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While the world famous ice-hotel is rebuilt every year (and not because it melts!, they save the ice blocks) the accompanying ice-bar is open all year. You are not going to find much in the way of wine here; and having just been there that's because its fecking cold inside. Absolut Vodka rules the roost - here being served with a berry juice. The glasses are made of ice, as are the chairs. Donning my juvenile hat myself and Helen had a giggly few minutes playing 'slippy chair'.... And yes, you really do need to wear the fur-lined coats and gloves...
The introductory video showing the hotels construction is fascinating - there is a version on youtube. Its a free standing structure held up by little more than ice and spit (or something). Each year selected artists are given a room to design and make their own. It all comes down again in the spring.
Icehotel
Marknadsvägen 63
981 91 Jukkasjärvi
Sweden
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From: Vivie (September 20, 2010 1:15 AM)
Wish I could check it out in more than pictures.
From: Jathan (September 24, 2010 1:53 AM)
Wow, that place looks pretty cool.
Hopefully they didn't give you the cold shoulder.
Did you get to try the chilly fries?
O.K., that's enough....
From: Bootle Deck (September 24, 2010 10:25 AM)
You can have a red nose and nobody knows!