding. The hill is a fun way to burn off energy after the indoor visit, and it is easy to use with children, though you should wear waterproof trousers or gloves if you plan to slide several times.
Getting to the SnowHotel from Rovaniemi
If you are wondering how to get to the Arctic SnowHotel from Rovaniemi, the transfer options solve it: the morning and afternoon options include a coach from pickup points in Rovaniemi and back again, with about an hour each way. The tickets-only option suits guests with their own car, and parking is available.
The hotel is open in the daytime until the evening, and the best time to visit depends on your plans; the afternoon option gives a later, softer light on the ice. With the transfer options, the coach keeps to a fixed departure time from the hotel, so arrive at the pickup point a few minutes early and keep your voucher handy.
Itinerary
- Pickup in RovaniemiWith a transfer option, board the coach at one of two pickup points; morning pickup is around 11:00 to 11:25 and afternoon pickup between 16:15 and 16:50.
- Coach to the Arctic SnowHotelAbout one hour each way.
- Introduction and snow sauna demonstrationHear how the hotel is built, and see how the snow sauna works.
- Explore the hotelWalk through the snow and ice rooms and sculptures at your own pace, about two and a quarter hours.
- Sledding hillTry the lakeside kick sledding and tobogganing hill.
- Return to RovaniemiCoach back to the drop-off points in the city.
What's included
- Entrance ticket to the Arctic SnowHotel
- Access to the lakeside kick sledding and tobogganing hill
Not included
- Return transfers
- Food and drinks (available to buy on site)
Not suitable for
- Guests who cannot tolerate sub-zero temperatures for a couple of hours
- Visitors who expect a hotel stay: this ticket is for a visit, not overnight accommodation
- Travellers who expect guided time throughout, since exploring the rooms is self-guided
Meeting point
With the default morning transfer option, you are picked up at one of two locations in Rovaniemi at around 11:00 or 11:25, as shown on your voucher. The afternoon option collects between 16:15 and 16:50. With the tickets-only option there is no transfer: you go to the Arctic SnowHotel entrance yourself, and the exact location is shown on your voucher.
Important information
- Wear warm winter clothing and shoes with a good grip; inside stays at or below freezing
- Be at your pickup point on time; if you miss the pickup, alternative transport must be arranged independently
- The hotel usually opens in mid-December and closes in the spring; check availability for your date
- Food and drinks can be bought on site and are not included
- The venue is wheelchair accessible
- The tickets-only option lets you arrive by car; parking is available
- The introduction is given in English and Finnish
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
How much does the Arctic SnowHotel ticket cost?
The price depends on the option you choose. The booking panel on this page shows the current price for each option, for adults and children.
Is hotel pickup included?
It depends on the option. The morning option, which is the default, and the afternoon option include return transfers from pickup points in Rovaniemi. The tickets-only option does not.
How long is the visit?
With transfers, about three and a half hours in total, with roughly two and a quarter hours at the hotel. With tickets only, the visit is flexible.
Is the SnowHotel suitable for children?
Yes, families visit often. The temperature inside is at or below freezing, so dress children warmly. Age categories are shown in the booking panel.
What should I wear to the Arctic SnowHotel?
Warm winter clothing, hat, gloves and shoes with grip. It is often milder inside than outside, but still cold.
Is the sledding hill included?
Yes, access to the lakeside kick sledding and tobogganing hill is included in every option.
Can I stay the night with this ticket?
No. This is an entry ticket for a visit only, not accommodation.
Are food and drinks included?
No. Food and drinks can be bought on site.
What is the difference between the options?
The morning and afternoon options include return transfers and the ticket. The tickets-only option is for guests with their own car, and is open through the daytime.
Can I book for today or tomorrow?
Yes, if places remain. Choose your date in the booking panel and it shows what is available.
