Snowhotel Kirkenes, Kirkenes
About the Hotel
Unique Accommodation Choices
Snowhotel Kirkenes offers unique stays in igloo-style rooms with snow sculptures, thermal bed spreads, and sleeping bags suitable for -31°F conditions. Gamme Northern Light Cabins, inspired by traditional Sami hunting huts, include heating, air conditioning, tea and coffee facilities, a sitting area, a patio, free toiletries, and an electric kettle.
Dining with Local Flavors
The Snowhotel Kirkenes Restaurant features short-travelled, pure local ingredients like reindeer, lamb, arctic fish, and king crab. A 3-course dinner is included with overnight stays, served in the farmhouse restaurant Låven, which has fjord views. There are 4 unique 3 course menus that include all local ingredients such as reindeer, whitefish, cod and vegan option.
Activities for All Seasons
Guests can experience king crab safaris via snowmobile sledge to catch, cook, and eat king crabs on the frozen fjords. Northern Lights adventures include driving a snowmobile at night. The Snowhotel 365 allows winter experiences in July. Husky hikes are available in the mountains behind the Snowhotel camp. Also available are snowshoe tours, ice fishing for arctic char and aurora express bus tours.
Location and Access
Snowhotel Kirkenes is 9.3 miles from Kirkenes Hoybuktmoen. The hotel provides a shuttle service from the airport, Thon/Scandic hotels, and the Hurtigruten/Havila harbor. The hotel is near sparse arctic landscapes, with mountain plateaus, white tundra, and long fjords.
Services and Amenities
The reception is open 24/7. Breakfast and a 3-course dinner are included. Guests can access Snowhotel 'Låven' restaurant. A Gamme Overnighters Programme includes 2 nights in a Gamme cabin or 1 night in a Gamme and 1 night in Snowhotel. The hotel offers a transfer service for guests arriving by boat, plane, or from other hotels in Kirkenes.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Ski storage
- Lift
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Ski equipment hire
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock