Here is the new Icehotel – first pictures

"This is the new Icehotel – first pictures"

"the world-renowned hotel in Jukkasjärvi has been created again."

"2500 tons of ice and 34 artists from all corners of the world. It is what is required to create the latest edition of the world-famous Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi, sweden.nÅrets artists have drawn inspiration from nature to create a wonderland for guests. n– this winter will guests be able to experience the magical environments, and explore everything from deep sea to the forests and himlafenomen of ice, " says Arne Bergh, artistic director at Icehotel."

"by 34 artists from 13 different countries have been selected by a jury to create the sparkling rooms and halls at the Icehotel, consisting of ice and snow. "

"All the ice comes from the Torne river and are harvested in march and then be cooled until it is time to build the hotel each year occur in a new form. "

"Konstnärsteamen, which have been selected among 150 applicants, have spent two intensive weeks in the Town before the opening of the building of the hotel is open between 14 december and 13 april. "

"Together with a construction team, konstnärssupport, accommodate and lighting designers, they have worked hard to build the hotel, which consists of 15 issviter, a ceremonial hall intended for weddings and other ceremonies, and an ice bar. "

"Want to highlight the climate issue."

"Several of the rooms are inspired by nature. ”Spruce woods” by Christopher Pancoe, and Jennie O'keefe is inspired by the canadian forests and houses, among other things, a campfire and a tent. Jonathan Green has together with their daughter Marnie Green made the room ”The Living Ocean” as want to raise the issue of climate change. The room is a sea in miniature, filled with undervattensvarelser, corals and shells. "

"in Addition to issviterna on the seasonal hotel offers the Icehotel also 20 ice rooms and 72 standard guest room with heating that are open all year round. "

"most guests stay for three days and stay one night in the ice room and the other nights in the common room. "

"Besides the experience of staying in a isvärld for a few days, many guests to go dog sledding, see the northern lights, try ice sculpting and go snowmobiling during their stay. "

"do you Want to create a room at the Icehotel? At the end of January, you can send in your contribution for the next year's version. The winners will be announced in the summer of 2019. "

"- We do not attach weight at the time of the applicant's professional background or technical skills at the jury, but our focus is the concept. The idea must be original and challenge the established idea of what the ice art is considered to be. If your idea is good so we are contributing with the tools and knowledge for it to become a reality, " says Arne Bergh. "

"the Price to stay at the Icehotel for two adults during the winter 2018u002F19 start from 1549 dollars for a warm room and 2354 kronor for a issvit."