The city of Kemi, located in the Finnish Lapland and north of the Baltic Sea, it became known a few years ago for having the largest snow castle in the world. Each winter, its architecture is different, although it retains the popular style of the area.
The tradition to build in the arctic with this type of material is very ancient. Although it is very versatile, temperature is the factor that most influences when building. When reaching 0 degrees, the snow is very wet and heavy, so its grip is very high. However, when this temperature is exceeded, nothing can be built.
Depending on the weather conditions, the hotel's opening and operating periods are established annually, although normally the opening takes place in the months of January.
The Snow Castle, or snow castle, has a fabulous restaurant whose tables and chairs are lined with reindeer fur. Here you can have hot and cold drinks, a wide variety of dishes for lunch and dinner, and a fully vegetarian menu. Both the restaurant and the hotel are decorated with ice sculptures, some of which are replicas of emblematic buildings. The light effects and sound complete this fantastic decoration.
Another integral part of the castle is the hotel, which offers visitors the same services that we find in this type of establishment. It has double rooms, rooms for groups and bridal suite. Breakfast is included in the price, as well as taking a shower or sauna at a nearby hotel.
Finally, the chapel The castle offers its space for meditation and meditation. Furthermore, they can be wedding and other types of events, since it has a capacity for 50 people. Over the years, many marriages have been celebrated in it.
The temperature throughout the complex is 5 degrees below zero, so it is necessary to be equipped with outerwear. During the night, you can reach 50 below zero. For this reason, we will only find access doors, because in this way there are no air currents and the buildings are kept perfectly isolated.
For all those who want to experience the cold Arctic winter and are drawn to the exotic, Kemi will more than fulfill their expectations.
Inside a $10,000 per Night ICE HOTEL ROOM (April 2024)
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