SNOWHOTEL KIRKENES NORWAY BOOK SEASONS ACTIVITIES ACCOMMODATION RESTAURANT CONFERENCE & EVENTS ABOUT US PARTNER WINTER IS HERE Watch video 15 % OFF SECURE YOUR Arctic Highlights PACKAGE FROM 01.12. 2 NIGHTS | KING CRAB | DOGSLEDDING | MEALS | TRANSPORT Book Total Arctic Adventure Kirkenes Snowhotel Kirkenes is much more than an hotel of snow or ice, it is the total arctic adventure. Your adventure starts here. Read more Book Pick a Season: Pre-Winter 20.10. - 30.11 | Winter 01.12 -31.12 | Spring 01.04.-30.04 May | Summer 01.06. - 31.08. | Autumn 01.09.-19.10. What is happening right now? Pre-Winter Program | 20.10. -30.11 Winter came early in Kirkenes Winter Early Bird Unique Pre-winter package -available until 30.11. We have saved last winter`s snow to make the earliest husky and scooter tracks in Europe! 2 nights | Dogsledding | Snowmobile | Gamme overnight | Meals | transport Book What else is happening right now? King Crab Safari 09:30 | 13:00 From 1500 NOK pp BOOK Snowhotel 365 Park Open 10-14 every day Entrance 150 NOK BOOK Out of gallery Pick another season: Winter 01.12 -31.12 | Spring 01.04.-30.04 | May | Summer 01.06. - 31.08. | Autumn 01.09.-19.10. Read about our accommodation: Gamme Cabins | Snowhotel 365 See our 365 adventures Transfers Videos Har du booket Julebord? 04.12 og 11.12. - Vi har fortsatt ledige plasser Stor julebuffet med både varm mat og koldtbord. Pris 945,- Eller har vi ledig Julebuffet for grupper (min 15), Juletallerken/Julelunsj (min 2) frem til 18.12. Omvisning med velkomstdrink i Snøhotellet er inkludert! Les mer & book What is happening next? Go to Winter Program | 01.12. -31.03 Safety Our highest focus is a healthy stay for our guests - your safety is our concern. Read more Dream now - visit later buy a GIFT CARD Valid 2 years. Buy Competition! Share your best pictures from the Snowhotel and have the chance to win a gift card! Tag us and use #bestofsnowhotel. Follow us: Read more Overnight Adventures Gamme Cabins and Snowhotel are open for overnight 365 days a year Always included breakfast and 3 course dinner Transport to/from Kirkenes included in winter (01.12. - 30.04.) As the only of our kind in Norway, we have an open Snowhotel all year round - both for day visits and overnight stays! With the help of technology we have managed to freeze the snow hotel so that it stays frozen all summer long. So now you have the opportunity to experience the winter dream both winter and summer. In addition, we have the luxurious Gamme cabins, if you prefer a warm room. In winter, most people first choose a night in the snow hotel, and then 1 or more nights in the old ones - why not try the same in the winter? Both accommodation in Snowhotel and Gamme cabins includes breakfast, and a three course dinner. Snowhotel 365 Overnight A magic night in a world of ice Gamme Cabins Northern Lights Cabins Out of gallery Practical info for arriving guests Winter Program | 01.12. -31.03 Winter in Kirkenes is the stuff magic is made of, and there are tons to do whilst enjoying your epic stay in the Snowhotel and in your Gamme Cabin. Climate and weather: From mid November there are two months of no sun, which is called the polar night. This period is far from being a state of only darkness, on the contrary its filled by magnificent polar light, from pink to orange skies in the day to the mesmerizing veils of northern lights in the afternoon and evenings. In Kirkenes the winters are stable, and we have snow through the whole winter. Average temperature is minus 10°, and sometimes as cold as minus 30°. When the sun returns in the end of January, "Sun-winter" begins, and the locals wake up from winter hibernation, and start going out to their cabins, and on skiing, snowmobile and ice fishing trips. So should you! What to do: Spend your family vacation with arctic reindeer, huskies and puppies. Go dog sledding, drive a snowmobile for the first time, and go for the ultimate winter holiday activity, king crab fishing on the frozen fjord. We recommending booking early, especially for christmas! Winter magic in Kirkenes Arctic Highlights The best of the north in one package We have made it easy for you! This is the dream package for 90% of our guests 2 nights | Dogsledding | King Crab Safari | Snowhotel & Gamme overnight | Meals | transport Book What to do King Crab Safari 09:30 | 13:00 | 17:00 From 1500 NOK pp BOOK Snowhotel 365 Winter Park Open 09-16 every day Entrance 200 NOK BOOK Out of gallery Pick another season: Pre-Winter 20.10.-30.11 | Spring 01.04.-30.04 | May | Summer 01.06. - 31.08. | Autumn 01.09.-19.10. Read about our accommodation: Gamme Cabins | Snowhotel 365 See our 365 adventures Transfers Videos Spring Program | 01.04. -30.04 In April, spring is not far away, but for the locals, this is the best winter month! Climate and Weather: In April, spring is around the corner, and you will have quite nice temperatures, from 0 to 10°. The seasons vary a lot from year to year, sometimes spring comes in early April, sometimes its a full winter month. Remember to bring sunglasses, especially if you are going skiing/hiking/snowmobiling, to protect your eyes from the snow and reflection from the snow! What to do: The weather is mild and you can go skiing and snowmobiling in the bright arctic sun. Catch King crabs on our safari, either by snowmobile or boat, depending how far spring has come. The favorite thing for the locals in late winter is ice fishing for arctic char - be sure to try! There is still a chance for Northern lights in the evenings until mid April. April - the hidden pearl of winter Spring Break Overnight at summer price- high value package In April, spring is not far away, but for the locals, this is the best winter month! 2 nights | Dogsledding | Ice fishing | Gamme overnight | Meals | transport Book What to do King Crab Safari 09:30 | 13:00 | 17:00 From 1500 NOK pp BOOK Ice Fishing Every day 13:00 From 1700 NOK BOOK Out of gallery Pick another season: May | Summer 01.06. - 31.08. | Autumn 01.09.-19.10. | Pre-Winter 20.10.-30.11 | Winter 01.12 -31.12 Read about our accommodation: Gamme Cabins | Snowhotel 365 See our 365 adventures Videos Transfers May When the mountain snow is melting back into the fjord, a new world starts to unfold. Brooks starts trickling, trees slowly spring into green, flowers bloom and unique wild berries starts ripening. May is the month where nature works hardest to transform a completely frozen landscape into a green paradise. For us, May is the month when we wind down after a busy winter season, we do spring cleaning, and start preparing for summer. Climate & Weather: Every year the weather gods flip a coin to decide how May will be. It can be everything from a near winter to a near summer month. Temperatures from around 5-15° can be expected and everything from snowstorms to sunbathing weather. What to do? We are known to be honest in the north, and May is not the greatest month to visit Kirkenes. We normally recommend coming one month earlier or one month later. Snow is still melting, plant life is still not green and generally its a bit "grey" month. That being said, we are still open for overnight, for dining in restaurant and for Snowhotel visit. Recommended activity is no doubt the King Crab Safari by RIB. Month is also a good time for meetings, teambuilding, and social get-togethers for school classes and companies in our unique localities at Låven Restaurant. Pick another season: Summer 01.06.-31.08 | Autumn 01.09.-19.10 | Pre-Winter 20.10.-30.11 | Winter 01.12-31.12 | April Read about our accommodation: Gamme Cabins | Snowhotel 365 See our 365 adventures Transfers Kongekrabbe Safari med RIB Dept 09:30 | 13:00 | 18:00 Fra 1500 NOK per person BOOK Tilbud sommeravslutning Avslutt skoleåret med et hyggelig samling hos oss BOOK Out of gallery Summer Program | 01.06. -31.08 Watch video There is a lot to do in Kirkenes, even in the summer! Enjoy the wast, green nature and fresh air of the north. The midnight sun is in the sky all day and night, providing light and energy to recharge batteries for dark winter months. The feeling of northern summer can only be experienced - when standing on top of a mountain breathing in the fresh air, and drinking the best and cleanest water in the world straight from a stream. Snowhotel Kirkenes aims to show you the best arctic adventure, even without snow. And if we don`t succeed we now even have managed to keep the Snowhotel frozen over summer - as the first snow or icehotel of our kind, in the world. From 2018 it has been open all year, even for overnighters. Climate & Weather: In June trees spring fully into green. Daytime temperature are around 10 - 15 °, and by the end of the month even 20°. July is the peak of summer, and bathing temperatures are not impossible. That`s the charm of the north, you can get everything from 30° to 5°. In August dusk settles, and in the end of the month fall comes, and with it the Aurora Borealis. The Northern Lights are possible to see from ca August 20th. What to do? Sleep in minus 4° in Snowhotel 365 in the middle of summer - how cool is that? Stay close to nature in our wilderness luxury chalets, the Gamme cabins, with reindeer grazing the forest outside. Dine exclusively in our unique farmhouse restaurant, with an unrivaled view to the fjord. Visit the Snowhotel 365, and get a visit to the dog farm and our reindeer included. It is actually quite possible to spend a whole day in our summer camp in the idyllic Sandnesdalen. In addition, you can drive a dog cart or go on a hike with huskies. If you are more interested in sea adventures, we will give you the best Northern Norway has to offer, King Crab Safari with RIB boat, or you can join in deep sea fishing for cod and halibut. Our unique Snowhotel restaurant is open and you can enjoy an unforgettable meal, with panoramic views of the fjord and mountains, whilst waiting for the midnight sun. Experience the summer in the North Arctic Summer Package A Northern Norway summer adventure Experience the fantastic green nature, the Barents sea and the midnight sun 2 nights | King crab Safari by RIB | Husky Mountain Hike | Gamme overnight | Meals | transport Book What to do Kongekrabbe Safari med RIB Dept 09:30 | 13:00 | 18:00 Snowhotel 365 Visit Park open every day Load More Out of gallery Pick another season: Autumn 01.09.-19.10. | Pre-Winter 20.10.-30.11 | Winter 01.12 -31.12 | Spring 01.04.-30.04 | May Read about our accommodation: Gamme Cabins | Snowhotel 365 See our 365 adventures Transfers Videos Autumn Program | 01.09. - 19.10 When it comes to seasons in Kirkenes, autumn is an oft forgotten and hidden pearl. It`s a swift and fascinating time of transformation, from the end of August, when the trees start turning yellow and dusk sets in, and the beautiful stark-colored September. When the end of October approaches, the morning frost turns the ground white, and the naked trees start preparing for snow`s first embrace. It`s a time of harvesting berries, mushrooms, fish and meat for winter. Its the time when the Northern Lights return. Its the time to say goodbye to the sun, and to start looking forward to winter. Climate & Weather: In September temperature is usually between 5-10 degrees°, and October creeping gradually down toward 0°. As always in the north weather is diverse, there are crisp sunny days, there are autumn storms, and everything in between. What to do? Autumn is a perfect period for Husky hikes in the mountains behind the Snowhotel camp, take in the fresh, cool air and explore nature. Secondly, its even more perfect for a Husky Wagon ride, as the temperature is cool enough for our huskies to run comfortably. King Crab Safari is still a winner, of course, and you can visit Andersgrotta and learn about Historic Kirkenes. Also, autumn is maybe the best period to hunt the Northern lights, either by our AuroraExpress bus or on your own. Also, relax and go hiking on our own along the fjord, or pick blueberries and lingonberries around your cabin. Experience the fall in the North Autumn Aurora Package The ulitmate autumn package Chase the Aurora Borealis, have fun with huskies and enjoy the fantastic colors of the nordic nature. 2 nights | Hunting the Northern Lights | Husky Wagon | Gamme overnight | Meals | transport Book What to do King Crab Safari by RIB Dept 09:30 | 13:00 Husky Mountain Hike Every day at 13:00 Load More Out of gallery Pick another season: Pre-Winter 20.10.-30.11 | Winter 01.12 -31.12 | Spring 01.04.-30.04 | May | Summer 01.06.-31.08 Read about our accommodation: Gamme Cabins | Snowhotel 365 See our 365 adventures Transfers Videos 365 Adventures Great adventures that you may experience all year! Snowhotel 365 visit Summer Winter Wonderland Restaurant Don`t buy a meal - buy a story Out of gallery Total arctic adventure Welcome to Snowhotel Kirkenes, the famous ice hotel of Norway, and definitely the most unique hotel in Kirkenes. Kirkenes and the Barents region is a fascinating area, with few people and lots of nature. Beautiful, raw and diverse arctic landscapes, with tundra, mountains, dense pine forests and literally thousands of lakes. The region is blessed with long, cold and stable winters, with lots of snow and lots of cold, in a world where there is less and less of both. Also in summer, spring and autumn there are many reasons to go to northern Norway and Kirkenes. When the snow melts away, it reveals a green, vivid and refreshing summer, full of rich animal and botanic life. This diversity all seasons of the year, sets the stage for a variety of fun arctic activities for travelers from all over the world, seeking the total arctic adventure. Snowhotel Kirkenes has risen to become maybe the biggest activity provider in northern Norway. Experience all seasons of the arctic, from the magic winter, through spring, to vibrant summer and colorful autumn. Visit the Snowhotel 365, stay in the unique Gamme cabins and enjoy our Restaurant all year round. In the magic winter season you may live the dream and spend a magic night in a world of snow and ice, or go husky sledding, king crab fishing, or snowmobile driving under the Northern lights. In summer season, visit the husky farm and play with 140 huskies and puppies. Find a furry friend to take for a refreshing mountain hike. or an exhilarating Husky Wagon ride along the beautiful fjord. Go for the ultimate arctic summer adventure, King crab fishing by RIB on the Barents sea. See historic Kirkenes, and visit the world war 2 bomb shelter Andersgrotta. When autumn comes in August, the arctic nature explodes in orange, yellow and red. Twilight falls, and the midnight sun gives way to the magic streams of the Northern Lights. Snowhotel Kirkenes is much more than an hotel of snow or ice, it is the total arctic adventure. Follow us @snowhotelkirkenes And get the chance to win your dream adventure❄ GO TO TOP ABOUT US About Snowhotel Kirkenes Opening hours Our Staff The Dogyard INFO Contact us Webshop Prices Offers Competitions Terms Partner Portal Privacy policy USEFUL INFO How to get here Seasons & Climate How to dress in winter What else to do in Kirkenes FAQ MEDIA Pictures Videos Facebook Instagram Youtube Blog SEASONS Winter (01.12. – 30.04.) Spring (01.05. – 30.05.) Summer (01.06. – 31.08.) 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